"The good we secure for ourselves
Table of Contents
is precarious and uncertain ... until
it is secured for all of us and
Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1
incoryorated into our common life."
MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... ... Show more
"The good we secure for ourselves
Table of Contents
is precarious and uncertain ... until
it is secured for all of us and
Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1
incoryorated into our common life."
MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... 2
-Jane Addams
MSW Program Format ....... .............................. ...3
MSW Curriculum Components .......................... .. .. .. .5
MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes ..... .................... .. 7
Field Work Education and Field Practicum ........................ 10
Admission to the MSW Program ....... ............... ....... .. 12
International Applicants ............... .................... .. 16
Summary of MSW Fees and Charges ..... .. ... ...... .. ........ .. 17
Financial Aid ........................ ........ . ...... .. ..... 18
Academic Policies ................... .. ...... .. ............ .20
MSW Program Management ........... ...................... .23
Department of Social Work Faculty ......... ... ..... ............ 24
Lindell Library and Information Technology .. .. . .. ... ............ 26
Accreditation .............................................. 27
About Augsburg College ..................................... 28
Campus Location and Map ... .................... .inside back cover
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overview
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
concentrations: Family Practice or
of other countries, including England,
is a small program of distinction and
Program Development, Policy and
Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
quality. Our purpose is to prepare
Administration. The academic
and Taiwan.
social work students for agency-based
coursework consists of 18 full courses
practice in public and non-profit
for regularly admitted students or 13
are internationally known for their
settings. We offer a challenging
full courses for those admitted with
teaching and research. Our adjunct
curriculum, combining social work
advanced standing (see explanation of
faculty are innovative practitioners
theory, policy, practice methods, skills
advanced standing on page 13).
training, research, and evaluation
techniques.
Our philosophy is to emphasize
In addition to the academic
We have outstanding faculty who
and administrators from agency-based
settings. Our faculty provide expertise
coursework, students complete 900
in a broad range of areas within social
hours of field practica in two settings
work. All our faculty are available for
client strengths and empowerment;
and a summative evaluation project.
mentoring relationships. They
problem solving within a holistic,
The Twin Cities offer many unique
schedule office hours convenient to
systems framework; and practice
opportunities for field practicum sites
weekend students.
informed by solid research and
such as non-profit advocacy
evaluation. Throughout our
organizations, counseling centers,
the liberal arts base of the College and
The Augsburg MSW builds on
curriculum, we stress social work
neighborhood centers, state and
supports the College's mission: "To
values and ethics. We also emphasize
county agencies, schools, hospitals,
nurture future leaders in service to the
responsibility to the local and global
correctional facilities, and non-
world by providing high-quality
community, promotion of social and
governmental organizations. We have
educational opportunities, which are
economic justice, understanding of
field sites in both urban and rural
based in the liberal arts and shaped by
and appreciation for diverse peoples
settings.
the faith and values of the Christian
and cultures, and commitment to
oppose oppression of all forms.
Our classes are offered on a
weekend intensive format. Field
Church, by the context of a vital
metropolitan setting, and by an
placements are available weekdays, as
intentionally diverse campus
complete a year of generalist
well as some evenings and non-class
community."
professional preparation (the
weekends. We maintain small class
foundation) and a year of advanced
sizes of 10 to 25 students. We offer
preparation in one of two
trips abroad to compare social services
Augsburg MSW students
MSW Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the
sound, scholarly
on combined strengths
Department of Social Work
research; and
of the client, group, or
is: "To develop social work
professionals for practice
that promotes social justice
and empowerment towards
the well-being of people in
community rather than
• how to evaluate the
effectiveness of your
As you progress through
our MSW curriculum, you
will learn:
• how an individual lives
of social work programs.
Student learning is guided
education, graduate or
by the following MSW
post-graduate, in social
program goals:
work or related fields;
1. prepare students to be
competent, creative,
and ethical social work
professional
or her environment;
practitioners who
programs affect
individuals, families,
communities, and
society;
• to use a range of client-
maintain a perspective
4. prepare students to
work for peace, social
justice, and human
well-being at a variety
of levels with a global
perspective;
that is multi-cultural
and holistic (that is,
5. prepare students to
one which encompasses
apply critical thinking
the integrated needs of
skills within
individual, family, and
professional contexts
community), with
and to demonstrate the
centered approaches to
attention to the special
professional use of self;
practice with client
needs of our migrant,
groups of all types and
immigrant, and Native
sizes;
American local
populations;
• to apply theories and
methods of practice
excel in problem-
placement experience;
solving within systems
practice informed by
perspective that creates
a holistic approach to
practice; and
through the field
• the importance of
6. integrate a liberal arts
2. prepare students to
of many sizes, to
•
3. prepare students for
continuing advanced
in and is affected by his
• how social policies and
pathology;
social work practice and
a diverse and global
society."
focusing on individual
7. provide students with
increased access to
social work education.
become advanced
practitioners who build
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MSW Program Format
The Augsburg MSW degree
offered at the mid-point of
expectation of substantial
Fall Trimester 2000
is designed to meet the
class. Each class meets for
independent study outside
Class Weekends
needs of a wide range of
eight sessions in a given
of class.
Sept. 15-16
students with differing
trimester.
responsibilities and time
commitments. Scheduling
classes in a weekend
intensive format allows
students some flexibility in
coordinating school
obligations with weekday
work and family
commitments. Our weekend
format also provides access
to an MSW education to
those living outside of the
Twin Cities metropolitan
area, who must travel some
distance.
Sept. 29-30
Cohons and Course
Sequence
Oct. 13-14
MSW students are admitted
Nov. 3-4
Foundation students
with a particular "cohort."
Nov. 17-18
complete 18 full courses.
Cohorts are distinguished
Dec. 1-2
Full-time students enroll in
by: level of admission
Dec. 15-16
three courses per trimester
(foundation or advanced
for six trimesters, totaling
standing), rate of attendance
Winter Trimester 2001
two years. Part-time students
(full-time or part-time), and
Class. Weekends
enroll in one or two courses
preferred concentration
Jan. 5-6
per trimester for 12
(Family Practice or Program
Jan. 19-20
trimesters, totaling four
Development, Policy, and
Jan 26-27
years. Advanced standing
Administration-"PDPA").
Feb. 9-10
students attend full time,
Augsburg offers six cohorts.
Feb. 16-17
Course Load and Program
Duration
enrolling in three courses
per trimester for five
Academic Calendar
trimesters, totalling 13 full
We follow a trimester
courses over one year and
academic calendar, offering
two trimesters. The part-
classes September through
time option is not offered for
June, exclusively on
those with advanced
weekends. Classes typically
standing. All students must
meet every other weekend
complete the MSW degree
with some back-to-back
in no more than four years
weekends.
following matriculation.
Oct. 27-28
Mar. 2-3
Field Practicum
Mar. 16-17
MSW students spend 900
Mar. 23-24
hours in two field practica.
The foundation field
Spring Trimester 2001
practicum requires 420
Class Weekends
hours. The concentration
Apr 6-7
field practicum requires 480
Apr 20-21
hours. Each practicum
May 4-5
experience is spread out over
May 18-19
two trimesters (fall and
Jun 1-2
winter) and is completed
Jun 8-9
concurrent with enrollment
Jun 22-23
Classes meet in four-hour
Course Credh and contact
Hours
in integrative field work
Jun 29-30
blocks on Friday evenings,
A full credit MSW course
seminars (SWK 502-503 and
6 to 10 p.m., Saturday
( 1.0) is equal to 4 semester
SWK 523-524) as well as
mornings, 8 a.m. to noon,
credits or 6 quarter credits.
other MSW coursework.
and Saturday afternoons,
Each full course meets for 32
1 to 5 p.m. A short break is
contact hours, with the
Class Periods
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
spend 15 to 20 hours per
Paul) have developed a dual
All students apply
week in the field practicum
degree: Master of Social
knowledge and skills from
during the fall and winter
Work and Master of Arts in
the foundation and
trimesters (a span of six or
Leadership for Mission
concentration curriculum in
seven months for each
(MSW/MA). The dual
completing a project
practicum).
degree focuses on meeting
designed to evaluate their
projects. A student also may
In the final year of
Luther Seminary (in St.
the educational interests of
social work practice.
study, students complete a
people planning to serve the
Students conduct and
summative project, which
spiritual and social needs of
present this evaluation/
requires substantial
families, individuals, and
research project during their
independent research,
communities.
final year of study. They
analysis, and writing.
may also select the thesis
Some MSW students
A pilot project has
been approved by both
option as an elective (see
work full time while
schools. Augsburg is
page 6).
enrolled in the MSW
currently seeking approval
program. Most, however,
from the Council on Social
arrange to reduce their work
Work Education. For more
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on
weekends, students spend
time on their studies during
non-class weekends and
weekdays. The typical
student will spend 12 hours
in classes within a 23-hour
period. For every hour spent
in class, a student may
hours or request time away
information, contact the
during their graduate
Augsburg social work office,
studies. Each student's
(612) 330-1233, or Luther
situation is unique and must
Seminary, (651) 641-3521,
be decided individually. All
for their catalog. Applicants
students must develop
apply to each program
strategies for balancing
separately; admission to one
family, work, and academic
does not guarantee
responsibilities.
admission to the other. This
spend 3 to 4 hours outside
of class, working on
Dual Degree
assignments or group
Augsburg College and
joint program is ecumenical
in its admissions policies
and academic outlook .
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MSW Curriculum Components
The MSW curriculum, which
knowledge of theories and practice
Administration. In either
includes both academic coursework
methods in the foundation field
concentration, you will deepen your
and field education, has two
practicum. The field practicum is
knowledge of the primary issues
components: foundation and
completed concurrently with your
affecting families and communities,
concentration.
enrollment in two integrative field
develop a range of client-centered
work seminar courses (SWK 502 and
approaches to practice, gain a broader
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made
up of nine courses and a generalist
field practicum. In the foundation
courses, you are introduced to social
work as a profession. You will learn
both historical and contemporary
theories, issues, and practice methods,
relating to both the individual and
503). The full foundation curriculum
understanding of human diversity,
is required of all students, with the
develop competencies in practice
exception of those admitted with
based-research, and learn practice or
advanced standing (see explanation
program evaluation techniques.
of advanced standing on page 13 ).
you will apply this advanced
curriculum, all foundation
knowledge of theories and practice
coursework and field hours must be
methods in the concentration field
successfully completed.
the environment. During the
foundation year, you will study
Concentration Curriculum
human behavior and the social
The concentration curriculum is
environment; history of social welfare
made up of nine courses and an
policy; and services, research
advanced field practicum. After
methods, practice methods,
completing the foundation
assessment frameworks, family and
requirements, you will enroll in the
community diversity, and social work
concentration curriculum of your
values and ethics.
choice. Augsburg offers two
In the foundation curriculum,
you will apply this generalist
[n the concentration curriculum,
Before beginning the concentration
concentrations: Family Practice and
Program Development, Policy, and
practicum experience. The field
practicum is relevant to your chosen
concentration and is completed
concurrently with your enrollment in
two field seminar courses (SWK 523
and 524). As a capstone to your
MSW program, you will complete a
summative evaluation project in
practice or program evaluation.
'
Family Practice
concentration was
building upon but separate
Concentration:
developed in response to
from the summative
Family, in its diverse forms,
the growing demand for
evaluation project. Course
is central to society.
leadership and
credit is given for this
"Family," in this context, is
administration. Effective
option as an elective.
interpreted broadly as the
services require competent
Students work with a thesis
nurturing system
practitioners to provide
adviser to develop more in-
surrounding people. It is
strong leadership and
depth research skills
inclusive of many areas of
effective administration. In
contributing to social work
need. As a growing number
this concentration you will
knowledge.
of family-related challenges
learn the knowledge and
face society, there is an
skills necessary to promote
ever-increasing need for
and achieve needed change,
professionals who base their
and to develop, lead, guide,
practice on in-depth study
and administer programs
of the broad spectrum of
that serve diverse people in
issues that confront the
a variety of settings.
family. In the Family
Practice concentration, you
will concentrate on
promoting empowerment of
the family-nurturing systems
from a developmental and
holistic perspective.
Program Development,
Degree Requirements
To be conferred with the
MSW degree, students must
achieve the following:
• successful completion of
18 MSW courses (13 for
advanced standing), with
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5,
All students will apply
and with a cumulative
knowledge and skills from
GPA of 3.0 or higher;
the foundation and
no more than two courses
• successful completion of
concentration curricula in
900 hours of approved
completing a final project
field practica ( 480 hours
designed to study social
for advanced standing);
Policy, and
work efficacy. Students will
Administration:
conduct and present this
submission of the
Social change is necessary
advanced research project
summative evaluation
to foster policies and
during their final year of
project; and
services that respond to
study.
human need. The Program
Development, Policy, and
Administration
Master's Thesis
Students have the option of
• successful completion and
• successful completion of
all degree requirements
within four years of
matriculation.
completing a thesis,
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MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes
Below are two curricula: existing
intend for the new curriculum to
date. We will offer this new course in
and revised. The revisions are in
begin in 2001-02. This means
winter 2001-02. Because of the
response to feedback requested from
students who begin in 2000-01 will
earlier start for advanced standing
several constituencies, including
complete the first year under our
students, we will move the advanced
students, alumni, faculty, field
existing curriculum, but will complete
standing application deadline for
agencies, and CSWE. The revised
subsequent years under the revised
2001-02 admission to January
curriculum is approved by the social
curriculum.
work department and awaiting
15, 2001. (Advanced standing
For advanced standing students,
approval from the College Academic
the revised curriculum adds a new
Affairs Committee in 2000-01. We
course and requires a winter start
applicants previously applied in
October.)
EXISTING Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Integrative Field Work Seminar II
Integrative Field Work Seminar I
Methods and Skills II
Methods and Skills I
Introduction to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Introduction to Program Development, Policy & Admin.
Research I
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar III
Thesis Seminar
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II
Family Diversity/Family Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Family Practice II
Program Development, Policy, & Administration Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar lII
Thesis Seminar
Processes of Program Planning & Development
lnterorganizational, Community, Political Relations
Research II
Advanced Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Organizational Development & Administration
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REVISED Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
0
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Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Methods and Skills II: Families & Groups
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Community Development for Social Change
Methods and Skills I: Individuals
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Research I
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing only)
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Family Practice II
Diversity in an Urban Environment I (.5)
Family Social Policy
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II: Practice Evaluation
Family Practice Elective
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment Il (.5)
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Planning and Policy Practice I
Diversity in an Urban Environment I ( .5)
Organizations/Social Admin Practice II
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice I
Planning and Policy Practice II
Research II: Program Evaluation
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice III
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment II (.5)
ENROUMENT Options
Foundation • Full-time
YEAR 1
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Environment
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar &
Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
(foundation practicum begins)
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course #l
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar &
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Skills Lab
Concentration Course #2
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
Concentration Course#}
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
(concentration practicum continues
Spring Research I
and finishes)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
I
Advanced Standing • Full-time
YEAR 1
No Courses
Fall
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Winter Advanced Practice Methods
Research II: Evaluation (practice
Spring
Research I
or program)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Concentration Course # 1
Community Development for
(concentration practicum begins)
Social Change
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
Concentration Course #3
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
Foundation • Part-time
YEAR 1
YEAR2
Fall
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
Environment
(foundation practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Winter Field Work II: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Spring
Research I
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
Spring
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for
Social Change
YEAR4
YEAR3
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Fall
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course # 1
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
Concentration Course #3
General Elective
Winter Concentration Course #4
Spring
Concentration Course #5
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Field Work Education and Field Practicum
Field Work Education and
Field Placement
work integrative seminars, is
education of the MSW
Social work education is
the arena for the
program is divided into two
not merely classroom based.
application of this
components: foundation
Through the field
philosophy. It is our belief
and concentration. The
experience, we expect that
that the collaborative efforts
foundation field practicum
you are able to demonstrate
between the student, the
requires 420 hours and is
your aptitude in bridging
field agency, and the MSW
completed by those students
theory and practice. The
program are essential.
admitted at the foundation
foundation of your practice
includes:
• ethical, competent
professional practice
• problem solving within a
systems framework and
strengths perspective
• an understanding of, and
respect for, diverse
peoples and cultures
• responsibility and service
to the broader community
in the interest of social
justice
• a commitment to oppose
oppression.
We recognize that the
field experience, called
"practica," with the field
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and
supervision of
professionally-trained,
MSW-level, and programapproved field instructors,
you will spend 900 hours in
two field practica. Each
practicum is spread out over
two trimesters (fall and
winter) and is completed
concurrently with
enrollment in field work
integrative seminars (SWK
502-503 and SWK 523524) as well as other MSW
The field work
level. The foundation
practicum puts emphasis on
developing competence as a
professional generalist social
worker. The concentration
field practicum requires 480
hours and is completed by
all students, including those
admitted at the foundation
level and those admitted
with advanced standing.
The concentration
practicum places emphasis
on advanced practice skills
and leadership qualities
related to the chosen
concentration.
coursework.
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Process for Field Praclicum Selecuon
at an agency that is not on the
• senior resources
Field practicum selection for the fall
approved site list or is at your place of
• family social policy
of any academic year is done in the
employment. In either case, you can
previous spring during specified dates
work with the MSW field coordinator
determined by the MSW field
to determine if the site in which you
• corrections and probation
coordinator. You are required to
are interested is acceptable. All field
• public and
attend the student field orientation
practica must be supervised by
before beginning your field practicum
professionals who are approved as
search.
Augsburg field instructors.
At the student field orientation,
the MSW field coordinator will
provide a list of field sites approved by
Augsburg's MSW program and
classified according to type of field
setting. Based on your area of interest
and your career goals, you will choose
two or more field sites and will
arrange interviews at each. Once
interviews are finished, you will rank
your choices of field sites, and the
field sites will rank their choices of
interns. The MSW field coordinator
• youth services
• developmental disabilities
Field practica are not only the basis
for a sound social work curriculum,
• American Indian family services
but are long-remembered. The
• chronically and persistently
primary goal of the field faculty at
mentally ill
Augsburg is the success of each
student in a stimulating and
•chemical dependency
challenging field practicum. Our
• court services
current list of approved field sites
• immigrant, migrant, refugee services
includes agencies in the following
areas of practice:
• family and children services
• child welfare
with field site preferences.
• mental health
In rare instances, you may
independent schools
• hospitals
Field Practicum Settings
strives to match student preferences
petition to complete a field practicum
• health and human services
• crisis intervention
• victims of torture
• Catholic and Lutheran social
services
• neighborhood services
Admission to the MSW Program
Entering a Master of Social
must be disciplined and
Work program requires a
hard working. Most
commitment to a
importantly, they must
and a commitment to
professional career of
exhibit a commitment to
social justice
serious responsibility. Social
the values of the social
workers serve children and
work profession.
adults who are arguably the
• awareness of social issues
• clear appreciation of the
value base of the social
work profession
most vulnerable people in
program promotes the
our society and need the
widest possible diversity
strongest support that can
within its student
the ability to work with
be provided on their behalf.
populations. Therefore, the
diverse peoples and
Therefore, social work is by
admission policies ensure
cultures
necessity a rigorous course
that educational
of study requiring
opportunities are provided
Augsburg MSW
knowledge and skills in
to persons with a range of
philosophy and focus on
complex procedures which
abilities, backgrounds,
agency practice
must be applied
beliefs, and cultures.
appropriately and
sensitively with diverse
individuals and
communities.
To excel in the
Augsburg MSW program,
students must manage a
demanding academic
curriculum. They must
employ well-developed
APPiicant Qualities
A strong candidate for the
MSW program will
demonstrate the following:
• outstanding academic
abilities
• a solid foundation in the
liberal arts
• the ability to think
analytical skills and critical
clearly and communicate
thinking abilities. They
effectively
must be open to examining
their own values and
worldview. They must be
collaborative, flexible, and
be able to accept
•
The Augsburg MSW
being of others
constructive criticism. They
• strong writing skills and
• leadership qualities and
• knowledge of the
APPiication Requirements
To apply for the MSW
program you must meet the
following minimum
standards:
• bachelor's degree from an
accredited, liberal arts
college or university;
• cumulative
undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in
the social sciences,
command of the English
humanities, human
language
biological systems, and
• healthy sense of self and
statistics.
concern for the well-
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Conditions for low GPA
Human service experience
minimum score of 85 is required. To
If your undergraduate cumulative
Although it is not a requirement,
inquire about times the test is offered,
GPA (not including proprietary
we give strong preference to those
cost, study tools, testing facilities near
schools) is 2.99 - 2.50, you may file
applicants with work or volunteer
you, or to inquire about results of a
an application provided you show
experience in human services,
past test, please contact either testing
completion of at least one graduate
particularly experience that
service via their Web sites:
level course, from an accredited,
demonstrates responsibility and
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academic institution, with a grade of
leadership. We consider human
<www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/>.
B (3.0) or higher. If your cumulative
service experience to be direct or
GPA is 2.49 - 2.0, you may file an
indirect practice in a health and
application provided you show
human service organization. This
completion of at least two graduate
includes assessment; treatment
level courses, from an accredited,
planning and evaluation; case
academic institution, each with a
management; information and
grade ofB (3.0) or higher. All
referral; counseling; advocacy;
graduate courses must be completed
teaching; research; supervision;
and documented on an official
consultation; community
transcript at the time of application.
organization; and the development,
than seven years prior to the
implementation, and administration
desired MSW matriculation date;
Liberal arts coursework
All applicants to the MSW program
must show completion of the
following liberal arts courses, each
with a grade of C (2.0) or higher:
• four social science courses
• three humanities courses
Applicants also must show
completion of, or declare an
intention to complete, the following
courses, each with a grade of C (2.0)
or higher:
• one basic statistics course
• one human biology, physiology, or
anatomy course
of policies, programs, and activities.
Applicants are advised that MSW
field placement options may be
limited for those who lack prior
human service experience. Also, we
do not grant academic credit for work
or life experience.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application
category open to those with the
following qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in social work,
accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE);
• BSW degree received no more
• cumulative undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in the
social sciences, humanities,
mathematics, human biological
systems, and statistics.
If your undergraduate cumulative
Test of English as a Foreign
GPA is 2.99 or lower, you may not
Language
apply for advanced standing and must
If English is not your native language,
apply at the foundation level,
you must take the Test of English as a
following the low GPA requirements
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
outlined above.
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB). For
the TOEFL, a minimum score of 600
These courses must be completed
(paper test) or 250 (computer test) is
prior to enrollment.
required. For the MELAB, a
request to apply to Augsburg
receive a grade of B (3.0) or
Advanced standing
as a transfer student. Transfer
higher. Transfer students may
applicants are asked to
students follow the same
receive credit for up to eight
identify courses from their
application timeline as
courses. All transfer students
BSW programs that are
foundation applicants, unless
must complete no fewer than
10 courses at Augsburg.
BSW parallel courses
parallel to the MSW courses
the foundation year has been
from which they seek
completed. In the latter case,
exemption. These courses
the transfer student should
include Human Behavior
follow the timeline for
and the Social Environment
advanced standing applicants.
501), Practice Methods I and
II (SWK 505/506), and
Integrative Field Work
Seminar I and II (SWK
502/503 ), which includes
420 field practicum hours.
Only BSW courses with
a grade of B (3.0) or higher
are eligible for consideration
as a parallel course. If an
advanced standing applicant
is admitted, but does not
have an eligible BSW course
for one (or more) of these
courses, he or she will
complete that MSW course
at Augsburg, prior to
enrolling in the advanced
standing curriculum.
Additional documents
Social Work,
Transfer students follow the
(612) 330-1233 or
same procedures as a new
<swkinfo@augsburg.edu>.
applicant; however, the
The application packet
following additional
includes an application form,
documents are required:
a liberal arts checklist, a
• copy of the syllabus for
parallel course checklist,
each MSW course for
three recommendation
which transfer of credit is
forms, transcript request
sought;
• a letter of recommendation from the MSW
forms, and an application
status card.
To complete an MSW
program from which the
application, you will need to
student is transferring-
submit the following:
either from an instructor,
1.) completed and signed
an adviser, or the MSW
director; and
application form;
2.) $25 application fee;
• official transcript showing
MSW grades.
Each completed MSW
course is considered
•
materials may be requested
from the Department of
(SWK 500), History of
Social Welfare Policy (SWK
Application materials
A packet of application
3.) completed liberal arts
course checklist;
4.) completed BSW parallel
Admission as aTransfer
Student
individually and is not
course checklist (for
guaranteed to be
advanced standing
Students admitted to
transferable. Eligible courses
applicants);
another MSW program
must be from a CSWE-
accredited by CSWE may
accredited program and must
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5.) three completed and signed
APPiication Deadlines
recommendation forms, with letters
The application deadline refers to actual receipt of the application packet
attached;
in our office, and does not refer to a postmark date. In the event a
6.) official transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
7.) results of Test of English as a Foreign
deadline falls on a weekend, materials will be due the following Monday.
Foundation applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Language (for non-native English
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
speakers);
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Fall trimester (September)
8.) typed personal statement, with responses
to these questions:
• What is your perspective on social
welfare and society?
• What is your understanding of the social
work profession?
• Describe your employment and/or
volunteer experiences and explain how
they have prepared you for pursuing the
MSW degree.
• Give examples of your demonstrated
Advanced standing applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Winter trimester (January)
"Late" applications
We may consider late applications on a space available basis. We review
all applications that are completed by the final deadline, which takes
ability to work with a diversity of
about two months. After our review and decision process we may
people.
determine we have space for additional students and will accept a select
• How would you rate your written and
oral communication skills?
• What are your personal qualities that
make you well suited for the social work
profession?
• What are your limitations and how
would you address them in your
professional education?
• What are your career and life goals?
• How do you anticipate the MSW
degree will facilitate your career
development?
number of late applications by a designated date. To file a late application,
you must request advance permission from our office. Applications that
arrive after the final deadline are not automatically considered as late
applications.
International Applicants
The Department of Social
for any transcript(s) from an
coordinate and pay for this
Work encourages qualified
institution outside of the
evaluation and to begin the
applicants from other
United States. This
process early enough so that
countries to apply to the
evaluation should include
results are received in our
MSW program. An
the following:
office by our deadline. We
international applicant is
1.) analysis of credentials-to
suggest:
someone who is not a
determine if your degree is
permanent, legal resident of
equivalent to an accredited
the United States.
U.S. bachelor's degree
International applicants
Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: ( 414) 289-3400
2.) course by course
Fax: (414) 289-3411
follow the same timelines
evaluation-to show your
and application procedures
complete course listing
as U.S. residents; however
with credit values and
they must follow these
grades received for each
World Education Services,
additional instructions:
course
Inc.
• All application materials
must be submitted in
English;
3.) calculation of grade point
average-to show your
cumulative grade point
• If English is not your
average using the standard
native language, you
U.S. grading system, i.e.,
must submit official
A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0,
scores from the TOEFL
D= 1.0, F=O.O
or MELAB (see
minimum required score
on page 13 );
• If your bachelor's degree
was received from an
institution outside of the
United States, you must
request an evaluation of
credentials (see below).
•
Educational Credential
4.) translation to English
(if applicable)
You should request that
OR
Phone: (800) 937-3895 ext. 2
Fax: (212) 966-6395
Declaration of Finances and
Student Visa
Before being admitted,
international applicants will
be asked to provide proof of
funds to finance the MSW
education, including tuition,
books, and living expenses.
the evaluation report be sent
A Declaration of Finances is
directly to the Department
completed by you or your
of Social Work. Typically,
financial sponsor with
the evaluating service will
appropriate documentation
send a second copy to you at
such as bank statements or
no extra charge. Usual tum-
other financial records. The
Guidelines for lnternatio11a1
TranscrlPt Submission
around time for a credential
Declaration of Finances is
evaluation is approximately
required for Augsburg to
MSW admission requires an
30 days from the time they
issue an I-20 for the student
"evaluation of credentials"
receive all your documents.
visa (F-1).
It is your responsibility to
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summarv of MSW Fees and Charges
Application Fee
$25
Admission Deposit
$100
Campus Access Fee
$10 per trimester
Information Technology Fee
$25 per full course
Late Registration Fee
$35
per day, up to a max of $125
Registration Change Fee
$5
(if making a change after the first class session)
Transcript Fee
Continuation Fee
$3 per copy
$350 per trimester
(if work on the degree continues beyond scheduled coursework)
Tuition for 2000-2001:
per course $1,284
Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable at the beginning of
each trimester.
Enrollment Pavment OPlions
Payment in full: due prior to first day
of classes
Payment plan:
A 3-pay plan is available each trimester
with 1/3 tuition due every 30 days,
beginning prior to the first day of classes.
Company reimbursement:
Courses that are company reimbursed
require a deposit of $150 per course, with
full payment due within 45 days after the
end of the term.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is paid
in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of
release diplomas or academic transcripts
one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30
until all student accounts are paid in full.
days or more.
This policy applies to student loan funds
Tuition Refund Schedule
In order to be eligible for a refund of tuition charges, students are
responsible for canceling courses with the registrar's office. A per
course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
Through the first scheduled class meeting: 100% of tuition
(minus a $75 administrative fee if withdrawing completely)
Prior to the second class meeting: 80% of tuition
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting: 60% of tuition
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins
Student Loan); payments must be current
according to the established repayment
schedules.
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Financial Aid
Companv Tuition Assistance
Programs
Federal and State Aid
Programs
students enrolled in the
Many companies, agencies,
The Enrollment Center uses
MSW program. Non-degree
and corporations offer full or
standard, nationally accepted
seeking students are not
partial tuition assistance to
methodology to determine
eligible for any type of
employees who participate in
eligibility for federal and
financial aid through
work-related or degree-
state financial aid programs.
Financial assistance is
available to degree-seeking
Augsburg College. Students
related college programs.
enrolled in two or three full-
Augsburg College offers a
credit courses per trimester
payment plan by which
are eligible to apply for full-
employees may handle
time aid. Students enrolled
tuition reimbursement.
in one course are eligible to
Students should contact the
apply for half-time aid. The
Enrollment Center to make
Enrollment Center assists
payment arrangements using
students in assessing
the company reimbursement
financial aid eligibility and
payment plan.
offers financial aid from
Federal Stafford Loan
Program
Common loan provisions:
Borrowing limits: Graduate
students may borrow up to
$18,500 per year with an
aggregate of $128,500
(undergraduate and
graduate). Based on an
eligibility calculation, a
Bureau of Indian Attairs.
Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships
student may borrow from
Sponsored Scholarships
American Indian students
combination of both, but
Augsburg actively pursues
who meet federal, state, or
cannot exceed the annual
non-Augsburg funding for
tribal requirements may
loan limits.
special scholarships. The
apply for these scholarships.
available alternatives, some
of which are listed below:
either the unsubsidized or
subsidized program or a
Interest rates: The
availability of such
Indian grants generally
annually variable interest
scholarships may enable the
supplement other sources of
rate is determined by the 91-
participation of individuals
financial aid. For assistance
day T-bills + 3.1 %, capped at
of limited financial means as
in application, please contact
8.25% and changes each
well as individuals working
Augsburg's American Indian
July 1 for all borrowers. The
for volunteer agencies and
Student Services director at
interest rate for enrollment
other organizations not likely
(612) 330-1144 or your
periods beginning between
to provide tuition
tribal agency.
July 1, 2000 and June 30,
reimbursement.
2001 is 7.59% .
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Federal Perkins Loan Program
to the Enrollment Center for further
begins six months after you cease to
A joint Augsburg College-federally
procesing. Loan proceeds are released
be enrolled at least half time in an
funded program administered through
through electronic funds transfer .
eligible program leading to a degree or
the College for students who
certificate. Repayment may extend up
demonstrate financial eligibility. The
students may borrow up to $9,000 per
to 10 years.
student is required to sign a
year minus any other student loan
Repayment terms: Repayment
Deferments: In most cases,
Borrowing limits: Graduate
promissory note at least once per
indebtedness. Maximum graduate
deferments are granted for continued
term, after which funds are put on the
borrowing cannot exceed $40,000
education, disability, and
student account.
including undergraduate. The
unemployment. Contact your lender
Borrowing limits: You may
if you think you are eligible for a
borrow up to $4,000 per year as a
deferment.
graduate student, with a $30,000
Program specific provisions
maximum.
Federal Stafford Loan
Interest and repayment: Simple
minimum loan amount per year is
$500.
Interest and repayment: The
interest rate is variable. Interest
payments begin 90 days after the loan
(subsidized): The Enrollment Center
interest of 5% and repayment of
is disbursed and continue quarterly
has determined that, based on the
principal (at a minimum of $50 per
thereafter while the student is
financial information submitted,
month) begin nine months after you
enrolled. Principal payments begin in
students qualify for up to the amount
graduate or leave school. Partial or
the 13th month after you leave
listed on their Award Notice.
total loan cancellation privileges exist
school.
for certain types of teaching, disability
Deferments: There are no
during the time the student is
Interest: No interest accrues
and, in certain circumstances, military
deferments. Contact the Minnesota
enrolled at least halftime.
service.
Higher Education Services Office
Fees: An origination fee of up to
Deferments: No interest accrues
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
nor do payments need to be made at
may be deducted from the loan check
any time you are enrolled at least
before you receive it.
halftime or for serving three years in
the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Federal Stafford Loans
(unsubsidized):
You may borrow up to the amount
Contact the student loan coordinator
in the Enrollment Center if you think
you are eligible for a deferment.
listed on your Award Notice.
regarding special circumstances and
repayment.
To APPIV for Financial Aid
Financial aid application
materials are available from the
Enrollment Center at (612) 330-1046
or <efscvctr@augsburg.edu>.
Applicants must be admitted to
SELF (Student Educational Loan
Augsburg as regular students or be
the period of enrollment and may be
Fund)
returning students in good academic
capitalized.
The SELF is administered through
standing before an award notice will
the Minnesota Higher Education
be processed.
Interest: Interest accrues during
Fees: An origination fee of up to
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
Services Office. Applications are
may be deducted from the loan check
available from the Enrollment Center
before you receive it.
and should be completed by the
borrower and co-signer and returned
Academic Policies
The financial aid application
Academic Honestv
Attendance
will be processed when the
A college is a community of
Students must notify the
following documents are
learners whose relationship
professor in advance of any
received:
relies on trust. Honesty is
expected absence. In cases of
• the Free Application for
necessary to preserve the
extreme emergency, when
Federal Student Aid
integrity and credibility of
prior notification is not
(FAFSA) or the Renewal
scholarship by the Augsburg
possible, students must notify
FAFSA
College community.
the professor in a reasonable
Academic dishonesty is,
amount of time about an
therefore, not tolerated. As a
absence. Consistent
program requirement, all
attendance is expected, and
• Augsburg Financial Aid
Application
• Federal income tax
return(s) and W-Z(s).
student course projects,
missing more than one class
We recommend new
papers, and examinations
session may result in a
students complete and submit
include a statement by the
reduced grade. Missing more
all financial aid application
student pledging to abide by
than two class sessions may
materials at the same time as
the College academic
require withdrawal and a
leave of absence.
they submit MSW admission
honesty policies and to
application materials.
uphold the highest standards
Financial aid applications
of academic integrity.
Evaluation of Student Field
Performance
Advisement
The criteria for evaluating
Academic and professional
field performance include
should be submitted to the
Enrollment Center. If
applying for aid after being
admitted, apply as soon as
possible, but no fewer than
eight weeks prior to the start
of the first term. Those who
apply fewer than eight weeks
prior to classes should be
prepared to pay for the first
term of classes with personal
funds.
•
advising is essential to
attendance, field seminar
supporting and promoting
faculty feedback on field
professional growth and
journal or other assignments,
development of goals.
and a field evaluation
Therefore, the Department of
instrument, which is
Social Work provides both
completed by the field
academic and professional
instructor and then discussed
advisement. After admission,
with the student and the field
students are assigned a faculty
seminar faculty. It is the
adviser. As adult learners, the
responsibility of the field
advising relationship requires
seminar faculty to submit the
the student to take
field grade. Field courses are
responsibility for initiating
graded with a P/N. Students
contact with the adviser if
must achieve a minimum of
academic problems arise.
3.0 to receive credit.
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Grade Definitions
No more than two courses
Evaluation of academic pe1formance for the Master of Social Work degree is based
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will
on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions:
count toward the degree. Courses
with a grade below 2.0 must be
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
Achieves above basic course standards
3.0
Achieves basic course standards
2.5
Pe1formance less than basic course standards
second time are counted in the
2.0
Pe1formance below basic course standards
grade point average. If a student
repeated. No more than two
courses can be repeated. Only the
1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit-course must be repeated)
P
N
w
credits and grades earned the
receives a grade of N in a course,
the student must successfully
Achieves at or above the 3.0 level (not computed in grade point
petition the department before
average)
being permitted to repeat the
Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit-not computed in
course and to continue in the
grade point average)
program. A plan for the student to
Grade given when course is dropped
follow would be outlined at that
time.
Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete
course requirements on time for reasons beyond the student's control
x
A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study (field
placement or independent study) is extended. A final grade will be
issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year from the term in which the X
was given).
Academic Probation
A student placed on academic
probation is required to meet with
his or her adviser to review the
situation and to plan the steps the
student has to take to be removed
from probation. During the
Academic Achievement
probation trimester, the adviser
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student
and student will:
falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the
• meet, to review the situation
following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for
a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average
again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students are
retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field placement;
• complete the program within four years; and
• abide by the Social Work Code of Ethics.
and make a plan;
• meet during the probation term
and monitor progress; and
• meet following the probation
term to determine if the GPA is
restored.
Grounds for Dismissal
request a leave of absence in
which is prerequisite to
A student may be dismissed
order to maintain their
Organizations/Social
from the MSW program for
admitted status. The request
Administration Practice III.
behavior detrimental to the
must be made in writing. A
program, such as a gross
leave of absence typically
violation of College policy
requires a full year away from
(see Student Guide) or
the program in order to
conduct unbecoming to
return to classes in sequence.
social work practice or in
violation of professional
ethics. Students may also be
dismissed for insufficient
academic performance.
Dismissal would occur only
after established procedures
Typically, full-time students
complete degree requirements
in two years. Occasionally,
some students may request to
Prerequishe courses
extend completion of the
All foundation courses are
degree if a requirement is not
prerequisite to the
yet finished. In this event,
concentration courses.
the student is charged a $350
Students may not enroll in
continuation fee, beginning
the concentration courses
in the following fall term, if
until successfully completing
the degree is still not finished
all foundation courses. Under
at that time. This charge is
Independent StudV
the new curriculum, the
again levied for each
Students may request to
following courses are
consecutive trimester that
were followed.
complete an independent
sequenced as follows:
occurs with the degree still
study course as an addition to
Research I is prerequisite to
unfinished. Part-time students
the required coursework. A
Research II, Field Work I is
do not have the option to
faculty sponsor is required for
prerequisite to Field Work II,
extend the degree as their
an independent study project.
Field Work III is prerequisite
course sequence extends over
A proposal of the project
to Field Work IV, Family
the full four years.
must be approved by the
Practice I is prerequisite to
MSW program in order to
Family Practice II, Planning
receive credit. No course
and Policy Practice I is
offered in the current
prerequisite to Planning and
curriculum may be taken as
Policy Practice II,
an independent study.
Organizations/Social
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their
program enrollment must
•
Conunuation Fee
Four Year limit
CSWE requires that all
students finish the degree
within four years of
matriculation.
Administration Practice I is
prerequisite to
Organizations/Social
Administration Practice II,
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MSW Program Management
The Master of Social Work program
OHice Location
Social work Administration
is, in large part, managed from within
Memorial Hall,
Dr. Anthony Bibus
the Department of Social Work.
Corner of 22nd Ave
Chair, Department of Social Work
Students may contact the MSW
and 7th street;
(612) 330-1746
program with questions about any of
Room 12, ground floor
bibus@augsburg.edu
OHiceHours
Dr. Nancy Rodenborg
the services listed below.
MSW OHice Services
MSW admissions
New student orientation
Academic calendar
Classroom scheduling
MSW weekend office coverage
Academic advising
Academic standing review
Course registration
Transfer of credit review
Field practicum
coordination
Enrollment projections
Student database
management
Production of SWK
NEW SN OTES
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Class Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Class Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Information
General social work info:
(612) 330-1189
BSW Program Director
(612) 330-1430
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Dr. Lois A. Bosch
MSW Program Director
(612) 330-1633
bosch@augsburg.edu
General MSW info:
(612) 330-1233
BSW questions:
(612) 330-1307
MSW questions:
Dr. Michael Schock
BSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1725
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-1763
Dr. Laura Boisen
swkinfo@augsburg.edu
MSW Field Coordinator
www.augsburg.edu/msw
(612) 330-1439
boisen@augsburg.edu
Doran Edwards
Graduation clearance
BSW Program Assistant
Alumni network (S.W.A.N.)
(612) 330-1307
edwardsd@augsburg.edu
Janna Caywood
MSW Program Assistant
(612) 330-1763
caywood@augsburg.edu
Kelly Anders
Social Work Department Secretary
(612) 330-1769
anders@augsburg.edu
Kerri Barrett
MSW Secretary
(612) 330-1233
barrettk@augsburg.edu
Department ol Social Work Facultv
Anthony Bibus Ill
M.S.S.W., University of
Interests: family issues,
Chair
Wisconsin;
African American and
biracial issues, multi-cultural
(612) 330-1746
M.P.A., Iowa State
bibus@augsburg.edu
University;
education, public schools, race
Memorial Hall, Room lOA
Ph.D., University of
relations, diversity training in
B.A., College of St. Thomas;
Minnesota
the workplace, leadership,
M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of
cross-cultural adoption issues.
at risk families, kinship foster
Maria Dinis
care, delivery of child welfare
(612) 330-1704
Interests: child welfare,
services, family policy,
dinis@augsburg.edu
family-based services, work
management and supervision
Memorial Hall, Room 14
with involuntary clients,
in human service
B.A., M.S.W., California
Minnesota
supervision, social policy,
organizations.
State University;
social work ethics,
Lois A. Bosch
Ph.D., University of
international models of
MSW Director
practice, peace and justice,
(612) 330-1633
Interests: community
social work education.
bosch@augsburg.edu
organization, planning and
Vernon Bloom
Memorial Hall, Room 15
administration, substance
(612) 330-1133
B.A., Northwestern College;
abuse, addiction and
Memorial Hall, Room 24
M.S.W., University of Iowa;
prevention, social welfare.
B.A., University of
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Sumin Hsieh
Minnesota
California-Berkeley
Interests: children and
(612) 330-1376
families, developmental
hsieh@augsburg.edu
disabilities, social work in
Memorial Hall, Room 8
Interests: criminology;
schools, social policy reform,
B.A., Tunghai
mental health policy; race,
empowerment/strengths
University, Taiwan;
gender and disability issues;
perspective, mteragency
M.S.W, Tunghai University,
community organization and
collaboration, parent
Taiwan;
development.
participation.
Ph.D., University of
Laura Boisen
Francine Chakolis
Minnesota
MSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1156
Interests: adolescent
(612) 330-1439
Memorial Hall 115A
substance use behavior,
boisen@augsburg.edu
B.S., Augsburg College;
substance use treatment and
Memorial Hall, Room 12B
M.S.W., University of
outcome evaluation, school
B.S., Wartburg College;
Minnesota
social work, international
M.S.W., University of
Minnesota
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Interests: child protection,
social work.
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Rosemary Link
Phu Phan
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-11 47
(612) 330-1375
Memorial Hall, Room 116B
link@augsburg.edu
phan@augsburg.edu
B.A., University of Washington;
Memorial Hall, Room 1178
Memorial Hall, Room 6
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
B.A., Southhampton University;
B.A., M.S.W., University of
Ph.D., University of Washington
C.Q.S.W., London University;
Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Interests: woman battering,
Interests: social work in Vietnam,
adolescent sexua l behavior,
Interests: child and family well-
social work practice in a variety of
adolescence and social policy,
being, international social policy and
settings, activism on behalf of the
community organ ization, behavioral
comparative social work, social work
Vietnamese population in the Twin
research and program development,
in schools and prisons.
Cities.
group work.
Sharon Patten
Nancy Rodenborg
Clarice Staff
(612) 330- 1723
BSW Director
(612) 330-1374
patten@augsburg. edu
(612) 330-1430
staffc@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room 17
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room l 16A
B.A., St. O laf College;
Memorial Hall, Room 11
B.A., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., MA, Ph.D., University of
B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia
Minnesota
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
University
Interests: social policy/health care,
long-term care, aging, income support
and soc ial services, policy research
and program evaluation, welfare
M.l.A., School for International
Training (Vt.);
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Interests: social policy and planning,
community organization and
development, role of social worker in
Glenda Dewberry Rooney
policy developmen t, program
reform .
(on leave 2000-01)
development and evaluation,
Curt Paulsen
B.S., University of North Texas;
education of future social workers.
(612) 330-1621
M.S.W., University of Illinois-
Maryann Syers
paulsen@augsburg.edu
Chicago;
(612) 330-1771
Memorial Hall, Room 7
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
syers@augsburg.edu
B.A. St. Olaf College
M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., The Fielding Institute
Interests: ethics, occupational social
work practice, employee assistance
programs, organizational
Memorial Hall, Room 16
B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota
Interests: The relationship of family
development, trust and justice in
systems with individua l freedom,
social relations, practice research,
Interests: domestic violence,
responsibility, loneliness, identity, and
social work licensure.
women's issues, social work practice
spirituality.
Michael Schock
with trauma survivors , men tal health,
BSW Field Coordinator
gay and lesbian issues.
(612) 330-1725
lindell librarv and Information
Technolouv center
The Lindell Library, named
service among these and
electronic resources to
for donor James G. Lindell
other local libraries
students in support of their
and family, is a state-of-the-
(including the University of
academic endeavors. The IT
art facility that houses the
Minnesota and Minneapolis
department provides two
library collection,
and St. Paul public libraries)
student computing labs on
information technology and
facilitates easy and quick
campus and offers a variety
service center, and audio-
sharing of resources.
of computer-related
visual media services. The
Additional collections
equipment to check out for
library has a vast periodical
nationwide are also
use in the library, including
collection, other circulating
accessible through
both IBM Thinkpad and
collections, a multi-media
interlibrary loan
Macintosh laptops.
classroom, a copy center, and
arrangements. Remote, off-
a library instruction room.
campus computer access to
department launched
In fall 2000, the IT
There are a variety of study
these services is provided via
"AugNet," Augsburg's
spaces, ranging from carrels
a telecommunications link.
intranet. This collection of
computer network resources
and casual seating to group
The library staff is
study rooms equipped with
experienced in guiding
includes private and shared
network access.
graduate students to
folders and a secure Web site
research materials for
for students, faculty, and
collection of 175,000
coursework as well as other
staff. By entering passwords,
volumes is complete with the
research projects. Librarians
students have access to
latest electronic catalogs,
will help students acquire
secure information from
indexes, and CD-ROM
research skills through
Web-connected computers-
stations for various academic
individual appointments and
Webmail; the campus
disciplines, e.g., Social Work
group instructional sessions.
directory; grades, schedule,
The Lindell Library's
Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC
Located in Augsburg's
and financial aid
(education) and CINAHL
Lindell Library is the
information; and a daily
(nursing and health). An
Information Technology (IT)
summary of College
online catalog, CLICnet,
department. The IT
announcements and events.
reflects holdings of Augsburg
department has worked hard
and its seven partner Twin
to keep pace with the latest
Cities private college
advances in the technology
libraries. Twice-daily courier
industry and to provide
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Accreditation
Accreditations and 1m11a11ons
MSW Student Forum where issues
forum. Other faculty may be invited
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
affecting them are discussed.
as permanent members or as guests.
program is accredited by the Council
The College operates in
on Social Work Education (CSWE).
compliance with the Family
these guidelines:
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• provide an avenue for students to
Past forum members established
North Central Association of
(FERPA) of 1974 as amended and
share and discuss ideas and/or
Colleges and Schools*. Augsburg
Title IX. Students have the right to
concerns related to the MSW
College is a member of the
inspect certain official records, files,
educational experience with the
Associated Colleges of the Twin
and data which pertain to them
social work department
Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran
(except where a waiver of access has
Education Council in North
been signed) and to challenge
among students, faculty, and
America, and the Minnesota Private
inaccurate or misleading information.
department and College
Colleges Council. Augsburg is
Students have a right to experience
administrators
registered with the Minnesota Higher
education free from discrimination.
Education Services Office.
Registration does not mean that
credits earned at the institution can
be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution
or employer.
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to
participate in the student-run
organization, "MSW Forum." The
purpose of the forum is to facilitate
communication between social work
students and the social work
• encourage constructive dialog
• make recommendations to the
department regarding program
improvements
• receive and give feedback on
expectations of faculty, students,
and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student
events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects.
department, as well as to provide the
s1uden1 Rights
opportunity for student participation
The College has adopted a statement
in department governance,
of student rights and responsibilities
curriculum development, and
and has provided for due process in
program improvements.
the matters of disciplinary action,
The forum historically has been
grievances, and grade appeal. These
volunteer based. Any student may
rights, responsibilities, and processes
serve on the forum, provided he or
are outlined in the Student Guide of
she can make a commitment to
Augsburg College. Students are
attend the meetings and share in the
encouraged to participate in the
efforts. The MSW director and MSW
program assistant also serve on the
*North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, (312) 263-04 56; <www.nca-cihr.org>.
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About Augsburg College
Historv
Accessibilhv
and thought, Buddhist, and
Augsburg College was the
Augsburg College has made
Islamic faiths.
first seminary founded by
a major effort to become one
Norwegian Lutherans in
of the most accessible
America. Named after the
campuses in the region.
confession of faith presented
Skyways, tunnels, and
by Lutherans in Augsburg,
elevators provide accessible
Germany, in 1530, Augsburg
connections between the
College opened September
major buildings-student
1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin,
housing towers, the
and moved to Minneapolis
Christensen Center, main
in 1872. Augsburg College
academic and administrative
and Seminary changed its
halls, Music Hall, Foss
name to Augsburg College in
Center, and Lindell Library.
1963 when the Lutheran
In addition, there are
Free Church merged with
services for students with
the American Lutheran
learning disabilities. The
Church.
CLASS Office phone
campus Location
number is (612) 330-1648.
Non-Discrimination Policv
Augsburg College, as
affirmed in its mission, does
not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin,
age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status,
status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its
education policies,
admissions policies,
scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or
school-administered
programs, except in those
instances where religion is a
Augsburg's 23-acre campus is
Church AHiliation
bona fide occupational
located in the heart of
Augsburg is a college of the
qualification. Augsburg
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and
Evangelical Lutheran
College is committed to
surrounds Murphy Square.
Church in America. The
providing reasonable
Adjacent to the campus are
College is a diverse
accommodations to its
the Fairview-University
community with many
employees and its students.
Medical Center complex,
strong religious traditions
the West Bank campus of
represented among the
the University of Minnesota,
students, faculty, and staff,
and Mississippi River
including but not limited to
parkways.
Lutheran, Roman Catholic,
American Indian spirituality
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35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit
and turn left on Washington
(curves right onto Cedar
Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 21st Avenue
South.
1-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn
left at 25th Avenue, turn left
at Riverside Avenue, turn left
at 21st Avenue South.
l-94 West from St. Paul Take Riverside exit, turn right
at Riverside Avenue, turn left
at 21st Avenue South.
35W from the South Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs
(move to right lane after each
of two mergers). Take 25th
Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, tum left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st
Avenue South.
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program office location
Please call (612) 330-1233 for
directions to the Master of
Social Work program office.
Public Parking
Augsburg College commuter
lots are free and open for use
after 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and on
weekends, unless otherwise
posted. Lots are located on 7th
Street, between 21st and 22nd
Avenues and north or south of
8th Street between 24th and
25th Avenues. Additional
parking is available in the
Fairview-University Medical
Center ramp, or University of
Minnesota parking lots on
the north side of Riverside
Avenue.
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College Map Information
1. Admissions Weekday
Program
2. Admissions Annex
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through
March)
4. Anderson-Nelson
Athletic Field and
Seasonal
Air Structure
5. Christensen Center
6. East Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles,
Center for Worship,
Drama and
Communication
9. George Sverdrup Hall
10. Husby-Strommen Tennis
Courts
11. lee Arena
12. Institutional
Advancement and
Alumni/Parent Relations
13. Lindell Library
14. Maintenance and
Grounds Shop
15. Mortensen Hall
16. Murphy Place
17. Murphy Square
18. Music Hall
19. New Residence Hall
20 Old Main
21. Oscar Anderson Hall
22. Public Relations House
23.Quad
24. Science Hall
25. Security Dispatch Center
26. Shipping and Receiving
27. Melby Hall
28. Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial Hall
(Social Work office)
29. Urness Hall
Parking Information
A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff
Parking
B. Commuter/Resident
Parking
C. Faculty/Staff Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter
Parking
E. Commuter Parking
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G. Visitor Parking
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1
Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2
Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1
Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2
Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3
Thesis or Graduate Project ................ . . ......•.. . . ... . .. . .4
Practica .................... . .......... .............. . ...... 5
Study Abroad Opportunities ............... .. ... ... . .... . ...... 5
Course Descriptions ............. . ...... .. .. .... .... .. ........ 6
Admissions Requirements and Procedures .... .. .. .. . ............ 10
International Applicants .................... . . . ..... ... . ..... . 11
Academic Policies ....................... .. .................. 12
Fee and Payment Information ... .... ...... ... . ... . ... ... .... .. 15
Financial Aid .......................... . . . . ....... ......... 17
About Augsburg . ... .................... .. . .......... . .. .. . . 19
MA Nursing Faculty .... . ..... . ........... . .. ..•.......... ... 20
Campus Maps ......................... ....... . ... . .. back cover
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
NURSING DEPARTMENT
We are proud of the opportunities, the diversity of experiences and the breadth of
transcultural nursing knowledge you will encounter in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program at Augsburg College. You will find faculty and staff available and eager to
assist you in expanding your nursing practice and advancing your career while we
explore together our understanding of what it means to live and practice nursing in a
global society.
Students entering the Master of Arts in Nursing come from diverse cultural,
educational, and experiential backgrounds. While some master's degree candidates
enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are
returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more
variable and more rewarding than ever before.
As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and
competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care settings, population groups, cultures,
and care systems, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of our
master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, nursing education, nursing
administration, and in emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved
populations. Many of our graduates have created innovative practice and educational models that demonstrate
interdisciplinary leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities.
Our curriculum invites persons into one of two tracks of study: Transcultural Nursing in Community or
Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Both tracks encourage students to apply for advanced
nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Transcultural Nursing
Society (TCNS). Students certified in Advanced Community Health Nursing are eligible to apply for Clinical Nurse
Specialist (CNS) status through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Courses are offered at the Augsburg campuses in
Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota, and the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
With its emphasis on nursing science and the liberal arts, the Master of Arts in Nursing fosters the development of
values and skills essential for transcultural nursing leadership in contemporary society. Faculty and staff at
Augsburg are receptive and committed to our students and to an educational process that equips you to transform
your unique gifts and interests into personal and professional service in the world.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Leuning, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Nursing
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for
advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public
health principles, themy-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are
underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program provides rich
alternative teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally This program prepares nurses to
apply for certification in Transcultural Nursing through the International Transcultural Nursing Society Also, graduates of this
track of the masters program will be eligible to apply to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification
exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing.
Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transcultural Nursing in
Community Track.
ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY TRACK
(FIVE COURSES)
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems OR
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
Two of the
NUR 510
NUR 511
NUR 530
NUR 532
following courses: *
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following
graduate electives: (TWO COURSES)
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML511
ML530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Investigation of Multicultural Issues
NUR 506 Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I **
NUR 507 Nursing Leadership &: Management Roles II **
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are
required to complete either a thesis or a graduate
project: (ONE COURSE)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis
*Students seeking certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work and select NVR 510 and NVR 511; students seeking
certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may select NVR 530 and NVR 532. Clinical practicum
hours are integrated into several courses in the curriculum.
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**Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops
provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree.
The Transformational Leadership and Management track unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This
track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able
to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care
settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health
inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals. Courses are offered
by the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of
Business Administration programs.
Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transformational
Leadership and Management Track.
ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES)
NUR 505
NUR 520
NUR 523
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
TRANSFORMATIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACK
(FIVE COURSES) *
NUR 500
NUR 521
BUS 520
Transcultural Health Care
Transformational Nursing Leadership
Management of the Healthcare Organization
Two of the following courses:
ML
ML
ML
ML
511
527
535
565
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
Organizational Theory and Leadership
Women and Leadership
ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following
graduate electives: (TWO COURSES)
ECO 520
ML510
ML511
ML530
ML 531
ML 560
NUR 506
NUR 507
NUR 530
NUR 532
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Investigation of Multicultural Issues
Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I **
Nursing Leadership & Management Roles II **
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are
required to complete either a thesis or a graduate
project: (ONE COURSE)
NUR 525
NUR 535
Graduate Field Project
Integrative Master's Thesis
*The Transformational Leadership and Management track provides the academic background to apply for certification in
Advanced Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
**Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided
through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree.
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Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of
the master's program: a graduate field project, or an
integrative master's thesis.
The Graduate Field Project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural community health
nursing, or nursing leadership. The student will focus
primarily on the application and integration of knowledge.
Working with an adviser, the student will design and/or
implement and evaluate a model of advanced practice
nursing applied to solving a transcultural problem related
to health inequities in a selected community, or a nursing
leadership issue.
The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon
and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts
identified in transcultural nursing, community health
nursing, and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis
project demonstrates the student's ability to do
independent research involving the exposition of
primary and secondary literature appropriate to the
topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and
the articulation of implications for advanced practice
nursing.
Students register for their final project, with their
adviser's permission, near the end of the program.
Students must complete all coursework and defend the
project within one year after registration. After one year,
students must pay a continuation fee of $350 per term
in order to retain student status in the graduate
program, including library privileges, AugNet access,
and parking privileges.
Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative
Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the Nursing Department for additional information.
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Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the
Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification
exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Practice experience
with diverse populations will also provide students with the options to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural
Nursing. In this track students practice in nontraditional settings with persons underserved or excluded from mainstream
health care. This practice emphasizes cultural diversity and health inequities across health care settings. Students in the
Transformational Leadership and Management track will have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in
leadership positions in a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing
Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from
diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities
for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
STUDY ABROAD
OPPORTUNITIES
The Nursing Department works closely with Augsburg's Center for Global Education in developing study abroad
opportunities. Currently, four study abroad opportunities exist for student practicum experience.
Annually, students may travel to Namibia in southwest
Africa to spend three weeks exploring health and health
care challenges within a rapidly developing country:
Practical experience with nurses in a variety of care settings,
meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical
reflection foster personal and professional growth.
There are also week-long practica experiences on the Pine
Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota. In this
experience, students live on the reservation and participate
with public health nurses providing health services.
Students also interact with tribal leaders and experience
cultural events relevant to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Week-long experiences are available in Mexico and
Guatemala on alternating years. Students explore the
relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the
connection between social justice and health, and interact
with local indigenous healers.
Students may apply these study abroad experiences to the
practicum requirements for a variety of courses, including
the thesis and graduate field project.
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NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
This course explores meanings and expressions of health,
illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on
understanding and developing professional competence in
caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a
pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are
analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g.,
stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are
examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection.
(36 hours of practice experience)
This course focuses on persons, families and groups living
in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions
of community/public health - assessment, policy
development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology,
population demographics, and culture care are integrated
into community-focused health care delivery models.
Power structures within dominant social systems are
analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and
distribution among underserved populations. (72 hours of
practice experience)
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health,
nursing, and society are developed further in this course as
the function of individuals living in families and in
communities is explored. Content about systems,
communication, small group, and nursing theories,
introduced earlier, is applied to family constellation. The
influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, and healthcare
patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to
values and culture are expanded and applied to the more
complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional
families as they interact in and with society.
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory
as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and
research traditions in nursing are compared and related to
the provision of culturally competent care in diverse
communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of
theory advancement and as an accumulating body of
nursing knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
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NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
Emphasis is on the application of publidcommunity health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are
assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs
and addressing health goals. The impact of diversity,
privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and
reality to local and global community health concerns,
patterns of health, suffering, and health care provisioning.
Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 515
Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems
In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare organizations are considered subcultures of society,
which entail particular issues of access and utilization for
marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of
privilege and professional control will be explored.
Working with marginalized populations, students will
identify and support the agency or persons who are seeking
help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on
mediating subcultures of clients with the subculture of
healthcare systems. Major emphasis will be placed on
mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating
outcomes. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field
experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant
to the exploration of culture and health will be examined.
Class topics will include formulating study questions to
explore collective foundations of meaning and explanation
in health and illness, practice in data collection procedures
of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in
qualitative research. (pre-requisite: a college-level statistics
course)
and dialogue, which includes professional experience of
practice contexts, as well as theoretical and research
literature, students will formulate a transcultural nursing
model of care. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern
relevant to transcultural nursing, community health
nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership.
Working with a nursing faculty adviser, students design
and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of
advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is
integrated into the project and the final written report.
Plans for disseminating the report for public and
professional use are encouraged . Students will defend the
project to their graduate committee (major faculty adviser
and two readers) and invited guests at the time of
completion.
NUR 521
Transformative Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups.
Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the
evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging
care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in
designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into
clinical practica. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Through a combination of literature review and class
discussion, conceptual models of nursing will be critiqued
for their effectiveness, their relevance, and their
substantiation. The conceptualization, investigation, and
application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with
particular focus on the contribution to developing practice
in transcultural community health care. Through reflection
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NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused
on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions,
and in the modern American medical system that sustains
its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal
religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony
and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived
division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual
and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific
approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to
interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony
into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also
discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own
lives and professional practice.
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary
healing practices including the historical and cultural
contexts in which they developed. Students will discuss the
philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and
paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies.
Selected complementary therapies are: music therapy,
traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual
and faith practices, energy healing practices, movement
therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and
nutritional supplements.
NUR 535
Integrative Master's Thesis
The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the
theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural
Nursing in Community or Transformational Leadership and
Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do
independent research that integrates past and current
literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and
analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of
implications for advanced nursing practice or leadership in
nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to
their selected graduate committee (comprised of the
student's faculty adviser and two readers) and invited
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guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and
professional use are encouraged.
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related
to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems
of health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminish the health of all members of society; how social
inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare
resources. This course will include an optional study
abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice
experience)
BUS 520
Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts which underlie effective
management practices in healthcare organizations. It
addresses both the theory and practice of effective
management. The course will emphasize the importance of
addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of
people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the
internal, external, and global cultures that impact
organizational structure, behavior, and change.
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to
apply economic concepts to the health systems of both the
United States and other parts of the world. The focus will
be on the public policy aspects of the healthcare system,
e.g., issues of access and cost.
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human
development, and economic theories are applied to
contemporary public and private sector issues for social
change.
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing
a historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related
concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop
skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical
participant within various types of organizational
structures and cultures.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of
traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary
organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a
method, and it examines techniques for solving problems
in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for
seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace
is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications
for leadership through a variety of sources and
perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical
perspectives within human communication. This course
places particular attention on the use and abuse of
communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal
relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts
that arise in social and organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective: Investigation of
Multicultural Issues
This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work
more effectively with people of different cultural
backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs,
and traditions within the global community.
ML 565
Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women
and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative
approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women
in society past and present. The course is intended to
enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the
participants.
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Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited fouryear college or university, or must have an associate degree in nursing in addition to a bachelor's degree. Applicants must
hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework, have experience as a registered
nurse, and have professional liability insurance, and a current Minnesota nursing license.
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in the program.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring
terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
I Previous college record and GPA
I Letters of recommendation
I Professional experience
I Written statement
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Admissions Office:
I A completed application form
I $35 nonrefundable application fee
I A two- to three page-typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
I Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study (Two of these
recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
I
Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview
with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
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Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admissions Requirements for a description of
the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements.
Application materials required for international applicants include the following:
I A completed application form
I $35 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars
I A two- to three-page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information)
I Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study. (Two
of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken,
marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation
center
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks
earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center
I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test,
and a minimum score of 250 for the computer version.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty
and/or staff members.
DECLARATION OF FINANCES
Students and their financial sponsors must
complete a Declaration of Finances as part
of the application for admission, along with
appropriate certifications.
In accordance with federal regulations,
applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or
J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide
documentation to the school that they have
financial resources adequate to cover all
expenses for the duration of the program.
Once a student has been accepted into the
program, the appropriate school official
will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an
F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1) .
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EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as
defined below.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
Achieves above basic course standards
3.0
Achieves basic course standards
2.5
Achieves the minimum passing standard
2.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the
deadline without notation on the record
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an
incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they
satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for
Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to
complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that
apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work
by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by
the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility; not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course
instructor.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student
will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order
for a student to be removed from probation. If a student
receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the student
must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of
Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow
would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0
or less is received, the student may be dismissed from the
program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior
detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of
college policy (as published in the Student Guide).
Dismissal would occur only after established procedures
were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing
faculty for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to those
in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than
three courses will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are
scheduled to meet the needs of working adults,
combining in-class and web-based components. Clinical
practica opportunities are included in selected courses.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
The last date on which students may withdraw from a
class and receive a "W" on their records is published
annually in the Master of Arts in Nursing supplement.
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STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process in
the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade
appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and
the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is
required to give notice on the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy
is published in the Augsburg College Catalog artd in the
Student Guide distributed to
students.
Students must give
permission in writing for
educational information to be
released to anyone outside of
the official personnel (faculty
and administration) at
Augsburg. This means that
faculty or others cannot write
letters of support/
recommendation or nominate
students for awards unless
explicit written permission is
given by the student to
release non- "directory
information." It is not
sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete this program will
receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by
The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central
Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC) , Lutheran Education Council in
North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the
educational programs would meet the standards of every
student, educational institution or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association
312-263-0456 or
<www. ncahigherlearn ingcommission. org>
Tuition is determined annually. A continuation fee is
charged to students who do not complete their final project
within a year.
Clinical practicum fees are charged in addition to course
tuition for study abroad practica.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1) Payment in Full:
Due after registration and before the beginning of the
trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late
payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply
toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term.
2)
Payment Plan:
Students may pay in installments, with payments due
according to the payment schedule published for each
term. By the first Extended Payment Plan due date, the
students must pay one-half of the balance obtained by
subtracting expected financial aid from the applicable
term fee, in addition to any previous or past due
balance. By the second Extended Payment Plan due
date, the term fee (less any pending financial aid) must
be paid in full. See Company Reimbursement below.
There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for
the Extended Payment Plan.
3)
Employer Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are employer
reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 60 days after
the end of the term. An application for Employer
Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each
academic year. The student is responsible for payment
if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance
charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance
once the term has begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a
previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College
will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a
student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student
loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student
Loan). They must be current according to established
repayment schedules.
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REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges except
for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one or
more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments
are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For
example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but
have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you
understand the financial consequences of making
adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of attendance.
Refund calculations are based on the date that the
drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student
has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all adjustments for
aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not
a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g.
deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund schedule,
see the Payment Information brochure or visit
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
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A per-course tuition refund will be made on the
following basis:
I Through the first scheduled class meeting-100% of
tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing
from current term entirely).
I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting80% of tuition.
I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting60% of tuition.
I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting40% of tuition.
I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program. Two full-credit courses per trimester are
considered full time. One course is considered half-time
enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists
students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers
financial aid from available alternatives, including the
following:
EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or
partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in
work-related or degree-related college programs.
Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which
employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students
should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment
arrangements using the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, TRIBAL, AND STATE
INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact
Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program
director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center will determine each financial aid
applicant's eligibility for federal and state financial aid
programs.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1. For example,
the interest rate from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 is
3.42% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
TRAINEESHIPS
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot
exceed the annual loan limits.
Traineeship monies are available through a
grant from the Bureau of Health
Professions of the Department of Health
and Human Services Health Resources and
Services Administration. For information
on traineeship availability, please contact
the Nursing Department at 612-330-1209.
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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory
note is required per term after which funds are credited
to the student account. Awards are made based on
available funds.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate
maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation
privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability
and, in certain circumstances, military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time
or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or
VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you
are eligible for a deferment.
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year minus any other student loan
indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot
exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum
annual loan is $500.
Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is
disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in
the 13th month after you leave school.
Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding
special circumstances and repayment.
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Alternative Loans: Many education loan options are
available through private lenders. The Enrollment Center
staff can assist students in understanding all of their
financing options.
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted
to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students
in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when the
following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Federal income tax return(s).
3)
Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the
Enrollment Center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
HISTORY
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in
Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks away.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators
provide accessible connections among major buildings-student
housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and
administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition,
there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric
disabilities.
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CHURCH AFFILIATION
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious
traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including
Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian
spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered
programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed
to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING FACULTY
FACULTY who teach in the Master or Arts in Nursing
program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with
doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. All of the
program's faculty members have extensive experience in
practice and in teaching adult learners.
RUTH ENESTVEDT, Assistant Professor
B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S. , University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
SUSAN M. HAGENESS, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary's University.
LINDA HOLT, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of
Washington-Seattle; Certification in Transcultural Nursing,
Augsburg College.
KIA JAMES, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A. , University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of Minnesota.
CHERYL J. LEUNING, Professor, Department Chair
B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Utah.
SUSAN K. NASH, Associate Professor
B.S.N ., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of
Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
LUANN P. WATSON, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A.L. , Augsburg College.
PAMELA J. WEISS, Associate Professor
B.S.N., University of Nebraska; M.P.H., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
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MASTER OF ARTS
IN LEADERSHIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
lntroduction-2
Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
Financial Aid-1 7
About Augsburg-19
Leadership Studies Faculty-20
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
MASTER OF ARTS IN
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Dear Friend:
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program's catalog. Launched
in 1987, the program has been a vital part of the Augsburg College curriculum
ever since.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership
within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and
mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and
future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of
disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students
represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and the non-profit sector. This diverse
learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of
expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more
about the program, please visit our Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/mal>.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. You may contact me via e-mail at <noonan@augsburg.edu> or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look
forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Cordially,
Norma C. Noonan, Ph.D.
Director, M.A. in Leadership Program
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The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS).
The MAL program, which was launched in 1987, responds Lo the leadership development needs of both for-profit
and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the
following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an
understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems
organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to
motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent
the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may
discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly
developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the field . The program has a deep theoretical
base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be
applied in the workplace and society.
ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of
classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the
opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four
hours. A few courses are taught by the immersion model, which has fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most
courses incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the
calendar year; with that schedule it is possible to complete the degree within two years.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg
campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate
community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and
Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to
supplement and complement the course work of the master's program.
A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM
PERIOD I
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
PERIOD II
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A
Jew courses are taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions.
Augsburg College has two summer sessions. The MAL program usually offers at least two classes during the
summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for special immersion
courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources , 2) promotes productivity within and
beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this ,
individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to
persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the
Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of
leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
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Long-term perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Effective listener
Effective speaker
Effective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage conflict
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Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to
four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines,
encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative
abilities.
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits, including the comprehensive exam seminar.
PLAN A: THESIS/LAP OPTION
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying
orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on practical
application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592
and 593 .
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN B: NON-THESIS OPTION
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written
in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent
Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP Project&: Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their independent project within a year of registering for ML 597 are
required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN C: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR
The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program or in
conjunction with another course during the last term. This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course
and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements will be
satisfied.
CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION (PLAN A):
(3.5 course credits)
The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP
students in the MAL program:
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION (PLAN B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
CORE COURSES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SEMINAR OPTION (PLAN C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510 Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
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ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list:
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ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 598
Independent Study (special permission required)
ML 599
Topics: special courses offered only once or twice
ML 500
Leadership Practicum
The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops
and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and
alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address
topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
(1.0 course)
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety
of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course)
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method , and it examines techniques for
solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view.
ML 514
Research Methods (1.0 course)
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course)
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course)
Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The
course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical
reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A
special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot)
assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. (not offered currently)
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course)
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm,
Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson.
The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
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ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course)
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication (1.0 course)
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics,
advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course)
This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The
course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and
organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public
and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course)
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant
within various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization (1.0 course)
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the
functions of communication in organizational settings with particular
emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the
individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary
reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
(1.0 course)
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and
other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories
and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations
as well as to politics.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course)
Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and
contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of
arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and
their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social
decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences,
arguments, explanations, and justification.
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting (1.0 course)
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the
exploration and application of consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work
of master consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and reflect
on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others.
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course)
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication,
decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 557
Language of Leadership (1.0 course)
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments
about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social
interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the
development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across
hierarchical levels in organizations.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity,
appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565
Women and Leadership (1.0 course)
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches
to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past
and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical
and leadership skills of the participants.
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ML 568
The Global Business Environment (1.0 course)
Knowledge of the global business environment in the context of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful
leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of
leadership.
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course)
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510.
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (1.0 course)
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings, and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program.
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I (1.0 course)
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course)
Major written project in an area of the student's choice, to be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
ML 598
Independent Study* (1.0 course)
Provides directed independent study in an area of the
student's choice. Open to students who have completed at
least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students
must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and
have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals
must be approved by the MAL program director prior to
registration for the course.
ML 599
Special Topics (1.0 course)
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific
topics will be published prior to registration.
*A student may count only one of the following for credit
toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with
permission of the MAL program director.
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Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must
have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university Applicants
holding a master's or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an
applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a
case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more
organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are
handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 non-refundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Graduate Admissions Office, 612-330-1101, 1-800-458-1721, <gradinfo@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu>.
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The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. The term
"international student" as used here refers exclusively to those students seeking to study at Augsburg in F-1
nonimmigrant status. Questions pertaining to program eligibility for other immigration categories will be directed to
the appropriate college personnel for a response.
International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students may take only
two classes per trimester plus one in the summer for a yearly total of seven classes. With this schedule, students can
complete the required course work in less than two years.
See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials
required for international students are:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Completed Certification of Finances and supporting documentation which reliably demonstrate that the student has
financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg
• Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor assessing leadership potential
• Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and potential as a leader
• Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended listing all
courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any
• Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper) or 250
(computer). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) minimum scores were not yet available at the time of this catalog's
publication. Please contact the MAL admissions counselor for updated information.
Participants may be asked to participate in a phone or
in-person interview with graduate faculty or staff.
Note: All F-1 international students and their
dependents are required to have adequate health
insurance coverage for the duration of their program.
Students will be enrolled in the College-recommended
plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of
coverage through an alternative provider for the same
period.
EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be
based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in
the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis.
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a
grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will
count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of
or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
Achieves the minimum passing standard
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
Performance below basic course standards
Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the
student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar
stating reasons for the request and the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade. The signature of the
instructor and any other necessary
documentation must be included.)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Because leadership issues are presented, discussed,
and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is
highly important and should be considered a
responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's
classmates and course instructor.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from
probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a
course, the student must petition successfully with the
MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to
follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be
dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the
MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to
the program, such as a gross violation of College policy
(as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would
occur only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the
MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken
elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in
the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program
director for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Approved transfer
courses will appear on the student's Augsburg transcript
but will not be counted in the cumulative grade point
average. Semester and quarter credits will be
appropriately converted to Augsburg course credits.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to
those in the MAL program. No more than two courses
will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather
than semester or quarter hours. Each full-credit
graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent
of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students
meet a total of 28 hours per course and are responsible
for a significant amount of individual study and
preparation.
MAL PROGRAM ENROLLMENT POLICY
Students may take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester
enables a student to complete the coursework in the
program within two years. All students are required to
complete all components of the program within five
years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered
on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in
writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may
be granted for one calendar year. Students who return
to the program after a leave of one year or more must
fill out an Application for Readmission form and turn
it into the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an
official MAL-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
MAL follows the Weekend College schedule for the last
date each term on which students may withdraw from
a class and receive a "W" on their records. Please refer
to <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calendars/weekend!> for
up-to-date information.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process
in the matter of disciplinary action , grievances, and
grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College
Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as
amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education
records . Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog
and in the Student Guide.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than
"directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing
for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This
means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of
the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transfened to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, <www.ncahigherlearningcommi.ssion.org>.
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A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL
Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually.
ML 593 is a half-credit course for which half of the
current full credit tuition is charged.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1) Payment in Full:
Payment is due after registration and before the
beginning of the trimester. No finance or
administrative fee is charged for payments made
during this period. The late payment fee is $25. A
finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any
unpaid balance after the start of the term.
2) Payment Plan:
A three-payment plan is available each trimester
upon application and after College approval.
Payment plans will be approved only if previous
plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments
for each trimester are due in three equal
installments. There is an administrative fee of $50
per trimester. There is no finance charge if
payment is made in full by end of the payment
plan. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge
of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end
of the payment plan period.
3)
Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are company
reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days
after the end of the term. An application for the
Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be
filed once each academic year. The student is
responsible for payment if the employer does not
pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR
will accrue on the deferred balance once the term
has begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's
account for a previous term is paid in full as
agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas
1r academic transcripts until a student's account is
,>aid in full. This also applies to student loans
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student
; Jan). They must be current according to
established repayment schedules.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based
on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the
minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one
or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid
adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one
basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned.
Be sure you understand the financial consequences of
making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date
that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a
student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will
be applied to the student account and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit
balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a
refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged,
not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition,
e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund
schedule, visit <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of
financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit
courses per trimester are considered full time. One
course is considered half-time enrollment. The
Enrollment Center (612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721,
or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb) assists students in
assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid
from available alternatives, including the following:
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for
special scholarships. The availability of such
scholarships may enable the participation of
individuals of limited financial means as well as
individuals working for volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement
COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full
or partial tuition assistance to employees who
participate in work-related or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by
which employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Students should contact the Enrollment Center to
make payment arrangements using the company
reimbursement payment plan.
TRIBAL AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, contact
Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program
director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency.
STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up
to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but
cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at
8.25% and changes each July l. For example, the
interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is
4.06% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally
accepted methodology to determine eligibility for
federal and state financial aid programs.
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TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued,
but the student is required to sign a promissory note at
least once per term. Funds are put on the student
account after the note is signed.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan
cancellation privileges exist for certain types of
teaching, disability, and, in certain circumstances,
military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half
time or for serving three years in the military, Peace
Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you
think you are eligible for a deferment.
SUPPLEMENTAL LOANS:
If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center
can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan.
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Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be
admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be
returning students in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when
the following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Verification Form.
3)
Federal income tax return(s).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
<enroll@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
Augsburg College is a diverse, faith-based learning community in the heart
of the city that transforms individual interests, gifts, and talents into
opportunities to work, lead, and serve in the world.
Through a rigorous blending of classroom learning, one-on-one mentoring,
and real-world experience, Augsburg's liberal arts and sciences curricula
challenge students from diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and experiential
backgrounds through research, study, and service opportunities.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ,
Augsburg serves the wide-ranging needs of more than 3,000 students in
day, weekend, and graduate programs.
HISTORY
Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. , by Norwegian
immigrants as a training school for Lutheran ministers and was named for
the Augsburg Confession from 1530. Augsburg relocated to Minneapolis in
1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the oldest park in the "City of Lakes." The University of
Minnesota-West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical Center-are adjacent to
Augsburg, with vast cultural, recreational, and corporate resources within a
short distance from campus.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide
accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers ,
the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the
library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for
students with learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to
the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058.
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LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY
The professors who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or
appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by
combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields . The program's faculty members have extensive
experience teaching adult learners.
ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political
Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work B.A.,
University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma &
C.Q.S.W, University of London; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
ALEXANDRE ARDICHVILI, lnstuctor M.B.A. and
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Moscow State
University: Associate Professor of Organization Leaming
and Development at the University of St. Thomas.
THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business
Administration and Vice President for Planning and
Market Development B.S. , Juniata College; M.B.A.,
JOHN BENSON, Professor Emeritus of Religion B.A.,
University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College; B.D. , Luther Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University:
LARRY CROCKETT, Professor of Computer Science
NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science
and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies
and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota;
Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University:
CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A.,
Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
College of St. Catherine; M.EA. , Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute.
MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor
of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of
CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor B.A., St. Olaf
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor of Education B.A.,
M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
ROBERT C. GROVEN, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies, Director of Forensics, and
Director of the Honors Program B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., ].D., University of Minnesota.
College; M.A., Lone Mountain College.
CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social
Work B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S.W , University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute.
DIANE PIKE, Professor of Sociology and Director of
the Center for Teaching and Learning A.B.,
Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University:
DANIEL S. HANSON, Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A. ,
University of Minnesota.
GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director
of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University;
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Notre Dame.
JOHN S. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and
Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S. , St. John's
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas-Austin.
KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair,
Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies B. A., Macalester College,
M.A. , and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor B.S., Iowa State
University; M.S. , Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University: President, Strategy Implementation
Associates.
JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA
Leadership Consulting Inc.
AUGSBURG
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2002-2005
My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has
provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in
both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong,
challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate
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2002-2005
My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has
provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in
both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong,
challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate
the adult learner. A program in my opinion that goes unmatched!
-Ann Dejongh 02
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MASTER OF ARTS
Attaining the MAL degree was a
transforming experience both
personally and professionally. It
increased my self-confidence, enabled
me to recognize and develop my
strengths, and also provided a
valuable networking opportunity with
fellow students and faculty.
-Luann Watson '02
IN LEADERSHIP
INTRODUCTION
The primary mission of the Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) at Augsburg
College is to develop leaders for organizations and the community. The core
program of the center is the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL). The
program, which was launched in 1987, responds to the leadership
development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While
different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the
following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible,
extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change
occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex
problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent
with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals
and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively
represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program
provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and
other abilities fundamental to effective leadership.
ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL
program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are careeroriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals, seeking a balance
of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most
courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and
dialogue. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of
learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is
enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To
facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the
Augsburg library, computer labs , and Christensen Center. The Center for
Leadership Studies also offers some special colloquia and seminars each year
to supplement and complement the course work of the master's program.
A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM
PERIOD I
Saturday
8:00 a.m . to 12:00 noon
PERIOD II
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II;
on average two meetings a month.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and
beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this,
individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to
persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are a broad range of abilities and awareness,
outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's
model of leadership development is designed to assess , promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the
individual.
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
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Long-term perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
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Effective listener
Effective speaker
Effective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage conmct
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
There are two ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option,
students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option,
students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis.
Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to
four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages
pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners.
Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These
techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative
abilities.
THESIS/LAP OPTION
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the Leadership Application Project lies in their underlying
orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project is based on practical
application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592,
593, and 594. Differences between these two options will be explored in ML 514 Research Methods and in ML 593
Leadership Research Seminar I.
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP option, refer to the Information and Guidelines for the Thesis and
Leadership Application Project booklet.
Students who do not complete their thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership
Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee.
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NON-THESIS OPTION
An alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers, as described below. The first of these
papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 NonThesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual
colloquium. Students who do not complete their independent project while enrolled in ML 597 are required to pay a
continuation fee.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis option, refer
Project booklet.
to
the Information and Guidelines for the Non-Thesis
CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION:
(3.5 course credits)
The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program:
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course)
ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594.
ML 593
Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course)
ML 594
Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course)
(ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two
consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five
electives and ML 510.)
CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION:
(4.0 course credits)
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Ml 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
Ml 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR BOTH OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list:
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students)
ML 598
Independent Study
ML 599
Special Topics
ML 500
Leadership Practicum
The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops
and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and
alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address
topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary journey
(1.0 course)
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety
of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course)
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for
solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view.
ML 514
Research Methods (1.0 course)
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course)
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course)
Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The
course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical
reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A
special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot)
assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions.
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course)
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm,
Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson.
The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
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ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course)
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication (1.0 course)
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics,
advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change (1 .0 course)
This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The
course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and
organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public
and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course)
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant
within various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
(1.0 course)
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected
political systems and other organizations. Special
focus on significant leadership theories and leaders,
past and present. Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course)
Review of the decision-making process-the setting,
goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and
leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations;
analysis of basic statistical concepts and their
relationship to decision making. Assessment of major
social decisions, past and present-their intentions,
consequences, arguments, explanations, and
justification.
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ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course)
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated
communication play in our society and how communication, decision
making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies.
Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in
their organizations.
ML 557
Language of Leadership (1.0 course)
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and
sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about
rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social interaction;
speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the development of
persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical
levels in organizations.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565
Women and Leadership (1.0 course)
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to
leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the
analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course)
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors
who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking,
discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in
MAL program and ML 510.
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course)
A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser, taken
simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II. Graded
on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/application project
during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are
required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the
Thesis/LAP is completed.
ML 593
Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course)
First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive
terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the
opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an
understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis.
ML 594
Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course)
Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research
Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the
seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a
PIN basis.
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project (1.0 course)
Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option. Students
who do not complete the project during the term in which they are enrolled are required to pay a continuation fee for
each subsequent term until the project is completed.
ML 598
Independent Study* (1.0 course)
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed
by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the
course.
ML 599
Special Topics (1.0 course)
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not
treated extensively through current course
offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to
registration.
*A student may count only one of the following
for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML
598, except with permission of the MAL program
director.
Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis
Project booklet for additional information.
Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must
have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants
holding a master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant
not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case
basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in
a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are
handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's:
I Previous college record
I Letters of recommendation
I Experience and organizational background
I Written statement
I Interview, if requested
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the MAL Program Office:
I Completed application form
I $35.00 non-refundable application fee
I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
I Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
I Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work-style
leadership potential
I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
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The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. International
applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students can take only two classes for
a yearly total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years.
See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience
requirements.
Application materials required for international applicants are:
I Completed application form
I $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars
I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information)
I Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
I Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and potential as a leader
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken,
marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an
evaluation center
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken,
marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an
evaluation center
I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 590
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members, if the
applicant is in the United States.
Students and their financial sponsor must complete
a Declaration of Finances as part of the application
for admission, along with appropriate certifications.
In accordance with federal regulations, students on
F-1 visas must provide reliable documentation that
they have financial resources adequate to meet
expenses while studying at Augsburg.
NOTE: Additional information may be needed to
issue an I-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the
MAL program. Information requested for the I-20
or J-1 will not be used to make an admission
decision.
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EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will
be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined
below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in
the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis.
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a
grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will
count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of
or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
1.5
Achieves the minimum passing standard
1.0
Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the
student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the MAL Program Office
stating reasons for the request, the plan
and date for removing the incomplete
grade, the signature of the instructor, and
any other necessary documentation.)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Because leadership issues are presented, discussed
and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is
highly important and should be considered a
responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's
classmates and course instructor.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from
probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a
course, the student must petition successfully with the
MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to
follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of N or 0.0 is received , the student may be
dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the
MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to
the program, such as a gross violation of college policy
(as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would
occur only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Due to the interdisciplinaiy nature of the courses in the
MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken
elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in
the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program
director for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to
those in the MAL program. No more than two courses
will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is
the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and
are responsible for a significant amount of individual
study and preparation.
ENROLLMENT POLICY/ LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Students may take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester
enables a student to complete the coursework in the
program within two years. All students are required to
complete all components of the program within five
years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered
on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in
writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may
be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an
official leave of absence will not count toward the fiveyear deadline for degree completion.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
The last date on which students may withdraw from a
class and receive a "W" on their records is published
annually in the MAL Supplement.
STUDENT RIGTHS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process
in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and
grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College
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Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as
amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education
records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice on the various
rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog and in the
Studertt Guide distributed to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than
"directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing
for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This
means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg's procedures with regard to
FERPA are available from the registrar's office.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution or
employer.
*The Higher Leaming Commission,
North Central Association
1-800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456
www.ncahigherleamingcommission.org
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A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL
Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually.
ML 592, ML 593, and ML 594 are half-credit courses
and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. A
continuation fee is charged to students who do not
complete their capstone project during the terms they
are enrolled.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1)
2)
Payment in Full:
Due after registration and before the beginning of
the trimester. No finance charge or administrative
fee. Late payment fee $25 . Finance charge of 8%
APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after
the start of the term.
Payment Plan:
A three-payment plan is available each trimester
upon application and after College approval.
Payment plans will be approved only if previous
plans have been satisfactorily completed.
Payments for each trimester are due in three equal
installments. There is an administrative fee of $35
per trimester. No finance charge if paid in full by
end of payment plan. Late payment fee $25.
Finance charge of 8% APR will apply if not paid in
full by the end of the payment plan period.
3)
Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are company
reimbursed, require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days
after the end of the term. An application for
Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be
filed once each academic year. Student is
responsible for payment if employer does not pay
for any reason. Finance charge of 8% APR will
accrue on the deferred balance once the term has
begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's account
for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg
College will not release diplomas or academic
transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This
also applies to student loans administered by the
College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be
current according to established repayment schedules.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based
on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the
minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs) . Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one
or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid
adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one
basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned.
Be sure you understand the financial consequences of
making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date
that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a
student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will
be applied to the student account and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit
balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
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The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged,
not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition,
e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund
schedule, see the Payment Information Booklet or visit
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll ..
A per-course tuition refund will be made on the
following basis:
I Through the first scheduled class meeting - 100% of
tuition (less a $100 administration fee if
withdrawing from current term entirely).
I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of
tuition.
I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of
tuition.
I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 40% of
tuition.
I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of
financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit
courses per trimester are considered full time. One
course is considered half-time enrollment. The
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721,
or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists students in
assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid
from available alternatives, including the following:
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for
special scholarships. The availability of such
scholarships may enable the participation of
individuals of limited financial means as well as
individuals working for volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement.
COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full
or partial tuition assistance to employees who
participate in work-related or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by
which employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Students should contact the Enrollment Center to
make payment arrangements using the company
reimbursement payment plan.
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, TRIBAL, AND
STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, please
contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services
Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal
agency
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up
to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but
cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at
8.25% and changes eachJuly 1. For example, the
interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is
4.06% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally
accepted methodology to determine eligibility for
federal and state financial aid programs.
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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility No checks are issued,
but the student is required to sign a promissory note at
least once per term. Funds are put on the student
account after the note is signed.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan
cancellation privileges exist for certain types of
teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances,
military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half
time or for serving three years in the military, Peace
Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you
think you are eligible for a deferment.
SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)
The SELF is administered through the Minnesota
Higher Education Services Offices. Applications are
available from the Enrollment Center and should be
completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned
to the Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan
proceeds are released through electronic funds transfer.
Borrowing Limits: Graduate
students may borrow up to $9,000
per year minus any other student
loan indebtedness. Maximum
graduate borrowing cannot exceed
$40,000 including undergraduate.
The minimum annual loan is $500.
Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is
disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in
the 13th month after you leave school.
Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding
special circumstances and repayment.
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be
admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be
returning students in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when
the following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Augsburg Financial Aid Application (for new
students)
3) Federal income tax return(s) .
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
HISTORY
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530.
Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin,
and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City
of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and
one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview
University Medical Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with the
Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the
most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and
elevators provide accessible connections among major
buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center,
main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the
music building. In addition, there are programs for students
with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities.
CHURCH AFFILIATION
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. It has a diverse community with many strong
religious traditions represented among the students, faculty,
and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic,
Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist,
and Islamic faiths.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except
in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal
or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity
can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
55454, or 612-330-1023.
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LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY
Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate
professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining
a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program's faculty have extensive experience
teaching adult learners.
ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political
Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
WILLIAM D. MORRIS, Assistant Professor of
Political Science B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision
Resources, Ltd.
JOHN BENSON, Professor of Religion B.A., Augsburg
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
Columbia University.
NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science;
Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and
the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A. ,
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
College of St. Catherine; M.FA., Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute.
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of
Education B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A.,
Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor
of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of
Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor of Psychology
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College.
ROBERT C. GROVEN, Assistant Professor of Speech/
Communication and Theatre Arts B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A.,j.D., University of Minnesota.
CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social
Work B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W, University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute.
GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director
of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University;
DIANE PIKE, Professor and Chair, Department of
Sociology A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D. , Yale
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. ,
University of Notre Dame.
University.
DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of Speech/
Communication, and Theatre Arts B. A., Macalester
MILO A. SCHIELD, Professor of Business
Administration B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
College, M.A., and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor
JOHNS. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and
Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S., St. john's
B.S. , Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University;
Ed.D., West Virginia University. President, Strategy
Implementation Associates.
ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work, BA.,
B.A., University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma
& C.Q.S.W , University of London; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business
Administration and Vice President for Enrollment
and Market Development B.S.,juniata College; M.B.A.,
University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas-Austin.
KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair,
Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor of Psychology B.A.,
University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates.
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"Those who hoye to lead had better
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understand both rationally and
Introduction
intuitively the yeoyle who mtght be
Leadership Development Model
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their followers, and the society in
Curriculum Design
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which they are embedded. They had
Thesis/Leadership Application Project Option
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better comyrehend the values of our
Non-Thesis Option
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Course Descriptions
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Library
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Admission Requirements and Procedures
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systems work, and understand how
International Applicants
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and why science has changed the
Student Support Services
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world ... Leaders need syecialists as
Evaluation Standards
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Student Rights
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Attendance Policy
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leaders themselves are generalists ...
Academic Policies
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At higher leveh of leadershty they
Accred itation and Affiliations
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cannot achieve their fall yotential
Fee and Payment Information
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Financial Aid
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About Augsburg
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knowledge. only this way can they
Campus Location
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shaye the contexts for decisions where
Campus Map
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exyert knowledge is used."
MAL Faculty
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common culture, yast and yresent,
know how our yolitical and economic
advisers and staff members. But
without considerable breadth of
- John Gardner
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This catalog was current at the time of publication .
It is subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
Accommodating the Full-Time
Work Schedule
Communitv of Learners
Designed to meet the needs and
MAL program is participation
The Master of Arts in
preferences of working adults,
in a community of learners
Leadership (MAL) program
the MAL program is based on
gathered together on the
responds to the leadership
the assumption that the students
Augsburg campus. This
development needs of both
who enroll arc career-oriented,
community is enriched by the
profit and not-for-profit
self-disciplined and well-
students with a variety of work
Developing Leaders for
Organizations and the
Communitv
Essential to the goals of the
organizations. While different in
motivated individuals, seeking a
and life experiences. To facilitate
structure and purpose, most
balance of classroom experience,
community interaction, students
organizations seek leaders with
group interaction and individual
are encouraged to make use of
the following qualities: a vision
study. Most courses are organized
the Lindell library, computer
that is ethically and morally
as seminars with the opportunity
for disrnssion and dialogue.
labs, and Christensen Center.
responsible, extending beyond
immediate concerns; an
Classes meet on alternate
understanding of how change
Saturdays for three-and-one-
occurs and affects the immediate
half hours* and alternate
environment; a sensitivity to the
Thursday evenings for one-
complex problems organizations
and-one-half hours.
face and an ability to achieve
* In spring trimester, Saturday
solutions consistent with an
organization's mission; the ability
sessions meet for four hours.
to motivate and inspire
individuals and groups to work
toward a common goal; and the
Asample class schedule for a month in the MAL program
S11nrlay
VH111rJ~v
l11eso~y
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ability to effectively represent
Friday
Satur ay
Period II
and externally. The MAL
which individuals may discover
Thursday
Period I
the organization both internally
program provides a means by
r
Period I
oak t o
Period II
and refine these and other
Period I
abilities fundamental to effective
Period II
leadership.
Period I
ok lour
Period II
Period I
Period II
Period I
Period II
Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Thursday 8:00 p.m . to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period 11.
Leadership Development ModelAuosburu College
The MAL program promotes
To accomplish this, individuals
Leadership Development Model ,
leadership as a process that
aspiring to positions of
that serve as specific outcomes
1) inspires cooperation among
leadership must possess three key
for the MAL program.
people who must compete for
attributes: a sense of vision, the
Augsburg's model of leadership
limited resources, 2) promotes
ability to persuade, and the
development is designed to
productivity within and beyond
ability to direct action.
assess, promote, enhance, and
the organizat ion, and 3) works
Underlying these attributes are
refine these capabilities within
toward progress for the
a broad range of abilities and
the individual.
individual and the organization.
awareness , outlined in the
Leadership
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Orientation
Toward Action
Creative
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Long-term perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
(This model was
develofJed l;ry the
Augsburg Faculty
Graduate Advisoiy
Commiuee, 1985-87.)
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Effective listener
Effective speaker
Effective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
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Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage conflict
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Curriculum Design
There are two ways to complete
related topic. This research- based
Non-Thesis Independent Project.
the MAL degree. In the
study gives the student the
The independent research
Thesis/Leadership Application
opportunity to "tie together" what
projects approved each year will
Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option,
has been learned from the study of
be presented in an annual
students complete a thesis or a
leadership and course-related
colloquium. Students who do
major leadership application
activities.
not complete their independent
project and 10.5 credits. In the
The principal distinction
project while enrolled in
Non-Thesis Option, students must
between the Thesis and the
ML 597 are required to pay a
complete 11 credits, two papers,
Leadership Application Project
continuation fee.
but no thesis.
lies in their underlying
For more information
Augsburg uses a course
orientation. A Thesis has a more
regarding the Non-Thesis option,
system rather than a credit system
theoretical orientation, while the
refer to the Information and
in its curriculum. An Augsburg
Leadership Application Project is
Guidelines for the Non-Thesis
course is equivalent to four
based on practical application.
Project booklet.
semester credits or six quarter
Both require similar rigor and
credits. Each course includes two
preparation. For either alternative,
or more liberal arts disciplines,
the student must register for ML
encourages pursuit of the
592, 593, and 594. Differences
designated outcomes and uses a
between these two options will be
variety of learning techniques
explored in ML 514 Research
appropriate to adult leamers.
Methods and in ML 593
Instructional techniques include
Leadership Research Seminar I.
case studies, debate, written and
For more information
oral presentations, and group
regarding the Thesis/LAP option,
activity. These techniques develop
refer
targeted leadership abilities and
Guidelines for the Thesis and
to
the Information and
understanding. Students are
Leadership Application Project
encouraged to see abilities and
booklet.
understandings as cross-
Students who do not
complete their Thesis or Leadership
Application Project while enrolled
in ML 594 Leadership Research
Seminar II are required to pay a
continuation fee.
disciplinaty and to view content
areas as integrated. The program
reflects the view that the world in
which we operate is complex and
that dealing with it successfully
requires well-developed integrative
abilities.
Non-lhesis Option
Core Courses for Thesis/LAP
Option: (3.5 course credits)
Elective Courses for Both Options:
(at least 7.0 course credits)
The following core courses are
required for all Thesis/LAP students
in the MAL program:
ML 510 Visions of Leadership
ML 514 Research Methods
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation
(0.5 course)
(ML 592 is taken in conjunction
with ML 594.)
ML 593 Leadership Research
Seminar I (0.5 course)
ML 594 Leadership Research
Seminar II (0.5 course)
(ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken
in a student's last two consecutive
terms or after the student has
completed at least five electives and
ML 510.)
The MAL program requires that seven
elective courses be selected from the
following course list:
ML 511 Creativity and the
Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and
Personal Growth
ML 521 Methods of Critical
Thought
ML 525 Personality and Systems
Theories
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
ML 535 Organizational Theory and
Leadership
ML 540 Political Leadership:
Theory and Practice
ML 545 Decision Making and
Leadership
ML 550 Decision Making and
Computer Technology
ML 560 Developing a Multi-cultural
Perspective
ML 565 Women and Leadership
ML 580 Colloquium on
Contemporary Theories
of Leadership (elective for
Thesis/ LAP Option
students)
ML 598 Independent Study
ML 599 Special Topics
Core Courses for Non·Thesis
Option: (4.0 course credits)
ML 510
ML 514
ML 580
An alternative to the thesis is the
lhesis/LAP Opdon
successful completion of two
Students who select the
major papers, as described below.
Thesis/LAP Option are required
The first of these papers will be
to develop and carry out an in-
written in conjunction with ML
depth study of some aspect of
580. The second paper will be
leadership or of a leadership-
written while enrolled in ML 597
(Note: If students wish to
change from the Thesis
Option to the Non-Thesis
Option after completing the
Research Seminars, they
may petition the MAL
committee.)
ML 597
Visions of Leadership
Research Methods
Contemporary Theories
of Leadership
Non-Thesis Independent
Project
All courses are valued at 1.0 credit unless otherwise designated.
Course Descriptions
ML 500
Leadership Practicum
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought
(1.0 course)
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
(1.0 course)
Introduction to selected concepts of
leadership, providing a historical and
philosophical framework for the
program. This course views the
nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and
perspectives.
Investigation of the processes of
critical thinking, drawing from
philosophy as well as natural and
social science. The course will survey
a variety of contemporary approaches
to critical thinking, including the use
of logic and analytical reasoning, the
relationship of evidence to the
confirmation of theories and the value
of appeals to scholarly studies. A
special focus of the course will be an
assessment of the ways in which
natural and social sciences can (and
cannot) assist leaders in addressing
problems and seeking solutions.
This course offers an exploration of
the context of social change and
varying responses to diverse human
needs. Ways of achieving well-being
may be viewed differently by leaders
in public and private domains and
across cultures. The course explores
these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for
leadership in social and organizational
change. Sociological, human
development and economic theories
are applied to contemporary public
and private sector issues for
social change.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving
Process (1.0 course)
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theories
(1.0 course)
ML 535
Organizational Theory and
Leadership (1.0 course)
Exploration of creativity from the
perspective of traditional aesthetics
as well as contemporary
organizational thinking. This course
uses creativity as a method, and it
examines techniques for solving
problems in organizations, for
enhancing innovation and for seeking
an integrative world-view.
Study of leadership in the dual
context of personality theory and
systems theory. Contributions of
Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May and
others to personality theory are
considered as are the systems'
theories of von Bertalanffy and
Bateson. The theories are applied
to the concrete realities of
leadership in a variety of settings.
In-depth exploration of organizational
theory plus related concepts, issues
and concerns. The course is
designed to enable the student to
acquire knowledge and develop
skills in order to function as a
responsible, ethical participant within
various types of organizational
structures and cultures.
The MAL program occasionally
sponsors professional development
workshops and seminars for
students, alumni and interested
community members .
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical
and Literary Journey (1.0 course)
ML 514
Research Methods (1.0 course)
Evaluation and documentation of
programs, projects and ideas as they
relate to leadership theories and
practice. Qualitative and quantitative
tools will be discussed.
ML520
Self-Identity, Values and Personal
Growth (1.0 course)
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Study of the concepts of self-identity,
value formation , and personal growth
as they relate to professional life;
factors that influence the
development of self-identity and
personal values; and the effect of
personal values of learning and
leadership strategies.
ML530
Ethics in Communication
(1.0 course)
Interdisciplinary study of ethics
and communication through the
investigation of a variety of ethical
perspectives within human
communication. This course places
particular attention on the use and
abuse of communication in politics,
advertising and interpersonal
relationships . It emphasizes
sensitivity to ethical conflicts that
arise in social and organizational
settings.
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and
Practice (1.0 course)
Analysis of leadership perspectives
in selected political systems and
other organizations. Special focus
on significant leadership theories
and leaders, past and present.
Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to
business and non-profit organizations
as well as to politics.
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ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
(1.0 course)
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary
Theories of Leadership (1.0 course)
Review of the decision-making
process - the setting , goals, and
contingencies - as it affects leaders
Selected contemporary theories of
leadership presented by instructors
who participate in the seminar.
Emphasis on critical thinking ,
discussion, written analysis.
Prerequisite: One-year coursework
in MAL program and ML 510.
and leadership. Analysis of
arguments and explanations; analysis
of basic statistical concepts and their
relationship to decision making.
Assessment of major social
decisions, past and present - their
intentions, consequences, arguments,
explanations, and justification .
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making,
and Technology (1.0 course)
Analysis of the role various forms of
digitally-mediated communication
play in our society and how
communication, decision making,
and leadership have been altered
by these technologies. Students
examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their
organizations.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural
Perspective (1.0 course)
Investigation of multicultural issues.
This course will enhance one's ability
to lead and work more effectively
with people of different cultural
backgrounds through the study of
diverse values, beliefs, and traditions
within the global community.
ML 565
Women and Leadership (1.0 course)
A seminar exploring the theory and
practice of women and leadership:
entrepreneurial, political, and social.
An interdisciplinary approach to
issues of women and leadership.
Topics include analysis of alternative
approaches to leadership, women
and careers, and women in society
past and present. The course is
intended to enhance the analytical
and leadership skills of the
participants.
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation
(0.5 course)
A series of meetings with a faculty
thesis/project adviser, taken
simultaneously with ML 594
Leadership Research Seminar II .
Graded on PIN basis. Students not
completing the thesis/application
project during the same term in
which they are enrolled in ML 594
are required to pay a continuation
fee for each subsequent term until
the Thesis/LAP is completed.
ML 593
Leadership Research Seminar I
(0.5 course)
First half of a two-course thesis
capstone sequence for the MAL
program to be taken in a student's
last two consecutive terms or after
the student has completed at least
five electives and ML 510. This
course provides each individual the
opportunity to develop a research
topic, to synthesize previous study
and work experience, and to
demonstrate an understanding of
the program's principles. Graded
on a PIN basis.
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By the completion of the seminar,
students should have made
significant progress on their thesis or
Leadership Application Project.
Graded on a PI N basis.
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
(1.0 course)
Major written project to be completed
in an area of the student's choice, in
consultation with an adviser and a
reader. The research is presented in
a colloquium in partial fulfillment of
requirements for the Non-thesis
option.
Students who do not complete the
project during the term in which they
are enrolled are required to pay a
continuation fee for each subsequent
term until the project is completed.
ML 598
Independent Study* (1.0 course)
Provides directed independent study
in an area of the student's choice.
Open to students who have
completed at least three courses with
a grade of at least 3.0. Students must
complete a Proposal for Independent
Study and have it signed by the
supervising professor. Proposals
must be approved by the MAL
program director prior to registration
for the course.
ML 599
Special Topics (1 .0 course)
Study of selected topics in leadership
that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings.
Specific topics will be published prior
to registration.
ML 594
Leadership Research Seminar II
(0.5 course)
Continuation of the "capstone"
seminar, taken following the student's
registration in ML 593 Leadership
Research Seminar I. This seminar
focuses on the methods of inquiry
and results of individual projects.
•A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598.
Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project booklets for additional information.
LINDELL LIBRARY
The James G. Lindell Fam
library, which opened in
1997, houses over 175,001
items and provides access
the holdings of the seven
private liberal arts college
in the Twin Cities.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Applicants to the program must
beginning of the fall, winter,
hold a baccalaureate degree
and spring terms. Selection of
graduate institutions attended,
from an accredited four-year
candidates will be made on the
listing courses taken and
college or university and must
bas is of an evaluation of each
degree (s) conferred, if any.
have a minimum cumulative
applicant's:
undergraduate grade point
• Previous college record
to participate in an interview
average of 3.0 (on a scale of
• Letters of recommendation
with graduate program faculty
A = 4.0) and a minimum
• Experience and organizational
and/or staff members.
cumulative grade point average
Applicants may be asked
background
of 3.0 fo r graduate courses
• Written statement
completed at an accredited
• Interview, if requested
college or university. Applicants
International Applicants
The Augsburg College MAL
holding a master's or other
To apply, the following
Program Office encourages
advanced degree from accredited
materials must be submitted to
qualified applicants from other
colleges or universities are
the MAL Program Office:
countries. International
admissible. Should an applicant
• Completed application form
applicants should keep in mind
not meet the minimum
• $35.00 non-refundable
admission requirements, a
probationary term may be
possible as decided on a case-bycase bas is. Applicants to the
application fee
experience (or equivalent) with
one or more organizations in a
position of leadership or position
demonstrating leadership
potential.
Decisions about admission
Saturdays and that students can
the applicant's career and life
take only two classes for a yearly
goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and
checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership
potential
• Recommendation letter and
checklist from a work
to the progra m will be made on
colleague (at the same level)
an individual basis by the MAL
describing the applicant's
Admissions Committee.
work-style leadership potential
Admission to each entering
that classes meet on alternating
Thursday evenings and
• A 1-3 page statement relating
program must have five years of
•
• O fficial transcripts from all
• Official transcripts from all
graduate class will be given to
undergraduate institutions
the most highly qualified
attended, listing all courses
individuals. Admissions are
taken and any degree(s)
handled on a "rolling" basis,
conferred
total of six classes. With this
schedule students can complete
the required course work in less
than two years. See Admission
Requirements for a description
of the admission process,
selection criteria, and work
experience requirements.
Application materials required
for international applicants are:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S.
dollars
with students admitted at the
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• A 1-3 page statement relating
the applicant's career and life
goals to leadership aspirations
• Completed Declaration of
Finances (see below for further
information)
• Letter of recommendation in
English from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership
potential
• Letter of recommendation in
English from a work colleague
(at the same level) describing
the applicant's work style and
potential as a leader
• Official mark-sheets with
Applicants may be asked
to participate in an interview
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
with graduate program faculty
Academic advising for
program planning is available.
certified translations from all
and/or staff members, if the
undergraduate institutions
applicant is in the United States.
attended listing all courses
Students and their
taken, marks earned, dates
financial sponsor must complete
attendee\, and clegree(s) or
a Declaration of Finances as part
cliploma(s) conferred, if any
of the application for admission,
• Official mark-sheets with
certified translations from all
graduate institutions attended
along with appropriate
certifications.
Students will need to
listing all courses taken, marks
provide proof of availability of
earned, dates attended, and
funds for tuition, books, and
degree(s) or diploma(s)
living costs for the academic year
conferred, if any
in which they want to attend.
• Official results on the Test of
The College requires students to
As students approach the
capstone experience, they
select thesis or project
advisers to guide them
throughout the completion of
their program. Graduate
program staff is also available
to help students with nonacademic advising issues.
Self/career assessment
counseling, resume
development and a career-
English as a Foreign Language
provide proof of a minimum of
(TOEFL) with a minimum
$10,000 in U.S. funds for living
search plan are available
through the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning,
score of 590
expenses for themselves plus the
(612) 330-1148.
cost of tuition.
NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to accurately evaluate
educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1
for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to
make an admission decision.
Fee and Pavment Information
A schedule of fees is published
letter from the employer,
A per-course tuition refund will
separately in the MAL Program
stating the company's
be made on the following basis:
Supplement. Tuition is
reimbursement policy, must
• T hrough the first scheduled
determined annually. ML 592,
be filed annually with the
class meeting - 100% of tuition
ML 593, and ML 594 are half-
Business Office.
(less a $75 administration fee
credit courses and are charged
Registration is permitted
half of the current full credit
only if the student's account for
tuition. A continuation fee is
a previous term is paid in full as
charged to students who do not
agreed. Augsburg College will
complete their capstone project
not release diplomas or academic
during the terms they are
transcripts until a student's
enrolled.
account is paid in full. This also
applies to student loans
Augsburg otters the following
pavment options:
administered by the College
Various payment plans are
They must be current according
available:
to established repayment
1) Payment in Full:
schedules.
if withdrawing from current
term entirely).
• Prior to the second scheduled
class meeting - 80% of tuition.
• Prior to the third scheduled
class meeting - 60% of tuition.
• No refund after the third
scheduled class meeting.
(e.g., Perkins Student Loan).
Due day of registration.
2) Payment Plan:
Refund Schedule
A three-pay plan is available
Students are responsible for
each trimester upon
canceling courses with the
application and after College
registrar's office in order to be
approval. Payment plans will
eligible for a refund. Students
be approved only if previous
who unofficially withdraw (stop
plans have been satisfactorily
attending) and do not complete
completed.
the drop/add form are
3) Company Reimbursement:
responsible for all charges.
Full courses, or equivalent,
Financial aid may be adjusted
that are company reimbursed,
based on the student's last
require a deposit of $100 per
recorded date of attendance.
course reimbursed, with full
payment due within 50 days
after the end of the term. A
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Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available
to degree-seeking students
enrolled in the MAL program.
~on-degree-seeking
students are
not eligible for any type of
financial aid through Augsburg
College. Two full-credit courses
per trimester are considered full
time. One course is considered
half-time enrollment. The
Federal and State Aid
Programs
Enrollment and Financial
or degree-related college
Services Center (EFSC),
programs. Augsburg College
(612) 330-1046, assists students
offers several payment plans by
The Enrollment and Financial
in assessing financial aid
which employees may handle
Services Center (EFSC) uses
eligibility and offers financial aid
tuition reimbursement. Students
standard, nationally accepted
from available alternatives,
should contact the EFSC to make
methodology to de termine
including the following:
payment arrangements using
eligibility for federal and state
the company reimbursement
financial aid programs.
Sponsored Scholarships
Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special
scholarships. The availability of
payment plan.
• Federal Stafford Loan Program
Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal
and State Indian Scholarships
Common Loan Provisions:
Borrowing Limits: Graduate
American Indian students who
students may borrow up to
participation of individuals of
meet federa l, state, or tribal
$18,500 per year with an
limited financial means as well as
requirements may apply for these
aggregate of $128,500
individuals wocking for volunteer
scholarships. Indian grants
(undergraduate and graduate).
agencies and other organizations
generally supplement other
such scholarships may enable the
not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement.
Companv Tuition Assistance
Programs
from either the unsubsidized or
assistance in application, please
subsidized programs or a
contact Augsburg's American
combination of both but cannot
Indian Student Services Program
exceed the annual loan limits.
director at (612) 330-1144 or
your tribal agency.
Many companies, agencies, and
corporations offer full or partial
tuition assistance to employees
who participate in work-related
A student may borrow
sources of financial aid. For
Interest Rates: The annually
variable interest rate is
determined by the 91-day
T-Bills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25%
and changes each July 1st for all
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Financial Aid, continued
borrowers. The interest rate for
Fees: An origination fee of 3%
Borrowing Limits: You may
enrollment periods beginning
and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
borrow up to $3 ,000 per year
between July 1, 2000 and
will be deducted from the loan
as a graduate student with a
June 30, 2001 is 7.59%.
check before you receive it.
$30,000 maximum.
Repayment Terms: Repayment
Federal Stafford Loans
Interest and Repayment:
begins six months after you cease
(Unsubsidized): You may
Simple interest of 5% and
to be enrolled at least half time
borrow up to the amount listed
repayment of principal (at a
in an eligible program leading
on your award notice.
minimum of $40 per month)
begin nine months after you
to a degree or certificate.
Repayment may extend up
Interest: Interest accrues
to 10 years.
during the period of enrollment
graduate or leave school.
Partial or total loan
and may be capitalized.
cancellation privileges exist
deferments are granred for
Fees: An origination fee of
disability and, in certain
continued education, disability,
3 % and a guarantee fee of
circumstances, military service.
and unemployment. Contact
1% will be deducted from
Deferments: In most cases,
for certain types of teaching,
your lender if you think you are
the loan check before you
Deferments: No interest accrues
eligible for a deferment.
receive it.
nor do payments need to be
made at any time you are
enrolled at least half time or for
Progrnm Specific Provisions :
•Federal Perkins Loan Program
serving three years in the
Federal Stafford Loan
A joint Augsburg College-
military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
(Subsidized): The Enrollment
federally funded program
Contact the EFSC if you think
and Financial Services Center
administered through the
you are eligible for a deferment.
has determined that, based on
College for students who
the financial information
demonstrate financial eligibility.
submitted, students qualify for
No checks are issued, but the
up to the amount listed on
student is required to sign a
•SELF (Student Educational
Loan Fund)
their Award Notice.
promissory note at least once
The SELF is administered
per term. Funds are put on the
through the Minnesota Higher
Interest: No interest accrues
student account after the
Education Coordinating Board.
during the time the student is
note is signed.
Applications are available from
enrolled at least halftime.
the EFSC and should be
completed by the borrower and
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co-signer and returned to the
To APPIV tor Financial Aid
EFSC for further processing.
Financial Aid application
Loan checks arrive once per
materials are available from the
term and are made co-payable
MAL Program or EFSC.
to the student and Augsburg
Applicants must be admitted to
College.
Augsburg as regular students or
be returning students in good
Borrowing Limits: Graduate
academic standing.
students may borrow up to
The financial aid
$9,000 per year minus any
application will be processed
other student loan indebtedness.
when the following documents
Maximum graduate borrowing
are received:
cannot exceed $40,000
1) The Free Application for
including undergraduate.
Federal Student Aid
The minimum loan amount
(FAFSA) or the Renewal
per year is $500.
FAFSA
Interest and Repayment:
The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days
after the loan is disbursed and
2) Augsburg Financial Aid
Application
3) Federal income tax return(s)
and W-2(s)
continue quarterly thereafter
while the student is enrolled.
Principal payments begin in
For further information,
contact:
the 13th month after you
leave school.
Enrollment and Financial
Services Center
Deferments: There are no
deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board regarding
special circumstances and
repayment.
(612) 330-1046
efsvcctr@augsburg.edu
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About Augsburg
Historv
Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named
after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530.
Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin,
and moved to Minneapolis
in 1872.
Campus Location
Augsburg's campus is located in
the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the
main academic and
orientation, marital status, status
administrative halls, the library,
with regard to public assistance,
and the music building. In
or disability in its education
addition, there are programs for
policies, admissions policies,
students with learning, physical,
scholarship and loan programs,
and psychiatric disabilities.
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in
first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The University of
Church AHiliation
Minnesota West Bank campus
Augsburg is a college of the
and one of the city's largest
Evangelical Lutheran Church
medical complexes-Fairview
in America. It has a diverse
University Medical Center-are
community with many strong
adjacent to Augsburg, with the
religious traditions represented
Mississippi River and the Seven
among the students, faculty,
Corners theatre district just a
and staff, including Lutheran,
few blocks away.
Protestant, Roman Catholic,
Jewish, American Indian
Accessibilitv
Augsburg College has made a
Spirituality and Thought,
Buddhist, and Islamic faiths.
major effort to become one of
•
the most accessible campuses in
Hon-Discrimination Policv
the region. Skyways, tunnels,
those instances where religion is
a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to
its employees and students.
Any questions concerning
Augsburg's compliance with
federal or state regulations
implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to
Lora Steil, affirmative action
coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg
College, 2211 Riverside Avenue,
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
Minneapolis, MN 55454. She
and elevators provide accessible
its mission, does not discriminate
can be reached by telephone
connections among major
on the basis of race, color, creed,
at (612) 330-1023; or by e-mail,
buildings-student housing
religion, national or ethnic
steil@augsburg.edu.
towers, the Christensen Center,
origin, age, gender, sexual
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Campus Location
Campus Map
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Directions to Campus
35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit
and turn left on Washington
(cu1ves right onto Cedar Avenue),
turn left at Riverside Avenue,
right at 21st Avenue South.
I-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left
at 25th Avenue, turn left at
Riverside Avenue, turn left at
21st Avenue South.
I-94 West from St. Paul Take Riverside exit, turn right
at Riverside Avenue, turn left
at 21st Avenue South.
35W from the South Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs
(move to right lane after each
of two mergers). Take 25th
Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st
Avenue South.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Program office location
Please call (612) 330-1786 for
directions to the Master of Arts
in Leadership Program office.
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faculty and commuter lots are
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Friday, and on weekends, unless
otherwise posted. Lots are
located on 7th Street, between
21st and 22nd Avenues and
north or south of 8th Street
between 24th and 25th
Avenues. Additional parking
is available in the FairviewUniversity Medical Center
ramp, or University of
Minnesota parking lots on
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Air Structure Entrance
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Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field
and Seasonal Air Structure
Christensen Center
(Information Desk)
East Hall
Faculty Guest House
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama and
Comunication (TjornhomNelson Theatre, Hoversten
Chapel)
George Sverdrup Hall
Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
Ice Arena
Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
Lindell Library
Maintenance and Grounds Shop
Mortensen Hall
Murphy Place
Murphy Square
Music Hall
New Residence Hall
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C. Faculty/Staff Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
E. Commuter Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Visitor Parking
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MALFacultv
John E. Benson, Professor of
Religion . B.A. , Augsburg College;
B.S., Luther Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph .D., Columbia University.
Larry J. Crockett, Professor of
Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific
Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of
Social Work, BNHons. University of
Southampton, Post graduate diploma
& C.Q.S.W. University of London,
U.K., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marie 0. McNeff, Professor of
Education. B.A., M.A., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Diane L. Pike, Professor and Chair,
Department of Sociology. A.B .,
Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor
of Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
Iowa State University; M.S.,
University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice
University.
Thomas F. Morgan, Professor of
Cass Dalglish, Associate Professor
Faculty who teach in the
MAL program are
predominantly full-time
senior faculty with
doctorates or appropriate
professional degrees. Some
courses are team taught by
faculty from different
disciplines or occasionally
by combining a faculty
of English . B.A. , College of St.
Catherine; M.F.A. , Vermont College;
Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; M.S., University of Oregon;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson, Associate
William D. Morris, Assistant
Professor of Education. B.A., M.A.,
College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary;
Ph .D., University of Minnesota.
Professor of Political Science. B.A.,
Oakland University; Ph.D., CarnegieMellon University. President, Decision
Resources, Ltd.
Garry W. Hesser, Professor of
Sociology, Director of Cooperative
Education Program, Director of
Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips
University; M .Div., Union Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D ., University of
Notre Dame.
Beverly J. Nilsson, Professor of
Nursing. B.S.N ., M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko, Associate
Professor of Speech, Communication
and Theatre. B.A. Macalester
College, M.A. and Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
member with professionals
from relevant fields. All of
the program 's faculty have
extensive experience
teaching adult learners.
Velma Lashbrook, Instructor. B.S .•
Speech Communication, Iowa State
University, M.S., Speech
Communication, Illinois State
University, Ed.D., Communication
and Educational Psychology, West
VirginiaUniversity. President,
Strategy Implementation Associates .
John S. Schmit, Associate Professor,
English ; B.S., St. John's University
(MN); M.A. , University of New
Orleans; Ph.D. , The University of
Texas at Austin.
Joseph M. Vo lker, Instructor of
Psychology. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D. ,
University of Minnesota. Licensed
psychologist at MDA Associates.
Norma Noonan, Professor of Political
Science, Director of MAL program,
and Director of the International
Relations Program. B.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
University.
Catherine L. Paulsen, Instructor in
Psychology, B.A. , St. Olaf College,
M.A. , Lone Mountain College, San
Francisco.
Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of
Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding
Institute.
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Master of Arts in
Master of Arts in
LEADERSHIP _____P_rogram
office hours, location, & phone
Hours
Location
Phone
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Class Saturdays, appointments only
Anderson Hall
2016 South 8th St.
(612) 330-1786
FAX: (612) 330-·ffl55-
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Master of Arts in
LEADERSHIP
Information Sessions
Adults who are interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program are encouraged to attend one of the information
sessions scheduled throughout the year. Information sessions are free of charge and approximately two hours in length.
Call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office at (612) 330-1786 for details or to sign up for one of the following dates:
Fall Trimester 2000-200 I
Spring Trimester 2000-200 I
Thursday, July 6, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 2, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.
Winter Trimester 2000-2001
Fall Trimester 2001-2002
Tuesday, October 17, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m .
For more information, write or call :
The Master of Arts in Leadership Program
Campus Box 144
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55454
Master of Arts in
LEADERSHIP
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Phone: (612) 330-1786
Fax: (612) 330-1355
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu
2000-2001 Program Calendar
New Students
Fall
Winter
Spring
Application Deadline
New Student Orientation
August 7
August 29
December 15
January 4
March 5
March 29
Current Students
Fall
Winter
Spring
Mail Registration Begins
Mail Registration Ends
Syllabi Available
Payment Information Sent
Confirmation Due
June 19
July 7
August 7
August 7
August 31
October 9
October 23
December 11
December 11
January 6
February 5
February 19
March 12
March 12
March 31
Master of Arts in
LEADERSHIP
2000-2001 Academic Calendar
Fall Trimester 2000
Classes meet
Winter Trimester 2001
Thursday, August 31
Saturday, September 9
Saturday, September 16
Thursday, September 21
Saturday, September 30
Thursday, October 5
Saturday, October 14
Thursday, October 19
Thursday, October 26
Saturday, November 4
Thursday, November 9
Saturday, November 18
Saturday, January 6
Thursday, January 11
Saturday, January 20
Thursday, January 25
Saturday, February 3
Thursday, February 8
Saturday, February 17
Thursday, February 22
Saturday, March 3
Thursday, March 8
Saturday, March 17
Thursday, March 22
Spring Trimester 200 I
Saturday, March 31
Saturday, April 7
Thursday, April 12
Saturday, April 21
Thursday, April 26
Saturday, May 5
Thursday, May 10
Saturday, May 19
Thursday, May 24
Saturday, June 2
Last day to add/drop* :
Wednesday, April 11, 2001
Last day to add/drop*:
Last day to add/drop* :
Wednesday, September 6, 2000
Wednesday, January 10, 2001
Last day to withdraw:
Thursday, May 10, 2001
Last day to withdraw:
Last day to withdraw:
Thursday, October 12, 2000
Thursday, February 15, 2001
Final grades due:
Monday, July 2, 2001
Final grades due:
Final grades due:
Friday, December 15, 2000
Friday, April 20, 2001
Note:
Saturday Classes during Spring 2001
are four hours.
1st period: 8 a.m.-noon
2nd period: 1-5 p.m.
*Refer to MAL Catalog for refund schedule.
The College reserves the right to change the above dates should it be necessary. In such cases sufficient advance notice will be given.
In case of severe weather listen to WCCO 830 AM or call (612) 330-1786 for cancellation information.
2000-2001 Tuition & Fees
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per course)
Technology Fee (per course)
Thesis/Project Continuation Fee (per trimester)
Campus Access Fee (per trimester)
Audit a Course
Late Fee (per day)
Registration change after first class meeting (cancel/add)
Transcript Fee (first is free)
$35
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$25
$175
$10
$626
$35
$10
$5
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more.
Augsburg College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Commencement 2001
In order to participate in Commencement 2001, application forms must be submitted by March 1, 2001 :
• Thesis/Application Project students: Must have defended their thesis/application project by May 16.
• Non-thesis (Plan B) students: Must have successfully completed ML580 and ML597 including the presentation (May 16).
When all the degree requirements are completed , your diploma will be mailed.
Class Schedule & Course Offering s
Fall Trimester
Time period I:
Time period II:
Thursday 6-7:30 p.m . and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon
Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m .
Time period I:
ML510 Visions of Leadership
ML599 Topics: Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
Time period II :
ML514 Research Methods
ML550 Communication, Decision-Making & Technology
Winter Trimester
Time period I:
Time period II:
Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon
Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m.
Time period I:
ML525 Personality and Systems Theories
ML580 Colloquium of Contemporary Theories in Leadership
Time period II:
ML535 Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML593 Leadership Seminar I
ML599 Topics
Spring Trimester
Time period I:
Time period II:
Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m -noon
Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m.
Note: Classes on Saturday are 4 hours instead of 3.5 hours long
Time period I:
ML521 Methods of Critical Thought
ML540 Political Leadership
ML594 Leadership Seminar II
Time period II :
ML510 Visions of Leadership
ML530 Ethics in Communication
Summer Trimester
Time : to be determined
ML560 Developing a Multi-cultural Perspective
These course offerings may change.
A-UGSBURG
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MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP
PO Box 144
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis. MN 55454
www.augsburg.edu
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"If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1
Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2
Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ..... Show more
"If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?"
-Paul Wellstone
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1
Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2
Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ... ..... .. . ...... .3
Elementary Education ..... .. ................ . . . ...... ........ 5
Secondary Education .... .. ............... .. .. . . .............. 6
Special Education . . ... . .. . . .......... . . . ...... ... . .... . ...... 7
Reading Endorsement .. . .. ............................... . .. .9
Student Teaching .... . .... ... . ... . ... . ........ . .....•... . .... 9
Graduate Degree Completion ........ .. .. ...................... 10
Course Descriptions ... ... .. .................. . . . ..... . ...... 12
Admissions Requirements .. .............. . .. . . . .... . .. . ...... 18
International Applicants .... . . .. . ............................. 19
Academic Policies ......... .. .... ............ .... . . . . .. . ... . .20
Fee and Payment Information . . .. ... . .. . ...................... 23
Financial Aid ........ . . . . ............................ . ..... 25
About Augsburg .. .... .... ............... . . .. . ........ . . . ... 27
MAE Faculty . .... . . .. . ... ............... .. .. . ... . . . . . ...... 28
Campus Maps ........ . ... ........................... back cover
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
We are pleased that you are interested in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
program, which offers teaching licensure within a master's degree. Augsburg has a
long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout
Minnesota. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue
your teaching dreams and goals-and here's why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as
developing professional from classroom decision-maker to educational leadersuggests the expectations we have that our students will leave our programs prepared
to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our
department mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations
for fostering "student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content,
being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships,
embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. "
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences, and
classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable, collaborative,
capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion.
OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12
settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field
experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do
and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that though teaching is your dream, your reality likely includes work, family, and
personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face , we offer flexible scheduling. A
majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage
these responsibilities while pursuing your goals.
As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among
interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified
teacher-the teacher you can become.
Vicki Olson, Ph.D.
Program Director
The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself to developing future educational leaders who foster student
learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice,
building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively.
PROGRAM THEME
Teacher as developing professional, from competent classroom decision-maker to educational leader.
PROGRAM DIMENSIONS
What we do-concepts and strategies of teaching (being competent in pedagogy; building relationships)
I How to assess and evaluate student ability and performance (MSEP 8: Assessment).
I How to plan instruction to meet student needs (MSEP 7: Planning Instruction)
I How to implement instruction to promote student learning (MSEP 4: Instructional Strategies)
I How to manage children and classroom life effectively (MSEP 5: Learning Environment)
I How to help students develop emotionally and socially (MSEP 2: Student Leaming; MSEP Standard 5: Learning Environment)
I How to integrate technology and service learning into a learning environment.
Who we teach-knowledge of children and youth (embracing diversity)
I How students develop and learn (MSEP 2: Student Learning)
I Similarities/differences across communities, cultures, learning styles, abilities, special needs , and lifestyles (MSEP 3:
Diverse Learners)
I Current issues affecting children and youth (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration,
Ethics, and Relationships)
Where we work-contexts of schools (collaborating effectively; being knowledgeable in content)
I Foundational knowledge of schools and education in the U.S. (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development)
I Collaboration and teaming skills (MSEP 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships)
Who we are as individuals and teachers-personal stance and
knowledge base (reflecting critically; being knowledgeable in content;
being ethical in practice; developing future educational leaders)
I Leadership skills (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development;
MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships)
I I know and how I learn (MSEP 1: Subject Matter)
I How I think: critically, creatively, ethically, reflectively (MSEP Subject
Matter; MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development)
I What I believe to be true about education and people; personal
philosophy of education (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional
Development)
I What I can do to develop as a professional (MSEP 9: Reflection and
Professional Development)
I How I communicate and understand the communication of others
(MSEP 6: Communication: MS 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and
Relationships)
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At Augsburg College you can pursue your dreams of becoming a teacher
while continuing to work. We offer you an opportunity to earn your
education licensure as a component of a Master of Arts in Education
(MAE) degree through classes that primarily meet every other weekend
and limited weekday evenings.
Augsburg's MAE degree is flexible, for people who:
I have a baccalaureate degree already and are seeking teaching
licensure with an option to complete a master's degree;
I are licensed teachers seeking a master's degree;
I are seeking a master's degree in education without teaching
licensure.
Through weekend and weekday evening classes, students can earn
licensure in:
I Elementary education with a middle school specialty. Specialty
areas in communication arts, math, and social studies are available
through this program. The science specialty is available through a
combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend courses. All
education courses are available through weekend and weekday
evening courses.
I Secondary and K-12 education. Undergraduate majors in licensable content areas serve as the foundation for secondary
and K-12 education licensure. These majors are evaluated by Augsburg's content area departments to determine
remaining content area courses necessary for licensure. In general, a minimum of two courses within the licensure major
must be completed at Augsburg. Social studies, art, and communication arts/literature are available entirely through
weekend and weekday evening classes. Other licensure majors are offered primarily through weekday courses, including
biology, chemistry, health education, mathematics, music education, physical education, physics, and theatre arts. All
education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses.
I Special education. Licensure areas in special education include emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities.
These programs, designed primarily for people who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and now want a
teaching license, are comprised of two distinct parts.
First is the licensure component. If you are seeking licensure and qualify for admission into the MAE program, you can take
a portion of the licensure courses at the graduate level. While these courses do not fulfill all MAE degree requirements, they
form the core of the master's degree.
Second is the graduate degree completion component. Between four to six licensure courses completed at the graduate level
with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA can be applied towards the MAE degree. Once licensure is achieved, you can continue
to take graduate classes in education and leadership to complete the MAE degree.
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Already licensed teachers can work towards the MAE degree through the following options:
I Special education E/BD and LD
I Reading licensure
People seeking an education-related master's degree who do not want licensure can pursue an MAE degree, as well. These
programs are made up of a core of graduate level education courses plus additional courses in leadership.
Whether seeking licensure and/or a master's degree, this program allows you to change or enhance your career while fulfilling
your family and professional commitments in the company of adults with similar goals.
PROGRAM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg
Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and
communities.
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The leadership focus plays out in two ways. First, the additional work required in
focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well a:
requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required
courses from our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides the :
aspects of leadership as part of their degree program.
WEEKEND & EVENING
WEEKEND, EVENING, & DAY
Communication Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
ELEMENTARY
SECONDARY & K-12
Art
Communication Arts/Literature
Social Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Health Education
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Theatre Arts/Dance
SPECIAL EDUCATION
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he graduate versions of the "slash" courses
extend their knowledge beyond the basic
o include at least two graduate-level
udents the chance to focus on some
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Learning Disabilities
LICENSURE COMPONENT
The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license
allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty
area of math, science, social studies, or language arts in
middle school. Augsburg Weekend College offers this
license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet admissions requirements, as well as to people seeking
a bachelor's degree.
Licensure requirements are offered at undergraduate/
graduate level. That means classes will consist of both
undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate
students having additional course responsibilities. The
graduate course numbers are taken at the 500 level.
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and between four and six may also be
applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EDC 480/580
EED 320/520
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (l.O) *
Special Needs Learner (I.O) *
School and Society (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O) *
To complete the license, you will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE ll5
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 310
K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Children's Lit./Lit. Arts (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Art (.25)
EED 34 I
EED 342
K-6 Methods: Mustic (.25)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science (l.O)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5) *
Middle School methods in specialty* (.5-1.5)
Student Teaching (2.0)
EED 48I,483
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
The number of supporting liberal arts courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses taken previously as part
of the bachelor's degree. Requirements are determined by:
I Minnesota licensure standards for specific college level
coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science
for all students seeking elementary licensure.
I Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for
middle school. Subject area specialties are offered in
language arts, social studies, math, and science.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure
program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C
or better was achieved. The Education Department
determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts,
course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make
these determinations.
In limited cases, life experience can be considered as a
substitute for specific program requirements. In such cases
students must provide significant evidence of competency
in the affected standards. The College's Applicat~on of Prior
Learning (APL) process is used as a framework. The
Education Department determines what is accepted.
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K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are
offered in Weekend College through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate coursework. Education
requirements are offered primarily on a weekend schedule
(along with a limited number of weekday evening courses) .
Graduate-level licensure coursework is available to people
who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions
criteria.
The following majors are offered almost entirely through
Weekend College: communication arts/literature, history or
economics or psychology or sociology (all for social
studies), studio art.
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and four to six may also be applied
toward the master's degree in education.
People seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies and biology,
chemistry, or physics must complete a broad-based core of
courses in their selected field in addition to the major.
Previous coursework is accepted when appropriate. This is
part of the evaluation of major coursework.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EDC 480/580
ESE 300/500
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (l.O) *
Special Needs Learner (l.O) *
School and Society (1.0)
Reading and Writing in Content Area (l.O)
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (l.O)*
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)*
ESE 481 , 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for
K-12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a
field in which we offer licensure must have their previous
coursework evaluated by the major department at
Augsburg. Additional coursework tied to licensure
standards is generally required.
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The following majors are offered primarily or entirely
through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics,
health and physical education, theatre/dance, mathematics.
LICENSURE COMPONENT
Learning Disabilities Core
There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special
Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities, and
learning disabilities. Both of these programs qualify you to
teach in special education programs and positions. Many
students get licensure in both emotional/behavioral and
learning disabilities.
Students wishing to earn a Learning Disabilities licensure in
addition to a Emotional/Behavioral licensure will take the
above courses in the Emotional/Behavioral core, and two
additional specialty courses.
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
SPE 434/534
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and up to six may also be applied
toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EED 320/520
SPE 400/500
SPE 410/510
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (1.0) *
Special Needs Learner (1.0) *
K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O)*
Teaching Students with Emot./Behavioral
Disabilities (1.0)**
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420/520
SPE 430/530
Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 440/540
Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)**
SPE 424/524
Etiology and Origins of Learning
Disabilities (l.O)**
Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a Learning Disabilities
licensure would take all of the Emotional/Behaviorial
Disabilities core class as well, with the exception of SPE
4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
(1.0)**
(1.0)**
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To complete the license, students will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
EDC 220
EED 330
EED 350
EED 360
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Educational Technology (.5)
K-6 Methods: Children's Lit.IL.Arts (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)*
Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
*10-20 hours of field experience are required as part of this
course. Students currently working in schools can often use
their school employment for their field experience.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A
significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD
is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be
working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students not
currently employed in schools must be available for extensive
volunteer field placements during the internship year.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure
program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C
or better was achieved. The Education Department
determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts,
course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make
these determinations.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the Special Education program,
students must:
I have college credits, an associate degree, or degree and/or
licensure in another field; and
I be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a
paraprofessional or licensed teacher; and/or
I have experience working with students who are labeled
with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities, as
well as considerable time available for volunteer field
placements.
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Innovative Model
This program is based on an internship model that allows
coursework and experience to occur simultaneously In
addition to student teaching, students must complete two
40-hour field placements where they will gain experience
working with students from age groups different from their
internship site.
This program is built on an inclusive education model.
Under this model, students learn how to work closely with
both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of
special education students into the regular education
classroom.
Augsburg College also offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide teachers
with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements
established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for
the Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520
K-6 Methods: Reading (LO)*
ESE 500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (LO)*
EDC 505
K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (LO)
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (LO)
EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. EED 320/520 is part of the
elementary and special education initial licensure programs, and ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure
program. The rigor of the course is increased for those taking it at the graduate level. The following policies apply for
licensed teachers seeking the reading endorsement:
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg
College or completers of Augsburg licensure programs within the past seven years will not be required to retake the
entire version of EED 520 or ESE 500. However, they will be expected to complete the requirement for the graduate
portion of the course that they may have taken at the undergraduate level (EED 320 or ESE 300) within the context of a
half-credit graduate level independent study. If the graduate level of the course was taken as part of the initial license
(EED 520 or ESE 500) within the past seven years, students do not need to repeat it or do the independent study.
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduate/completers of
Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be required to take EED 520 and/or ESE 500 at the graduate level.
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are not graduates of Augsburg
College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500 at the graduate level as part of the endorsement program.
STUDENT TEACHING
All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching
is completed after the core education classes are completed, but before the master's completion electives and final project.
Student teaching generally lasts for 12 weeks; however, it may vary slightly for some specific content areas. During that
time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for
two credits of student teaching, and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar three times during the term.
Most placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. However, students do have the opportunity to teach
abroad, where students do half of the student teaching experience in the metro area, and the remaining portion in
another country. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to
build a global perspective in education.
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Students progress in graduate coursework during the licensure program. The licensure coursework forms the Master of Arts
in Education core, with up to six Augsburg graduate-level licensure courses fulfilling the master's requirements.
Declaration of Intent to Complete
Students who have been admitted into the MAE program must formally declare their intent to complete the master's degree
beyond licensure. This can be done any time during coursework, and up to one year after completing student teaching.
Students have seven years to complete the degree after filing the intent to complete form
The declaration of intent is made to the MAE program coordinator. Graduate-level courses in which a 3.0 or better is
achieved will be accepted into the degree program. If a graduate course is graded 2.5 it can be accepted into the MAE
degree completion program as long as the cumulative GPA remains at 3.0 or higher. A maximum of two courses at 2.5 can
be used to complete the MAE degree. Students need nine graduate-level courses to complete the MAE. Between four and six
courses can be drawn from the appropriate core; the remaining courses will be education or leadership requirements and
electives.
Once graduate-level students have declared their intent to complete the master's degree, they are eligible to take Master of
Arts in Leadership and other education graduate courses. If education graduate courses are used as electives in the degree
completion component, they must be drawn from a pool of education non-licensure courses offered at the graduate level. In
most cases students will complete the licensure component prior to the graduate degree.
The MAE program is also open to students seeking a master's degree without licensure. Students taking this path file Intent
to Complete forms with the MAE program director prior to taking their first graduate-level course. The same GPA standards
apply (3.0 or better on coursework) and the core of the graduate program is made up of four to six graduate-level licensure
courses, plus the degree completion options outlined for those seeking licensure. The difference is that these students are
not required to complete the undergraduate courses in education and liberal arts that are required for licensure.
Graduate Degree Completion
To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education classes, students
will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional
graduate-level courses. They are:
I A research methods course, typically ML 514
I An elective course, chosen from leadership-focused courses in the Master
of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program (see page 11)
I A research- or leadership-based final project
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure courses into the
degree program must complete additional leadership or education
graduate courses to reach the total of nine required courses.
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The research methods course will help prepare students to evaluate and
document research for use in their final project or paper. In this course, both qualitative and quantitative research methods
will be examined. The leadership elective courses allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal or
institutional level. The goal for the graduate degree completion component is to foster the development of teachers as
leaders within the institution and community as is in line with our program theme and department mission statement.
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in
Education final project, which serves as the capstone of the
master's program: a Leadership Application Project or action
research.
LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE OPTIONS
The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study
that links issues of leadership and education with the degree
candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will
vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials
involved, but will always be application oriented. The central
component of the Leadership Application Project is the
demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete
research-based project appropriate to the candidate's
workplace or place of service. Students taking this option will
register for EDC 585 Independent Study and work closely
with a project adviser from Augsburg College.
ML510
Visions of Leadership
ML 511
Creativity and Problem-Solving
ML 520
Self Identity, Values, and Personal
The second option is action research in education. Action
research is a collaborative, self-reflective research method
designed to be used in real situations, and is aimed at solving
real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better
knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in
which the practice is conducted. This option is composed of
two half-credit courses taken in sequential terms. The first
course, EDC 586, introduces students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. The second course, EDC 587, is focused on
collecting and analyzing data. It culminates in a symposium
where students present their research in a public forum.
Growth
ML525
Personality and Systems Theories
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making,
and Technology
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural
Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
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Many education courses in the Master of Arts in Education
program are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate
level. Both undergraduate and graduate students take
courses together, with graduate students having additional
responsibilities and expectations. Graduate courses are
offered at the 500 level. All courses are 1.0 credit unless
noted otherwise.
EDC 410/544
The Special Needs Learner
The study of students with disability, special needs, and
giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help
all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus
on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EDUCATION COURSES
EDC 200/522
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENG 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in
modern society, relationships with parents and community,
collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EDC 505
Literature in the Classroom (.5 course)
This course will examine human diversity and human
relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis
of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand
the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government,
history, language, and culture.
The study of student reading development, the knowledge
and use of gathering and analyzing data of students'
reading, and designing and applying appropriate reading
curriculum based on this information.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication
through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
The study of effective leadership and professional
development strategies for individual schools and school
districts, reading standards, state and federal reading
legislation, and fiscal and budgetary operations. The
focused implementation of knowledge and skills gained in
reading licensure coursework.
EDC 310/533
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on
classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
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EDC 480/580
School and Society
The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom.
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES
EEO 310
K-6 Methods: Health/Physical Education (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education and health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 320/520
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admissions to department)
EEO 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 331
Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature-Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EEO 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EEO 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EEO 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EEO 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom
experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program portfolio.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
ESE 300/500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required for elementary concentration in science
taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
The study and use of a variety of middle school and
secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and
writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
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ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and
classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation
Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on
creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ESE 320
5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
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ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature
and for communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department.
NOTE: Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature
license do not need to take ESE 300.)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle
school and high school. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
SPE 420/520
Planning, Design, and Delivery
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
This course provides students with skills to write and
implement individual program plans and to create effective
learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular
attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching
required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of
licensure program and program portfolio.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
SPE 315
Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are
the focus of the course. The department portfolio is
completed as a part of this course.
SPE 400/500
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It
addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the
EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and
student learning styles, and addresses theoretical
perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this
category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 410/510
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain
understanding of key assessment tools and how they
influence student placement and programming. A
qualitative and person-centered assessment process is
emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 424/524
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of
learning disabilities, which includes the medical and
sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will
also teach students how to access information relevant to
the field.
SPE 430/530
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD . It emphasizes the use of
reflective, pro-active, and non-aversive approaches drawn
from current best practices and including positive
behavioral supports, person centered planning, and
functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 434/534
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and
implement developmentally appropriate instruction and
strategies that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the
areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and
math, reasoning, and problem solving skills.
SPE 440/540
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with
special needs, specifically those families of students labeled
EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and
applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111,
PPST and admission to department).
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GRADUATE-LEVEL RESEARCH REQUIREMENTDEGREE COMPLETION
ML 514
Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives
within human communication. This course places particular
attention on the use and abuse of communication in
politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It
emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social
and organizational settings.
GRADUATE-LEVEL ELECTIVES
At least one elective must be taken from the following
Master of Arts in Leadership courses.
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques
for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and
personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal
values; and the effect of personal values of learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theories
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Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory
and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow,
May, and others to personality theory are considered as are
the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The
theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in
a variety of settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human
development, and economic theories are applied to
contemporary public and private sector issues for social
change.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals,
and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership.
Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic
statistical concepts and their relationship to decision
making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and
present-their intentions, consequences, arguments,
explanations, and justification.
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated
communication play in our society and how
communication, decision making, and leadership have been
altered by these technologies. Students examine how they
can engage and manage these processes in their
organizations.
concrete project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or
place of service.
EDC 586
Action Research in Education (.5 course)
This course will introduce students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and
is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action
research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while
improving the situation in which the practice is conducted.
This is the first of a two-trimester course.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
EDC 587
Action Research (.5 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal
sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and
ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those
groups.
The second term of this course involves intensive data
analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's
research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a
symposium in which student work will be presented in a
public forum.
ML 565
Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches
to leadership, women and careers, and women in society
past and present. The course is intended to enhance the
analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
MAE FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
EDC 585
Leadership Application Project
The Leadership Application Project is a research-based
study that links issues of leadership and education with the
degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the
project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the
materials involved, but will always be application oriented.
The central component of the Leadership Application
Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a
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Admission into the Master of Arts in Education program is a two-step process: admission into Augsburg College Graduate
Studies, and admission into the Education Department.
AUGSBURG GRADUATE ADMISSION
Immediate graduate admission requires applicants to hold a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum
undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0).
Any graduate courses taken will also be factored into the cumulative grade
point average. However, if an applicant holds a graduate degree with at least a
3.0 grade point average, he or she is waived from holding a minimum
undergraduate cumulative grade point average .
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Applicants with cumulative grade point averages between 2.5 - 3.0 will be
admitted to the undergraduate-level licensure program until they achieve a
3.0 or better in 2.0 courses at Augsburg College.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual
basis by the Education Department Admissions Committee. Admissions are
handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of
the fall, winter, and spring terms.
To apply to the College, the following materials must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Admissions:
I Completed application form
I $35 non-refundable application fee
I A one-to-three page statement about the applicant's teaching aspirations
I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s)
conferred
I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION
Once accepted into the College, students may take lower
division courses in education and required content areas. Prior
to taking the upper division courses, students must be
admitted to the Education Department. In order to be accepted
into the Education Department, students must take the PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST), have the required cumulative
grade point average, and submit two letters of
recommendation.
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To obtain an Education Department admissions packet, go the
Education Department office in Sverdrup Hall 11.
Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from
other countries. See Admission Requirements for a
description of the admission process and selection criteria.
Application materials required for international
applicants are:
I Completed application form
I $35 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S.
dollars
I A one-to-three page statement relating the applicant's
career and life goals to leadership aspirations
I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for
further information)
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all
undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses
taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s)
conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation
center
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate
institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates
attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a
U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center
I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, or 250
for the computer version
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or
over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff
members.
Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of
Finances as part of the application for admission, along with
appropriate certifications.
In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1
student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide
documentation to the school that they have financial resources
adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program.
Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate
school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or
DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1).
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EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAE program will
be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the
course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order
to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No
more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the
degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are
counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Achieves the minimum passing standard
Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point
average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive-not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar
that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete
the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade
for the course becomes a 0.0.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course
instructor.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student
will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order
for a student to be removed from probation. If a student
receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must
petition successfully with the MAE program director
before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan
for the student to follow would be outlined at that time.
If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may
be dismissed from the program by the MAE program
director. Students may also be dismissed by the MAE
program director for behavior detrimental to the
program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as
published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur
only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Students may petition the MAE program director for
approval of any variation in the curriculum including the
transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an
individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to those
in the MAE program. No more than two courses will be
accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in
class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a
significant amount of individual study and preparation.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
The last date on which students may withdraw from a
class and receive a "W" on their records is published
annually in the Weekend College class schedule and on
the Weekend College Web site <www.augsburg.edu/weccurrent> and on the registrar's Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory
note is required per term after which funds are credited
to the student account. Awards are made based on
available funds.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate
maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation
privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability
and, in certain circumstances, military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time
or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or
VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you
are eligible for a deferment.
SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)
The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Offices. Applications are available
from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by
the borrower and co-signer and returned to the
Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds
are released through eiectronic funds transfer.
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year minus any other student loan
indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot
exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum
annual loan is $500.
Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is
disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in
the 13th month after you leave school.
Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding
special circumstances and repayment.
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted
to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students
in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when the
following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Federal income tax return(s) .
3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the
Enrollment Center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
HISTORY
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in
Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks away.
ACCESS I Bl LITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators
provide accessible connections among major buildings-student
housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and
administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition,
there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric
disabilities.
CHURCH AFFILIATION
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious
traditions represented among the students, faculty,
and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish,
American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered
programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed
to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 22Il
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION FACULTY
JOY E. BARTLETT, Assistant Professor
MARY BETH KELLY, Instructor, part-time
B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Bethel College.
WILLIAM P. BIERDEN, Instructor, part-time
B.S., Southwest State University; M.S., Mankato State
University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
CAROL KNICKER, Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., Mankato State University.
CHRIS BROWN, Instructor
LYNN E. LIN DOW, Assistant Professor
B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney,
Sydney, Australia.
B.S., Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor
PATSY H. MOGUSH, Instructor, part-time
B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
B.A., .B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of
St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
JEANINE A. GREGOIRE, Assistant Professor
SUSAN E. O'CONNOR, Associate Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
RICHARD A. GRESCZYK, Instructor, part-time
VICKI L. OLSON, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
LISA L. HYLAND, Instructor, part-time
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin.
B.A., M.A., University of St. Thomas.
RICHARD W. PEARL, Instructor, part-time
GRETCHEN K. IRVINE, Assistant Professor
RONALD W. PETRICH, Assistant Professor
B.A., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of WisconsinRiver Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological Seminary.
MARY J. JACOBSON, Assistant Professor
B.S., University of North Dakota; M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Hamline
University.
DEBORAH D. KATZ, Instructor, part-time
A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of
Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
LINDA L. STEVENS, Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Mankato State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
BARBARA A. WEST, Instructor/Director of Student
Teaching Placement and Licensing
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
ANNE M. KAUFMAN, Associate Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota .
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UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
Introduction
Undergraduate Catalog
2016-2017
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student ... Show more
2016-2017
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
Introduction
Undergraduate Catalog
2016-2017
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for Fall Semester 2016 - Summer Semester 2017. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2016
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and of new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, creatively solve problems, and
communicate effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg undergraduate education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to
become informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders; and thus achieve the
educational goals of our mission. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts and
interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society; their vocation
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime locations in the heart of thriving metropolitan areas, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities and Rochester are extended
campuses for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as
testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity
in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies,
guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies, as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the METRO Green and Blue light rail lines, which provide easy access to destinations in Minneapolis and St.
Paul, as well as the Minneapolis International Airport.
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
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Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city
of Minneapolis. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity
for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg’s Rochester campus
was added in 2002, further expanding Augsburg’s presence in key cities in the state of Minnesota.
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Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Centers of Commitment
The four Centers of Commitment articulate core values that inform the institutional mission of Augsburg College both
internally and externally: each Center provides a bridge between curriculum and community; each works to realize the
College's Strategic intention to "educate for lives of meaning and purpose" as well as to ensure the College is "at the
table" with community partners in relationships of mutual benefit that enhance the College's distinctive identity and
deepen the educational experiences of our students. Their themes are reflected in Augsburg's mission: informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Minneapolis-based Day Program
Augsburg’s Minneapolis-based Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on
campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). The Day Program provides an educational
opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree through courses that meet during the day or in the
evening. Students in the Day Program pay comprehensive tuition that allows them to register for between 12-19
semester credits per term. ACTC is a five-college consortium that allows Day Program students to take courses on other
campuses without additional charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium includes Augsburg
College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas. (See
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) section).
Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s Adult Undergraduate Program provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s
degree with a flexible schedule and with a learning environment that acknowledges the real life experience adult
students bring to the classroom. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional
studies.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. The
program eventually grew to approximately 1,000 students in 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, one
of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
In Fall 2014, the WEC program began a three year transition into the Adult Undergraduate Program (AU). Current
students may continue in the WEC program until spring semester 2017. New students began joining the AU program in
Fall 2014.
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Program Transition Timeline
WEC classes will continue to be offered on the evenings and weekends through spring semester 2017. After that term,
the program will sunset and all courses will be offered in the AU program. During the transition, WEC students will be
able to register for courses in the WEC, AU, or Day programs, depending on their schedule needs. WEC courses will
continue to be offered in the hybrid learning model, combining traditional, face-to-face class time, with online and out
of class coursework.
Adult Undergraduate Schedule
The AU schedule is designed to meet the needs of adult students. Courses in individual majors will meet on the same
night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule for the duration of the major. The alternating weeks of the
semester are labeled “Maroon” and “Silver.” Students select courses from both the maroon and silver schedules,
creating an alternating schedule of classes.
Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating weeks for three-and-a-half hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday, depending on the program. Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. AU
students may attend part-time or full-time each semester.
Minneapolis - Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program offers the flexibility you need, and is delivered in a hybrid-learning format,
combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience of online learning. The program
offers more than 10 majors designed to help you finish your bachelor’s degree quickly and efficiently, in as little as two
years.
Augsburg also offers courses from several Day Program majors during the evening in a traditional classroom setting.
These majors include American Indian Studies, computer science, and English/creative writing. Please note that not all of
the required courses for the Day Program majors are offered in the evening. For a complete list of degree completion
programs offered in the AU Program, visit www.augsburg.edu/pro/majors.
Rochester - Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s branch site in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester site classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart
of the city, which is home to more than 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
In Rochester, Minnesota, students complete the same degree requirements as students in the Minneapolis
undergraduate program. Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings, making them accessible to working adults. As with the adult undergraduate program in Minneapolis,
Rochester classes are delivered in a hybrid-learning format, combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction
with the convenience of online learning. There are 8 majors offered in Rochester, some of which must be completed by
taking courses at the Minneapolis campus. In addition to the degree programs that can be completed entirely in this
location, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester and Minneapolis-based
evening courses.
Students at the Rochester site are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
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Minneapolis Campus Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg’s main campus are conveniently located near each other. A
tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, and this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Center for Wellness and Counseling—The Center for Wellness and Counseling offers programs and services that
enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College Center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices.
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Charles S. Anderson Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate level degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (Bachelor, Master level degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
ADD American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA)
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Diversity Abroad Network
The Forum on Education Abroad
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71.
Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other
institutions. Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 1450 Energy Park Dr., Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108,
www.ohe.state.mn.us; 651-642-0533.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious belief, national
or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status,
genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or citizenship in its educational policies, admissions policies,
employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances
where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students with disabilities. (Approved by
Board of Regents on October, 2014)
For further information, please contact the College’s Title IX Officer:
Ann Garvey| Vice President of Student Affairs| Student Affairs
Memorial Hall, Room 118G| 612-330-1168| garvey@augsburg.edu
Additionally, the College has four Deputy Officers:
Deputy Officer for Students:
Sarah Griesse| Dean of Students
Memorial Hall, Room 118F| 612-330-1489| griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Lisa Stock| Director and Chief Human Resources Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 19| 612-330-1783| stock@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks| Associate Athletic Director
Si Melby Hall, Room 205E| 612-330-1245| diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer:
Leif Anderson| Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 124D| 612-330-1497| andersol@augsburg.edu
The Deputies work with the Title IX Coordinator to identify any patterns or systemic problems that arise and may assist
as investigators of complaints.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
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Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
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Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The Department of Public
Safety prepares this annual Crime Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/reports. For a printed copy, contact
Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Official Notices
A College-provided e-mail account shall be an official means of communication with students, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg College. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for all information sent to them via the College-provided email account. Students should regularly check their e-mail account. If a student, faculty or staff member chooses to
forward their Augsburg e-mail, they are responsible for all information and attachments sent to the forwarded e-mail
account. Students will also receive official notices via the A-Mail online publication and should routinely review the AMail. Day program students will also receive notices through the student campus mail system (student campus box) and
should check their campus mailbox regularly.
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Admission
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg College is
based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests,
participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is
ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-3301001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and
tours are available Monday through Friday during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of
the Christensen Center and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still high
school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, including while in high school, an official
transcript from each institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores
First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination unless he or she has been
out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from the SAT are
also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly
recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all students. A letter may be submitted by a teacher,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) on a topic(s) chosen by
Augsburg faculty/staff/students.
Additional Information
If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until additional information
has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within
three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must submit a housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with
the Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Adult Undergraduate (AU) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
transfer admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog. Students who are applying to the AU program should have attempted a minimum of 12 semester
credit, including courses in foundation areas (writing, etc.)
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/transfer or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions, as well as final high school transcripts (unless the
student has already obtained an A.A. degree) must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. The GED test certificate
may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all transfer applicants. Letters may be submitted by a
supervisor, counselor, professor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations
may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions
Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and
AU/Rochester/WEC students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must
apply for readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other
institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Registrar’s Office. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the College, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
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If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
If the student was academically dismissed, withdrew while on academic warning or probation, or has a GPA below
2.0, they will need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing
Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Non-Degree Students
Individuals may take coursework at Augsburg College as a non-degree seeking students can enroll on a space-available
basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. To apply for admission as a non-degree
seeking student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all necessary unofficial transcripts to the
Admissions Office. Individuals who intend to become degree-seeking in the future must submit official transcripts.
Contact the Admissions Office regarding which unofficial/official transcripts you may need for your application file.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply for admission by submitting the completed
application, academic intent, and all official transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Second Degree Students
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in
the Student Life section.) International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), email admissions@augsburg.edu or contact
International Student and Scholar Services at:
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311, Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. Augsburg reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Full-Time vs. Half-Time
Students will need to be enrolled in 6 credits to be considered half-time and 12-19 credits to be considered full-time.
This is an important distinction for charges and for accessing financial aid.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/undergraduate-day.
Fees (full-time enrollment)
The standard program fees are the Student Activity Fee, Technology Fee, Newspaper Readership Fee, MPIRG Fee, and
the Campus Greening Fee. Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or
supply fees.
Full-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2016-2017
Tuition – Full-Time (12-19 credits per term)
Fees – (12-19 credits per term)
Overload Fee – (over 19 credits)
Semester
$17,875.00
$332.50
$1,117 per credit
Year
$35,750.00
$665.00
$4,468 per 4 credits
Part-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2016-2017
Tuition –Part-Time (less than 12 credits)
Fees – (less than 12 credits)
$1,117 per credit
$183.00 per term
$4,468 per 4 credits
Other Costs
Audit Fee (taking a class for no credit)
Music Lesson Fees
½ Hour Lesson
1 Hour Lesson
$1,000.00 per course
$400.00
$800.00
Room and Board Costs
Detailed housing rates are available through Residence Life Office at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates.
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates/meal-plans.
Adult Undergraduate and Weekend/Evening College (WEC) Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/weekendevening-undergraduate.
Tuition
Students are charged per credit. Students are charged based on their program regardless if they take a course through a
different program. All associated costs must be paid by the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing finance
charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees
Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
Adult Undergraduate - Minneapolis
$420.00 per credit
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$1,680.00 per 4.0 credits
Weekend/Evening College (WEC)
Adult Undergraduate - Rochester
Rochester Fee
$420.00 per credit
$410.00 per credit
$1,680.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,640 per 4.0 credits
$50 per term
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester, a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet’s Records and Registration site. Payments can be made online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/header-make-paymentaccount-activity/payments. Augsburg may charge late fees
and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
Payment Policy
Students at Augsburg College are obligated to pay Term Fees and additional charges when they register for each
academic term. “Term Fees” include tuition, room and board charges and other fees initiated during your time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg College Tuition Refund Policy.
Augsburg accepts the following forms of payment:
Cash
Students and guest payers may make cash payments in-person at the Enrollment Center. Cash should never be
mailed. Students will receive a receipt of their cash payment.
Check
Students and guest payers may pay their term fees via check either in-person at the Enrollment Center, through mail, or
online using e-check/ACH. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the bank for Non-Sufficient
Funds. A receipt will automatically be sent electronically for any online payments. Students who pay in-person or
through mail may request a receipt of the check payment.
Credit Card/Debit Card
Students and guest payers may make student account payments online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American
Express credit card. As of June 10th, 2016, Augsburg will no longer accept credit card or debit card payments in-person,
over the phone, or through the mail. Credit cards will only be accepted online via Cashnet, a vendor contracted by
Augsburg.
Because Cashnet charges Augsburg for their services, a credit card service fee of 2.75 percent will be associated with any
credit card payment made to the college. This is to offset the approximately $250,000 in costs that Augsburg accrues
annually for providing credit card payment options to our students. Augsburg will not receive any part of the service fee
and will not be profiting from it.
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Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must reapply each year. In addition to reapplying for aid,
students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in
the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted).
Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships. Transfer students can find
information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities.
These grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell
Grant, Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial
Services if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, and Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children,
and other sources.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans.
Federal Perkins Student Loan
o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are
enrolled at least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the
minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study
is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower
is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer
payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
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PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow
up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/loans.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program
o Under these programs, the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students receiving financial aid are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree. The
purpose of this policy is to make sure that students who receive financial aid are using this money wisely. It is meant to
curtail the use of financial aid by students who fail to successfully complete their course work. Failure to meet the
following standards makes a student ineligible for all institutional, federal, and state financial aid.
Augsburg’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy follows the Satisfactory Academic Policy.
Student Account Financial Disclosure
Students at Augsburg College are obligated to pay Term Fees and additional charges when they register for each
academic term. “Term Fees” include tuition, room and board charges and other fees initiated during their time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg College Tuition Refund Policy. Statements and account history are available online through AugNet Records
and Registration.
Augsburg College may require someone to co-sign on the student’s obligations in special cases, such as when a student
has a history of late or missed payments. When a co-signer’s signature is required, both students and co-signers are
responsible for payment of all costs incurred (including collection costs and fees of any collection agency and/or
attorney, if applicable) and all other conditions outlined on the Student Account Financial Disclosure.
Results of Balances Not Paid in Full
Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Missed or late payments will be subject to a late
payment charge and/or a finance charge on the overdue balance from the date the balance was due until payment in
full is received. If your account is not paid in full on the first day of the term, finance charges at the rate of 8% per year
(.67% per month) will be added onto your student account balance. For example, this means that for every $1,000
owed you will receive $6.70 a month in finance charges. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the
bank for Non-Sufficient Funds.
Past Due Accounts
If the student does not set up a formal payment plan with Augsburg’s Student Financial Services department, Augsburg
reserves the right to demand payment of the entire balance owed by that student and to take steps to collect it.
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Augsburg may cancel the student’s registration, prevent the student from registering for future terms, withhold
transcripts or diplomas, remove the student from on-campus housing, turn the student’s account over to a collection
agency, or take legal action to collect any past due balance. Each student authorizes Augsburg to release financial
information about her or his account and other pertinent information such as address and phone number to third
parties who are dealing with the collection of the account balance. By providing us with a telephone number for a
cellular phone or other wireless device, you are expressly consenting to receive communications – including but not
limited to prerecorded or artificial voice message calls, text messages, and calls made by an automatic telephone dialing
system – from us and our affiliates and agents at that number. This express consent applies to each such telephone
number that you provide to us now or in the future and permits such calls regardless of their purpose. Calls and
messages may incur access fees from your cellular provider. Each student also agrees to reimburse Augsburg College, or
its agents, the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt, and
all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, we incur in such collection efforts. Please note that, due to
the Bankruptcy Reform Act, educational benefits are generally exempt from discharge under bankruptcy. The terms
of this agreement remain in effect until all Term Fees and other charges are paid in full.
Tuition Refund
Students are eligible for a 100% tuition refund for any courses they drop without notation through the date labeled “Last
day to drop without a ‘W’ grade & 100% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar. After this date,
students are no longer eligible for any refund of tuition unless they withdraw from all of their courses. This policy is
effective whether or not a student has attended classes.
Students withdrawing from all of a term’s courses may receive a 50% tuition refund when they withdraw by the date
labeled “Last day to withdraw with 50% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations
are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, a request for a
medical refund should be made through the Academic/Financial Petition. Petition forms are available through the
Registrar’s Office website. An extra medical refund may be granted by the Committee upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term, including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and tuition charges for the term
will be replaced with an administrative cancellation fee of $300.
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Financial Aid Policy
Financial aid such as federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are awarded based upon the total number
of registered credits on the “Last day to add with faculty signature – Full Semester class” as noted on the Academic
Calendar. Students must register for internships, Time 2 classes, and ACTC classes before the “Last day to add with
faculty signature-Full Semester class.” Financial aid will not be adjusted for classes added after this date.
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester by actively attending and participating in classes
throughout the semester. Financial aid is recalculated when students do any of the following: drop classes without a
“W” grade, fail to begin classes, cease to attend classes, fail all classes, or fully withdraw from all classes.
Financial Aid - Return of Aid
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester. A student can earn their aid by attending classes,
or in the event of hybrid/online courses, by being an active participant in the course.
Federal/State Aid Adjustments
Augsburg is required to return unearned federal/state aid for students who fully withdraw from their courses. Students
are eligible to keep more aid the longer they attend their courses. After 60% of the term has passed, students are
eligible to keep all of their federal/state aid. If you are planning to completely withdraw from your courses, please see a
Student Financial Services counselor to determine what aid may need to be returned.
Institutional Aid Adjustments
Augsburg will return institutional aid for students who partially withdraw or fully withdraw from courses. If students
withdraw from their courses, they will receive a 50% tuition refund and 50% of their institutional aid will be removed. If
a student withdraws after the last day to receive a tuition refund, there will be no adjustment to their institutional aid.
Credit Refund
Augsburg students may be eligible to receive a credit refund if their financial aid exceeds tuition and fee charges for a
term. Credit refunds are issued within two weeks after the last day to drop courses without recorded notation. Financial
Aid needs to be finalized and applied to a student’s account before the credit refund can be issued. (You can verify your
financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid. You can check your transaction history online to verify that
all of your financial aid has been applied to your account and nothing is left pending.)
Changes in enrollment status, housing status, and program status may affect financial aid eligibility and credit refunds.
Students who are enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 credits for undergraduates; less than 3.0 credits for
graduates) may not be eligible for financial aid; however, students may apply for private alternative loans. Registration
changes made from the first week of the term through midterm may require a return of financial aid funds. Students
who drop courses may receive a tuition refund, but some forms of financial aid may have to be adjusted before a refund
will be available. Financial aid return of funds may take up to 30-45 days to be processed.
Bookstore
Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $700 to their student account.
Students DO NOT need to request a bookstore account this year.
Please plan ahead and purchase books and supplies before the scheduled cut-off dates. Plan ahead for courses that start
midterm as you will be unable to charge anything to your student account after the cut-off date.
Students’ accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore accounts before credit refunds were issued.
If your bookstore charges create a balance on your account, you need to make payments in accordance with your
statement. Bookstore purchases charged to a student account are intended for students who have excess financial aid
funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies. Please contact Student Financial Services before you
purchase books if you need to discuss payment options.
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Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during specific times.
Third Party
If you are expecting a third party to cover the cost of your books, you will need to turn in an itemized receipt of your
purchases to the Student Financial Services Office, along with your invoice request.
Additional Funds
If the cost of your textbooks and supplies are above $700 in one term, you have enough financial aid to cover the
additional costs, and you would like to charge the additional amount to your student account, please send the following
information to Student Financial Services (studentfinances@augsburg.edu). All requests need to be in writing.
Subject: Request for additional funds
Full Name:
Student ID number:
Additional request:
Students will receive an e-mail when the additional request has been processed. Accounts are opened as quickly as
possible, but it could take up to two business days for activation.
Consumer Information
Loss of Financial Aid Eligibility Due To a Drug Offense
A student convicted of a state or federal offense involving the possession or sale of an illegal drug that occurred while
the student was enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid is not eligible for Title IV funds. [An illegal drug is a
controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substance Act and does not include alcohol and tobacco.]
A borrower’s eligibility is based on the student’s self-certification on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Convictions that are reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record, or a determination arising from
a juvenile court proceeding do not affect eligibility and do not need to be reported by the student.
A student who is convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while the student was enrolled in school and
receiving Title IV aid loses Title IV eligibility as follows:
For the possession of illegal drugs
First offense: one year from the date of conviction
Second offense: two years from the date of the second conviction
Third offense: indefinitely from the date of the third conviction
For the sale of illegal drugs
First offense: two years from the date of conviction
Second offense: indefinitely from the date of the second conviction
A school must provide a student who loses Title IV eligibility due to a drug-related conviction with a timely, separate,
clear, and conspicuous written notice. The notice must advise the student of his or her loss of Title IV eligibility and the
ways in which the student may regain that eligibility.
Regaining Eligibility after a Drug Conviction
A student may regain eligibility at any time by completing an approved drug rehabilitation program and by informing the
school that he or she has done so. A student regains Title IV eligibility on the date he or she successfully completes the
program. A drug rehabilitation program is considered approved for these purposes if it includes at least two
unannounced drug tests and meets one of the following criteria:
The program received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government
program.
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The program is administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.
The program received or is qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state licensed
insurance company.
The program administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.
Policies may change throughout an academic year if necessary to comply with federal, state, or institutional changes or
regulations.
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Residence Life
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items:
Housing deposit
Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Facilities
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons. We offer a mealto-go program for those on a tight schedule. Students have the option of using one meal exchange each week at
Einsteins or Nabo to supplement the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include pasta, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in lacrosse,
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf.
Facilities
At Augsburg, the facilities are for all students, faculty and staff. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and ice arena. On-campus facilities include a double-rink ice arena, a 3-court gymnasium, a multi-purpose
athletic field, fitness center with workout machines, a weight room, a racquetball court, and an air-supported dome over
the athletic field for winter fitness, rentals, and spring sport practices.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Check schedules on the Athletics
website for times when there is open use of the athletic field/dome, gymnasium, and ice arena.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of four program areas:
Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
incoming students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
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Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
Student Organizations
CAO manages student organizations on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization emails, websites, Auggie's Nest lockers, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences,
advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Campus Ministry
At Augsburg College, we are “guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church.” Because of this identity, we seek
to develop an environment where people are encouraged to use and discover gifts and a sense of call and vocation. As a
college of the church, we emphasize the development of this through attending to the sacred, living into radical
hospitality, and shaping community. The college pastors, Chaplain to Student Athletes, Muslim Student Advisor, and
campus ministry staff have offices in Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are
available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Our concern for spiritual care is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their
own faith. Daily worship, Wednesday Night Holy Communion, Bible studies, community outreach, retreats, peace and
justice events, concerts and gatherings, Friday prayer, and interfaith initiatives are examples of the wide varieties of
activities on campus.
Community Engagement
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, rooted in Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, aims to:
Create a culture of civic agency and engagement among students, faculty, staff, and our broader community so that
graduates are architects of change and pioneers in work of public significance.
Foster connections with local community based organizations and position Augsburg as an anchor institution in the
Twin Cities.
Revitalize the democratic and public purposes of higher education in a time when strengthening colleges’ visible
contributions to the common good, not simply to private benefit.
Bonner Leaders Program
In Fall of 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner program,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their time at
Augsburg. Those selected to be Bonner Leaders are students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and
experience in community and public work. Through placements with partner nonprofit organizations and community
programs, students work an average of 220 hours each academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an
employment education computer lab, coordinating a low-income housing program, community health outreach,
tutoring in afterschool programs, and more. Beyond their work-study placements, students participate in civic
engagement efforts on campus.
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Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders Program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development workshops. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model that builds on the
College’s culture of community and civic engagement.
Campus Kitchen
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
Food to Share
o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg
students in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer:
11-1 pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market
doubles any purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people
can become members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger
and poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
Common Table
The Common Table, located at 2001 Riverside in the Trinity Congregation Building, is devoted to building community
capacity to make change by connecting and equipping leaders.
Connecting campus community with neighborhood community.
Connecting students to local communities, professionals, and movements.
Connecting community members across boundaries at an intersection.
Equipping young people with the mentorship and connections to pursue their goals.
Equipping community members with the tools and experience of public work and organizing.
Equipping leaders with an equity analysis for equitable leadership.
We continue to welcome new ideas for utilizing this multi-purpose space to deepen the relationships between Augsburg
College, Trinity Lutheran, the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, and the Twin Cities.
Jane Addams School for Democracy
The Jane Addams School for Democracy brings immigrant families, college students and other community members
together to do public work and learning. It is a community-based initiative inspired by the vision of democracy,
productive citizenship, and popular education held by settlement house pioneers like Jane Addams, who created Hull
House in Chicago in 1889.
Participants in the school include long-time community residents, Hmong, Latino, and East African refugee and
immigrant adults and children, as well as students, faculty, and staff from nine Twin Cities colleges and universities. The
non-bureaucratic and non-hierarchical structure of Jane Addams School breaks down barriers so that people can work
together across language, culture, gender and age differences to address issues that impact their daily lives.
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Public Achievement
The Public Achievement organizing model recognizes that people of every age have skills, talents and ideas, and that by
learning to work strategically with others they can solve problems and build sustainable democratic societies. In a school
setting, young people form teams to take action on a public problem that is important to them (for example, driving out
gang activity or improving classroom space). The team works with a coach—typically a teacher or college student—to
develop an action plan. Through practice and reflection, the team members develop public skills and confidence.
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines. Examples of
community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations, tutoring
programs, and literacy centers.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra may perform on regional, national, and international tours. Many
other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students
stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theater Program and have the opportunity to attend
a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Adult Undergraduate, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of
curricular and co-curricular programs and activities. Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the
Admissions Office, Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Multicultural Student
Services, LGBTQIA Student Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggie’s Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student organization office area and
houses the Augsburg Day Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus
radio) office. Lockers are also available in this area for student organization use.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Adult Undergraduate Student Advisory Council organizations support
and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official student
governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Lindell Library Resources
Since 1997 the James G. Lindell Family Library has been home to a wide variety of print and digital collections, now
numbering almost 200,000 books, 60,000 e-books, 60,000 e-journals, 4,000 movies on DVD or VHS, and more than 120
databases. Through its streaming video services, Lindell Library provides access to an additional 50,000+ educational
videos. Lindell also houses significant collections of juvenile literature and K-12 curriculum materials, as well as the
College’s archives and special collections.
If that still isn’t enough, Lindell Library belongs to CLIC, Cooperating Libraries in Consortium, a network of seven private
liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Augsburg students can borrow books and videos from any of the other CLIC
libraries and get those materials delivered directly to Lindell Library through CLIC’s daily courier service. Research
Support
Research Support
Research help is always available, either online or in person, at Lindell Library’s Learning Commons. Our research guides,
available on the library’s website, provide access to key research materials on topics as wide-ranging as health and
physical education, film studies, computer science, or music therapy. Students can talk to an expert in person at Lindell’s
Learning Commons desk, by phone at 612-330-1604, by email at refdesk@augsburg.edu, or chat with an expert 24/7
through our Ask-A-Librarian service at library.augsburg.edu.
Other Cool Stuff
Libraries are more than just books and databases, they are places to gather for collaborative research or quiet study and
reflection. At Lindell Library, you can do both. Ten group study rooms are available on the top floor of Lindell Library,
and can be reserved up to two weeks in advance. The lower level is a designated quiet study space for those who prefer
to work alone. Whether working alone or in a large group, Augsburg students can check out a laptop from the Library’s
Circulation Desk. Other equipment is also available for check out; just ask our friendly staff for assistance.
The staff at Lindell Library are eager to help you with all your research needs. Stop by anytime that the library is open
(hours are always posted on the library’s website), or contact us at:
library.augsburg.edu
refdesk@augsburg.edu
612-330-1604
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website, inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for
more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computer Labs
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has five
computer classrooms, 41 technology-enhanced classrooms and one video conferencing-enabled classroom. The
circulation desk in Lindell Library has 45 wireless laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
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Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
The Career and Internship Services office is an integral component of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work. Our staff is committed to helping students develop lifelong career management skills that honor each
student’s unique gifts and aspirations, aligned with active citizenship in the world. The Career and Internship Services
office plays an essential role in students’ overall education and includes a comprehensive resource center that
emphasizes the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration
of vocation throughout their college years.
We help students and alumni:
Assess their values, interests, personality, strengths, and skills
Explore meaningful work options and majors that align with these elements
Link academic majors with career paths
Consider the role that vocation plays in their lives
Clarify their personal definition of meaningful work
Build experience through volunteer and internship learning opportunities
Prepare for the job search and/or graduate school
Build lifelong career management skills to successfully navigate the changing job market
Make a difference in our communities by contributing their unique gifts to the world
Augsburg offers several opportunities for students to gain on-the-job and internship experience. Our faculty and staff
have developed partnerships with community organizations and employers that provide learning opportunities to
students, many of which fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement for graduation.
Internships
Internships for Academic Credit
o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also available. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students complete internships in
nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and
churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Students must be
registered for their internship during the term in which they are completing the majority of their experience.
Credit will not be awarded for past experiences. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A
two credit internship involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total
hours for the semester. Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12
hours per week or 160 total hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may
count toward the total credits required for the degree. Upper division internships completed off-campus for
credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-credit internships
o Internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit internship
(AUG EX3) to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a real world setting and reflect on the experience. Internship opportunities are typically
part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during the summer, but may have flexible start dates
and schedules. Students choosing to complete this option will register the internship during the term in
which they will be completing the experience, set learning goals, complete a minimum of 80 hours, and
reflect on their experience. The Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services
supervises non-credit internships and evaluates the reflection process.
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Work Connections (Available to WEC and AU students only)
o Work Connections is a non-credit option available to WEC/AU students who are currently working full or
part-time. The Work Connections option allows WEC/AU students to utilize their rich and often extensive
work history to meet the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement in lieu of a traditional internship.
WEC/AU students choosing to complete this option will register for the Work Connections course (AUG EX4)
during the term in which they intend to complete their reflection work. This option requires students to
write learning outcome goals that integrate their on-the-job experience with classroom learning and
complete reflection assignments describing an academic and work connection. Staff of Career and
Internship Services supervises and evaluates the Work Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
The professional staff advisors in the Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising work directly with students in
identifying academic interests and satisfying the curricular requirements of the college. In addition, we support the work
for faculty advisors. Our office assists new Day and Adult Undergraduate (AU) students with initial course selection and
registration, and provides orientation to the academic policies, procedures, and resources at the College. In addition,
Academic Advising administers assessment tests, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree planning
resources, and answers academic progress questions.
All incoming students are assigned a faculty and staff advisor. Staff advisors work closely with students to ensure their
understanding of available resources and support. As students become more familiar with the College, they spend more
time meeting with their faculty advisor and developing the faculty-student mentoring relationship.
Once a major is declared, each student will select a faculty advisor from their chosen discipline by completing the
Change of Major/New Advisor Form. While all students are required to meet with their faculty advisor(s) each term
prior to registration, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor(s) as often as necessary to support their
academic progress. Students must declare their major(s) by the end of their sophomore year. Majors and minors are
declared online in Augnet Records and Registration. Students confirm their majors and minors on an annual basis until
the Intent to Graduate form is submitted.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., training in time management, note-taking, reading, testing,
motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the overall
transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Academic Skills Coaching
o All students in need of academic support services may meet with a professional member of our staff
(academic skills coach) to identify issues, find short-term solutions, problem-solve, and learn about
additional resources on and off campus.
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services
o ASO coordinates free tutoring (individual and group drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction
in specific courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to
provide tutoring support. See form here, call us at 612-330-1445, or e-mail your tutor request to
tutor@augsburg.edu. Response time varies based on tutor availability. You will receive an e-mail as soon as
a tutor is available.
CAP Program – Connect, Achieve & Progress
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Each year, a limited number of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP
students do not meet the program requirements in their first semester, they will be continued in the CAP
program, placed on probation, or dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the
catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Warning and Probation Advising
o Students who do not meet the College’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, will be placed on
Warning, Probation, or Suspension. Students on Warning and Probation are required to meet with an
approved academic advocate and complete all necessary requirements as outlined on the Academic Skills
Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills. A registration hold is placed on the student’s record, which
will prevent registration until the necessary Probation requirements have been completed. Students who do
not complete the requirements as needed, may be suspended. For more information see the Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, sensory, and physical disabilities, as well as those
with temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain access to the
college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet
supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to develop a plan for ensuring they have equal access to
Augsburg courses, programs, activities, and facilities. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their specialist,
and discussions may include:
Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
Coaching on academic, organizational, and time management skills
Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the college faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these
accommodations and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss their needs, as well as appropriate documentation of their disability. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant
only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential components of an institution’s courses or programs.
The services and technology provided by CLASS are enhanced by generous support of the Gage family and Groves
Foundation. For further information, call 612-330-1053.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRIO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
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TRIO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their TRIO/SSS staff
advisor to address academic success issues through:
Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy skillbuilding
Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly adjustment-to-college meetings for first-year students
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career, academic and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Information, preparation, and referral to on- and off-campus leadership, internship, job and service opportunities
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
Need-based college completion scholarships for junior and senior students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information or an application, go to www.augsburg.edu/triosss
or contact program staff directly at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (McNair Scholars) Program, a federal TRIO program funded by
the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for graduate school through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. The goal is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree programs who
are low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented in graduate education.
The Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year who are admitted during their sophomore or junior year.
Admission is competitive as students must demonstrate strong academic potential and have an interest in pursuing
doctoral studies. To be eligible for the program the student must be: (1) enrolled full-time at Augsburg College; (2) a
permanent resident or U.S. citizen; (3) qualify as BOTH low-income AND first generation; AND/OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. A major
component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research supplies.
Stipends are also available for attending and presenting research at a professional conference.
McNair Scholars participate in:
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community;
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Graduate school preparation and application assistance;
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs;
Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives;
Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ research;
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the fee
reduction waivers for GRE, as well as McNair-designated national fellowships;
Academic workshops and the 2 credit course McNair 301: Research in the Disciplines;
Workshops to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills.
The McNair Scholars program is rigorous and highly respected among graduate institutions nationwide.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
Summer Research Program
o URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
and a housing stipend.
Academic year research
o $1,200 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Off-campus Summer Research Opportunities
o URGO maintains a comprehensive website, listing off-campus research opportunities. URGO staff work with
students to craft and submit high-quality applications for research experiences across the U.S. and some
outside the U.S.
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
Fulbright US Student Program
Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($7,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate School and Pre-Health Sciences Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
Graduate school
Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, public health. etc.)
GRE Exam preparation course offered each summer at low cost
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Other Initiatives
Zyzzogeton is our annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity.
Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings.
Mayo Innovation Scholars Program is a collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg
undergraduates, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property.
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the concept of vocation--the idea that all people are
called by God to use their individual gifts to serve the neighbor. The Christensen Center for Vocation works with
students, faculty, and staff to explore how each person’s contributions can be uniquely valuable and how we might best
live in freedom and responsibility for the sake of the world. The commitment to keep this understanding of vocation
central to Augsburg’s mission is carried out by embedding the exploration of vocation in the curriculum as well as
through the Christensen Scholars program, internship and service opportunities, short term projects and public lectures.
The Christensen Center for Vocation also works to deepen and extend Augsburg’s commitment to interfaith
engagement. That commitment includes an Interfaith Scholars program, creating a campus culture in which people of
diverse religious traditions have welcoming sacred spaces, convening conversations that respect and explore our
differences while also engaging together in acts of service, peacemaking and working for justice. The Christensen Center
for Vocation is committed to working with churches, diverse religious communities, nonprofit organizations and other
schools of higher education as we live out Augsburg’s commitment to educate students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its core
elements: abstinence-based recovery models, mutual support groups, peer-to-peer recovery support, and other proven
pathways to healthy recovery - along with the residential component of the program. Our holistic approach to recovery
focuses around students developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building activities. Students have access to academic skills
specialists and other support services on campus in order to ensure their educational success. Participation in StepUP
offers students leadership opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. Our
students give back through leadership and service and thrive in an alcohol- and drug-free environment. In StepUP,
students join together to form a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many
of the friendships and bonds that students form while participating in the program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program, students must be committed to a 12-step or other proven, abstinence-based
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP student
agreement, and live in StepUP housing.
Multicultural Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Some of the services provided include:
Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
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Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Latin@ Student Services
Mission
The mission of Latin@ Student Services (LSS) is to provide services, programs and resources that empower Latin@
students to persist and graduate, develop and strengthen their self-advocacy and leadership skills, and contribute to the
advancement of the communities they are part of.
Most importantly, LSS seeks to be a safe inclusive place where students feel a sense of belonging and community and
find pride in their self-identified identities, affinities, and culture.
History
Originally established in 1994 to support a majority of international and 2nd generation hispano/latino students, the
office of Hispano/Latino Student Services was re-branded in 2014 under the Latin@ Student Services (LSS) name in
recognition of the changing demographics and needs of current Latin@ students at Augsburg College.
During the 2014-15 academic year, LSS has served 177 self-identified Latin@ students who represent a diversity of
identities, cultural and national backgrounds, individual and community experiences, sexual orientation, religious
affiliation, class, and immigration statuses.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes various activities during
the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the
surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
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enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
A GPA of 2.5 or higher
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Student Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Student Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Students Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Queer Pride Alliance; Ally Trainings; the LGBTQIA Student Leadership
Retreat, the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking
opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA
and allied students each year during Lavender Celebration, where the recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership
Awards, the Augsburg Pride Award, and the Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia.
Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety of
programming for Augsburg students of all gender identities and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, monthly film showings, and monthly
brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which features
women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The center also
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regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer and
Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
CWC provides short-term personal counseling for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental
health counselors in a confidential and supportive setting. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths
and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase
awareness of values and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case
of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CWC also offers health promotion activities and events to increase student awareness of health issues and support
students in developing new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as mindfulness events, stress management, and an
annual Health Fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues
and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the
program. Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change
within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Wellness and
Counseling for more information on student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cwc.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of exchange students and degree-seeking
international students. Members of the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1
student visa program and as Responsible Officer (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the College’s J-1
student/scholar exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and government
policies pertaining to F-1 students. The RO and ARO ensure institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J
regulations so that students maintain their F or J immigration status.
Examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
Recruiting international student applicants and guiding them through application and visa processing procedures
Managing international student recruitment partnerships
Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes, banking, and acquiring a
driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
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Special Academic Programs
Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
Study abroad and away at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s highly
interconnected world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts
and professional studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global
settings.” This strong commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad or away in
every student’s degree program. Augsburg’s programs, including those of the Center for Global Education & Experience
as well as individual departments, as well as HECUA provide study abroad and away opportunities for students in all
majors.
Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge students
academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have over 300 programs in nearly 90 countries, including the United
States from which to choose in order to meet their curricular and personal needs. CGEE (formerly Augsburg Abroad and
Center for Global Education) is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad, and provides advising
on programs, finances, and academics. Services provided through CGEE:
Study Abroad and Away in the USA program selection advising
Financial and academic advising
Pre-departure and re-entry support, including career integration
Program coordination for semester and short-term programs
Faculty resources to globalize courses at home and abroad
In addition to the services and programs listed above, CGEE works with the entire campus to increase the breadth and
depth of Global Education within the curriculum, in our campus life and to engage the community surrounding the
campuses in the Twin Cities and Rochester, and across the United States.
About a third of Augsburg undergraduate students enroll in off-campus study programs internationally and domestically
before graduating. Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have
the opportunity to examine Environmental Sustainability in the USA, study gender issues in Mexico, study social change
in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, complete student teaching in Italy, intern
with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological field study in the
Galapagos Islands, take organic chemistry in England, and gain fluency in a foreign language where it is widely spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries including the United States. Programs vary in length
from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg CGEE programs (Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Augsburg
in Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa, Exchange, and HECUA programs), students can choose from Augsburg
Affiliated Programs.
Study Abroad & Study Away in the USA Programs
Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa
The mission of the CGEE signature Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa Programs is to provide
cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal
and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world. Students experience three distinct types
of living situations: living with other students in a community house, spending several days in a rural setting, and living
several weeks with host families. In the Southern Africa programs, students travel together on two-week seminars—
Namibia to South Africa. Scholarships are available.
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Augsburg in Central America
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America in this provocative
and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families,
urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, US foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in
Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one
course in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua.
All students will take the following four courses: one Spanish or Indigenous language course (for native Spanish
speakers) course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
Augsburg in Mexico
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica—Fall
This program is an experientially-based and designed to introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, USMexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve
Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural skills. Students will learn about key social, economic, political,
and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and
religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political
activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program
includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study
center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays
are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Students may meet several AugCore and General Education
requirements (Augsburg Experience, Fine Arts, Humanities, Keystone, Natural Science and Mathematics, Search for
Meaning II, Social and Behavioral Science and Wellness) while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four
concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Spanish courses range from
beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
International Business and Global Citizenship—Fall
Today’s business leaders are increasingly well-served by a global perspective. Students gain international experience in
Mexico, the business capital of Latin America and the United States’ third largest trading partner. Students improve
Spanish language skills and understanding of Mexican culture in order to communicate with and serve the largest
immigrant group in the US – a group that is rapidly increasing in economic influence. This program emphasizes success in
business, while also encouraging a commitment to corporate responsibility, sustainability, and equality by exposing you
to both the opportunities and challenges of international business.
Students may take courses any of the following business courses in addition to any courses from the Crossing Borders
(see listing) program: Accounting Theory & Practice, Global Business Management, International Business, International
Marketing, Keystone, and Internship.
Language and Culture in Mexico—Summer
CGEE offers five, 3 1/2 week sessions (blocks) focusing on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can
take one course per session, and take up to five courses throughout the summer. Students can complete their full
Modern Language requirement in just 7 weeks. Students can also take ART/SPA231 (Fine Arts), Spanish (beginning to
advanced, including Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Heritage speakers, and Ministry). 7 week Internships are
available in a number of disciplines (e.g., business, gender, sexuality and women’s studies, religion and more).
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This community-based program includes homestays, a trip to Mexico City, the pyramids of Teotihuacan, optional
weekend excursions, and numerous guest speakers designed to help students learn about history, culture, and
contemporary struggles for peace, justice, and human rights.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, History, Political Science, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies. Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice of 1-2
Spanish courses from 16 different options (including ART 231, which meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A
Recreational Wellness course (Latin Dance) is also available.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
Social Work in a Latin American Context—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language
study and social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Recreational Wellness course (Latin Dance) is also available.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent highly
recommended. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the
semester
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South Africa)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. The program includes seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Available courses
are: HIS 327, POL 353, REL 346, ENV 100 and INS 312/POL 354. Internships are also available in eight different
departments, and a Recreational Wellness course (Yoga) is also available.
Exchange Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience partners with universities around the world to provide semester and
academic year exchange opportunities to their students. Currently, Augsburg’s CGGE has active exchanges in China,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
options in diverse disciplines. All coursework is in English with opportunity to student the host country language. Travel
scholarships are available for these programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships visit the CGEE
website.
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Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively study on a course
abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight days to five
weeks. Program offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester, summer and part-time programs in
Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the USA (Twin Cities and Jackson, Mississippi). All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field study.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy—Spring
What is art for? Who is allowed to be an artist? Where do you find art, and what happens when it finds you? In the Twin
Cities-based Art for Social Change program, students seek the answers to these questions not in a gallery or a museum,
but on busy corners, vacant storefronts, and empty lots. Students will tap into a growing movement of artists pushing
the boundaries of what creative expression does and whose voice it amplifies. Art for Social Change is taught in
partnership with Pillsbury House + Theatre, an innovative center for creativity and community in South Minneapolis.
Students meet and intern with PH + T staff, resident artists, and a myriad of leaders from the Minneapolis City Council,
neighborhood associations, and local businesses. Students receive mentorship from public artists, and an individual
budget to create three community-engaged art projects.
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program, based in Quito, Ecuador, offers a semester of study experience
with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the learning goals
of the student is combined with a seminar, an independent project, and a homestay for an intensive immersion into
Latin American daily life and culture. In the second week of class, each student begins an individual placement at a
nonprofit community organization. Previous internship sites have included an organic farm, an arts hub for urban youth,
and a women’s safe house. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore
ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish,
with discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
Environmental Sustainability: Ecology, Policy, and Social Transformation—Fall
The most pressing environmental challenges today are global in scale and require scientific, creative, and systems
thinking approaches to understand their root causes and forge more just and equitable solutions. The four linked
semester courses of Environmental Sustainability apply systems thinking and sustainability theory to real world cases.
Students explore structural inequalities in their own communities, examining patterns of privilege, power, and
oppression. They study the restoration of degraded ecosystems, witness and participate in citizen science, and assess
how policies and partnerships foster ecologically sound transformation. Students also complete a 20 hour per week
internship at one of the many vibrant environmental organizations in the Twin Cities. Past internship placement sites
include the Land Stewardship Project, MN350, and Spark-Y Youth Action Labs. Students will leave prepared for
leadership roles at the intersection of environmental and climate justice, with a profound understanding of the work
being done locally and nationally in those fields.
Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment—Fall or Spring
In this Twin Cities-based semester program students actively delve into major challenges of our time: poverty,
inequality, and social change. This program asks: What are the root causes of increasing levels of economic, political,
social inequality and insecurity and how does this impact all social classes and groups in the United States? How are
economic, political, and social inequality reproduced? How do we create more opportunity for all Americans and what
are some concrete social change tools for making these changes? To answer these questions, the program examines and
connects the economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class
segregation, and institutional discrimination. In professional internships, students work to explore solutions in
organizations committed to social transformation. Students have direct conversations and work with practitioners in
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government, the private sector, nonprofits, labor unions, and schools, and other community institutions working to
address poverty and economic, political, and social inequality.
Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Justice in Italy––Fall
Students live and work at the Castello Sonnino, a historic estate roughly 12 miles outside the major city of Florence.
Since the early 1800s, the Sonnino family has run the estate, and the current generation is deeply committed to cultural
and architectural preservation. Students live in apartments on the Sonnino grounds, overlooking 300+ acres of woods,
olive groves, and working farm land. They study the political and economic context of the farming and food movements
particular to Italy. They gain firsthand experience of sustainable local food systems and the role they play in maintaining
rural culture through an internship placement on the Sonnino farm, in the nearby village of Montespertoli, or in nearby
Florence. Students receive basic Italian instruction, and complete a guided independent study project.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall or Spring
Beginning with five weeks of travel across the North Island and ultimately based in Wellington, this program examines
how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New
Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future. During the trip and in
Wellington, students learn about the history of colonization, the truth and reconciliation process that shape
contemporary life, Māori protest and social movements, key strategies used to achieve sustainability, new agricultural
practices, and more. Students intern at a nonprofit organization in Wellington. Internship placements in past years have
ranged from Kennett Brothers Mountain Bikes to Sustainable Coastlines, from the Green Party New Zealand to Zealandia
Urban Eco-Reserve. Links between environment, culture, policy, and community are at the heart of these field study and
internship opportunities.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Fall or Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is based at the International Conflict Research
Institute at Ulster University (Derry/Londonderry), and on facilitated trips, students compare that region of Northern
Ireland to the “borderland” area and to Dublin.
Race in America: Then and Now —Summer
The summer of 2014 saw the beginning of a dramatic shift in public conversation around race in the United States. As
the tragic deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Rekia Boyd, and other unarmed men and
women dominated the news, powerful protests forced American to face the twin realities of institutionalized racism and
police brutality. Race in America: Then and Now dives into questions of racial justice in America today, and the
continuing role of race in the United States. Students meet with civil rights activists who were active in the 1960s and
those who are active now, as well as lawyers, politicians, educators, and youth. The program is based in Jackson,
Mississippi, and is offered in collaboration with the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy
at COFO on the campus of Jackson State University, one of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs).
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly diverse. Twenty-five
percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in
Northern Europe by examining the contemporary challenges and opportunities for the Scandinavian welfare states in an
age of globalization and mass migration. Core topics include globalization and multiculturalism, nation-building and
national identity, governance and political party systems, European integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization,
the rise of the populist/far-right, international aid politics, and gender. Questions framing the program include: How
might Norway and the other Scandinavian welfare states adapt to the challenges of multiculturalism, European
integration and globalization? What factors have made possible the rise of populist / far-right parties in Scandinavia and
what has been their impact on politics and society more generally? How have film, literature and social movements
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challenged conventional understandings of what it means to be Norwegian/Scandinavian? Students study Norwegian
language or do an independent research project, and intern with a leading NGO.
Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System––Spring
Two linked semester courses use hands-on, field based methods to unpack sustainable agriculture and justice, exploring
the food system, land ownership, labor practices, and policies. Students gain hands-on growing skills and travel to food
shelves, grocery stores, community centers, as wells as conventional and small-scale farms. Each student completes a
short-term stay on a sustainable farm, as well as a field project in a hunger relief organization or urban community farm.
A 4- to 8- credit food systems internship is available concurrently with the two courses, or in the summer following the
program. In past semesters students have interned with the Land Stewardship Project, Frogtown Green, Mill City
Farmers Market, and others,
Making Media, Making Change: Digital Technologies, Storytelling, and Action––Fall and Spring
This Twin Cities-based semester of two linked courses is taught in collaboration with St. Paul Neighborhood Network
(SPNN), a bustling studio and media access center that puts cameras into the hands of historically underrepresented
creators. Students of all experience levels will leave the class with three short films to their credit, including a final work
created in collaboration with a local nonprofit. In addition to hands-on training, students meet the leaders of the local
media justice landscape. Students see their work as part of a global movement to make media accessible, relevant, and
reflective of the diverse voices demanding to be heard. A 4- to 8- credit media production internship is available with
community partner SPNN simultaneously (for students who have advanced technical skills) or following the program.
Augsburg Affiliated Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience maintains a robust portfolio of affiliated programs to enhance the global
education offerings available to Augsburg students. These affiliated programs allow Augsburg students to study
disciplines and locations that lie beyond CGEE’s signature, exchange and short-term faculty-led programs See website
for listings.
Application Process
In order to Study Abroad or Away in the USA students should follow these easy steps:
Attend and Information Session
Attend an optional Program Selection Workshop and/or search programs online
Apply by the deadline
Application Deadlines
September 30 - Spring semester and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 - Spring-break faculty-led programs
January 31 - Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1 - Fall semester and other summer programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program
providers. Students should start planning in their first year for off campus study to be sure to do appropriate research
and meet all deadlines.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved study abroad and study away in the
USA. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts
Foundation, Recreational Wellness, Honors, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure when
students fill out the required Course Equivalency Form which is signed by faculty advisor(s), Assistant Registrar,
department chairs and assigned faculty to approve the course equivalencies.
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Credits, Grades and Residency
Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
Students must take courses for a grade (P/NP not allowed) while abroad.
Grades received on affiliated and most exchange programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and
thus are not figured into the GPA.
A grade of “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year meet the Augsburg residency requirement as students
remain enrolled at Augsburg while abroad.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the
specific program credit load with the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) Office. Any courses removed by
the student without CGEE permission prior to the start of the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no
work was completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg College’s requirements for Study Abroad and Away in the USA:
Minimum 2.0 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs/courses may require a higher average. Students
with lower averages should consult with CGEE.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you off campus. First-year students on a case-by-case basis may
be allowed to study at Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience program-Mexico site during their
second term at Augsburg. Short-term, faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student
receives approval from the faculty-leader and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to the off-campus study program may be withdrawn from the program. The student is responsible for all
non-recoverable program costs incurred.
Any outstanding balances on student accounts must be resolved before students will be allowed to study off
campus.
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs on a first
applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is recommended.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester off-campus study is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and off campus study fees. Airfare, personal expenses, books,
and other expenses are not included in the price of semester programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the
program provider on the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access
their financial aid for off campus study. Students on semester programs will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition
plus living and travel expenses when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their off-campus study program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s,
Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may use their scholarships to
study off campus multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in off-campus study program section). However,
institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward off-campus costs on an affiliate program. Cost estimates for the
time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students
studying abroad. Additional scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer programs), meals, airfare,
ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition
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charges. Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund
the additional cost of education travel.
Students should attend the required information session and read the advising handbook for any updates to
scholarships and financial aid policies.
Students are required to notify CGEE immediately if they choose not to continue with their off-campus study experience.
At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to the student
account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe the offcampus study fee, the deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of CGEE and their program provider.
Scholarships
The Center for Global Education & Experience offers a range of scholarships and financial aid to students with
demonstrated financial need and whose participation in a semester or summer academic program contributes to a
community of co-learners that values a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
CGEE Global Education Scholarship. Augsburg students automatically receive a $1000 scholarship on our Semester
programs at our sites in Central America, Mexico and Namibia/Southern Africa. This scholarship is also available to
students who participate on our semester exchange programs in designated countries (China, Finland. Germany,
Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, and Norway)
The Diversity Scholarship is for students who have not traditionally been represented in study abroad, specifically
students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBT students. Awards cover up to $6,000 off the cost of a
semester program abroad.
The Need-Based Scholarship is available for students with demonstrated financial need. Awards cover up to $2,000
of the cost of a semester program abroad.
Augsburg students receive an “Auggie Discount” of $1,000 on their first semester program (the Returnee Scholarship
will apply for the second program).
PJSA Member Discount is available for students whose home school is a member of the Peace and Justice Studies
Association. Automatic award of $500 toward a semester study abroad program in any CGE location. This discount
cannot be applied to the Social Work in a Latin American Context program.
Returnee Scholarship: Automatic discount of 10% off a second semester program for students who combine two
semester programs during their college career. There are no forms to submit for this discount.
Summer Discount: Students who participate in a full semester program in Mexico will receive a 10% discount off a
summer session (before or after the semester program).
Global Affiliate Scholarships are also available. These scholarships generally ranging from $500-$5000 are provided
directly through our affiliate partner programs.
Disabilities
CGEE and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) work closely with students with disabilities to
make every effort student needs are met while studying off-campus. Nevertheless, students are responsible for
requesting accommodations within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection.
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to
university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can
present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made.
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Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Phil Adamo, Honors Program
director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC institution. Students may
elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus.
AU/WEC/ROCH programs are not part of the ACTC consortium, and students in those programs may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and Urban
Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
McNally Smith College of Music
Augsburg College full-time Day students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
(MSCM) providing that they meet all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisors to confirm if the classes will
count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a substitute for any
Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg-McNally Smith exchange are considered
Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which a
student has completed through the exchange is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC
Augsburg Day students interested in participating in the Air Force ROTC program must apply for admission to the unit at
the University of St. Thomas. Students are eligible to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC
credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information contact the University of St. Thomas at
www.stthomas.edu/afrotc.
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities at www.goarmy.com/rotc/schools/university-ofminnesota.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
Students must be officially registered for all courses for which they are participating. All registered courses will be
reflected on a student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method
of registration, although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in
instances where online registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations.
Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall, spring, and summer terms. As
some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when
planning their academic program.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Students who are missing prerequisites for a course may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver if, after discussion with the
course instructor, the instructor determines that the prerequisite learning objectives have been met. Students who
believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036
or registrar@augsburg.edu.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
ACTC courses (Course listings are available online through each ACTC institution and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment.)
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits per semester. Students in the AU/WEC/Rochester programs
typically register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as
full-time students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 19 semester credits, students must petition the Student Standing Committee unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 or greater may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: For students in
the Day program there is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 19 semester credits. This includes combining
the credit load from both the DAY and AU/WEC programs. Auditing classes over the 19 semester credit limit will also
incur a tuition charge.)
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy
Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Therefore, students are dropped
for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term if reported by the instructor. Students are
ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to attend/participate. Students who have been
dropped and wish to re-enroll must submit an Academic Petition.
Internship Registration
Registration of internships for credit consists of the following steps:
Students must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
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Obtain the Internship Registration Form from the Registrar’s Office webpage and complete the steps to obtain the
required signatures.
o Complete Site Supervisor Agreement form and Position Description: Submit the internship site supervisor
information and approved job/internship position description through an online form on the Strommen
Center website.
o Faculty Signature: Requires finding a faculty member willing to supervise and approve the internship based
on major discipline requirements.
o Department Chair Signature: Requires approval that the proposed internship experience meets the major
discipline requirements.
o Internship Coordinator or Director of Career and Internship Services Signature: Requires attendance at an
Internship Orientation session offered by the Strommen Center OR an individual meeting with the Internship
Coordinator or Director in the Strommen Center to review important college-wide internship information
and ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Once the completed internship registration form is submitted to the Enrollment Center, additional requirements for
internships for credit include:
Complete a Learning Agreement Plan (available electronically on the Strommen Center webpage) and receive
approval of the learning goals from the faculty supervisor responsible for grading the experience. The online form is
sent to the Strommen Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
Academic assignments (journals, reflection papers, etc.) as determined by the faculty supervisor and/or department
guidelines.
Complete final evaluations (sent out electronically at the end of the semester). The student and the site supervisor
will each complete an evaluation of the student’s internship experience. Results will be sent to the faculty
supervisor and student.
A complete step-by-step guide on requirements for internships for credit is available on the Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work webpage.
Independent/Directed Study Registration
To register for an Independent/Directed Study, complete and submit the Independent/Directed Study Registration form
with signatures of the faculty member responsible for the grade and the chair of the appropriate department
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. For
drop and withdrawal deadlines see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Crossover Registration
(This policy is approved for the 2016-2017 academic year and is subject to review for the 2017-2018 academic year.)
Undergraduate students are enrolled in a home program (DAY, AU, ROCH, WEC) and may register online for fall and
spring semester courses outside of their home program based on course availability and subject to the restrictions listed
below by program. Students have registration priority in their home program. Students are charged the tuition rate of
their home program for crossover courses.
DAY Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into WEC courses.
- Juniors and Seniors (based on earned credits) are permitted to crossover into AU courses without special permission.
- Pay the overload fee for any credits over 19 in their combined DAY/WEC/AU load each semester.
AU Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into DAY and WEC courses.
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ROCH Program Students
- Are permitted to register for AU and WEC courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
WEC Program Students
- Are permitted to register for DAY and AU courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. Exceptions are made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing, the
joint BA Accounting/MAL program, and advanced undergraduate writers approved to take ENL510 in the Master of Fine
Arts program. Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay their standard undergraduate
rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate
course will pay their program's graduate rate of those courses.
Grading and Evaluation
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via AugNet Records and Registration.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit grading
system.
The following is an explanation of undergraduate grades:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
FN
P
N
V
W
I
X
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above basic course standards
Meets basic standards for the course
Performance below basic course standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course), student stopped attending
Represents work at 2.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Pass/No Credit Grades
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must meet the basic standards of the course and/or achieve at least a
grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
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Maximum number of semester credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester credits with a
grade of Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 56 traditionally-graded semester credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect P/N grading for no more than eight semester
credits.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate they wish
to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading option must be made according to deadlines published
in the Academic Calendar each semester.
Incomplete (I) Grades
Incomplete grades (I) are to be given only in the case of extreme emergency (i.e. illness, family emergency, death in the
family, military commitment). If you have any questions regarding the qualifying emergency please contact the
Registrar’s Office for verification.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must submit a completed Application for Incomplete Grade form to the
Registrar's Office by the grading deadline for the semester. This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the
terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion
of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in
enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade by the grading deadline of the
following academic semester. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic semester, the
grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of FN, 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each
term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned for the most recent attempt, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade
point average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
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Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time Day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 18 credits. The charge to audit a course is $1,000 for parttime DAY/AU/ROCH/WEC students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a
course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations,
attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do
not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with 0.0 to 4.0 grades assigned.
Assessment of Student Learning
The faculty at Augsburg College are actively engaged in research about student learning and the efficacy of the
curriculum. To support such assessment of student learning activities, faculty may collect student work for evaluation
beyond grading. Any information or student work collected will be treated confidentially; the student's identity will not
be public information. Students who do not want their work collected for assessment purposes can opt out by
contacting Dr. Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed.
Classification
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Completed Semester Credits
0 – 27.99
28 – 59.99
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by completing a Change of Program form. Applications are
reviewed by a committee. If approved, the change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to once each
academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic record. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from College form. A
Withdrawal from College form may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office webpage. The deadline to file a Withdrawal
from College is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Students
must be re-admitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form
is also available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
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Leave of Absence (DAY Program Students)
Students in the Day Program may apply to for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows
continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Records and Registration. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not
register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an
Application for Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students
who withdraw from all courses while their courses are in progress.
Term Off (AU/WEC/ROCH Program Students)
Students in the AU/WEC/ ROCH Programs may take a term off for up to two semesters and have continued access to
Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Services. If a student is not registered after 10th day of the third semester, the student’s file
will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must submit an Academic/Financial Petition and provide a copy of
their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the course(s)
along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student with any
financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s and/or the Office of Academic Affairs as
soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee is a standing committee of the College that reviews requests for exceptions to
academic and financial policy. Representatives from the faculty, Registrar’s Office, Student Financial Services, and
Student Affairs serve on the committee.
Academic / Financial Petitions
Students who wish to request exceptions to academic and financial policies should carefully review and complete the
Academic/Financial Petition. Petitions must be submitted within 6 months of the semester being petitioned. The
Committee typically meets to review petitions and Applications for Readmission every other week during fall and spring
semesters and once each month during the summer semester.
Academic Dismissal Appeals
Students who have been academically dismissed have the right to appeal their dismissal to the Student Standing
Committee.
Applications for Readmission
Students seeking to re-apply to the College after being placed on academic probation or after being academically
dismissed must submit an Application for Readmission.
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Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg.
Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs in effect during their years of
enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the
departmental major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in
effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or
better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing
education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency credits
and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Registrar’s Office
evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their academic and faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at
other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements. Additional resources
about transferring credit are available on the Registrar’s Office website.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be completed prior to
enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements,
will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100), and will waive one of two Health and Wellness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C– or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or
better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C–
grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
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Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
Waiver of Search for Meaning II
Waiver of Augsburg Seminar
Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of one Health and Wellness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records maintained by JST: jst.doded.mil
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to file an Intent to Graduate at the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic Advising staff,
department chairs, and the Registrar’s Office staff are available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
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Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
DSST Exams
DSST Exams are a series of standardized tests in college subjects that are comparable to the final examinations in
undergraduate courses. Exams are offered at testing centers worldwide for a small fee. Students who score at or above
the American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for
that subject at Augsburg College. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a non-refundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
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Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
Graduation
Requirements
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than eight elective P/N graded semester credits.
o Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the
major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than four semester credits with a P grade toward a minor.
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some majors,
licensure, and certificate programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the
departmental section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no
fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved exchange
program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
credits are counted against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of credits that
are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further
information.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA (plus successful completion of the Summa Oral Examination)
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only with P/N grading will not be counted).
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For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral examination visit the Registrar’s
Office webpage.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student
populations. One commencement ceremony is for students in the Day undergraduate program. The second ceremony is for
graduate program students and undergraduate students in the Adult Undergraduate and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Requirements
At the end of each fall, spring, and summer semester, the College will review the academic progress of all non-degree
and degree-seeking undergraduate students registered for that semester.
In order to remain in good academic and financial aid standing, students are required to maintain a cumulative Augsburg
College GPA of at least 2.0 and cumulative credit completion rate of at least 66.67%.
Credit Completion Rate Calculation
Attempted credits: Includes transferred credits and unsatisfactory grades (W, X, 0.0, FN, N, IP).
o Remedial and repeated courses do not count as attempted credits, so should be subtracted from the total
number of attempted credits.*
Earned credits: Includes transferred credits and satisfactory grades (0.5 - 4.0, P).
Divide earned credits by attempted credits (do not round numbers up or down)
o Example: 19 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .7037 or 70.37%
o Example: 17 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .6296 or 62.96%
Warning
Students who do not meet cumulative standards will be placed on Warning. At the end of the next semester attempted,
students meeting cumulative standards will be removed from Warning. If cumulative standards are not met, the
student’s semester term GPA and completion rate will be evaluated. Students earning a minimum of a 2.25 term GPA
and 66.67% term completion rate and completing all other Warning requirements (www.augsburg.edu/acskills) will be
placed on Probation. If cumulative and term standards are not met, students will be Suspended.
Probation
Students on Probation must meet cumulative standards. At the end of the next semester attempted, students meeting
cumulative standards will be removed from Probation. If cumulative standards are not met, the student’s semester term
GPA and completion rate will be evaluated. Students earning a minimum of a 2.25 term GPA and 66.67% term
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completion rate and completing all other Probation requirements (www.augsburg.edu/acskills) will remain on
Probation. If cumulative and term standards are not met, students will be Suspended.
Students on Warning or Probation who voluntarily withdraw from college may apply for readmission. At that time, the
Student Standing Committee will review their application for readmission.
For more information about Warning and Probation requirements, visit www.augsburg.edu/acskills.
Suspension
Students on Warning or Probation who do not meet cumulative and term standards will be suspended from the College.
Students may appeal their Suspension to the Student Standing Committee. Instructions for appeal are included in the
Letter of Suspension.
Students who have been suspended may apply for readmission after one full academic year (including fall, spring, and
summer semesters). At that time, the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission.
Augsburg College reserves the right to intervene with students who earn less than a 2.0 and 66.67% in a semester but
are otherwise meeting cumulative standards.
Professional Program Dismissal
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding achievement during
the term. Students can qualify for the Dean’s List in two ways:
Earning a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher based on 12 or more traditionally-graded credits
Earning a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher based on 6-11 traditionally-graded credits
Incomplete courses and other classes without final grades at the time the Dean’s List is compiled will not be considered.
The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to submit announcements to their hometown
newspapers.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouse and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of
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educational assistance funds received. Additional information about veterans’ education benefits can be found at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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Augsburg Core Curriculum
Augsburg College is dedicated to educating students intellectually, physically, and spiritually. To live fully and act
effectively, humans must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come, as well as the world in which they
live. Through providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the core curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and complexity of human knowledge and our world.
“Search for Meaning” courses invite students to explore vocation, diversity, and pluralism through the study of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam, and encourages students to consider their own religious, philosophical, and ethical commitments
in dialogue with other perspective. The Language courses introduce students to the skills and sensibilities necessary to
cross cultures and work across difference. Wellness courses offer students opportunities to develop skills and habits of
healthful living.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
The College’s mission statement offers a series of educational values:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
As part of this mission, Augsburg’s faculty have identified a set of outcomes for student learning
These areas reflect our shared commitment to offering a vibrant liberal arts education in tandem with career
preparation and vocational discovery. We expect students to achieve these outcomes cumulatively, through the
completion of the core curriculum, majors / minors, electives and co-curricular experiences.
As Informed Citizens, students are learning to …
engage their communities and demonstrate a sense of agency to create change in ethical and informed ways
explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences in local and
global contexts
As Thoughtful Stewards, students are learning to …
critically engage their own beliefs and articulate their gifts and goals for meaningful life and work in a pluralistic
context
identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways
As Critical Thinkers, students are learning to …
use appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate competing
claims
construct coherent, polished and persuasive arguments, narratives and explications in written, oral and other
formats
As Responsible Leaders, students are learning to …
employ the fundamental principles of quantitative literacy to arrive at thoughtful judgments
articulate and solve problems in creative, analytical, and integrative ways
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Overview of the Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements include a liberal arts foundation, signature courses and
experiences, skills development, and a keystone.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English (if applicable), and language placement for Language courses.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I and II
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Skills
The Augsburg Curriculum is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful careers and fulfilling
lives, including:
Writing
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
Religious Literacy
Problem Solving
Intercultural Competence
Civic Agency and Engagement
Health and Wellness
Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to their first registration, students will complete entry level skills assessments in:
Mathematics
Writing
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Language Placement
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
First-year students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later who require developmental/entry-level courses must
complete these courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later
must complete all required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their third term. The developmental
courses subject to this policy are:
ENL 101
ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Entry-Level Mathematics
For a strong start at Augsburg, students will take entry-level exams to determine their math placement group (MPG.) In
some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is
administered by Academic Advising. Students are required to take the Math Placement Exam before registering for the
first term. Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising -- students are encouraged to
study for the exam. Students may retake the Math Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG
2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Entry-Level Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. In some cases, students
who have transferred an equivalent English composition course from another college or Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition with a score of 4 or 5 may have placement determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students are required to complete
Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish complete an assessment to determine placement
in Augsburg's modern language courses. Students begin their exploration of modern language at the level identified by
the placement test. This online assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Placement assessment for American
Sign Language and Ojibwe is administered by faculty representing those specific languages.
English Language Learners Assessment
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete an assessment to determine preparedness for
classes taught in English. Results of this assessment determine placement in English Language Learner course(s). This
assessment is administered by Academic Advising.
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Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Language
For students who have not previously studied a second language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement
into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Details are available from Academic Advising.
Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may review and
sometimes override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information.
Health and Wellness
Two health and wellness courses are required. WEL100 - Foundations of Wellness (formerly HPE001) is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different WEL102 – Recreational Wellness (formerly
HPE002) courses. Students may test out of the WEL102 course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
Recreational Wellness activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the Recreational Wellness Activity Proficiency Test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills
Calls for common inquiry into questions of faith and the search for meaning
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world
The curriculum has three major components:
Liberal Arts Foundation
Signature Curriculum
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Skills Development
The Augsburg First Year
To smooth the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday program students are required to take
courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar and Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. Embedded in the first-year Augsburg Seminar experience, Engaging Minneapolis
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement, cultural
engagement, and/or service-learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
among diverse writers and readers.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning
Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, the Search for Meaning courses encourage inquiry, welcome
diversity, wrestle with life’s complexities, and engage the world. Two required courses (REL 100 plus a Search for
Meaning II course) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to developing religious literacy and nurturing students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Students from all faith traditions will find a generous spirit of hospitality in these courses. Whether you are Jewish or
atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual
but not religious,” these courses promote respect and understanding across faith traditions. All religion courses engage
with the concept of vocation and an understanding that we are called to live and serve as neighbors. REL 100 explores
the idea that vocation is a model and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad
and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics,
Physics. One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology.
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Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies, Communication Studies,
English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies (literature and culture courses), and Gender,
Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100 and 200) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements. If a student opts to take another approved upper-division REL course to fulfill the Search for Meaning II
requirement, it may not count toward a Humanities LAF.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music, Theater.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112, 114, 115)
Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—
vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world. In this course, students reflect on the meaning
of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Many
Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
Electives
A student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credits in order to graduate. If the Core Curriculum and Major
requirements do not reach 128 semester credits, the student may take electives for credit in any subject area to reach
the minimum credit requirement.
Majors
For major requirements, see the appropriate departmental page(s) of this catalog or consult the department chair.
Graduation Skills
An Augsburg education aims to develop certain key skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, speaking, writing and information literacy are deliberate components of certain courses. Graduation skill
requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some departments, however, designate courses
outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill incorporates both foundational mathematical skills and the application of those
skills. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning courses. See the appropriate
departmental page(s) in this catalog or consult the department chair for more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum
requirements in one of the following ways.
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Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The following majors are
approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Elementary Education
Exercise Science
Health Education (teaching licensure only)
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language
courses as part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physics
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Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic
disciplines.
Students are required to declare a major upon completion of 48 semester credits, and earlier in some disciplines. Details
of majors and minors are in the departmental pages of this catalog. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Minors completed after a
bachelor’s degree is awarded are noted on the transcript.
Below is a complete list of majors, minors, and emphases. Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the Day
Program and the Adult Undergraduate (AU) program. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty advisors.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Graphic Design
Biology (BA or BS)
Life Sciences (BA)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Economics (BA)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure
major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
K-12 English as a Second Language
Special Education: Academic Behavioral
Strategist
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
English
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher
licensure major)
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science (BA or BS)
Film
Finance
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education (BA or BS)
History
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medieval Studies
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (BM)
Music Performance (BM)
Music Therapy (BS)
New Media
Promotional Communication
Game Design
Web Design
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through AU only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
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Biophysics (BS)
Space Physics (BS)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure
major)
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater
Design/Technical
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting
Performance
Urban Studies
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Minor for Science Majors
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Culture and Social Justice
Economics
English
Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Creative Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Business Analytics
Marketing
Mathematics
Statistics
Medieval Studies
Music
Music Business
New Media
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater
Musical Theater
Urban Studies
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Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisors from relevant fields and
subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisors, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design
without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to
AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before
the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisors from relevant fields, who together
constitute the Review Team. All advisors must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of
approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the
validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisors’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course,
and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
A statement of learning goals and objectives
A list of proposed courses (minimum of 36 semester credits, no more than one of which is a lower-level
language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan
usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs of
study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students should consult with the Clair &
Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work for additional information regarding career objectives. The
proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including
graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken some time during the senior year. The student
should devise the capstone in consultation with advisors. It should require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least one
of the advisors must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed major program by all advisors presumes their approval of the capstone
course.
Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisors regularly throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with advisor approval.
ACTC Majors
Full-time Day students may complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students
who wish to complete a major or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major
or Minor Declaration Form to the Registrar’s Office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school advisor. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive application process with acceptance
determined by the major department.
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Students choosing an ACTC major will need to work with an advisor at the other campus to plan course schedules so
that the student is making progress towards the degree. Students should know that registration for ACTC courses can
be limited and are advised to submit registration materials at the earliest possible time.
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Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, or pharmacy can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of
study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty advisor is available in each field to assist students in their planning. In
addition, the Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities (URGO) office includes a Health Science Advisor who
works directly with students pursuing health care fields. Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to arrange for faculty advising.
List of Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Health Science
o See Biology Departmental page
Pre-Law
o Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Pre-law students major in disciplines of their own choosing; most law school
entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable Law
School Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Pharmacy
o Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL
111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary
o A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history, philosophy,
English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two
semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in
the junior and/or senior year. The Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
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Academic Organization and Departments
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into
a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the
academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to
students. These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general
education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field, and all consider
teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a variety of professional and research activities that
support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to
current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every incoming student is assigned both a faculty
and staff academic advisor. In this close interaction, faculty act as mentors for students, and the staff advisor primarily
guides course planning.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. Course
descriptions can be found at our Course Description Search. A syllabus containing a more detailed explanation of
content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course description and process for
registering for credit is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional requirements that
are noted in the course description. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
198 – Internship/On-campus
199 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and
site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and
permission to register.
396 - Internship/On-campus (4 credits)
397 - Internship/Off-campus (2 credits)
398 - Internship/On-campus (2 credits)
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399 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site
supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a
faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299 - Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an instructor. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is
undertaken.
499 - Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
Academic Year
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with fall, spring, and summer semester lengths ranging from 14-16
weeks.
In Augsburg’s Day Program full-time students normally take 16 credits per semester. Day Program students are able to
take courses from the other four Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities during fall or spring semester.
Adult Undergraduate (AU) classes typically meet on the same night of the week, Monday through Thursday for threeand-a-half hours, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule. The alternating weeks of the semester are labeled “Maroon,”
and “Silver.” Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Students may take up to 18 credits
per semester.
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends. There are seven to eight face to face
class sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours.
Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Rochester (ROCH) campus classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate weeks. There are seven to eight
class sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester with each class meeting for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students
may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Courses and majors offered through AU/ROCH/WEC are equivalent to their Day Program counterparts. However, the
curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Course Offerings
In general, most courses are offered at least once per year unless otherwise indicated. Since some courses are offered
alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course offerings with an advisor to
ensure that all requirements can be met.
Note: Not all courses are offered in all programs. Refer to AugNet Records and Registration for information on when
specific courses are offered.
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Credit Hour Definition
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
Numbering
Courses numbered 100 -299 are classified as lower division. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the online Course Description Search as
prerequisites. While it is not recommended, a student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been fulfilled if
there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Effective Writing (ENL111) and math placement
prerequisites cannot be waived by the instructor. Students may be dropped from a course they have registered for if
they do not earn a satisfactory grade in the prerequisite for that course in the preceding semester.
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for administrative and
instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English, History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music,
Philosophy, Religion, Theater, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies
Business Administration, Education, Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work.
Full explanation of departments and academic programs including major/minor requirements, graduation skills, and
other academic information is provided in the following pages, alphabetically by department.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio, Dale Weston, Vinodh Kutty, Virginia Allery, Sophia Jacobson
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Nine courses including:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 - American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236 - American Indian History
REL 370 - American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Elective course options:
AIS 208 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 299 - Directed Study
AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of the Americas
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
AIS 396 - Internship
AIS 399 - Internship
AIS 408 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 490 - Keystone: Indigenous Issues of the Americas
AIS 495 - Topics
AIS 498 - Independent Study/Research
AIS 499 - Independent Study
ART290 - Native American Art
ENL255 - American Indian Literature
ENL355 - Themes in American Indian Literature
OJB111 - Beginning Ojibwe I
OJB112 - Beginning Ojibwe II
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200, MAT 163,
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MAT 164, or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
American Indian Studies Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Art
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity flourish with diversity. We are a small campus in the heart of a major
metropolitan area with an innovative faculty and creative curriculum in graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking,
ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital media. A solid foundation of
drawing, design, and history is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative
exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase student and professional artwork. Nearby museums,
galleries, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time. Service learning, internships, and study abroad are
integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from all disciplines, and graduate 25-30 majors annually
with Bachelor of Arts degrees in art history, studio art, and art education. An emphasis in graphic design, an architecture
minor, and certificates in art and graphic design provide additional opportunities for specialization.
For half a century, students have been earning degrees in studio art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited
to be here in the center of the city. You will be, too.
Art Faculty
Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Christopher Houltberg, Tara Sweeney, Robert K. Tom
Degree and Major Requirements
Note: All studio courses require 3-6 work hours per week outside of class sessions. Most studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 - Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 - Painting I
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 - Art History Survey, and two additional art history courses
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person
show with a faculty review in their senior year, and the annual senior group exhibition.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
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S: Choose from ART 102, 133, 225, 424, or upper division art history courses (ART 349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388,
389).
W: Choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Graphic Design Major
Four one-credit courses:
ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign
ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator
ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop
ART 226 - Artist Workshop
The following four-credit courses:
ART 133 - Introduction to Digital Photography
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 202 - Typography
ART 224 - Publication Design
ART 315 - Web Design for Graphic Design Majors
One of the following courses in drawing:
ART 107 - Drawing
ART 122 - Plein Air Sketching I
One of the following courses in three-dimensional art form:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
One of the following courses in art history:
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ART 349 - The Designed Environment
ART 352 - Women and Art
ART 385 - Prehistoric and Ancient Art
ART 386 - Medieval Art
ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
ART 388 - Modern Art
ART 389 - American Art
ART 390 - Native American Art
2 Art History Courses from the following will satisfy the Writing skill:
ART 349 (HIS 349) The Designed Environment
ART 352 Women and Art
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
ART 388 19th and 20th Century Art
Four courses in the Agency Studio Model:
ART 324 - Design Studio I
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ART 326 - Design Studio II
ART 424 - Advanced Design Studio III
ART 425 - Advanced Design Studio IV
The following two courses:
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Two courses or 8 credits from the following electives (same-department electives are permitted):
Any ART course
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
CSC 250 - Game Programming on the Web
CSC 431 - Intro to AI Robotics
CSC 495 - Topics: Mobile Applications
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
FLM 180 - Film, Sight, and Sound
FLM 240 - Animation
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
INS 330 - Arts Praxis: Social Justice Theory and Practice in the Field
INS 331 - Art and Culture in Political, Social and Historical Context
MUS 272 - Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 336 - Arts Management & Concert Promotion
NMS 260 - New Media Production
NMS 295 - Topics in New Media
NMS 320 - Contemporary New Media Practices
NMS 495 - Topics in New Media
PHI 260 - Philosophy and the Arts
SOC 111 - City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
Graduation Skills
The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing
one of the following courses:
QR: GST200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, PHI 230, or PHY 119
2 Art History Courses from the following will satisfy the Writing skill:
ART 349 (HIS 349) The Designed Environment
ART 352 Women and Art
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
ART 388 19th and 20th Century
Art Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
The following course:
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I is required for licensure and must be completed prior to the start of the
senior year.
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At least two second level advanced Studio Art Major Elective courses.
Transfer courses must be approved by the Art Department and must each have a grade of at least 2.0. At least 2 courses
must be taken at Augsburg College.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ART 388 - Modern Art
Six other art or architectural history courses
Two studio courses:
ART 102 - Design or ART 107 - Drawing
ART 118 - Painting I or ART 221 - Sculpture I
Art History majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by creating and
curating a research-based exhibition with faculty review in their senior year.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in the upper division art history courses and
are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following
courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Double Major
Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department advisor to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting the
highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 210 - Drawing for Design in Architecture
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART 249/349 - The Designed Environment
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240 - Art History Survey.
Graphic Design Minor
Three one-credit courses:
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ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign
ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator
ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop
Four four-credit courses:
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 202 - Typography
ART 315 - Web Design for Graphic Design Majors
ART 324 - Design Studio I
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including:
ART 107 - Drawing
ART 240 – Art History Survey
Three additional studio courses.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biology
From transgenic crops to emerging diseases to being a member of the human species, biology affects – literally – every
part of your life. Because biology is such a broad field, the biology program at Augsburg emphasizes integration across
many sub-disciplines, including molecular, cellular, organismal, evolutionary, and ecological biology. Additionally, the
biology program at Augsburg coordinates with the mathematics, chemistry, and physics programs to ensure that our
students acquire the necessary knowledge to fully understand biological phenomena.
Augsburg’s Biology program is designed to provide students with the opportunities to (1) understand the fundamental
knowledge of the discipline, (2) know how scientific knowledge is generated and disseminated, (3) effectively
communicate scientific information in written and oral forms, (4) be proficient in common biological lab techniques, and
(5) demonstrate professionalism in the sciences. Additionally, Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate
research, both on and off campus. There are a variety of opportunities to work on research projects with Biology faculty
and subsequently present your research at regional, national, and international meetings.
Graduates of our Biology program follow many different paths. Most of our graduates use their undergraduate major in
Biology as a springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies leading to careers in
post-secondary teaching, basic and applied research, and public health or have entered professional programs in
medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. In addition, many of our students go directly into the workforce as
laboratory technologists and teachers.
Biology Faculty
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Chair), Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti,
Dale Pederson, Emily Schilling
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor of Science in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
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Five upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481. Students may take two
different BIO485 courses in place of one upper division elective:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 440 - Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 485 - Advanced Topics in Biology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Five upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481. Students may take two
different BIO485 courses in place of one upper division elective:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 440 - Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
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BIO 485 - Advanced Topics in Biology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
General Education Accommodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two science courses from the following:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Four upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 440 - Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. At
least four upper division electives must be completed in residence (at Augsburg College).
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253, 255 and at least one upper division elective may, in consultation with
their advisor, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
The awarding of Departmental Honors recognizes a student’s outstanding achievement(s) in the Biology Major. Only
students who have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher may earn Departmental Honors by
successfully completing one of the following:
1. Continuation of a summer or academic year biology research internship via successful completion of BIO 297, BIO 399,
BIO 497, BIO 499 or HON 499. Before registering for one of these options, students must submit a formal letter of intent
to an Honors Committee of three biology faculty (to be determined by the mentor and student) at least 2 weeks prior to
the registration deadline. This formal letter of intent will be composed of no more than one page of text providing the
following: (1) Title of project; (2) abstract describing the project with special focus given to the questions that will be
addressed, the methods to be used and the expected outcomes; (3) name and signature (with date) of your faculty
advisor; and (4) list of the three Biology Department faculty who have agreed to serve as your Honors Committee. A
decision whether or not to approve registration will be made by the Honors Committee within one week of submission.
Successful completion of the Honors process requires a public presentation of your research and a written report in the
style of a typical peer-reviewed biological discipline journal article. The written report will be accepted or rejected by the
Honors Committee within 2 weeks of submission.
2. Selection for, participation in, and completion of the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (including the final
presentation).
3. Scoring above the national 90th percentile on the ETS Major Field Test in Biology.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, and three additional BIO
courses (200 level or above). The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an advisor in the biology department. In order to complete all major requirements in four years, BIO
151 and 152 and General Chemistry should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253, BIO 255 and Organic Chemistry (when
appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers.
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. Supporting course
requirements in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and communication must be satisfied with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
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satisfy either major or prerequisite requirements. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in BIO 253 and BIO 255 in order to
fulfill major requirements and to fulfill the prerequisite requirements of several upper division biology electives. A grade
of 2.0 or higher must be earned in all upper division biology courses applied toward meeting the requirements of a
major. All biology courses applied toward the major must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in biology courses is
required for the life science major.
*Students completing majors in biology or life science will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology during
their final year of the program. The exam will appear on the graduation checklist.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre-medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these areas
should consult early and often with health science advisors Catherina Kipper, Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey
Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or
independent study. Careful consultation with a biology advisor is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are
satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major only if BIO476 Microbiology and BIO481 Ecology are selected as two of the
upper division electives. The state requirements may be subject to change after the publication of this catalog. Students
should therefore consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed before beginning
student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Required or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to
matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to students who have completed at
least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of
theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and
psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David Matz
(Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon
(Psychology).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Thirteen Courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
Two Psychology electives from the following:
PSY 299 - Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory (two semesters)
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391 - Individual Differences
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378 - Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Two Biology electives from the following:
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology: Animal Behavior (this topic only)
BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Keystone (one required):
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BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five
courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111
or 115. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Other Requirements
An average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or above is required
for all courses (200 level and above) applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those biology
and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general,
courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research project, approved and
evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal application must be made no later than the junior
year.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Department of Business Administration
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects. The faculty believe they can
best serve both the student and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based,
and socially aware.
Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Co-Chair), Stu Stoller (Co-Chair,), John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad, George F. Dierberger, Marc D. Isaacson,
Nancy Johnson, Phyllis Kapetanakis, Won Yong Kim, Jayoung Koo, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Magdalena M.
Paleczny-Zapp, Milo A. Schield, Peter J. Stark
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization), Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and
Marketing. There is also a combined Business and Economics major, which incorporates courses from both the
Departments of Business Administration and Economics.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in
addition to their major. The Department of Business Administration offers eight minors: Business Administration (for
non-business majors only), Business Analytics, Business Minor for Science Majors, International Business, Music
Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department. Transfer courses must be approved by
the department. Transfer courses taken more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Business courses (ACC, BUS, FIN,
MIS, MKT) taken at Augsburg more than 10 years ago will not be applied toward a major unless approved by a faculty
member in the student's designated major area. Suitable intervening work experience will also be considered.
Advising
Students who plan to pursue any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a departmental advisor who
teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising,
departmental faculty can counsel students on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of
recommendation for prospective employers or graduate programs. The Business Administrator is also available for
advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to consult with the
Department Chair. Students need to apply to the department and start the process during their junior year. Students will
also have the opportunity to obtain the honorific of Scholar of Distinction, another method of earning departmental
honors, departmental honors by scoring in the top 10% on the Major Field Test, a comprehensive assessment given
during the senior year. Please contact the Department Chair(s) for more specific information.
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Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and department faculty to
obtain an internship during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be
valuable in competing for jobs after graduation. Faculty advisors should be consulted about internships. The department
offers an internship course which can be taken for 2.0 or 4.0 credits (BUS 397/399). This course aids students in finding
an internship placement within an organization which supports their major and provides direction and support.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For additional details, see the
section on Special Academic Programs: Study Abroad and Study Away in this catalog, or consult the Department Chair
and/or Departmental Administrator for international business courses or other overseas opportunities.
P/N Grades
Students may apply no more than 8 semester credits with P grades toward a major and no more than 4 semester credits
with a P grade toward a minor. Please refer to the P/N and graduation requirements section of this catalog for specific
details regarding P/N grades.
Business Core Requirements*
*The exceptions are the Business/Economics major and the Business Music major.
Thirteen courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or BUS 242 - Principles of Management
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 362 - International Business
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379* - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
*MIS 379 is required for Accounting and Finance majors
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
One of the following:
MAT 110 - Finite Mathematics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
MAT 129 - Practical Applications of Math
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 171* - Discrete Mathematics For Computing
*MAT 171 is required for Management Information Systems majors
MAT 173 - Mathematics of Finance
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
One of the following:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
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ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art
ENL 250 - American Voices
ENL 251 - Introduction to African American Literature
ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
ENL 260 - Authors
ENL 270 - Themes
ENL 280 - Genres
ENL 290 - Explorations in Language and Theory
ENL 291 - Thailand: Teaching ESL
HIS 102 - The Shaping of Western Civilization
HIS 103 - The Modern World
HIS 282 - The History of Women Since 1848
Further explanation of the above:
The mathematics requirement is fulfilled by any MAT course numbered 110 and above with LAF status (excluding
MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 164, and MAT 287).
The communication requirement is fulfilled by courses identified for writing and speaking with Humanities LAF
status.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Business Administration
The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for
graduate studies. Within this area, there is one specialization available to Day students called Music Business and
another option available to both Day and AU students called the Combined Business and Economics major. These two
areas provide students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and
to external changes in circumstances and opportunities. These majors involve substantial courses from outside the
Department. The major requirements for these majors are shown below.
Major in Music Business
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management*
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation*
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Two allied requirements in economics:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Courses:
MUS 205 – Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 – Music Business
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship
MUS 162 – Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses**
MUS 408 – Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry**
**Students may substitute 4 credits of business elective (chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser) in place of
MUS162 and MUS408
12 elective credits in MUS or 8 semester credits in MUS credits and 4 semester credits in MUE (8 credits must be in
residence at Augsburg), selected from:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 241 - History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
*Music Business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either MIS 264 or
MIS 379 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
One other upper division BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, or MKT course
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division ECO course
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing: ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and either MIS 379, ECO 318, or ECO490 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non-business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the Department Chair.
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Business Minor for Science Majors (open only to students majoring in Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
PHI 120 - Ethics
BUS 399 - Internship
or BUS 397 - Internship
Minor in Music Business
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. See the Music Department for requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Accounting
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high-quality financial information. Augsburg
Accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of theories and practices associated with the
areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, Accounting majors take
courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how accounting serves the needs
of business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the Accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors and public accountants,
management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their education will give them knowledge and skills to
work as accountants in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
The Augsburg Accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business coursework required to take
the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can sit for the CPA exam after they have completed their
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Students should note, however, that in order to be licensed as a CPA they must have
completed a total of 150 credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework and have one year of relevant
work experience in auditing or taxation. Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting examinations upon graduation.
Students interested in learning more can find information at the following websites:
CPA exam general information: www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements: www.revisor.mn.gov/rules
CMA exam: www.imanet.org/cma_certification
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MIS 379 rather than MIS 264
Required Accounting Courses:
Six courses including:
ACC 322 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 326 - Tax Accounting
ACC 423 - Auditing
ACC 425 - Advanced Accounting
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Joint Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a Master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of
courses.
It is recommended that students meet with an Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
Completed application form
Two letters of recommendation (one from an Augsburg professor and one from an employer)
Personal statement
Example of their writing in an academic paper
GPA of at least 3.30
Interview with the Director of the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Marc McIntosh
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACC 322 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
One of the following:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Finance
The Finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Augsburg Finance majors learn requisite skills through courses focused on financial theory and practice, investment and
portfolio theory, intermediate accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, Finance
majors take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how finance serves
the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information. Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking, asset management, insurance, and
investment banking. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial analysts and financial managers in
business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions requiring engagement with financial
information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as
Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MIS 379 rather than MIS 264
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 – Intermediate Accounting I
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
FIN 433 - Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438 - Investment Theory
FIN 460 - International Finance
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Business
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and
interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is absolutely necessary for American
graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do successful business outside the US as well as in the US
market where much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates, the laws and logistics of
international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a
successful international business person. Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also
learn about different cultures and societies. A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global
context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Required International Business Courses:
Four courses including:
BUS 465 - International Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
ECO 360 - International Economics
or ECO 370 - International Economic Development
or FIN 460 - International Finance
FRE 211 - Intermediate French I
or GER 211 - Intermediate German I
or NOR 211 - Intermediate Norwegian I
or SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish I
or other language in transfer
Further explanation of the above:
Students must complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This does not include American Sign
Language. The language requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the International Business
Coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
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ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Three courses in International Business (one may be in international economics). Options include:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international economics.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main resource of developed countries and
the most needed resource in developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Required Management Courses:
Four courses including:
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the Management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management Information Systems
The major in Management Information Systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major and includes courses from Computer Science, Economics, Business,
Accounting, Finance, and Marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MAT 171 as math course
Required MIS Courses:
Seven courses including:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
or CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Analytics
Seven courses including:
CSC 170: Introduction to Programming
MAT 163: Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164: Introductory Statistics for STEM
or MIS 379: Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MAT 171: Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145: Calculus I
or MAT 122: Calculus for Social and Behavioral Sciences
MIS 270: Data Management for Business
or CSC 352: Database Management and Design
MIS 375: E-Commerce
MIS 479: Business Analytics
CSC 310 – Introduction to Data Science
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Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Two courses selected from:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Marketing
The Marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
businesses and nonprofit organizations. Career avenues include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (such as advertising, public relations and sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on
integrating both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan
location makes it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for
leading Twin Cities companies and nonprofit organizations, and provides opportunities for working in the marketing field
after graduation.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Required Marketing Courses:
Five courses including:
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450 - Marketing Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
MKT 350 - Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 - Sales Management
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Two additional marketing courses
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding matter and changes in matter. Chemistry has
been described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical world, such as the things we use, the
food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology
opens vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of
providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum are imperative if a chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s Chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a Chemistry major
that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Chemistry Department has established the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS Chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as
professional goals other than traditional positions as chemists.
To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as
opportunities arise.
To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the
sciences.
To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Vivian Feng(Chair), Sandra L. Olmsted, Amanda Case, Arlin E. Gyberg (Emeritus), David R. Hanson, Joan C. Kunz ,Michael
Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
or CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
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PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One additional course from:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics
CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the
Academic Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
One of:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
Three from these electives (12 semester credits)
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
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CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One elective (4-semester-credits) from:
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Recommended: PHY 245 - Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See Graduation
Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111 or HON 130 or other approved speaking course) and further developed in upper division
chemistry courses.
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Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics; one course (4 semester credits) or summer of
approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other Chemistry courses above 300 or PHY317. At
least one of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major or minor in chemistry. At least
two CHM courses numbered above 300 must be taken at Augsburg. A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or
higher to count as a prerequisite for any chemistry course. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for
any chemistry major.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Communication Studies
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Communication Studies offers majors and minors in Communication
Studies, Film, and New Media.
Prospective majors should meet with a program advisor as early as possible to design an approved major program,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Faculty
Communication Studies
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Jenny Hanson, Anna Kudak, David
Lapakko, Michelle Mcateer, Mackenzie Krzmarzick, Jenna McNallie
Film Studies
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Rebecca John, Elise Marubbio, Jila Nikpay
New Media
Kristen Chamberlain, Larry Crockett, Cass Dalglish, John Dean, Jenny Hanson, Milda Hedblom, Christopher Houltberg,
Rebecca John, Emily Lyman, Julie Longo, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Communication Studies Major, Bachelor of Arts
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies majors:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 281 - Research Methods
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 490 - Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
A total of 3 electives must be taken from following categories (one course must be from COM):
1 to 3 electives from the following (may not count the same course twice):
COM 243 - Studio Production
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
COM 299 - Directed Study
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
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COM 399 - Internship
COM 405 - Nonverbal Communication
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
COM 495 - Communication Topics
COM 499 - Independent Study
0 to 2 approved outside electives from another major, for example:
ART 132 - Photography I
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
FLM 399 - Internship
MKT 252 - Marketing
Another course approved by Communication Studies department
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements in the Education
Department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in
public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level.
Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are
listed in the English Department section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their senior year to develop a
proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
Six courses including:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
or POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
or COM 345 - Organizational Communication
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Film Major
The Augsburg Film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between
theory and practice. The major explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry
members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and Study Abroad. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, acting, and producing for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the
study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields
such as Art, English, Theater, Communication Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies, to name a few.
Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses:
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 216 - Film Production I
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
FLM 490 - Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
THR 232 - Acting
or THR 233 - Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the two defined tracks below in consultation with your advisor, who is designated
by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may
have to be chosen.
Track 1: Production
Students interested in producing films or videos choose from:
ART 132 - Photography
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 315 - Web Design for Graphic Design Majors
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
COM 243 - Studio Production
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
FLM 124- Monster Movies
FLM 240- Animation
FLM 312 - Film Production II
FLM 348 - Intermediate Video Production
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Track 2: Theory and Culture
Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context choose from:
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
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AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 430 - Advanced Studies in Theory and Method
FLM 124 - Monster Movies
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
PHI 120 - Ethics
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
REL 309 - Religion at the Movies
SPA 248 - Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
Film Minor
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
New Media Major, Bachelor of Arts
The transdisciplinary New Media major is a course of study designed to engage students from all fields in an exploration
of new and emergent media, preparing them for achievement and scholarship in multifarious new media environments.
The program fosters learning to manage change in media, creating effective expressions (communications, creative
works, applications) in digital environments, and exploring the interrelationship of new media with other fields of study
to understand the relationships between technology and culture. The major involves options for courses in art, business,
communication, computer science, education, English, music, political science, and more. Students are encouraged to
double major and select a concentration in Game Design, Promotional Communication, or Web Design or design a path
of study as approved by the program advisor.
Required of all New Media Majors:
NMS 220 - Foundations of New Media
NMS 242/ENL 242 - Electronic Literature
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
POL 371 - Internet Law
NMS 399 - Internship
or NMS 375 Practicum
or Internship, Practicum, or Workshop in Concentration
NMS 490 - Vocation and New Media
or Keystone in Concentration
Four courses or 16 credits from the new media electives list:
ART 102 - Design
ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign (1cr)
ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator (1cr)
ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop (1cr)
ART 133 - Introduction to Digital Photo
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ART 180 - Intro to Community-based Photography
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 202 - Typography
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 226 - Artist Workshop (1cr)
ART 315 - Web Design for Graphic Design Majors
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
COM 243 - Studio Production
CSC 250 - Game Programming on the Web
CSC 431 - Intro to AI Robotics
CSC 495 - Topics: Mobile Applications
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing about the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art
ENL 290 - Explorations in Language and Theory
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
ENL 427 - Advanced Studies in Media, Ethics, and Theory
FLM 180 - Film, Sight, and Sound
FLM 240 - Animation
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
FLM 495 - Topics: Producer
INS 330 - Art Praxis: Social Justice Theory and Practice in the Field
INS 331 - Art and Culture in Political, Social and Historical Context
MUS 221 - Intro to Music Technology
MUS 272 - Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
NMS 230 - Social Media
NMS 260 - New Media Production
NMS 295 - Topics in New Media
NMS 320 - Contemporary New Media Practices
NMS 495 - Topics in New Media
NMS 499 - Independent Study
PHI 260 - Philosophy and the Arts
PHY 261 - Electronics
POL 342 - Mass Communication and Society
POL 495 - Impact of the Internet
REL 220 - Religion and Science in Popular Culture
New Media Concentration in Promotional Communication
This concentration emphasizes the importance of understanding message, purpose, goals, and audience to make
effective use of new media technologies.
Students are required to take the New Media core and four of the following courses:
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 427 - Advanced Studies in Media, Ethics, and Theory
NMS 230 - Social Media
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NMS 260 - New Media Production
NMS 320 - Contemporary New Media Practices
New Media Concentration in Game Design
This concentration emphasizes the social significance of computational problem solving within the game narrative and
game-based environments.
Students are required to take the New Media core and the follow courses:
CSC 240 - Networking and Communications
CSC 250 - Game Programming on the Web
Two from the following:
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 495 - Mobile Applications
CSC 431 - Intro to AI Robotics
New Media Concentration in Web Design
This concentration emphasizes visual design, interactivity, and web development. Students will obtain a foundation in
design, learn coding, and obtain valuable skills in understanding the impact of such on society.
Students are required to take the New Media core and the following courses:
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 315 - Web Design for Graphic Design Majors
POL 495 - Impact of the Internet
New Media Minor
Four core courses:
NMS 220 - Foundations of New Media
NMS 242/ENL 242 - Electronic Literature
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
POL 371 - Internet Law
Two courses or 8 credits from the new media elective list.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.25 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499/FLM 499/NMS 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their
senior year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses: COM 281 (QF) and COM 352 (QFA) for Communication Studies majors and one of MAT 163, MAT 164
or PHY 119 for Film majors.
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation
in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Arts
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
Two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (115 recommended) or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
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CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by: MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (COM 115 recommended), or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The Computational Economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from Computer Science, six from Economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in Computer
Science, in Economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
or CSC 320 - Algorithms
or CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
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ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 318 - Management Science
CSC/ECO 499 - Independent Study
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic,
artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The major requires seven
courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this
major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365 - Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 - Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in Computer Science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division Computer Science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
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Course Grading
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major or minor requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Economics
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business and Economics,
Computational Economics, and Economics and Political Science (Education majors only).
The Economics major and the Applied Economics majors lead to careers in the business world or government. The
Mathematical Economics major is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another
quantitative field such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in quantitative
fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational Economics provides a liberal arts
entry into the field of computer science. The combined Economics/Business Administration major allows students great
flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in Political Science/Economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An Economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great
diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law
and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider Economics as a major or
a minor.
Students are able to combine an Economics major with other disciplines such as Business Administration, International
Relations, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Political Science, History, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in Mathematics. These students should also take courses in Computer Science.
Consult an advisor for specific course suggestions.
For the Economics and Applied Economics majors, the capstone experience is ECO 490 - Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their advisor for alternatives. Internships are recommended.
Students must consult with the department chair and the Strommen Center before registering for an internship for
academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Stella Hofrenning
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, BA
ECO 112- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
Three four-credit upper division economics electives
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics or MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
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or MAT 146 - Calculus II
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics, BA
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 350 - Labor Economics
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 399 - Internship Program
or ECO 499 - Independent Study
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics or MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 - Ethics
or PHI 125 - Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five Economics courses and supporting courses in other departments:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 - Financial Management
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
One four-credit upper division Economics course elective
One four-credit upper division Business elective
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing two
courses: (1) ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and (2) MIS 379 or ECO 318 or ECO 490 (QA). Consult your department chair or
academic advisor if you wish to choose an alternative approach to meeting the QR graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 373 - Probability Theory
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
MAT 324 - Analysis
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
or MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two four-credit upper division economics course electives
Recommended Courses:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
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Minor in Economics
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One additional four-credit upper division economics course
Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a faculty advisor as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Education
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota for:
Elementary (grades K-6)
Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in
life science, chemistry, and physics
K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the NEW special
education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) license. (Note the ESL and ABS programs are available in weekday
evening program only*)
General Science (5-8) initial license
Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include, mathematics (grades 5-8), general science (grades 5-8),
social studies (grades 5-8), or communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Program Availability
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both the Day and AU (weekday evening*) programs. Augsburg
Undergraduate (AU) degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary communication arts/literature
and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and ABS. Additional licensure programs are available through the Day
program and open to AU students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite courses, elementary
core courses, and professional education courses are available on a weekday evening schedule*. P-12 field service
requirements associated with courses and student teaching must be completed during regular P-12 school hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field service in P-12 educational settings.
Graduate Master of Arts in Education
A graduate level licensure option is available in the AU* program to those already holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in Education (MAE).
Licensure only
Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete a licensure only program within the day or AU*
undergraduate program. Contact the Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Program Overview
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the Education Department prior to
beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken prior to admission). All students are required to meet the
statutory requirements for a skills exam in reading, writing and math. The Minnesota Basic Skills requirement may be
met by providing passing scores on one of the three test batteries (MTLE, SAT, or ACT Plus Writing). Additional criteria
for acceptance into the Education Department are available through the department website. Students complete a
semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure. Students must complete the
EdTPA during their student teaching semester. State law requires passing appropriate exams (basic skills, pedagogy, and
content exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College under earlier catalogs
must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in Elementary Education and Education Studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a Special Education minor which is described at the end of this
section.
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Students are assigned an Education Department program advisor upon request or at the outset of EDC coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the Education Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision. In addition to gaining Education Department approval for student teaching abroad, students must apply
through the Study Abroad and Study Away Office in the Center for Global Education and Experience.
Education Faculty
Margaret Finders (Chair), Joseph Erickson, Jennifer Diaz, Jeanine Gregoire, Audrey Lensmire, Rachel Lloyd, Cari Maguire,
Susan O’Connor, Donna Patterson, Christopher Smith, Barbara West
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Elementary Education
Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary Education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental Core Courses
These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these courses will also fulfill liberal arts
requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Math sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.) MPG 3 pre-requisite.
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (fall)
MAT 138 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (spring)
Science sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science endorsement.)
Option A is for Day students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
and
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
Option B is for weekday, AU*, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level science course accepted in
transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
or
EED 203 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (summer session, Time 1 only) and EED 200 - Elementary Education
Earth Science (summer session, Time 2)
and
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Option C (Rochester only).
SCI 110 - Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111 - Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
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Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’ Literature
Methods Block II
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 342 - K-6 Methods: Music
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an Elementary major who do not complete student teaching
can graduate through the Elementary Education non-licensure major.
EED 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
EED 489: Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar Endorsements
(optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry, physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
or COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
EED 331 - Middle School Methods Writing
ESE 300 - Reading/ Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading**
Student Teaching - five weeks
Social Studies (5-8th grade)
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
HIS 120 - America to 1848
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
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or HIS 104 - The Modern Non Western World
or PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
or SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
or ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 311 - Middle School Methods: Social Studies**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8th grade)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics**
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8th grade)
BIO 102 - The Biological World
BIO 121 - Human Biology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
Geology - (take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 341 - Middle School Methods: Natural Science**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching courses
are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the Elementary
Education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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K-12 English as a Second Language
The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduate major is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for whom English is a
second language across a range of subject areas. A prerequisite to program admissions is two years of high school level
or one year of college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction throughout the
semester. Program courses are offered in a weekday evening* framework during the academic year and summer
semester to make them accessible to working adults.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
Modern language pre-requisites (2 years high school or 1 year college language)
Required Education Courses for ESL:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments **
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
ESL Major Courses
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 330 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340 - ESL Literacy**
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 420 - ESL Methods **
ESL 490 - Language, Culture, and Schools (Keystone requirement)
ESL 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESL 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Secondary Education
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education Department and the subject
area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisors in both their subject area major and in
the Education Department. K-12 licensure is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary
licensure program is available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general science endorsement for
grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College Education Department licensure program. These requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter advisor for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Major and Licensure Requirements
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments**
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods in Content Area**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in student teaching are
required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a
grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the Secondary Education program even though they may
plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of these special areas will take three to four
courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music Education major. Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to
licensure for grades K-12. Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through the AU* evening program. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or the Undergraduate and
Graduate Admissions Offices for information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist
The special education ABS major is available only through the AU* program. This major is ideally suited to people who
are currently working in schools with K-12 special education students. Students must complete field service
requirements in K-12 special education and general education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program
requirements; field service requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through AU*. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Major and Licensure Requirements
Special Education Major
Non-departmental core courses - These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these
courses will also fulfill liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (MPG 3 prerequisite)
Required Education Courses for ABS:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
(Students must be admitted to Education Department to take courses beyond this point)
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 330 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing I
EDC 331 - Practicum in Public Achievement I
EDC 332 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing II
EDC 333 - Practicum in Public Achievement II
SPE 410 - Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 411 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415 - Theory to Practice
SPE 425 - Transition and Community
SPE 430 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490 - Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
SPE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
SPE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an
interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the needs of students in various
disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDU 491 - Practicum and Seminar in Special Education**
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 231 - Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 - Child Development
PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
Interested students should contact the director of Special Education at the outset of coursework
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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English
Through the study of English we witness life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and thus better understand the
world in which we live and work. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence and allows us to
frame human events within diverse world views. Those who study English typically believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. At the same time, the
English Department’s emphasis on writing helps our students to clarify and share their thoughts.
English relates closely to other majors. Like the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. Like psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. Like philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. Like science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. Like speech and
communication, English studies the effective use of language. Like history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
Augsburg’s English Department integrates its programs with cultural opportunities available in this vital urban area.
Plays, films, and readings are available near the campus, often within walking distance. English majors also have
opportunities to use and refine their skills by working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language
Learner (ELL) students, or tutoring in the Writing Lab.
Students who complete an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education,
journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing,
and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Dallas Liddle (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Douglas Green, Sarah Groeneveld, John Schmit,
Lindsay Starck, Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose one of three concentrations: literature, language, and
theory; creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
While some of our courses explicitly address theoretical approaches to literature, especially those that examine race,
class, and gender, all of our courses infuse these concerns in their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry,
creative nonfiction, film, and drama. All literature classes involve students in multiple forms of literary examination and
are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills
of the educated and employable citizen.
English Major with a Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various approaches to the study of the written
word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and enable the discovery of new
literary experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory
demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self. The Literature, Language, and
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Theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies,
Film, Theater, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
This concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
At least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English. No more than two 200level literature courses may count for the major.
At least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American literature, and world literature.
At least one 400-level course. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required, including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
Four literature, language, and theory courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Major with a Creative Writing Concentration
The English Creative Writing concentration helps students develop professional writing skills by focusing their efforts in
the creative modes: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Over the course of the major,
students master terminology; engage the field’s aesthetic and ethical issues; and read and study the works of
established writers. The creative writing concentration expands competencies in observation, research, and analysis that
enable writers to gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work; it attends
particularly to the artistic aspects of the writer’s craft, such as form, affect, and revision. English majors in Creative
Writing engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in literary endeavors, including issues of design, and enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Creative Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. The writing
concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and Theater.
To complete this concentration students must take 10 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 320, 321 - Fiction One, Fiction Two
or ENL 322, 323 - Poetry One, Poetry Two
ENL 420 - Advanced Studies in Writing (Keystone)
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
or ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
One elective from:
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL/FLM 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 320 - Fiction One
ENL 322 - Poetry One
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
ENL/THR 325 - Playwriting I
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
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ENL 397/399 - Internship
An approved ACTC creative writing course
Minors in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must include
ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure concentration is for students who seek to be licensed to teach
communication arts/literature in Minnesota. Students are encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years and to apply for the education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisors in the English Department and the Education Department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as the requirements for the major.
Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 380 - Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
One upper division ENL British literature course
One upper division ENL American literature course
One additional ENL literature, language, or theory course chosen from ENL360, 361, 362, 367, 368, 371, 385, 394, 410,
and 430
Experiential Requirement (no credit):
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval)
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 111 - Public Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
One of COM 120, COM 243, or POL 342
Special Methods (two courses):
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351 - 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. See the Education Department section for a listing of
secondary education licensure requirements. In addition to consulting your designated ENL advisor, contact an
Education Department advisor for information about education courses.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
GST 200, MAT 163, MAT 164, or PHY 119
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors project may receive independent
study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate English majors must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer
students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills—such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional
grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up through the last week of class (without special
permission/petition).
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop foundational
competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These
courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Upper Level Courses
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
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The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to
write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature course or permission of the instructor serve
as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold their place in the course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural world. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies—
of the interdependence shared by people and nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the
ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, communications and history, Environmental Studies students
focus on the most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of complex urban
environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents
shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and
industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in
mind, Augsburg’s Environmental Studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in Environmental Studies. Upon completion of
the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences
in nature, identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple
disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as
the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue
vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law and graduate school, education,
ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Christina Erickson (Social Work), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Z. Vivian Feng (Chemistry), Nancy Fischer (Sociology), Keith
Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), Ann Impullitti (Biology), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Michael Lansing
(History), Emily Gaenzle Schilling (Biology/Environmental Studies), Joseph Underhill (Political Science Director), John
Zobitz (Mathematics).
Degree and Major Requirements
Environmental Studies Major
Standard Track Requirements
Core courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV Internship (ENV 396, 397, 398, or 399)
ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
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or ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
HECUA Track Requirements
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 - (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four courses: Adaptive Ecosystem
Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and
Integration Seminar)
ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
or ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Environmental Studies Minor
Five courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Complete three courses from at least two of the four divisions:
Humanities
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
ENL 270 - Themes
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
Social Sciences
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
Professional Studies
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SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
Natural Sciences
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an inter-college program with
course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas.
Courses are drawn from many disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not
only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with
academic preparation for careers in human services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Faculty
Adriane Brown (director), Kristin M. Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Kristin Chamberlain, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Sarah Myers, Norma Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include:
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 or another mid-level course in feminist theory selected from an approved list
WST 485 - Senior Seminar
WST 199/399 - Internship*
*WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested
students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality emphasis. At least
three of the six electives must be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any of the colleges participating
in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must be completed at
Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program
coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are met by
completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200 or MAT 163
or MAT 164. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
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Minors and Concentrations
Students majoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies can pursue a concentration in Sexuality and/or Global
Women’s and Gender Studies. A concentration will be noted on the transcript at the point of graduation, not a minor.
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; WST 315; and three electives, one of which must be upper division. Courses
may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval
of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program Coordinator.
Sexuality Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the history, social
construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual
practice on a global level. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
SOC 266 - Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 - Introduction to Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
Global Women’s and Gender Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies offers students the opportunity to focus on
women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context. Students are required to take three core courses plus
two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
POL 359 - Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 - Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 362 - Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and Millennium Development Goals in Sub Saharan Africa
WST 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies (CGE)
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195 - Topics in History: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality - Globalization and Women’s Grassroots Movements
in Latin America
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Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies are urged to consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College and with
Inver Hills Community College that governs students from these institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate who
transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational
participants as well as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The Physical Education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The Health Education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness, and allied
professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The Exercise Science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be prepared to move on to graduate or
professional school in allied health fitness professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training,
and chiropractic studies.
Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Carol Enke, Jill Everett, Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Michael
Navarre, Kassondra Nordmeyer, Ana Ribeiro, Eric Rolland, Missy Strauch, Nathan Tenut
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 410 - Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
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HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Physical Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 254 - Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 - Outdoor Education
HPE 340 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 473 - Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
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(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114 - Safety Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete
a coaching effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Exercise Science Major, BA
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Science Major, BS
Pre-Health Science Track
This major is available for those wishing to satisfy the prerequisites for graduate school in exercise science allied
professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic.
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
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HPE 215 - Exercise and Health Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HLTH 345 - Nutrition for Health (St. Thomas)
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
Supporting courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
EXSS 4300 - Advanced Biomechanics (St. Catherine)
FSNU 3250 - Sports Nutrition (St. Catherine)
MAT 114 - Precalculus
INDI 2220 - Medical Terminology (St. Catherine)
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
PHYS 1080 - Physics for Health Science I (St. Catherine)
PHYS 1090 - Physics for Health Science II (St. Catherine)
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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History
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered
individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction of
an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as
anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of
history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication,
conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Michael J. Lansing (Chair), Phillip C. Adamo, Jacqueline deVries, William Green, Maheen Zaman
Degree and Major Requirements
History Major
Nine courses, including HIS 280 and HIS 480. At least four of these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe,
United States, and non-Western.
History Area Courses
Ancient and Medieval: HIS101, 102, 360, 361, 369, 370, 374, 378, or HUM120
Modern Europe: HIS102, 103, 282, 348, 352, or 354
United States: HIS120, 121, 122, 225, 234, 236, 241, 242, 243, 249/349, 300, 316, 331, 332, 335, 336, 338, or 343
Non-Western: HIS104, 140/440, 150/350, 155/355, 162/462, 323, 327, 346, 357, or 474
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in
the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to four
credits) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more 100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved for
sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper
division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission to waive prerequisites.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Honors Program – HON
Introduction
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, belong to an Honors House, and learn through small
reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu, (612-330-1560) or Phil Adamo, Honors Program
director, at adamo@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements receive special transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, résumé-building positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT
score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However,
students without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity
or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the online
application at www.augsburg.edu/honors.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships: the
President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary Option courses
may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors
Program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at any point in their academic career, so long as they have the time left to
complete the 28 credits needed to satisfy the Honors requirements. This usually means by the start of their junior year.
All Honors students must complete the three required, 4-credit courses (HON 120, HON 130, and HON 490), and the
junior colloquium (HON 340).
Honors Program Requirements
All Honors student must complete the college’s General Education core requirements, including REL 100, REL 200,
ENL 111, and two Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) courses in each of the four disciplinary areas (Humanities, Fine Arts,
Social and Behavioral Science, Natural Science and Mathematics). Unless exempt, Honors students must also fulfill
the foreign language and physical education requirements.
Some Honors courses, both required and elective, may also satisfy Gen Ed requirements. Students should use this
circumstance to their advantage where it helps them toward degree completion. For example, students may take
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HON 100, HON 200, or HON 111 to fulfill the Gen Ed requirements met by REL 100, REL 200, or ENL 111,
respectively.
At the same time, exemption from certain Gen Ed requirements does not mean exemption from Honors
requirements. For example, students may be exempt from the Humanities LAF, but this does not make them exempt
from taking HON 130-Liberating Letters, which all Honors students must take, usually in their first year.
All Honors students must complete 28 credits in Honors to meet the Honors requirements for graduation.
Students may transfer up to 8 credits from another institution toward their total of 28 Augsburg Honors credits.
Transfer credits may come from AP, IB, PSEO, or other courses, through pre-established reciprocity agreements,
participation in a chapter of the PTK community college honors society, or a portfolio of leadership activities. All
transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Honors director. (This effectively means that some students may
only take 20 Honors credits at Augsburg.)
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses
All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising and program
information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses.
These meetings are necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they
choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes events related to scholarship,
such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and
socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events, such as Honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review
Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts
submissions from students at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program
leadership positions. The house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning experiences. These
student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s
education. Such student created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors
requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
Full course (10-20 students)
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Reading Groups (29 students)
Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council member or the Honors Program
director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally,
the proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Curriculum
These courses may best be taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if scheduling conflicts require
it.
First year at Augsburg: Fall
Required course:
HON 120 - Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speaking skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 100 - Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I
First year at Augsburg: Spring
Required course:
HON 130 - Liberating Letters (also satisfies humanities LAF and speaking skill)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 111 - Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (also satisfies effective writing requirement)
Subsequent years at Augsburg
Required course:
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (taught over two semesters by the Honors Director; P/N grading)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 200 - Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning II
HON 220 - Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill
requirements)
HON 230 - Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240 - Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
HON 250 - Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Other Electives:
HON 380 - Student Created Learning Experience (1, 2, or 4 credits)
HON 499 - Independent Study (1, 2, or 4 credits.
These may be fulfilled by one summer of URGO research, independent study within a department, an internship within a
department, or completing a departmental honors project.) All HON 499 courses are subject to the approval of the
Honors director.
Certain courses cross-listed in other departments
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Final year at Augsburg: Fall or Spring
Required course:
HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
Electives:
As needed
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses,
students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg
offers a number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (ACTC)
International Relations
Urban Studies
Information about these majors and their requirements can be found in their respective departmental pages. Other
interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under International Programs.
Culture and Social Justice Minor
The Culture and Social Justice minor is an interdisciplinary program committed to engaging students with the histories,
struggles, knowledge, and agency of marginalized groups throughout our global society. Drawing on the diversity of
current and past voices from the Augsburg neighborhood, the minor connects local and national efforts to larger global
struggles for justice. The program explores the interplay of experiences that form and reform the current landscapes of
globalization, including Indigenous origins, diaspora, immigration, the impact of colonialism, postcolonialism, and
neocolonialism, cross-cultural and multicultural integration, and cultural thrivance. The interdisciplinary character of this
minor helps students develop professional skills for working across cultures and disciplinary audiences, enhances writing
and speaking skills for multicultural audiences, and provides preparation for the increasingly diverse and globalized
marketplace.
Coordinators
Andrew Aoki and Elise Marubbio
Minor Requirements
A total of six courses – one introductory course, four cluster courses, and one capstone course – are required. No more
than two classes from the same department can count toward the minor. At least 2 courses must be upper division. No
class can fulfill a requirement in more than one area. Courses noted with an asterisk have prerequisites.
One introductory course:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
Four courses are required from the four clusters:
Theory cluster: Courses from this cluster will help students develop the ability to use a variety of theoretical approaches
to understanding globalization and marginalization. One course is required.
AIS 208 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
INS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
POL 140 - Social Justice in America
PSY 261 - Personality and Cultural Context
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: Sociology of Social Movements
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SOC 265 - Race, Class, and Gender
SOC 290 - Cultures of Violence
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
WST 305* - Introduction to Queer Studies
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
WST 324* - Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
Local community cluster: Students will be able to describe the histories, politics, and cultures of the communities in
which Augsburg resides, and be able to explain how those communities have been shaped by and responded to
marginalization. One course is required.
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
ENL 355* - Themes in American Indian Literature
POL 140 - Social Justice in America
National cluster: Courses in this cluster will help students be able to explain the ways that the United States has been
constructed from a variety of cultures, and the economic, political, and social consequences of that. One course is
required.
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
ART 290/390 - Native American Art
ENL 250* - American Voices
ENL 251* - Introduction to African American Literature
ENL 255* - American Indian Literature
ENL 350* - Readings in African American Literature
ENL 365* - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
HIS 236 - American Indian History
HIS 241, 242, 243 - African American History
POL 282 - Asian American Politics
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
Global cluster: Courses in this cluster will help students be able to describe issues and question that cross national
boundaries, and the ways that people around the world are adapting to changing environments. One course is required.
AIS 305/490† - Indigenous Issues of the Americas [Travel seminar]*
ART 100† - special topic on pottery & spirituality; taught in Guatemala*
ART 231 - Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexican Art
HIS 150/350 - Latin American History
HIS 155/355 - Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
HIS 162/462 - Contemporary South Asia
HIS 327† - Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States*
HIS 357†* - Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 359* - Topics: Gender and Globalization
POL 459* - Topics in Comparative Politics
SPA 332* - Latin American Civilizations and Culture
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
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WST 335†* - Contemporary Latin American Women
WST 341†* - Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
CGE programs in Mexico, Namibia, and Guatemala can count toward 1 class requirement.
Note: Courses marked with a dagger (†) are not offered in the United States. Some are offered through the Center for
Global Education at one of their international locations, while others may be done through a study abroad seminar.
Courses marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites.
One capstone course:
In this capstone to the minor, students will review the connections between local, national, and global dynamics, and be
able to describe the ways that people around the world adapt to the forces of globalization, and the role that those
forces play in creating or reinforcing pressures of marginalization.
INS 495: Topics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Leadership Studies Minor
The Leadership Studies minor is designed for students who are, and have been, engaged in leadership experiences
and to tie their experiences with the academic study of leadership. Formal application and admission to the
leadership minor is required. To be admitted, students must provide a resume of past and present leadership
engagement as well as a commitment to continuing that engagement. The application can be found at
http://www.augsburg.edu/mal/academics/leadership-studies-minor/
Successful completion of the undergraduate minor in leadership will allow the student advanced standing in the
MA in Leadership program at Augsburg. They would not be required to take ML 505 Foundations and would only
have to take 10 courses to complete the MA instead of 11.
Five courses are required for the minor: LST 205, LST 485 and three electives as specified below. Note: some of
these courses may have a prerequisite.
LST 205 - Introduction to Leadership Studies
LST 485 - Leadership Seminar: Integrating Leadership Theory and Practice
At least three electives chosen from the two core areas of leadership focus – communication and cultural
competence in organizations. At least one course from each area. Courses must be selected from at least two
different departments. Students must have a 2.0 grade or above in all of the courses in the minor to qualify for
graduation with the minor. Note: some of these courses may have prerequisites.
Communication
Leaders must have skills in imparting or exchanging of information. Choose at least one of the courses below, or a
director approved elective:
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
ENL 385 - Language and Power
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
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Director approved elective
Cultural Competence in Organizations
All leadership takes place within the context of an organization. Leaders should be able to understand, appreciate,
and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than their own within those organizations.
Choose at least one of the courses below, or a director approved elective:
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
INS 359 - Political Sociology of Building Power, Change, and Equity
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
Approved CGEE Study Abroad Course
Director approved elective
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations’ departmental page.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Relations
International Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for informed global
citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service, nonprofit organizations, or international
business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven
courses and six electives chosen from a wide list of offerings at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to
consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one foreign language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors complete a
significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, such as immigration, conflict resolution,
economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students often combine this major with a second major in History, Political Science,
International Business, or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
International Relations Major
Required core courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 – Introduction to Political Science
or POL 160 - World Politics
POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
or KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
One of the following lower division electives:
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
or one additional upper division course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
POL 368 - Model United Nations
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
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ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
FIN 460 - International Finance
FRE 332 - French Civilization Today
GER 332 - German Civilization and Culture II
HIS 323 - Modern China
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 352 - The Holocaust in German History
HIS 354 - Modern Britain and Ireland
HIS 440 - Topics in World History
HIS 474 - World and the West
MKT 466 - International Marketing
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
REL 356 - World Religions
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPA 332 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot
be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing ECO 365
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483 or MAT 163 or
MAT 164.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the International Relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
One elective from the list of International Relations major electives, excluding other Business, Economics, and Marketing
courses.
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Note: Several of the Business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your academic advisor before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must enroll in
an independent study (POL 499) course and complete an honors thesis no later than April 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by
the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
or POL 160 - World Politics
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
or POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
One year of modern language
Three courses from the list of required electives for the major
Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College), the Center for Global Education, and the international diversity of our surrounding
neighborhoods. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff, and community
members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and
environmental sustainability. Students in the program draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global
issues.
The minor consists of two required courses, two upper division electives, a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program director for full
program description.
POL 160 - World Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
Two upper division electives from:
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 495 - Topics
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 350 - Latin American History
INS 312 - The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
POL 353 - Political and Social Change in Namibia
REL 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
REL 346 - The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
REL 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
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Other topics or study abroad courses with approval of program director
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French, German, and Spanish, as
well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural Studies. Introductory courses in Latin, Norwegian, Ojibwe, Farsi, and
American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and courses in Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and
Portuguese are available to Augsburg students through Augsburg’s four partner-institutions in the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other
professions. Students anticipating careers in international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health
professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a
valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Chair), Sarah Degner-Riveros, Randy Gresczyk, Diane McDonagh, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate
Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, John Van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Language Major
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
9 courses above 211 including:
One course in literature
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required
Students are expected to take as many courses in the target language as possible. Other than CCS 100 and KEY 480, any
course taught in English must be approved by the advisor for credit toward the major.
Cross-Cultural Studies Major
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement,
and three electives, as specified below.
Core courses:
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
CCS 399 - Internship
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Language requirement:
Minor in French, German, or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two different languages. Placement waivers of the
core skill in languages do not fulfill any part of the language requirement for the Cross-Cultural Studies major. Heritage
speakers must earn credit by examination for 212, if following the two-language path, or complete the coursework for a
minor in available languages (consult Academic Advising for testing in less commonly taught languages).
Study-abroad requirement (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings):
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One semester (15 weeks) on an approved study abroad program or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department
Electives:
Three upper-division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
Graduation Skills
For all majors, the Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing CCS 100 and KEY 480.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, HIS 369, MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, NUR 410, PHI 230, PHY 119, POL 483, or the QR from a second major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Minor
Four courses above 211
Students are expected to take all courses in the target language. Any course taught in English must be approved by the
advisor for credit toward the minor.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply to the chair of the department in their junior year.
Requirements include a 3.50 GPA both in the major and overall, and an honors thesis written in the target language.
Prerequisite
Any prerequisite must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required for Language majors, and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See advisor for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework taken abroad. Majors in
Cross-Cultural Studies must complete a semester abroad (15 weeks) or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Internships
An advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199) that links language
skills with community service and career exploration may be arranged pending faculty availability.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly
expected of every member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in Mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In addition
to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, Mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason
abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to
experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business,
industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines
find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in Mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of Mathematics as a liberal art (through the BA degree) or
choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics,
statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science,
computing, business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course. Augsburg students can also choose to
complete a major in Actuarial Science at University of St. Thomas, offered through ACTC.
Mathematics Faculty
John Zobitz (Chair), Pavel Bělík, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines, Miles Ott, Jody Sorensen
Degree and Major Requirements
Mathematics Major, BA
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
A “theoretical structures” course from:
MAT 304 - Graph Theory
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
Other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered above
300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their faculty advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Mathematics Major, BS
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered above 300. Note
that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses (or
substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, MIS 379, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368, CSC 160
(recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO
416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,,
MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
“Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department.
“Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
“Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY
315, SOC 362, MAT 394, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,,
PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT 369, MAT 373
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, MIS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of MIS 379, MAT
163 and MAT 164 may count).
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT
363, MAT 377.
Physical Sciences: two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368; two of MAT 324, PHY 327, MAT 355,
MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
Statistics: One of MAT 163, MAT 164, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 394; one of
ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved by the department.
Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
Theoretical Mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or
regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II,
Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the
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department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate
research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in
grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must include:
ESE 330 5-12 - Methods: Mathematics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
an “Applied Project” course
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
MAT 373 - Probability Theory
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades 5-8
under elementary education licensure are:
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
or MAT 373 - Probability Theory
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a
Mathematics faculty advisor before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with Mathematics beyond the classroom, have a
GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, complete a project with
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significant mathematical content (usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics
Department. The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements
are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation. To be considered,
students must have a declared Mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a
300 level MAT course.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Statistics Minor
Six courses or five courses and a research experience or internship, as detailed below:
MAT 213 - Data Visualization and Statistical Computing
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
An introduction to statistics - one of:
MAT 163 - Introduction to Statistics
MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics for STEM
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
A project-based statistics course - one of:
BIO 481 - Ecology
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
SOC 363 - Research Methods
Two electives chosen from the following:
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MAT 373 - Probability Theory
MAT 394 - Topics in Statistics
No more than one of the following:
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
CSC 310 - Introduction to Data Science
MIS 270 - Data Management
MIS 479 - Business Analytics
POL 483 - Political Statistics & Methodology
A second project-based course:
BIO 481 - Ecology
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
MKT 252 - Marketing Research & Analysis
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
SOC 363 - Research Methods
No more than one of the following, with prior approval from the Mathematics Department:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Methods
Advanced statistics electives taught in the ACTC or in transfer
An undergraduate research experience or internship using statistics
Either the project-based course or one of the electives must be taught by a content department other than
Mathematics.
Students interested in graduate work in statistics are encouraged to select MAT 373 Probability Theory as one elective
and MAT 374 Statistical Theory and Applications as the project-based course, and also to complete MAT 145 Calculus 1,
MAT 146 Calculus 2, MAT 245 Calculus 3, and MAT 246 Linear Algebra -- which completes a mathematics minor.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any Mathematics course and many other courses that have Math Placement prerequisites, students
must have the required Math Placement. All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG)
determined. MPG measures student’s current skill in and understanding of Basic Math (MPG 2), Algebra (MPG 3),
Precalculus (MPG 4), and Calculus I (MPG 5).
Students who have taken the ACT test within the last five years are assigned an initial MPG based on their mathematics
subscore, illustrated below. Students who have recently completed a mathematics course at another college or
university are assigned an initial MPG by the Registrar’s Office as part of Transfer Credit Evaluation, if the course covers
Basic Math, Algebra, Precalculus, or Calculus. Students who receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam
in Calculus (AB or BC) are assigned MPG 5. Students are allowed to take the Math Placement Exam to determine if they
should be placed into a higher MPG than their initial placement. In particular, students whose initial placement is MPG
1 or MPG 2 are expected to take the Math Placement Exam.
All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) sessions for first-year students, and before new
student registration appointments for transfer and AU students. Other times can be scheduled on an individual basis.
Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam once during their first semester of enrollment at
Augsburg College.
Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG.
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ACT Math Subscore
Initial Math Placement
Required Math Placement Exam
18 and below
MPG 1
Basic Math; Algebra
19-21
MPG 2
Algebra
22-23
MPG 2
Algebra
24-25
MPG 3
No exam needed
22-25 and successful high school precalculus,
trigonometry, or calculus
MPG 3
Precalculus (if seek MPG 4)
26+ and successful high school precalculus,
trigonometry, or calculus
MPG 4
No exam needed
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a Mathematics course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of the
liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in
Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that
require abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Program Director), Phillip C. Adamo (History), Kristin M. Anderson
(Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green (English), Beliza Torres (Theater), Merilee Klemp (Music), Philip A.
Quanbeck II (Religion), Martha E. Stortz (Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion), Maheen Zaman
(History)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Eleven courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120 - Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
HIS 369 - The Early and High Middle Ages
HIS 370 - The Late Middle Ages to 1648
HUM 490 - Keystone: Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 332 - British Literature: Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 - The Classical Tradition
ENL 361 - The Medieval World
SPA 352 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378 - Medieval Church
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386 - Medieval Art
ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
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Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 - Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 - Topics in World History: Monks and Heretics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which medieval scholarship is published
(e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might include
study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior approval of advisor is required for all Augsburg Experiences related
to Medieval Studies.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above (history,
literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Music
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors, and meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music, and the Music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships;
community performances; Music Therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Faculty
Full-time
Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Susan Druck, Dain Estes, Annie Heiderscheit, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Merilee
Klemp, Sonja Thompson
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Jon Strommen Campbell, Deborah Carbaugh, Carol Barnett, Lynn Erickson, Jennifer Gerth,
Nancy Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Linh Kauffman, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Ben
Krywosz, Katie Lindenfelser, Steve Lund, David Mantini, Kameron Markworth, Lindsay Markworth, K. Christian McGuire,
Laurie Merz, Vladan Milenkovic, Emma Moonier, Barbara Nordstrom-Loeb, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas Raths, Shannon
Sadler, Mark Sedio, Andrea Stern, Matthew Wilson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
Music Education Major
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Music Therapy Equivalency
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming
a Board Certified Music Therapist.
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Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a Music major in any of the three Music degree programs must declare their major,
perform a sophomore/transfer Music major jury qualifying jury, and complete the Music Department degree application
by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted
on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree program, students are
strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the department, i.e. attempting two music degree
programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are
required to petition the department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their
double majors.
Music Core
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 201 - Materials of Music III
MUS 211 - Aural Skills III
MUS 202 - Form and Analysis
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331 - Music of the Baroque Era
or MUS 332 - Music of the Classical Era
or MUS 333 - Music of the Romantic Era
or MUS 334 - Music of the 20th Century
MUS 393 - Advanced Analysis
MUS 458 or 459 - Senior Recital
One to four semester(s) Performance Study on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement
Four to eight semesters Large Ensemble/Chamber Music in accordance with degree requirement
Large Ensemble Options:
MUE 111 - Augsburg Choir
MUE 112 - Riverside Singers
MUE 114 - Masterworks Chorale
MUE 115 - Cedar Singers
MUE 121 - Augsburg Symphony Orchestra
MUE 141 - Augsburg Concert Band
Chamber Music Options:
MUE 113 - Vocal Chamber Music
MUE 122 - String Chamber Music
MUE 125 - Guitar Chamber Music
MUE 131 - Woodwind Chamber Music
MUE 142 - Brass Chamber Music
MUE 144 - Percussion Chamber Music
MUE 145 - Piano Chamber Music
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Additional Requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail)
Pass a piano proficiency test or MUS 238 - Class Piano 4
Pass a sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury
Complete the Music Department degree application
Pass 3 music repertoire tests
Graduation Skills
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or MAT 164.
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: One of GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, or PHY119
Transfer Students
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Music Major, BA
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of
the many music-related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty advisor: Douglas Diamond
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting(S)
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Eight credits of MUS electives
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice from:
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
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Music Major with Music Business Concentration, BA
The Music Business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career opportunity where
the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record
industry, and general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business student the
opportunity to pursue music business studies. The Music Business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music
with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute
for any required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty advisor: Dain Estes
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MUS 162 - Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses
MUS 205 - Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 - Music Business
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS 408 - Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
MUS 399 - Internship
or BUS 399 - Internship
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business, BA
See Business Administration for requirements.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Minnesota Board of Teaching),
the Music Education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This
coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music
Education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota Department of Education for acceptance to the Music
Education licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the
Bachelor of Music Education major. All Music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all Music courses is necessary for the Music Education licensure program.
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 311 - Composition I
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MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
ESE 370 - K-12 Methods: Music
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 - School and Society
EED 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
ESE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass and Percussion
MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 342 - Choral Conducting
MUS/THR 235 - Skills of Music Theater
Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 - Instrumental Conducting
Music elective or approved courses
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of emphasis*.
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major
*A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four
additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
Music Performance Major, Bachelor of Music
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice, and performing ability of
the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional
performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition
and interview (see the Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty advisor: Jill Dawe
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Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - four semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
*For guitarists, harpists and pianists: either eight semesters of large ensemble or four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with advisor.
Voice Majors:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 435 - Voice Repertoire
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
*MUS Elective (2 credits)
*Voice students are strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 - Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 - Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 - Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (2 credits)
Instrumentalists:
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
or MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
or MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS Elective (4 credits)
Additional requirements:
BM performance major candidates must pass an extended performance audition and interview that is scheduled after
completion of the sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury.
Music Therapy Major, BS
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The BS in Music Therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students
who wish to become professional music therapists. A minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses is required.
Faculty Advisor: Roberta Kagin
Requirements:
Music Core (except for MUS 331, 332, 333, or 334*), Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
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MUS 363 - Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing(S)
MUS 372 - Psychological Foundation of Music I
MUS 373 - Psychological Foundation of Music II
MUS 374 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 375 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUS 474 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 475 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 480 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 481 - Music Therapy Clinical Internship
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
EDC 410 - The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass guitar proficiency test
* Students majoring in Music Therapy are exempted from the Music Core requirement to complete one of MUS 331,
MUS 332, MUS333, or MUS334.
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The Music Therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of Music
Therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms. Acceptance to the degree program requires the following:
Pass the sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass guitar proficiency
Music Minor
Faculty Advisor: Merilee Klemp
Requirements:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (2 credits or above) in music history or conducting
Other music courses may be approved by departmental petition
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit performance studies in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
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Additional requirements:
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the Music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the Music and Business departments.
Faculty Advisor: Dain Estes
Requirements:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MUS 162 - Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses
MUS 205 - Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 - Music Business
MUS 408 - Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
Departmental Honors
Senior Music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Music courses may apply for Music departmental honors
by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could include, but is not limited to, one of the
following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a
program, presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project title, a transcript, and
a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the senior year with outlined plans to
complete the project by spring break of the senior year.
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg Music majors are required to have basic piano skills that are either demonstrated by passing MUS 238 or by
meeting the standard required by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to
Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano
skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with extensive training may be able to simply pass
the test; those with some training may register for private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a
piano placement test that determines their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS
135/136/237/238) designed to teach the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly
recommended that piano training is started during the first year, when piano study will complement and strengthen the
student’s experience in the music theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano
major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
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Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring students to familiarize
themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the
Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the
repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of
the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and Music minors must pass one.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure
The Natural Science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Courses are designed to provide a broad background
in science and allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses (see Secondary Education requirements), and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of
calculus. Early consultation with the Education Department (in your sophomore year) is essential to complete
undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a timely basis.
Content Liaisons
Ann Impullitti, Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Ben Stottrup (Physics)
Degree and Major Requirements
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements.
All upper division courses required for the Biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8):
Introductory Geology (taken off campus, offered through ACTC program)
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following differences: only four
(rather than five) upper division Biology courses are required. Upper division Biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division Biology courses is required for all Natural Science majors.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
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PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two of the following courses:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Three electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry (BA):
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics (Physical Chemistry)
CHM 370 - BioOrganic Chemistry (or a Biochemistry course)
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
CHM 499 - Introduction to Chemical Research
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
COM 115 or COM 111 - a public speaking course
One course from:
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek Natural Science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science Completion
The Augsburg College BSN Completion program is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to advance their
education, increase their career opportunities, and address changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care
settings and communities. No longer do nurses practice only in hospitals, they are moving into communities,
corporations, parishes, schools, rehabilitation centers and long term care facilities, as well as into their own private
practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a difference in community health and well-being by providing
comprehensive health care for diverse groups of persons across the lifespan.
The BSN program at Augsburg prepares nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge students’ interests and engage their creativity as they
increase skills in critical thinking, speaking, writing, ethics, nursing theories, community assessment, leadership,
decision-making and the role of citizen nurse. Classes that combine short-term immersion experiences of study both at
home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum. Students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as
they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Martha Aleman, Katherine Baumgartner, Kathleen Clark, Kaija Freborg, Cheryl Leuning, Virginia McCarthy, Kristin
McHale, Joyce Miller (Chair), Anna Sanchez, Deborah Schuhmacher
Staff: Sharon Wade, Linden Gawboy
Degree and Major Requirements
Nursing Major, BSN
Seven 4-semester credit hour courses, including:
NUR 300 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 - Communication
NUR 306 - Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 - Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 - Practicum: Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 - Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the required courses in the Nursing major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet requirements in the
nursing major at Augsburg must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
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Other Information
The BSN program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 16 months of full-time
study taking two courses per semester. Students can pursue their studies as quickly as 12 months taking three courses
per semester, based on personal choice. Students will be assigned to a nursing faculty adviser to develop a plan of study.
More time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the number of liberal arts (general
education) courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number of credits each student
transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in Nursing may take non-nursing courses in
both the Day and Adult Undergraduate programs. Students interested in pursuing the Nursing major should consult with
BSN admissions staff in the Admissions Office for assistance applying.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the Nursing major requires the
following:
Completed application
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in one’s basic nursing program
Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered to practice
in Minnesota prior to beginning the Nursing major
Evidence of HIPAA training
Up-to-date immunization records
Criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Augsburg due to a
cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 in their basic nursing program. Full admission to the program requires students to
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at Augsburg before being fully admitted to the BSN
program.
Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program. However, all BSN program
admission requirements must be met prior to matriculating into the BSN program at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will be granted 28 semester
credits in recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program or a diploma in
nursing program. Both must be state board-approved programs.
Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the World Education Services
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to
Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational
credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must
apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have
passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all
students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BSN completion program will lose the 28 semester credit block
grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The 28 semester credit block grant will be applied toward a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
*Beginning Summer 2017, registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will be
awarded up to 34 semester credits in recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework
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Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and
part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a Nursing degree.
Courses in the Nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum courses (NUR 410 and 411)
requiring additional weekday time. Generally, nursing classes meet on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time
blocks. Online instruction and activities occur between face-to-face class times. Optional immersion courses and
practicums at home and abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended to work with an academic advisor for advice on liberal arts courses. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis campus and at the Rochester learning site.
Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg may enroll in up to
three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in
the MAN program. Note that these graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate
courses if they have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also fulfilling
requirements in the MAN. The three graduate Nursing courses plus the practica include the following:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing and Self Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 532P - Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 541 - The Politics of Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care (1 semester credit)
(see current class schedule for practicum offerings)
Note: Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be
presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of 56
traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the
Latin Honors section in Academic Information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Philosophy
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and answering the “big” questions that are the most
basic. For example: Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the
best? What is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and present.
The Philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some Philosophy
majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to prepare for other professional
studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 - Logic
or PHI 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level Philosophy course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in Philosophy
Four courses must be upper division
Note: The Philosophy department at present does not offer a keystone PHI 499 course of its own. We recommend that
majors take the keystone course offered in the Religion Department, or (in the case of double majors) in the department
of the other major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the College, but it recommends for
Philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in Philosophy, the Philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the Computer Science department emphasizing areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The
purpose of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
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perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent
logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science
for more information.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the Philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
student’s choice that involves research above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from:
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Physics
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of
controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic
particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics
plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such areas as
energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem
solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into
recent developments. A rigorous major provides students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It
also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students
that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for Atmospheric and Space
Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and
other private and public sources. Several students work as research assistants in these efforts during the academic year
and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research programs provide opportunities for
students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and
academic settings.
Faculty
Stuart Anderson (Chair), Mark Engebretson (professor emeritus), Jeffrey Johnson (professor emeritus), Mary Lanzerotti,
David Murr, Ben Stottrup
Physics Research Staff: Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Physics Major, BA
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses—COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major, BS
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 261 - Electronics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two from the following:
PHY 317 - Biophysics
PHY 320 - Introduction to Space Physics
PHY 352 - Mechanics II
PHY 420 - Plasma Physics
PHY 430 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
PHY 486 - Quantum Mechanics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics, BS
It is the same as the BS major, with the addition of PHY 320 - Introduction to Space Science and PHY 420 - Plasma
Physics.
Physics Major with Concentration in Biophysics, BS
It is the same as the Physics BS major, with the addition of PHY 317 - Biophysics, one independent project (PHY, CHM,
BIO, or MAT 499), and one elective from the following:
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
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BIO 355 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 486 - Immunology
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 430 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic in Physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Final project submissions are due to April 1st.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the Physics faculty.
Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY
327) during the sophomore year.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Physics Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
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Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a
national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society
is open to all students interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of
their class.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Political Science
Political Science at Augsburg College helps prepare you for many things: political engagement, pursuit of an advanced
degree, a successful career. Political science focuses on the role of power and authority in human affairs, something
relevant to any field you might choose. Understanding power and authority is also necessary for anyone interested in
political and social change.
The major prepares you for many options after graduation, including law school, or graduate work in areas such as
political science, public administration, and public policy. Our majors have gone on to work in government, business,
communications, the non-profit sector, and education, and numerous other fields.
Internships are within easy reach of the campus, because of our location in the heart of the Twin Cities metro area.
Grounded in the diverse and international community around Augsburg, the department directly engages the world and
issues around us.
Numerous study abroad programs are also available, as well as learning opportunities throughout the country. The
Model UN program, which travels annually to New York, is a highlight for many students. Our majors experience an
education which can extend from the classroom to the surrounding community to places around the world.
Our experienced faculty teach in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, gender and politics, economic
development, comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology, and
American public law. Our broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, combined with the many special educational
opportunities, enhance your potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom (Pre-Law Advisor), Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan
(emerita), Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
A 2.0 minimum grade is required in all courses taken for the major.
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One elective from the following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
At least five other upper division courses in four out of five Political Science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas may
be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper division area.
One other Political Science course in any area, upper or lower division
Political Science Area Courses
This is a list of commonly offered courses that fulfill the upper division area elective requirements. Students may also
satisfy the elective requirements with a variety of courses from study abroad experiences, HECUA, or other programs,
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with the permission of the department. POL495 can be used toward area requirements with advisor approval. The
applicable area will vary based on the topic of the course.
Area 1 – American Government and Politics: POL325, 326, 342, or 421
Area 2 – Comparative Politics and Analysis: POL350, 359, or 459
Area 3 – International Politics: POL368, 461, or 490
Area 4 – Public Law: POL370 or 371
Area 5 – Political Theory and Analysis: POL380 or 381
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of
the following courses: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
11 required courses including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Electives (five total):
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
And two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
10 courses plus an internship, including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
or SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
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POL 484 - Political Analysis
One Course from the Following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 124 - American Women and Politics
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics: American Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Plus an internship, usually taken as POL 399.
Notes
POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
The internship can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. A student taking an internship not for credit must still have a
Political Science department faculty member supervising the internship, and must fulfill certain academic
requirements, which will be explained by the supervising faculty member.
Substitutions to the courses above can be approved by the department chair. For example, the department
sometimes offers relevant topics courses under numbers not listed above.
Political Science Areas
(I)
American Government and Politics
(II)
Comparative Politics and Analysis
(III)
International Politics
(IV)
Public Law
(V)
Political Theory and Analysis.
Any course listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in Political Science courses and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee.
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Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements, consult the
department chair.
For a student to be eligible for departmental honors, all courses in the major must be taken with traditional grading (not
P/N). Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances.
Political Science Minor
Five courses, including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
or POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
And at least three upper-division courses in three out of five political science areas
POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
Pre-Law Minor
Four Required Courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Two of the following:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Two electives from the following:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor
Core courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 399 - Internship
Three of the following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 381 - Topics in Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics in American Politics
POL 461 - Topics in International Politics
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ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Notes
POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one Economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division Economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (required for licensure)
ESE 310 - 5-12 Methods: Social Studies (Capstone course) (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 - American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other Political Science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are required.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a Political Science major or the teaching major in Economics
and Political Science. Either option requires that the student also take courses required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department chair.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Psychology
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology
contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students
for graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research
experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings
including business, education, social services, research, law, government, religious institutions, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Faculty
Henry Yoon (Co-Chair), Stacy Freiheit (Co-Chair), Ben Denkinger, O. Evren Guler, David Matz, Bridget Robinson-Riegler,
Brian Rood, Nancy Steblay
Degree and Major Requirements
Psychology Major
The major is 10 courses including:
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives:
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 - Health Psychology
PSY 202 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 263 - Sports Psychology
PSY 357 - Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
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Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299,
399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
All psychology majors must have an advisor in the Psychology department.
Transfer Students
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved by the
chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In
general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See Biopsychology in the
departmental pages of this catalog.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in mental
health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors related to defining,
understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both
the science and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student
research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting.
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
At least two courses from the following:
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
At least one course from the following:
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PSY 261 – Personality and Cultural Context
PSY 359 - Assessment
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas- research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations within
the field of psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts.
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
SOC 277 - Introduction to Criminology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
At least one course from the following:
POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the Social Psychology concentration is to provide students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the Social Psychology concentration is
ideal for graduate school preparation.
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 375 - Social Psychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
At least one course from the following:
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PSY 201 - Health Psychology
PSY 202 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 263 - Sports Psychology
PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three additional courses in psychology)
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including:
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
Four additional PSY electives
A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg and no more than two of the following courses can count toward the
minor: PSY 199, 299, 396, 399, 400, and 499.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
Religion – everyone has a notion of what it is. But try to define it, and words get tangled in the varieties of religious
expressions, systems, and cultures. Personal perspectives and experiences also come into play. They create different and
even conflicting opinions about the value and place of religion in the 21 century.
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But while religion is deeply personal, it is seldom private. It impacts everyone, from the most committed believer to the
most convinced atheist. Because of the significance of religion in the public sphere, the guiding theme of the Religion
Department at Augsburg College is “Religion and Public Life”. We welcome all students to explore the role of religion:
In their own lives by asking how their beliefs, values, and commitments inform their place in society;
When considering their own career choices in service to the world through religious institutions and organizations;
To gain knowledge and competency in relating to the religious beliefs, practices, and cultures of others whom they
will engage in their future professional and social contexts;
For a deeper understanding of religion’s impact – past and present – in the world they inhabit.
All these avenues of exploring religion in public life express Augsburg’s mission to educate students “…to be informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.” In addition, the department’s commitment both
to students and to working for justice in the world reflects the College’s history and its ongoing engagement with the
faith and values of the Lutheran church. As a part of its work, faculty in the Religion Department guide students to
explore and articulate their beliefs and to discern their calling to work for the common good in all aspects of life. Since
the religion major requires only eight courses (32 credits), students should consider earning a major or minor in another
discipline. Those students considering seminary or graduate studies should take one sacred texts course, one theology
or history course, and one course in global religions. The Religion major prepares students to think critically, read
analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently—skills that make our graduates attractive to graduate schools and
employers.
Faculty
Mary Lowe (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Russell Kleckley, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers, Philip Quanbeck II, Marty Stortz,
Mark Tranvik, and Hans Wiersma
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
REL 100 is a prerequisite to all other courses.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for the major.
Advising
All majors must have an advisor in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department by December 30 of the student’s senior year.
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Religion
A Religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for professional work and
graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight courses (32 credits), students are
encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary should take two Bible courses and one
course in theology or church history. Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible
course, a world religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A Religion major also provides strong
preparation for graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The
major prepares students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently—skills that make our
graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Religion Major, BA
Eight courses (32 credits) including:
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Six additional electives (24 credits)
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the
following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with advisor for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements
to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses (20 credits) including REL 100.
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses (4-8 credits) in Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward the Religion major or
minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Youth and Family Ministry
The major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study of theology, Bible, and
ministry with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of
practical and theological training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills
in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty
approval before participating in off-site fieldwork. A Youth and Family Ministry minor is also offered.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry (AIM) status within the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM certification should consult with their home synod
and with a YFM advisor no later than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
60 credits including:
Theology core (24 credits):
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (16 credits):
YFM 208 - Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
YFM 209 - Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 - Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (8 credits):
YFM 205 - Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (choose two topics course from a list of 2 credit courses)
One other 200-level, 300-level, or 400-level REL or YFM course not already used towards the major and preapproved by
the student’s advisor.
And three supporting courses (12 credits):
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspective
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by the following:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
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Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses (20 credits):
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
One course (4 credits) from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
The social studies licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Students preparing to teach social studies at the
secondary level must complete a broad foundation program in the social sciences and professional requirements within
the Education Department.
Coordinators
Michael Lansing, History, Content Liaison
Rachel Lloyd, Secondary Education
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Core requirements:
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120 - America to 1815
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—Economics, History, Political Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary Social Studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure only.
Consult with Chris Brown for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult the Augsburg Education Department and the
Social Studies coordinator by the beginning of their sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Work
Professional social work is for students who have the desire to better the lives of people. Social work is for students who
want to learn the skills necessary for a successful and satisfying career for themselves and the lifelong benefit of working
with colleagues who also love their work. Our accredited program will immerse you in the skills and theories of social
work and interweave that body of knowledge with the liberal arts, psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, and
political science. The curriculum will prepare you for internships in a range of human service agencies including, schools,
hospitals, community centers, food shelves, women’s centers and a number of other settings in your junior and senior
year. The BSW program believes in social justice and teaches students how to engage the system to achieve it. The
program addresses multicultural professional practice through a required course.
The bachelor of social work degree awarded will allow you to be successful in your chosen areas of social work practice
and prepared to work in multicultural settings. Students graduating with a Social Work major will receive a Bachelor of
Science degree in social work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Over ninety-five
percent pass the exam on their first attempt.
Students interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the undergraduate and graduate Social Work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education. For more information about the MSW program, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Social Work Faculty
Michael Schock (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program Director), Nishesh Chalise,
Susan Conlin, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Bibiana Koh (BSW Program
Director), Barbara Lehmann, Nancy Rodenborg
Degree and Major Requirements
The BSW degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven supporting courses. Social Work courses that
are open to non-majors are designated with an asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work*
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change*
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121 - Human Biology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these three courses:
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
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MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to the program, a minimum
grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.2 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the curriculum and
are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and MAT
163 or MAT 164 or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All Social Work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social Work majors are allowed to
apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may
only take two P/N credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Social Work Major
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy*
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment*
SWK 306 - Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
SWK 307 - Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 - Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
SWK 317 - Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 - Social Work Research and Evaluation
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
SWK 407 - Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 - Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Required Social Work Field Placement
Students are required to take a field placement at a social service agency in their junior and senior year. The field
placements are a total 120 hours each semester which is 240 hours over the course of one year.
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No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant credit for life experience or
previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in Social Work. This application process begins in the fall
semester of the sophomore year at Augsburg or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each Social Work
major must complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the Social Work program before beginning
the first field placement in the junior year. Social Work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program.
Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may be
considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400level courses restricted to Social Work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors through the completion of an
applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental honors if they have earned and maintain an overall
GPA of 3.3 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 in all Social Work classes at the 300-level and above. Honors applicants
may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded Augsburg
credits. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on
this paper or project. Please consult with the advisor or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Study Abroad Opportunities
The Augsburg BSW program is a leader in international education for its students. All majors are encouraged to study
abroad at some point in their college career. Through The Center for Global Education, the BSW program offers an
award-winning semester study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Students in the spring semester of their junior
year study social work in Mexico and finish their degrees on time. The Social Work department also offers a rotating
selection of faculty-led, short courses to countries such as China, Slovenian, South Africa and India.
Social Work Course Sequence
Social Work Entry Level Courses
The Social Work major offers three ways to begin the BSW degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the
breath of the profession; SWK 210 is for students whose interest is in environmental issues and social change strategies;
and SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues. All three courses are equal as
introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised by
agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK
280, which is to be taken after the entry level courses.
Social Work upper level courses (300s and 400s) are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The
senior keystone is SWK 417: Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar. Consult the BSW Program Manual for the degree courseschedule flowchart.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination of human social organization
provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and in which we live. The sociological perspective
provides an important way to critically understand how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of
social contexts.
The goal of the Department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes and the social order, how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and
practice the application of sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The Department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as a laboratory for learning.
Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Students also may take an independent study, special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in Sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively in the social world as
professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in Sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research
positions, human resources positions in both government and private corporations, the criminal justice field, and as
professors of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as law, human
services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Sociology Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from
human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it
provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and
reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique
way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper
division courses from the specified list below:
Core courses:
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 - Research Methods
SOC 485 - Sociological Theory
SOC 490 - Senior Seminar and Keystone
Electives courses:
Five SOC electives, at least three of which must be upper division courses (Prerequisite: SOC 121).
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major, and at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the major.
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Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers interest tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. Interest
tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and skills.
Working with an advisor and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, Sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their advisor or the Sociology
Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found at the Sociology Department website,
www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for departmental honors/graduation with
distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are required
to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Theater
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal context. In our courses,
productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces both classical and new forms, examines global and
local perspectives, and encourages in-depth creative exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical
thinking abilities and to master professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies
in design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural representation and
diversity as they find and express their own creative visions. The program prepares them well to continue with their
education and/or to become leaders in the field of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality
curriculum and dramatic productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and
the campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theater. In order to
encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six theater minors and welcome all Augsburg
students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it an ideal place to study theater.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theater artists and scholars by
encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also exploring connections
between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study,
theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting theater
professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional
productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a valuable opportunity for students to enter into
creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a
critical and vital laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest standards of
the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by Theater majors or minors are valuable and transferable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and selfexpression. Involvement in theater can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, journalism, and many other fields, as well as in professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Sarah Myers (Chair), Beliza Torres Narváez, Barbra Berlovitz, Warren C. Bowles,
Christina Ham, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Dario Tangelson, and Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Department currently offers both a Theater major with one (or more) concentrations, a Theater major
without a concentration and two theater minors. There are three choices for concentrations within the major:
performance, directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical.
The Theater major with a concentration requires the following: the theater core curriculum, three concentration
courses, plus two theater major electives (12 total courses). The Theater major with no concentration requires the
following: the theater core curriculum and two theater major electives (9 total courses). The general theater minor
requires any five courses from our department and the music theater minor requires five specified courses (see Theater
minors).
Each concentration requires 8 Theater Practicum Units (THP’s). The Theater major without a concentration requires 5
THP practicum units. The Theater minors both require 3 THP practicum units. See Theater Practicum courses for specific
course information and transfer requirements.
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Graduation Skills
The Theater Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking
(CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Theater Major
The following four courses are required:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 229 - Theatrical Design
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
Three from the following:
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
THR 273 - Latina/Latino Theater and Performance
THR 361 - Theater Histories: Origins to 1800
THR 362 - Theater Histories: 1800 to the Present
Two elective courses from the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Painting for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
THR 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
THR 273 - Latina/Latino Theater and Performance
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
THR 295 - Topics
THR/ENL - 325 - Playwriting I
THR/ENL - 326 - Playwriting II
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
THR 355 - Performing Shakespeare
THR 361 - Theater Histories: Origins to 1800
THR 362 - Theater Histories: 1800 to the Present
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 366 – Stage Direction
THR 367 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
THR 490 - Theater Keystone: Exploring Vocation & Artistic Practice
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 338 - British and Commonwealth Drama
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ENL 358 - Readings in American Drama
ENL 368 - Readings in World Drama
The general Theater major requires four THP credits (Theater Practicum Units) in any area.
Theater Major with Concentration(s)
Theater majors with concentrations require an additional three courses, specified below. No course can be counted
twice as a major requirement and a concentration requirement. A total of twelve courses are required for Theater
majors with concentrations.
Theater majors with concentrations require eight THP credits: 1 performance, 1 stagecraft/crew, 1 lighting, 1 costuming,
and the remaining four in any area.
Transfer students with concentrations should complete the following number of THPs based on their transfer standing: 6
for sophomores, 4 for juniors, and 2 for seniors. The areas in which these THPs are completed should be determined
with an advisor.
Performance Concentration
Choose three from the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 355 - Performing Shakespeare
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Design/Technical Concentration
Choose three from the following:
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
THR 285 - Scenery Design
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
Choose three from the following:
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
THR 367 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction & Dramaturgy
Theater Minor
Any five courses offered in Theater or listed above under Theater major electives. The Theater minor requires three
theater practicum units (THPs) in any area.
Musical Theater Minor
Choose five from the following:
THR 232 - Acting
THR/MUS 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
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MUE 294 - Opera Workshop
Three theater practicum units (THPs) in any area.
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in Theater should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during their first year. Students who are
second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose from the following courses, depending on their concentration
and courses offered: THR 226, 229, 230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, 325, 361, and 362. Theater majors who
are juniors or seniors may take THR 326, 350, 361, 362, 365, 366, 425, and 495. Note: While many courses are offered
annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are offered only on an occasional basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and complete
a substantial independent project of honors quality within the major. Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental advisor during spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to be
submitted by mid-April. The Theater Department will assign an honors project advisor to students submitting successful
proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer advisor upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of Theater core classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three upper-division Theater courses at Augsburg. Students
pursuing one of the three theater concentrations should complete eight practicum units to fulfill their major
requirements. Students transferring with sophomore standing should complete a minimum of six practicum units within
the department. Students transferring with junior standing should complete a minimum of four practicum units within
the department.
Theater Practicum Units
Theater Practicum Units (THPs) involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are
required for the Theater Majors/Minors. Theater majors and minors will register for THPs and the THPs are taken for no
credit with pass/no credit grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1) Successful and timely
completion of the practicum area for which the student is registered; 2) Positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) Demonstrated competency in the practicum area. The positive evaluation of
each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
Theater Practicum Units require:
Consent and signature of instructor
Supervision by Theater faculty
A minimum of 25 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP in the semester the practicum is completed
THP course registration must meet the Registrar’s Office deadlines
Please Note:
THPs may be repeated
Crew work required classes/coursework does not count toward practicum credit
Work-study hours do not count towards practicum credit
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3 THP credits are given for large stage management projects and 2 THP credits are given for small stage management
projects because of extraordinary amount of time required of the student.
Theatre Major THP (theater practicum units) Requirements for Major, Minor, and Transfer students:
Theater majors without a concentration are required to complete 4 THPs in any area.
Theater majors with a concentration are required to complete 8 THP units in the following areas: 1 performance, 1
stagecraft/crew, 1 lighting, 1 costuming, and the remaining four in any area.
Transfer Theater majors in all three concentrations should complete the following number of THPs at Augsburg
based on their transfer standing: 6 for Sophomores, 4 for Juniors, and 2 for Seniors. The areas in which these THPs
are completed should be determined with an advisor.
All Theater minors are required to complete 3 THP Credits (THP practicum units) in any area.
Theater Practicum Courses - Groupings
Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 - Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
Students who complete participation as an actor in one midterm and one final student directing project for THR 366 may
be given one THP 151 credit.
Production
THP 112/122/132 - Theater Practicum: House Management
THP 113 - Theater Practicum: Sets
THP 123 - Theater Practicum: Costumes
THP 133 - Theater Practicum: Lights
THP 114/124/134 - Theater Practicum: Running Crew
THP 115/125/135 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management-Small Project
THP 116/126/136 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management-Large Project
THP 117/127/137 - Theater Practicum: Artistic
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Urban Studies
Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities. Urban Studies brings many
different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology,
political science, history, environmental studies, art and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of
complex relationships that contribute to opportunities and challenges. The major is designed with experiences that
utilize the city as our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of urban design, policy, and lived experience. Coursework
often includes walking tours, field trips, and field research. Augsburg College’s Urban Studies program emphasizes the
themes of planning urban and suburban areas to be more environmentally sustainable, promoting the health and civic
engagement of citizens, and ways to engage in effective citizen engagement.
The Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in community organizing, urban
planning, public administration, environmental advocacy and sustainability planning, government service, social welfare
and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of
their experience.
Many students who major in Urban Studies often double-major in related disciplines such as Environmental Studies,
Political Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring, please consult the director of Urban Studies about
how to best plan your academic schedule to accommodate both majors.
Faculty
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science), Lars Christiansen (Sociology),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael Lansing (History), and Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Urban Studies Major
A total of 11 courses, with the following required courses. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the core courses is required for the
major.
Core Courses:
SOC/URB 111 - City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC/URB 399 - Internship
URB 492 - The City and the Environment Keystone
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
SOC 363 - Research Methods
or POL 484 - Political Analysis
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
or HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
or SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
And two additional urban-related electives, approved by the Program Director. For electives, please see the following
list, which is not exhaustive. Please consult the Director of Urban Studies for other elective possibilities that suit your
career interests, including off-campus study, ACTC courses, or study abroad.
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
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ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
GEOG225 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Macalester)
GEOG241 Urban Geography (Macalester)
GEOG321 Geographic Information Systems (St. Thomas)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
URB 199 - Internship
URB 295 - Special Topic
URB 299 - Directed Study
URB 395 - Special Topic
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 363 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221,
321 and 322).
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the core courses and are met by completing the Urban Studies major.
Transfer students must consult the Director of Metro Urban Studies about potential adjustments in their course
requirements to fulfill these skills.
Urban Studies Minor
A total of five courses including:
Core Courses:
SOC/URB 111 - City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
One of the following:
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
URB 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
And an approved Urban Studies Elective (see list above).
Off-Campus Study and Study Abroad
Off-campus study is highly recommended for Urban Studies majors. Urban Studies faculty frequently lead short-term
study abroad courses over the winter break and summer. Please check the Center for Global Education and Experience
(CGSS) website and ask Urban Studies faculty about upcoming short-term abroad courses in the major.
For semester-length programs, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs’ (HECUA) Programs are highly
recommended. These semester-length and summer programs include: Inequality in America, The New Norway, and
Environment and Agriculture, and Art for Social Change Programs (www.hecua.org). Other study abroad programs that
are particularly useful to Urban Studies majors include: IES Metropolitan Studies program in Berlin, Germany
(www.iesabroad.org); and the Danish Institute of Study Abroad’s Urban Studies in Europe Program in Copenhagen,
Denmark (www.disabroad.org). Urban Studies students have participated in programs in other countries as well.
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Please see the program websites, CGEE and the Director of the Urban Studies Program for completing Urban Studies
coursework in off-campus programs.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/leadership/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead
Bishop Richard N. Hoyme, ex-officio
Diane L. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Rev. Rolf A. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Wayne D. Jorgenson ‘71
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
Steven E. Larson ’71, M.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Dennis J. Meyer ‘78
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Curtis A. Sampson
Earl W. Sethre ‘68
Dean A. Sundquist ‘81
Bishop Ann M. Svennungsen, ex-officio
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. David L. Tiede, Ph.D.
Vicki L. Turnquist
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ELCA advisory member
ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Faculty and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parentheses.
College Cabinet
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, MPP, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA, Loyola University; JD,
University of Minnesota.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of
Phoenix, MBA, Augsburg College.
Karen Kaivola (2013). Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Professor of English BA, Georgetown University; MA,
Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beth Reissenweber (2014). Chief Financial Officer. BS, Elmhurst College; MBA, Indiana University; PhD, University of
Nebraska.
William Mullen (2013). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, Lawrence University; MBA, Capella University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Heather Riddle (2012). Vice President for Institutional Advancement. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
Ron Blankenship (2014) Director, Adult Undergraduate Program, BS, Christian Brothers University, MBA, Christian
Brothers University.
Harry Boyte (2009). Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Sabo Senior Fellow. BA, Duke University;
MDiv, University of Chicago Divinity School; PhD, Union Institute.
Scott Brownell (2014). Director of Public Safety & Risk Management. AA, Chippewa Valley Technical College; BS, Mount
Senario College; Certified Emergency Manager, Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Dulce Oliva Monterrubio (2014). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Eric Canny (2014). Dean of Global Education. BFA, New York University; MA, New York University.
Tom Carroll (2014). Director of Budget, Finance and Administration. BA, Loras College; MBA Keller Graduate School of
Management of DeVry University.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA, George Washington
University.
Crystal Comer (2012). Registrar. BS, Bemidji State University; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Amy Cram Helwich (2009). Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League. BS, University of Wyoming; MPA,
University of Pittsburgh.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
Rebekah Dupont (1995, 2008). Director, STEM Programs and Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of
Wisconsin, Madison; MS, Ph.D., Washington State University.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of Northern Iowa.
Nathan Gorr (2006). Director of Graduate Admissions. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris.
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Amy Gort (2009). Dean of Arts and Sciences. Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD,
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio State University; PhD,
Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP, University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Senior Analyst, Academic Affairs. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School,
Harvard University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Stephen Jendraszak (2015). Director, Marketing Communication. BA, MA, Ball State University.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS,
University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St. Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St.
Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA, Earlham College; MDiv, Yale
University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, George Mason University;
EdM, Harvard University.
Donna McLean (1985). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, University of Minnesota.
Keith Munson (2010, 2012). Director, Career and Internship Services. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Mary A. Hollerich (2015). Director of Library Services. AB, MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRiO. BA, Grinnell College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Steve Peacock (2008). Director of Community Relations. BA, College of Wooster; MURP, University of Minnesota.
Joanne Reeck (2008). Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. Chief Diversity Officer. BA, MA, University of
Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead State
University; EdM, Rutgers University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Lisa Stock (2013). Director and Chief Human Resources Officer. BSW, MSW, Augsburg College.
Kim Stone (2008) Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Executive Director of the Strommen Center. BA, Minnesota
State University, Mankato; MBA, Nova Southeastern University.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Erica Swift (2013). Director, Sponsored Programs. BA, University of Minnesota; MS, The George Washington University.
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Tina Maria Tavera (2001, 2008). Director, McNair Scholars Program. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA, Augustana College; MA, American
University.
Martha Truax (2007). Director of Annual Giving. BA, Macalester College.
Mary Laurel True (1990). Director of Service-Learning and Community Engagement. BA, St. Catherine University; MSW,
University of Connecticut.
Hli Vang (2014). Director of Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; MA, University of
Wisconsin- Lacrosse.
Stephanie Weiss (2010). Director, News and Media Services. BA, University of Minnesota.
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Faculty (Full-time)
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Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD, Ohio State University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and DPharm, University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. AB, Oberlin College; MA, University of Minnesota; MA, LutherNorthwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther-Northwestern
Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine.
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, Trevecca Nazarene
University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professor of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor of Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MPA,
Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater (Designer and Technical Director). BA, Augsburg College; MFA,
University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Amanda S. Case (2016). Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota.
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Nishesh Chalise (2015). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BSc, Kathmandu University; MSW, PhD, Washington
University in St. Louis.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD, North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. AA, Golden Valley
Lutheran College; BA, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MA and DNP, Augsburg
College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of California,
Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, Oberlin College; MA, PhD, Indiana
University-Bloomington.
Susan Conlin (2015). Instructor of Social Work. BA, University of Minnesota; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS;
University of Wisconsin-Stout.
David A. Conrad (2000). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St.
Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland; MM, DMA, Eastman
School of Music.
Susan Degner Riveros (2015). Lecturer in Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign; MA, Ph.D, Columbia University.
Ankita Deka (2008). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The Mannes College of Music.
Jennifer D. Diaz (2015). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
George Dierberger (2012). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Minnesota; MBA, Fairleigh
Dickinson University; MIM, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
Susan Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. BA, Iowa State University; MA, University of Iowa.
Rebekah Dupont (2012). Associate Professor of Mathematics, and Director, STEM Programs. BA, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; PhD, Washington State University.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse
University.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Professor of Theater. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.. BS, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW., University of
Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Dain Estes (2014). Instructor of Music. BGS, University of Kansas; JD, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD, University of Illinois.
Margaret J. Finders (2014). Associate Professor of Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The American University; PhD,
State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa State University.
Kaija Freborg (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida; MA, PhD, Case Western
Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Professor of Economics and Interim Dean of Professional Studies. BS, Moorhead State
University; MA, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology and Dean of Arts and Sciences. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Sarah Groeneveld (2016). Assistant Professor of English. BA, Westmont College, MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadision.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia College-Moorhead; MA, JD,
University of Minnesota.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS, PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Chicago; PhD,
University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Jenny L. Hanson (2013). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, Donau-Universität
Krems.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Annie Heiderscheit (2013). Assistant Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BME, Wartburg College; MS, Iowa State
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Associate Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University; MHA, University of
Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MFA, Art Institute of Boston.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS, University of Wisconsin;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
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Nancy Johnson (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, Augsburg College; MAcc, DeVry
University.
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Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College; BMusicEd, MMusicEd, University of
Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Phyllis Kapetanakis (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, BS, Creighton University; MT, Arizona
State University.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Pomona College; PhD, Cornell
University.
Won Yong Kim (2016). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Yonsei University; MBA, Thunderbird
School of Global Management, Arizona State University; PhD, Drexel University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv, Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Eastman School of Music.
Jenny Kluznik (2014). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Hamline University; MPH, George
Washington University; MPA, Augsburg College.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University; MSW, Smith
College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jayoung Koo (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Yonsei University; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
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Terrance Kwame-Ross (2016). Associate Professor of Education. BA, National Louis University; Med, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
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Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. AB, College of William and Mary; MA, Utah State University;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Y. Lanzerotti (2014) Assistant Professor of Physics. AB, Harvard University; MPhil, University of Cambridge; MS,
PhD, Cornell University.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Martha Laskar-Aleman (2008). BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College; MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case
Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT, National-Louis University; PhD
University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Holly Levine (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwestern University; MD, Loyola
University Chicago.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University of Iowa.
Rachel Lloyd (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
Jason Lukasik (2016). Assistant Professor of Education and Director, Master of Arts in Education. BA, Med, PhD,
University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Caroline Maguire (2013). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Macalester College; MA, University of Minnesota.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art; MA, PhD,
University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD, University of St. Thomas.
David C. Matz (2001). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD
Texas A & M University.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN, University of Washington;
DNP, St. Catherine University.
Kristin McHale (2014). Lecturer of Nursing. BS, Winona State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard
University; DBA, Argosy University.
Jenna McNallie (2016). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia College; MA, University of
Wisconsin,Milwaukee; PhD, Purdue University.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
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Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS,
University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joaquin Munoz (2016). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Arizona.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, PhD, Luther Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Associate Professor of Theater. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, PhD, University of Texas.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Miles Ott (2014). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, Smith College; MPH, University of Minnesota; MS, Harvard
University; PhD, Brown University.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central School for
Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Skye Peltier (2015). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, MPH, University of Minnesota; MPA, Augsburg College.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. AB., Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Alicia Quella (2015). Associate Professor and Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Drake University; MPA,
PhD, University of Iowa.
Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv, PhD, Luther Theological
Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Language and Cross-Cultural Studies. MA, Middlebury College.
Ana Ribeiro (2014). Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. BA, UniverCidade; MS, St.
Cloud State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS, PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Arizona State University.
Kaycee Rogers (2016). Instructor of Education. BA, Luther College; Med, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.
Brian A. Rood (2015). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, BS, Drake University; MA Illinois School of Professional
Psychology; MPH, DePaul University; MA, PhD, Suffolk University.
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Anna Sanchez (2016). Lecturer in Nursing. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS, University of Illinois; PhD,
Rice University.
Emily Schilling (2014). Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies. BA, Colgate University; MS, PhD,
University of Maine.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
Deborah Schuhmacher (2014). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of North Dakota; MA, DNP, Augsburg
College.
Maggi Seybold (2014). Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Miami University, MS, University of
Toledo.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Lindsay Starck (2016). Assistant Professor of English. BA, Yale University; MFA, University of Notre Dame; PhD,
University of North Carolina.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine
University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, The
Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris; PhD, University of
Washington.
Erika Svanoe (2016). Lecturer in Music. BME, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MM, Oklahoma State University; DMA,
Ohio State University.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design.
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Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM, The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple University.
Beliza Torres Narváez (2015). Assistant Professor of Theater. BA, University of Puerto Rico; MA, New York University;
PhD, University of Texas.
Joseph Towle (2011). Assistant Professor of Language and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, North Dakota State University;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Professor of Religion. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
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Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College. MA, University of Nebraska;
DPA, Hamline University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of California-Berkeley; MA, San Francisco
State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. BA, Gustavus
Adolphus College; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Catherine University; MS,
Winona State University.
Gail Van Kanegan (2014). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing; MS, University of
Missouri–Columbia; DNP, Augsburg College.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston College.
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Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Associate Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia Community College; BS, South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. BS, St. Cloud
State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther
Seminary.
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Henry Yoon (2009). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maheen Zaman (2014). Assistant Professor of History. BA, SUNY Stony Brook University; MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia
University.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA, PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA, Middlebury College; PhD, University
of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA, Northwestern University.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA, Morningside College; PhD, Colorado
State University.
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John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Grace Dyrud. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MS, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado
State University.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College; MS, PhD, University of
Wisconsin.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud
State University.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
University of Notre Dame.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale
University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA, Bucknell University; PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of Minnesota; ME, South Dakota
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha Johnson. Professor Emerita of Theater. BA, MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
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Amin Kader. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BComm, University of Cairo; MBA, University of Michigan.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Ashok K. Kapoor. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman. Professor Emeritus of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana College; MA, University of South
Dakota.
Steven LaFave. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, MA, Michigan State University; MBA, University of
Minnesota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern Lutheran Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Dawn B. Ludwig. Professor Emerita of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of Colorado, Denver; MS, PA
Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center; PhD, Capella University.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of California-Berkeley.
Fekri Meziou. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University; EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of Michigan; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Vicki L. Olson. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel Seminary; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg Theological Seminary; MTh,
ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State College; PhD, University of
Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
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Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathryn Schwalbe. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Northeastern
University, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford. Professor Emerita of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Texas Christian University; PhD,
University of Texas.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther Theological Seminary; ThD, University
of Heidelberg, Germany.
Robert J. Stacke. Professor Emeritus of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg College; MACI, College of St.
Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia University.
Beverly Stratton. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD, University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS degrees; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Maryann Syers. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BD, Luther
Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of Pennsylvania.
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2015-2016
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2015-2016
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and stud... Show more
2015-2016
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2015-2016
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for Fall Semester 2015 - Summer Semester 2016. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2015
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and of new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg undergraduate education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to
become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own
unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime locations in the heart of thriving metropolitan areas, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities and Rochester are extended
campuses for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as
testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity
in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies,
guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
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Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city
of Minneapolis. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity
for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg’s Rochester campus
was added in 2002, further expanding Augsburg’s presence in key cities in the state of Minnesota.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the METRO Green and Blue light rail lines, which provide easy access to destinations in Minneapolis and St.
Paul, as well as the Minneapolis International Airport.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Centers of Commitment
The four Centers of Commitment articulate core values that inform the institutional mission of Augsburg College both
internally and externally: each Center provides a bridge between curriculum and community; each works to realize the
College's Strategic intention to "educate for lives of meaning and purpose" as well as to ensure the College is "at the
table" with community partners in relationships of mutual benefit that enhance the College's distinctive identity and
deepen the educational experiences of our students. Their themes are reflected in Augsburg's mission: informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Minneapolis-based Day Program
Augsburg’s Minneapolis-based Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). The program provides an educational
opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in a traditional weekday format. This five-college
consortium allows Day Program students to take courses on other campuses without additional charge while a fulltime student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline
University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Adult Undergraduate Programs
Augsburg’s Adult Undergraduate Program provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s
degree with a flexible schedule and with a learning environment that acknowledges the real life experience adult
students bring to the classroom. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional
studies.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. The
program eventually grew to approximately 1,000 students in 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, one
of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
In Fall 2014, the WEC program began a three year transition into the Adult Undergraduate Program (AU). Current
students may continue in the WEC program until spring semester 2017. New students began joining the AU program in
Fall 2014.
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Program Transition Timeline
WEC classes will continue to be offered on the evenings and weekends through spring semester 2017. After that term,
the program will sunset and all courses will be offered in the AU program. During the transition, WEC students will be
able to register for courses in the WEC, AU, or Day programs, depending on their schedule needs. WEC courses will
continue to be offered in the hybrid learning model, combining traditional, face-to-face class time, with online and out
of class coursework.
Adult Undergraduate Schedule
The AU schedule is designed to meet the needs of adult students. Courses in individual majors will meet on the same
night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule for the duration of the major. The alternating weeks of the
semester are labeled “Maroon,” and “Silver”. Students select courses from both the maroon and silver schedules,
creating an alternating schedule of classes.
Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating weeks for three-and-a-half hours on either Tuesday or Thursday, depending
on the program. Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Additional classes outside of
the major program may be scheduled on Monday or Wednesday weeknights. AU students may take from one to four
courses each semester.
Minneapolis Campus Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program offers the flexibility you need, and is delivered in a hybrid-learning
format, combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience of online learning. The
program offers more than 10 majors designed to help you finish your bachelor’s degree quickly and efficiently, in as
little as two years. Augsburg also offers several additional majors that are available through evening, in-class
courses, such as American Indian studies, computer science, English/creative writing, and others in the Day
Program. For a complete list of degree completion programs offered in the AU Program visit
www.augsburg.edu/pro/majors.
Rochester Campus Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to more than 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and
superior technological resources.
In Rochester, Minnesota, students complete the same degree requirements as students in the Minneapolis
undergraduate program. Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings, making them accessible to working adults. As with the adult undergraduate program in
Minneapolis, Rochester class are delivered in a hybrid-learning format, combining the benefits of face-to-face
classroom instruction with the convenience of online learning. There are 8 majors offered in Rochester, some of
which must be completed by taking courses at the Minneapolis campus. In addition to the degree programs that can
be completed entirely in this location, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of
Rochester and Minneapolis-based evening courses.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
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Minneapolis Campus Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg’s main campus are conveniently located near each other. A
tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, and this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Center for Wellness and Counseling—The Center for Wellness and Counseling offers programs and services that
enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College Center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices.
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Charles S. Anderson Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
American Chemical Society
Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Diversity Abroad Network
The Forum on Education Abroad
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious belief, national
or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status,
genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or citizenship in its educational policies, admissions policies,
employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances
where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students with disabilities. (Approved by
Board of Regents on January, 2012)
For further information, please contact the College’s Title IX Officer:
Lisa Stock| Director of Human Resources| Memorial Hall 19| 612-330-1783| stockl@augsburg.edu
Additionally, the College has three Deputy Officers:
Deputy Officer for Students:
Sarah Griesse| Dean of Students
Memorial Hall, Room 118F| 612-330-1489| griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Tammy McBroom| Human Resources
Memorial Hall, Room 19| 612-330-1216| mcbroom@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks| Assistant Athletic Director
Si Melby Hall, Room 205F| 612-330-1245| diercks@augsburg.edu
The Deputies work with the Title IX Coordinator to identify any patterns or systemic problems that arise and may assist
as investigators of complaints.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
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school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
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Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The Department of Public
Safety prepares this annual Crime Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/reports. For a printed copy, contact
Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Official Notices
A College-provided e-mail account shall be an official means of communication with students, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg College. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for all information sent to them via the College-provided email account. Students should regularly check their e-mail account. If a student, faculty or staff member chooses to
forward their Augsburg e-mail, they are responsible for all information and attachments sent to the forwarded e-mail
account. Students will also receive official notices via the A-Mail online publication and should routinely review the AMail. Day College students will also receive notices through the student campus mail system (student campus box) and
should check their campus mailbox regularly.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg College is
based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests,
participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is
ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-3301001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and
tours are available Monday through Friday during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of
the Christensen Center and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students:
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still high
school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, including while in high school, an official
transcript from each institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores
First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination unless he or she has been
out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from the SAT are
also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly
recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all students. A letter may be submitted by a teacher,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) on a topic(s) chosen by
Augsburg faculty/staff/students.
Additional Information
If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until additional information
has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
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Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within
three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the
housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with
the Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Adult Undergraduate (AU) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
transfer admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog. Students who are applying to the AU program should have attempted a minimum of 30 semester
credit hours, including courses in foundation areas (writing, etc.)
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/transfer or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high school
transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all transfer applicants. Letters may be submitted by a
supervisor, counselor, professor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations
may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions
Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and
AU/Rochester/WEC students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must
apply for readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other
institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Registrar’s Office. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the College, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
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If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
If the student was academically dismissed, withdrew while on academic probation, or has a GPA below 2.0, they will
need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Non-Degree Students
Individuals may take coursework at Augsburg College as a non-degree seeking students can enroll on a space-available
basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. To apply for admission as a non-degree
seeking student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all necessary unofficial transcripts to the
Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office regarding which unofficial transcripts you may need for your
application file.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply for admission by submitting the completed
application, academic intent, and all official transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Second Degree Students
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in
the Student Life section.) International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), email admissions@augsburg.edu or contact
International Student and Scholar Services at:
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
College Costs for Undergraduate Studies
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. Augsburg reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Full-Time vs. Half-Time
Students will need to be enrolled in 6 credits to be considered half-time and 12-18 credits to be considered full-time.
This is an important distinction for charges and for accessing financial aid.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/undergraduate-day
Fees (full-time enrollment):
The standard program fees are the Student Activity Fee, Technology Fee, Newspaper Readership Fee, MPIRG Fee, and
the Campus Greening Fee. Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or
supply fees.
Full Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2015-2016
Semester
Year
$17,400.00
$332.25
$1,088 per credit
$34,800.00
$664.50
$4,352 per 4 credits
$1,088 per credit
$182.25 per term
$4,352 per 4 credits
Tuition – Full-Time (12-18 credits per term)
Fees – (12-18 credits per term)
Overload Fee – (over 18 credits)
Part Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2015-2016
Tuition –Part-Time (less than 12 credits)
Fees – (less than 12 credits)
Other Costs
Lifetime Activity Fee
Audit Fee (taking a class for no credit)
Music Lesson Fees
½ Hour Lesson
1 Hour Lesson
$220.00 per course
$1,000.00 per course
$400.00
$800.00
Room and Board Costs:
Detailed housing rates are available through Residence Life Office at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates.
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates/meal-plans.
Adult Undergraduate (AU), Weekend/Evening College (WEC), and Rochester (ROCH)
Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/weekendevening-undergraduate.
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Tuition:
Students are charged per credit. All associated costs must be paid by the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing
finance charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees:
The standard semester fees are the Student Activity Fee and the Campus Greening Fee. Specific courses or programs
may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
Adult Undergraduate
Weekend/Evening
Activity Fee
Campus Greening Fee
Rochester Undergraduate
Rochester Activity Fee
$457.50 per credit
$457.50 per credit
$394.75 per credit
$1,830.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,830.00 per 4.0 credits
$20.00 per term
$5.00 per term
$1,579 per 4.0 credits
$50 per term
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester, a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet’s Records and Registration site. Payments can be made online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/header-make-paymentaccount-activity/payments. Augsburg may charge late fees
and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis.
This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order
to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the
attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress
Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted).
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Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships and transfer students can
find information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities.
These grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell
Grant, Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial
Services if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, and Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children,
and other sources.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans
Federal Perkins Student Loan
o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are
enrolled at least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the
minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study
is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower
is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer
payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
o PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow
up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/loans.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program
o Under these programs, the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students [1] receiving financial aid [2] are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree.
The purpose of this policy is to make sure that students who receive financial aid are using this money wisely. It is meant
to curtail the use of financial aid by students who fail to successfully complete their course work. Failure to meet the
following standards makes a student ineligible for all institutional, federal, and state financial aid.
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
1) Minimum GPA Requirements
Undergraduate Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA based on the entire academic record.
2) Minimum Credits Completed
Undergraduate Students must earn a cumulative 67% of the credits attempted based on the entire academic record. A
completed credit has a grade of 4.0 – 0.5 or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted cumulative transfer
credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office. Unsatisfactory grades “W (Withdrawn),” “I (Incomplete),” “F (Zero),” and “N
(Not Passing)” are counted towards the cumulative attempted credits. Repeat courses and remedial courses are not
counted towards the cumulative attempted credits.
3) Maximum Time Frame
To demonstrate academic progress, undergraduate students must complete their degree objective within 150% of the
length of the program. In the CORE Curriculum, a student needs a minimum of 32 credits to graduate with a bachelor’s
degree. For those under the CORE Curriculum, they may not exceed attempting 49 credits. For students under the
Perspectives and Skills Curriculum, a student cannot exceed attempting 52 credits.
A student who reaches the 150% maximum time frame to complete their degree due to a change in major will need to
notify the Student Financial Services Office in order to continue to receive financial aid.
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
In order to ensure SAP standards are being met, the Office of Student Financial Services will evaluate and monitor the
students’ academic achievement at the end of each term. After the student’s record is evaluated and the Student
Financial Services Office determined the student to be unsatisfactory, the student will be placed on Financial Aid
Warning or Financial Aid Suspension. Students will be notified through their Augsburg email if they fail to meet SAP
standards.
Financial Aid Warning
A student who fails to meet SAP standards will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following term of enrollment.
Students placed on Financial Aid Warning will still be eligible to receive financial aid if they submit an academic plan.
Financial Aid Warning will last for one term. If at the end of the term, the students meets SAP standards, the Financial
Aid Warning will conclude. Students currently on Financial Aid Warning who do not meet the standards at the end of the
term will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.
Financial Aid Suspension
A student who fails to meet either the minimum GPA requirement and/or minimum credits attempted while on
Financial Aid Warning will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. A student on Financial Aid Suspension is ineligible to
receive any form of financial aid. A student on Financial Aid Suspension may submit an appeal to reinstate their financial
aid. Financial Aid Suspension will conclude when the student meets SAP standards, or successfully appeals.
Financial Aid will be suspended when a student placed on Financial Aid Suspension does not meet SAP standards.
Because grades may not be available before the beginning of the next scheduled term, it is possible that financial aid
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may be disbursed to a student before the review can be conducted. In the event that a student is found to be ineligible
for the financial aid that has been disbursed due to a failure to meet one of the Standards, the aid that was disbursed
will be canceled, and returned to the appropriate program(s).
Right to Appeal
Students who have had their financial aid suspended may submit the SAP Appeal Form to the Student Financial Services
Office. The appeal must be submitted within 7 days of notification of unsatisfactory status or by the due date given on
the appeal letter. The SAP Appeal Form must be completely filled out, along with any additional documents required by
the Committee. The appeal should state reasons why the student failed to meet SAP standards, and what changed for
the student that will allow the student to demonstrate progress towards meeting SAP standards. The appeal will be
decided by the SAP Committee. All decisions made by the Committee are final.
If a student’s appeal is approved they will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. If a student’s appeal is denied they will
remain on Financial Aid Suspension and will remain ineligible for financial aid.
Financial Aid Probation
A student who has been placed on Financial Aid Suspension and successfully appeals SAP will be place on Financial Aid
Probation. A student on Financial Aid Probation will be eligible to receive financial aid. Financial Aid Probation will last
for one term. If at the end of the term, the students meets SAP standards, the Financial Aid Probation will conclude.
Students currently on Financial Aid Probation who do not meet the standards at the end of the term will be placed on
Financial Aid Suspension.
Student Account Financial Disclosure
Students at Augsburg College are obligated to pay Term Fees and additional charges when they register for each
academic term. “Term Fees” include tuition, room and board charges and other fees initiated during your time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg College Tuition Refund Policy. Statements and account history are available online through AugNet Records
and Registration.
Augsburg College may require someone to co-sign on the students’ obligations in special cases, such as when a student
has a history of late or missed payments. When a co-signer’s signature is required, both students and co-signers are
responsible for payment of all costs incurred (including collection costs and fees of any collection agency and/or
attorney, if applicable) and all other conditions outlined on the Student Account Financial Disclosure.
Results of Balances Not Paid in Full
Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Missed or late payments will be subject to a late
payment charge and/or a finance charge on the overdue balance from the date the balance was due until payment in
full is received. If your account is not paid in full on the first day of the term, finance charges at the rate of 8% per year
(.67% per month) will be added onto your student account balance. For example, this means that for every $1,000
owed you will receive $6.70 a month in finance charges. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the
bank for Non-Sufficient Funds.
Past Due Accounts
If the student does not set up a formal payment plan with Augsburg’s Student Financial Services department, Augsburg
reserves the right to demand payment of the entire balance owed by that student and to take steps to collect it.
Augsburg may cancel the student’s registration, prevent the student from registering for future terms, withhold
transcripts or diplomas, remove the student from on-campus housing, turn the student’s account over to a collection
agency or take legal action to collect any past due balance. Each student authorizes Augsburg to release financial
information about her or his account and other pertinent information such as address and phone number to third
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parties who are dealing with the collection of the account balance. By providing us with a telephone number for a
cellular phone or other wireless device, you are expressly consenting to receive communications – including but not
limited to prerecorded or artificial voice message calls, text messages, and calls made by an automatic telephone dialing
system – from us and our affiliates and agents at that number. This express consent applies to each such telephone
number that you provide to us now or in the future and permits such calls regardless of their purpose. Calls and
messages may incur access fees from your cellular provider. Each student also agrees to reimburse Augsburg College, or
its agents, the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt, and
all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, we incur in such collection efforts. Please note that, due to
the Bankruptcy Reform Act, educational benefits are generally exempt from discharge under bankruptcy. The terms
of this agreement remain in effect until all Term Fees and other charges are paid in full.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students are eligible for a 100% tuition refund for any courses they drop without notation through the date labeled “Last
day to drop without a ‘W’ grade & 100% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar. After this date,
students are no longer eligible for any refund of tuition unless they withdraw from all of their courses. This policy is
effective whether or not a student has attended classes.
Students withdrawing from all of a term’s courses may receive a 50% tuition refund when they withdraw by the date
labeled “Last day to withdraw with 50% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations
are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, a request for a
medical refund should be made through the Academic/Financial Petition. Petition forms are available through the
Registrar’s Office website. An extra medical refund may be granted by the Committee upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and tuition charges for the term
will be replaced with an administrative cancellation fee of $300.
Financial Aid Policy
Financial aid such as federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are awarded based upon the total number
of registered credits on the “Last day to add with faculty signature – Full Semester class” as noted on the Academic
Calendar. Students must register for internships, Time 2 classes, and ACTC classes before the “Last day to add with
faculty signature-Full Semester class”. Financial aid will not be adjusted for classes added after this date.
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Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester by actively attending and participating in classes
throughout the semester. Financial aid is recalculated when students do any of the following: drop classes without a
“W” grade, fail to begin classes, cease to attend classes, fail all classes, or fully withdraw from all classes.
Financial Aid - Return of Aid Policy
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester. A student can earn their aid by attending classes,
or in the event of hybrid/online courses, be an active participant in the course.
Federal/State Aid Adjustments
Augsburg is required to return unearned federal/state aid for students who fully withdraw from their courses. Student
are eligible to keep more aid the longer they attend their courses. After 60% of the term has passed, students are
eligible to keep all of their federal/state aid. If you are planning to completely withdraw from your courses, please see a
Student Financial Services counselor to determine what aid may need to be returned.
Institutional Aid Adjustments
Augsburg will return institutional aid for students who partially withdraw or fully withdraw from courses. If students
withdraw from their courses they will receive a 50% tuition refund and 50% of their institutional aid will be removed. If a
student withdraws after the last day to receive a tuition refund, there will be no adjustment to their institutional aid.
Credit Refund Policy
Augsburg students may be eligible to receive a credit refund if their financial aid exceeds tuition and fee charges for a
term. Credit refunds are issued within two weeks after the last day to drop courses without recorded notation. Financial
Aid needs to be finalized (You can verify your financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid) and applied to
a student’s account (Check your Transaction History online to verify all of your financial aid has been applied to your
account and nothing is left pending) before the credit refund can be issued.
Changes in enrollment status, housing status, and program status may affect financial aid eligibility and credit refunds.
Students who are enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 credits for undergraduates, less than 3.0 credit for
graduates) may not be eligible for financial aid; however, students may apply for private alternative loans. Registration
changes made from the first week of the term through midterm may require a return of financial aid funds. Students
who drop courses may receive a tuition refund, but some forms of financial aid may have to be adjusted before a refund
will be available. Financial aid return of funds may take up to 30-45 days to be processed.
Bookstore Policy
Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $600 to their student account.
Students DO NOT need to request a bookstore account this year.
Please plan ahead and purchase books and supplies before the scheduled cut off dates; plan ahead for courses that start
midterm as you will be unable to charge anything to your student account after the cut-off date.
Students’ accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore accounts before credit refunds are issued. If
your bookstore charges create a balance on your account, you need to make payments in accordance with your
statement. Bookstore purchases charged to a student account are intended for students who have excess financial aid
funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies. Please contact Student Financial Services before you
purchase books if you need to discuss payment options.
Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during specific times.
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Third Party
If you are expecting a third party to cover the cost of your books, you will need to turn in an itemized receipt of your
purchases to the Student Financial Services Office, along with your invoice request.
Additional Funds
If the cost of your textbooks and supplies are above $600 in one term, you have enough financial aid to cover the
additional costs, and you would like to charge the additional amount to your student account, please send the following
information to Student Financial Services (studentfinances@augsburg.edu). All requests need to be in writing.
Subject: Request for additional funds
Full Name:
Student ID number:
Additional request:
Students will receive an e-mail when the additional request has been processed. Accounts are opened as quickly as
possible, but it could take up to two business days for activation.
Consumer Information
LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY DUE TO A DRUG OFFENSE
A student, who is convicted of a state or federal offense involving the possession or sale of an illegal drug that occurred
while the student was enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid, is not eligible for Title IV funds. [An illegal drug is a
controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substance Act and does not include alcohol and tobacco.
A borrower’s eligibility is based on the student’s self-certification on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Convictions that are reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record, or a determination arising from
a juvenile court proceeding do not affect eligibility and do not need to be reported by the student.
A student who is convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while the student was enrolled in school and
receiving Title IV aid loses Title IV eligibility as follows:
For the possession of illegal drugs:
First offense: one year from the date of conviction.
Second offense: two years from the date of the second conviction.
Third offense: indefinitely from the date of the third conviction.
For the sale of illegal drugs:
First offense: two years from the date of conviction.
Second offense: indefinitely from the date of the second conviction.
A school must provide a student who loses Title IV eligibility due to a drug-related conviction with a timely, separate,
clear, and conspicuous written notice. The notice must advise the student of his or her loss of Title IV eligibility and the
ways in which the student may regain that eligibility.
Regaining Eligibility after a Drug Conviction
A student may regain eligibility at any time by completing an approved drug rehabilitation program and by informing the
school that he or she has done so. A student regains Title IV eligibility on the date he or she successfully completes the
program. A drug rehabilitation program is considered approved for these purposes if it includes at least two
unannounced drug tests and meets one of the following criteria:
The program received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government
program.
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The program is administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.
The program received or is qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state licensed
insurance company.
The program administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.
Policies may change throughout an academic year if necessary to comply with federal, state, or institutional changes or
regulations
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Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items:
Housing deposit
Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Housing
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons. We offer a meal to
go program for those on a tight schedule.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include pasta, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages. Students on a meal
plan have the option of using one meal exchange every week to supplement the Commons.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in lacrosse,
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf.
Facilities
At Augsburg, the facilities are for all students, faculty and staff. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and ice arena. On-campus facilities include a double-rink ice arena, a 3-court gymnasium, a multi-purpose
athletic field, fitness center with workout machines, a weight room, a racquetball court, and an air-supported dome over
the athletic field for winter fitness, rentals, and spring sport practices.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Check schedules on the Athletics
website for times when there is open use of the athletic field/dome, gymnasium, and ice arena.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of four program areas:
1. Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
2. Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
first-year students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
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3. Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
4. Student Organizations
CAO manages student organizations on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization emails, websites, Auggie's Nest lockers, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences,
advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for
spiritual care is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith. Daily
worship, Wednesday Night Holy Communion, Bible studies, community outreach, retreats, peace and justice events,
concerts and gatherings, and interfaith initiatives are examples of the wide varieties of activities on campus.
At Augsburg College, we are “guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church.” Because of this identity, we seek
to develop an environment where people are encouraged to use and discover gifts and a sense of call and vocation. As a
college of the church, we emphasize the development of this through attending to the sacred, living into radical
hospitality, and shaping community. The college pastors and campus ministry staff have offices in Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or
information.
Community Engagement
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, rooted in Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, aims to:
Create a culture of civic agency and engagement among students, faculty, staff, and our broader community so that
graduates are architects of change and pioneers in work of public significance.
Foster connections with local community based organizations and position Augsburg as an anchor institution in the
Twin Cities.
Revitalize the democratic and public purposes of higher education in a time when strengthening colleges’ visible
contributions to the common good, not simply to private benefit.
Bonner Leaders Program
In Fall of 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner program,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their time at
Augsburg. Those selected to be Bonner Leaders are students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and
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experience in community and public work. Through placements with partner nonprofit organizations and community
programs, students work an average of 220 hours each academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an
employment education computer lab, coordinating a low-income housing program, community health outreach,
tutoring in afterschool programs, and more. Beyond their work-study placements, students participate in civic
engagement efforts on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders Program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development workshops. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model that builds on the
College’s culture of community and civic engagement.
Campus Kitchen
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
Food to Share
o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg
students in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer:
11-1 pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market
doubles any purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people
can become members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger
and poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
Common Table
The Common Table, located at 2001 Riverside in the Trinity Congregation Building, is devoted to building community
capacity to make change by connecting and equipping leaders.
Connecting campus community with neighborhood community.
Connecting students to local communities, professionals, and movements.
Connecting community members across boundaries at an intersection.
Equipping young people with the mentorship and connections to pursue their goals.
Equipping community members with the tools and experience of public work and organizing.
Equipping leaders with an equity analysis for equitable leadership.
We continue to welcome new ideas for utilizing this multi-purpose space to deepen the relationships between Augsburg
College, Trinity Lutheran, the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, and the Twin Cities.
Jane Addams School for Democracy
The Jane Addams School for Democracy brings immigrant families, college students and other community members
together to do public work and learning. It is a community-based initiative inspired by the vision of democracy,
productive citizenship, and popular education held by settlement house pioneers like Jane Addams, who created Hull
House in Chicago in 1889.
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Participants in the school include long-time community residents, Hmong, Latino, and East African refugee and
immigrant adults and children, as well as students, faculty, and staff from nine Twin Cities colleges and universities. The
non-bureaucratic and non-hierarchical structure of Jane Addams School breaks down barriers so that people can work
together across language, culture, gender and age differences to address issues that impact their daily lives.
Public Achievement
The Public Achievement organizing model recognizes that people of every age have skills, talents and ideas, and that by
learning to work strategically with others they can solve problems and build sustainable democratic societies. In a school
setting, young people form teams to take action on a public problem that is important to them (for example, driving out
gang activity or improving classroom space). The team works with a coach—typically a teacher or college student—to
develop an action plan. Through practice and reflection, the team members develop public skills and confidence.
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines. Examples of
community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations, tutoring
programs, and literacy centers.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Adult Undergraduate, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of
curricular and co-curricular programs and activities. Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the
Admissions Office, Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Multicultural Student
Services, LGBTQIA Student Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggie’s Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student organization office area and
houses the Augsburg Day Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus
radio) office. Lockers are also available in this area for student organization use.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Adult Undergraduate Student Advisory Council organizations support
and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official student
governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and
information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large
collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing
and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 120
databases, 27,000 e-journals, 52,445 e-books, and 177,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily
courier service, access to the library holdings of six other private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition,
Lindell Library has a large collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with
research assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students
with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website, inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for
more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computer Labs
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has five
computer classrooms, 41 technology-enhanced classrooms and one video conferencing-enabled classroom. The
circulation desk in Lindell Library has 45 wireless laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
The Career and Internship Services office is an integral component of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work. Our staff is committed to helping students develop lifelong career management skills that honor each
student’s unique gifts and aspirations, aligned with active citizenship in the world. The Career and Internship Services
office plays an essential role in students’ overall education and includes a comprehensive resource center that
emphasizes the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration
of vocation throughout their college years.
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We help students and alumni:
Assess their values, interests, personality, strengths, and skills
Explore meaningful work options and majors that align with these elements
Link academic majors with career paths
Consider the role that vocation plays in their lives
Clarify their personal definition of meaningful work
Build experience through volunteer and internship learning opportunities
Prepare for the job search and/or graduate school
Build lifelong career management skills to successfully navigate the changing job market
Make a difference in our communities by contributing their unique gifts to the world
Augsburg offers several opportunities for students to gain on-the-job and internship experience. Our faculty and staff
have developed partnerships with community organizations and employers that provide learning opportunities to
students, many of which fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement for graduation.
Internships
Internships for Academic Credit
o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also available. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students complete internships in
nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and
churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Students must be
registered for their internship during the term in which they are completing the majority of their experience.
Credit will not be awarded for past experiences. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A
two credit internship involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total
hours for the semester. Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12
hours per week or 160 total hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may
count toward the total credits required for the degree. Upper division internships completed off-campus for
credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-credit internships
o Internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit internship
(AUG EX3) to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a real world setting and reflect on the experience. Internship opportunities are typically
part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during the summer, but may have flexible start dates
and schedules. Students choosing to complete this option will register the internship during the term in
which they will be completing the experience, set learning goals, complete a minimum of 80 hours, and
reflect on their experience. The Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services
supervises non-credit internships and evaluates the reflection process.
Work Connections (Available to WEC and AU students only)
o Work Connections is a non-credit option available to WEC/AU students who are currently working full or
part-time. The Work Connections option allows WEC/AU students to utilize their rich and often extensive
work history to meet the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement in lieu of a traditional internship.
WEC/AU students choosing to complete this option will register for the Work Connections course (AUG EX4)
during the term in which they intend to complete their reflection work. This option requires students to
write learning outcome goals that integrate their on-the-job experience with classroom learning and
complete reflection assignments describing an academic and work connection. Staff of Career and
Internship Services supervises and evaluates the Work Connections reflection process.
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Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
The Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising works in support of faculty advisors to guide students in identifying
academic interests and satisfying the curricular requirements of the college. Our office assists new Day and Adult
Undergraduate (AU) students with initial course selection and registration, and provides orientation to the academic
policies, procedures, and resources at the College. In addition, Academic Advising administers assessment tests,
interprets graduation requirements, provides degree planning resources, and answers academic progress questions.
All incoming students are assigned a faculty and staff advisor. Staff advisors work closely with students to ensure their
understanding of available resources and support. As students become more familiar with the College, they spend more
time meeting with their faculty advisor and developing the faculty-student mentoring relationship.
Once a major is declared, each student will select a faculty advisor from their chosen discipline by completing the
Change of Major/New Advisor Form. While all students are required to meet with their faculty advisor(s) each term
prior to registration, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor(s) as often as necessary to support their
academic progress. Students must declare their major(s) by the end of their sophomore year. Majors and minors are
declared online in Augnet Records and Registration. Students confirm their majors and minors on an annual basis until
the Intent to Graduate form is submitted.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., training in time management, note-taking, reading, testing,
motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the overall
transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services
o ASO coordinates free tutoring (individual and group drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction
in specific courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to
provide tutoring support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
o Each year, a limited number of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP
students do not meet the program requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on
probation, or dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the
catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising
o Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation are required to meet with an approved
academic advocate. A registration hold is placed on the student's record, which will prevent registration,
until the student completes the probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary
requirements of their probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more
information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the
catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK) o Based on their application for admission to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects
students for the AASK program--a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) and
Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to college with specific courses
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and supportive programming. The program provides participants with the opportunity to complete similar
coursework that first-year students complete at Augsburg on an even smaller campus with more faculty
support. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis campus of St. Catherine University and have access to
both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion of the first year (student must complete a minimum of 28 semester credits),
students are guaranteed sophomore status and will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg
requirements.
To complete the program, in order to “transition,” students are required to:
Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations of Wellness (at Augsburg)
with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kate’s
Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kate’s
Complete transition application and recommendation process with advisor at St. Kate’s by March
15.
Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in the second summer
semester at Augsburg after completing the first year at St Kate’s.
A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts degree from St. Catherine’s
University, may be an option for students who are unable to transition after their first year in the AASK
program. Students should contact SCU and Augsburg advisors if interested in this option.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students
with physical disabilities such as TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech impairments,
and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain access to the
college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet
supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to develop a plan for ensuring they have equal access to
Augsburg courses, programs, activities, and facilities. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include:
Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
Coaching on academic, organizational, and time management skills
Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the college faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these
accommodations and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss their needs, as well as appropriate documentation of their disability. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant
only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential components of an institution’s courses or programs.
CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation. For further information, call 612-330-1053.
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TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRIO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their program
advisor to address academic success issues through:
Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy skillbuilding
Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly adjustment-to-college meetings for first-year students
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career, academic and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Information, preparation, and referral to on- and off-campus leadership, internship, job and service opportunities
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
Need-based college completion scholarships for junior and senior students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information or an application, go to www.augsburg.edu/triosss
or contact program staff directly at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (McNair Scholars) Program, a federal TRIO program funded by
the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for graduate school through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. The goal is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree programs who
are low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented in graduate education.
The Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year who are admitted during their sophomore or junior year.
Admissions is competitive as students must demonstrate strong academic potential and have an interest in pursuing
doctoral studies. To be eligible for the program the student must be: (1) enrolled full-time at Augsburg College; (2) a
permanent resident or U.S. citizen; (3) qualify as BOTH low-income AND first generation; AND/OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. A major
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component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research supplies.
Stipends are also available for attending and presenting research at a professional conference.
McNair Scholars participate in:
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community;
Graduate school preparation and application assistance;
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs;
Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives;
Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research;
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the fee
reduction waivers for GRE, as well as McNair-designated fellowships;
Academic workshops and the 2 credit course McNair 301: Research in the Disciplines;
Workshops to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills.
The McNair Scholars program is rigorous and highly respected at the national level.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
Summer Research Program
o URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
and a housing stipend.
Academic year research
o $1,200 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Off-campus Summer Research Opportunities
o URGO maintains a comprehensive website, listing off-campus research opportunities. URGO staff work with
students to craft and submit high-quality applications for research experiences across the U.S. and some
outside the U.S.
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
Fulbright US Student Program
Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
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Graduate School and Pre-Health Sciences Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
Graduate school
Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, public health. etc.)
Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE Exam Preparation
Other Initiatives
Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings
Mayo Innovation Scholars Program
Collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic
Office of Intellectual Property
Zyzzogeton
Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity
Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium
Annual research seminar for students in STEM disciplines, hosted in conjunction with Nobel laureate chemist and
Augsburg alumnus, Peter Agre, and St. Olaf College
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called Exploring
Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith, learning, service,
and work. Over the years, the program has helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a
wide variety of short-term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international
seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—the Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision. This center continues many of the earlier
initiatives and carries on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit www.augsburg.edu/ccv.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values:
recovery based on spirituality, 12-step mutual support groups, and other proven pathways to healthy recovery; personal
responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving
in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and
emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building activities. Students have access to academic skills
specialists and other support services on campus. Participation in StepUP offers students leadership opportunities within
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the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form a
community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds
students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step or other proven, abstinence-based
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP contract, and
live in StepUP housing.
Multicultural Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Some of the services provided include:
Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Latin@ Student Services
Mission
The mission of Latin@ Student Services (LSS) is to provide services, programs and resources that empower Latin@
students to persist and graduate, develop and strengthen their self-advocacy and leadership skills, and contribute to the
advancement of the communities they are part of.
Most importantly, LSS seeks to be a safe inclusive place where students feel a sense of belonging and community and
find pride in their self-identified identities, affinities, and culture.
History
Originally established in 1994 to support a majority of international and 2nd generation hispano/latino students, the
office of Hispano/Latino Student Services was re-branded in 2014 under the Latin@ Student Services (LSS) name in
recognition of the changing demographics and needs of current Latin@ students at Augsburg College.
During the 2014-15 academic year, LSS has served 177 self-identified Latin@ students who represent a diversity of
identities, cultural and national backgrounds, individual and community experiences, sexual orientation, religious
affiliation, class, and immigration statuses.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
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The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes various activities during
the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the
surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
A GPA of 2.5 or higher
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Student Services works to improve
the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Students Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Queer Pride Alliance; Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series;
and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender
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and sexuality. In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Celebration,
where the recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Awards and Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia.
Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety of
programming for Augsburg students of all gender identities and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, monthly film showings, and monthly
brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which features
women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The center also
regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer and
Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
CWC provides short-term personal counseling for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental
health counselors in a confidential and supportive setting. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths
and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase
awareness of values and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case
of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CWC also offers health promotion activities and events to increase student awareness of health issues and support
students in developing new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as mindfulness events, stress management, and an
annual Health Fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues
and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the
program. Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change
within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Wellness and
Counseling for more information on student health insurance plans.
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Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cwc.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of exchange students and degree-seeking
international students. Members of the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1
student visa program and as Responsible Officer (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the College’s J-1
student/scholar exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and government
policies pertaining to F-1 students. The RO and ARO ensure institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J
regulations so that students maintain their F or J immigration status.
Examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
Recruiting international student applicants and guiding them through application and visa processing procedures
Managing international student recruitment partnerships
Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes, banking, and acquiring a
driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
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Special Academic Programs
Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
Study abroad and away at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s highly
interconnected world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts
and professional studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global
settings.” This strong commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad or away in
every student’s degree program. Augsburg’s programs, including those of the Center for Global Education & Experience
as well as individual departments, as well as HECUA provide study abroad and away opportunities for students in all
majors.
Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge students
academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have over 300 programs in nearly 90 countries, including the United
States from which to choose in order to meet their curricular and personal needs. CGEE (formerly Augsburg Abroad and
Center for Global Education) is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad, and provides advising
on programs, finances, and academics. Services provided through CGEE:
Study Abroad and Away in the USA program selection advising
Financial and academic advising
Pre-departure and re-entry support, including career integration
Program coordination for semester and short-term programs
Faculty resources to globalize courses at home and abroad
In addition to the services and programs listed above, CGEE works with the entire campus to increase the breadth and
depth of Global Education within the curriculum, in our campus life and to engage the community surrounding the
campuses in the Twin Cities and Rochester, and across the United States.
About a third of Augsburg undergraduate students enroll in off-campus study programs internationally and domestically
before graduating. Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have
the opportunity to examine Environmental Sustainability in the USA, study gender issues in Mexico, study social change
in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, complete student teaching in Italy, intern
with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological field study in the
Galapagos Islands, take organic chemistry in England, and gain fluency in a foreign language where it is widely spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries including the United States. Programs vary in length
from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg CGEE programs (Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Augsburg
in Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa, Exchange, and HECUA programs), students can choose from Augsburg
Affiliated Programs.
Study Abroad & Study Away in the USA Programs
Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa
The mission of the CGEE signature Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa Programs is to provide
cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal
and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world. Students experience three distinct types
of living situations: living with other students in a community house, spending several days in a rural setting, and living
several weeks with host families. In the Southern Africa programs, students travel together on two-week seminars—
Namibia to South Africa. Scholarships are available.
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Augsburg in Central America
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America in this provocative
and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families,
urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, US foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in
Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one
course in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua.
All students will take the following four courses: one Spanish course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
Augsburg in Mexico
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica—Fall
This program is an experientially-based and designed to introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, USMexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve
Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural skills. Students will learn about key social, economic, political,
and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and
religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political
activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program
includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study
center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays
are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Students may meet several AugCore and General Education
requirements (Augsburg Experience, Fine Arts, Humanities, HPE, Keystone, Science, Search for Meaning II, Social Science
and Modern Language) while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four concentrations: Business, Religion,
Spanish and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including
courses for bilingual students.
International Business and Global Citizenship—Fall
Today’s business leaders are increasingly well-served by a global perspective. Students gain international experience in
Mexico, the business capital of Latin America and the United States’ third largest trading partner. Students improve
Spanish language skills and understanding of Mexican culture in order to communicate with and serve the largest
immigrant group in the US – a group that is rapidly increasing in economic influence. This program emphasizes success in
business, while also encouraging a commitment to corporate responsibility, sustainability, and equality by exposing you
to both the opportunities and challenges of international business.
Students may take courses any of the following business courses in addition to any courses from the Crossing Borders
(see listing) program: Accounting Theory & Practice, Global Business Management, International Business, International
Marketing, Keystone, and Internship.
Language and Culture in Mexico—Summer
This community-based program includes multiple guest speakers, excursions to historical, cultural, and archeological
sites, and group discussions designed to help you learn about the diverse cultures and current issues of Mexico.
Weekend excursions include trips to Mexico City, Taxco, Puebla, and the Teotihuacan pyramids.
Two seven-week sessions focus on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can take two courses per
session, plus a non-credit Latin Dance course. Students may choose to participate in just one or both summer sessions
for a total of eight or sixteen credits. It is possible to fulfill the language requirement by taking two intensive Spanish
courses in one seven-week session.
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Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, History, Political Science, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies. Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice of 1-2
Spanish courses from 16 different options (including ART 231, which meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
Social Work in a Latin American Context—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language
study and social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent highly
recommended. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the
semester
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South Africa)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. The program includes seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Available courses
are: HIS 327, POL 353, REL 346, ENV 100 and INS 312/POL 354. Internships are also available in eight different
departments, and a Lifetime Activity course (Yoga) is also available for no credit.
Exchange Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience partners with universities around the world to provide semester and
academic year exchange opportunities to their students. Currently, Augsburg’s CGGE has active exchanges in China,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Lebanon, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several options
in diverse disciplines. All coursework is in English with opportunity to student the host country language. Travel
scholarships are available for these programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships visit the CGEE
website.
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Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively study on a course
abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight days to five
weeks. Program offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Ecuador, New Zealand,
Northern Ireland, Norway, and the USA (Twin Cities and Jackson, Mississippi). All HECUA programs explore civic
engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field study.
For more information on international HECUA programs, see the Center for Global Education & Experience Programs
and Urban Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity and Advocacy—Spring
Using the vibrant arts scene of Minneapolis and St. Paul, this program immerses students in the study of artists and
communities using art to inspire social change. A wide variety of creative practices are embraced as essential tools for
civic engagement, participatory democracy, and direct action. Through lively dialogues in classroom seminars, field visits
with the Twin Cities' most influential community-based artists, and a professional internship, Art for Social Change
students explore how art and culture impact communities and how creative work (performance, writing, visual art,
music, etc.) has the power to address pressing social issues and make them visible and real. The program uses current
events and recent history to examine subjects like social and cultural identity, war, racial injustice, poverty, and
ecological devastation. As a class, students grapple with questions like: What is the role and responsibility of the artist in
response to these issues? How can art bring people together across difference? Can art save lives? What are the ethics
behind community based-art? How do you use/introduce/infuse art in communities that are not your own? Is art a
necessity or a luxury? Throughout the semester students meet with a wide variety of local artists, educators, and arts
advocates, in addition to attending performances, films and installations that evoke deeper investigations into these
questions
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program, based in Quito, Ecuador, offers a semester of study experience
with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the learning goals
of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a homestay for an intensive immersion into Latin
American daily life and culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change are
compared and contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore
ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish,
with discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Community Action—Fall
The most pressing environmental challenges today are global in scale and require scientific, creative, and systems
thinking to understand their root causes and forge more just and equitable solutions. This semester program based in
the Twin Cities gives students the opportunity to learn the science behind key environmental issues such as ecosystem
degradation and rehabilitation, explore the intersections between social and environmental justice, and participate in
public policy and community–based strategies to achieve sustainability. Students explore the histories of land and labor
and the present state of environmental justice with engagement with Native American communities and activists in
Northern MN, and with communities of color working on urban environmental issues in the Twin Cities. Rather than
simply outlining the vast challenges we face, this program gives students meaningful ways to translate what they are
learning into hopeful practice and to find their place in a vibrant mosaic of local actors working to build more resilient
and just communities and systems. Students intern at one of the many vibrant environmental organizations in the Twin
Cities.
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Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment—Fall or Spring
In this Twin Cities-based semester program students actively delve into major challenges of our time: poverty, inequality
and social change. The program pursues three major framing questions utilizing a number of relevant and contested
theories to frame the discussion throughout the semester. What are some of the root causes of increasing levels of
economic, political, social inequality and insecurity and how does this impact all social classes and groups in the United
States? How are economic, political, and social inequality reproduced? How do we create more opportunity for all
Americans squeezed by economic, political, and social inequality and what are some concrete social change tools for
making these changes? To answer these questions the program looks at the economy, housing systems, education,
welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
Connecting these issues is at the core of the program. In professional internships, students work hands on to explore
solutions in organizations committed to social transformation. Students have direct conversations and work with
practitioners in government, the private sector, nonprofit social change organizations, academia, labor unions, schools,
and other community institutions that in one way or another claim to be addressing some aspect of economic, political,
and social inequality and poverty.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Beginning with five weeks of travel across the North Island and ultimately based in Wellington, this program examines
how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New
Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future. During the trip and in
Wellington, students learn about the history of colonization, the treaty and the truth and reconciliation process that
shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key strategies used to achieve sustainability, new
agricultural practices, and many more economic and environmental topics. Students intern at a NGO in Wellington,
working in wildlife conservation, environmental advocacy, sustainability, transportation, water quality, cultural
pluralism, or human rights.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Fall or Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is based at the International Conflict Research
Institute at Ulster University (Derry/Londonderry), and on facilitated trips, students compare that region of Northern
Ireland to the “borderland” area and to Dublin.
Race in America Then and Now: “Post-Racial” Perspectives on the Civil Rights Movement —Summer
This Civil Rights program explores that era’s struggles as well as current movements for equality, and dares to ask
controversial questions about racial justice in America today. The program is based in Jackson, Mississippi, and is offered
in collaboration with the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy at COFO on the campus of
Jackson State University, one of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly multicultural. Twentyfive percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in
Northern Europe by examining the contemporary challenges and opportunities for the Scandinavian welfare states in an
age of globalization and mass migration. Core topics include globalization and multiculturalism, nation-building and
national identity, governance and political party systems, European integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization,
the rise of the populist/far-right, international aid politics, and gender. Questions framing the program include: How
might Norway and the other Scandinavian welfare states adapt to the challenges of multiculturalism, European
integration and globalization? What factors have made possible the rise of populist / far-right parties in Scandinavia and
what has been their impact on politics and society more generally? How have film, literature and social movements
challenged conventional understandings of what it means to be Norwegian/Scandinavian? Students study Norwegian
language or do an independent research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
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Writing for Social Change: The Personal, the political and the Power of the Written Word—Fall
This semester program located in the Twin Cities is based on the longstanding tradition in Western culture of using
literature as a tool for social critique, as a means of calling for social change and justice, and as a tool for social
transformation. The program combines traditional methods of literary and cultural analysis with creative writing
workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, and makes use of HECUA’s approach to interdisciplinary, reflective
critique. The program explores the ways creative writers and literature impact communities, and examines the role
creative writers and literature play in addressing pressing social issues, focusing on “voice” and the idea of claiming
voice as a means of empowerment. Writing for Social Change combines critical, analytical seminars, creative writing
workshops, field study, and a professional internship into an integrated, experiential learning opportunity. Internships
are with a Twin Cities nonprofit, and may be related to writing and spoken word with young students in educational
settings, journalism and creative storytelling for underrepresented voices, communications or grant-writing at arts
organizations or social justice nonprofits, or opportunities in publishing or journalism.
Augsburg Affiliated Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience maintains a robust portfolio of affiliated programs to enhance the global
education offerings available to Augsburg students. These affiliated programs allow Augsburg students to study
disciplines and locations that lie beyond CGEE’s signature, exchange and short-term faculty-led programs See website
for listings.
Application Process
In order to study abroad or away in the USA students should follow the P-A-C-K steps:
Profile: Get Started by creating an online profile.
Advising: Attend an advising meeting—check CGEE website for times, location and online modules
Choose: Choose from more than 300 Augsburg and affiliate programs in the USA and in more than 90 other countries.
An advanced online search tool helps students find programs based on location, academic needs, and personal interests.
Applying online is easy—click "Apply Now" and follow the simple steps.
Key Dates: Keep track of application deadlines.
Application Deadlines
September 30 - Spring semester, winter-break and spring-break faculty-led programs
January 31 - Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1 - Fall semester and other summer programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program
providers. Students should start planning in their first year for off campus study to be sure to do appropriate research
and meet all deadlines.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved study abroad and study away in the
USA. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts
Foundation, Lifetime Activity, Honors, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure when students
fill out the required Course Equivalency Form which is signed by faculty advisor(s), Assistant Registrar, department chairs
and assigned faculty to approve the course equivalencies.
Credits, Grades and Residency
Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
Students must take courses graded A-F while abroad.
Grades received on affiliated and most exchange programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and
thus are not figured into the GPA.
A grade of “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
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Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year meet the Augsburg residency requirement as students
remain enrolled at Augsburg while abroad.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the
specific program credit load with the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) Office. Any courses removed by
the student without CGEE permission prior to the start of the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no
work was completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg College’s requirements for Study Abroad and Away in the USA:
Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher average. Students with lower
averages should consult with CGEE.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you off campus. First-year students on a case-by-case basis may
be allowed to study at Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience program-Mexico site during their
second term at Augsburg. Short-term, faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student
receives approval from the faculty-leader and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to the off-campus study program may be withdrawn from the program. The student is responsible for all
non-recoverable program costs incurred.
No outstanding balances on student account
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs on a first
applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is important.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester off-campus study is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and off campus study fees. Airfare, personal expenses, books,
and other expenses are not included in the price of semester programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the
program provider on the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access
their financial aid for off campus study. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition plus living and travel
expenses when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their off-campus study program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s,
Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may use their scholarships to
study off campus multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in off-campus study program section). However,
institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward off-campus costs on an affiliate program. Cost estimates for the
time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students
studying abroad. Additional scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer programs), meals, airfare,
ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition
charges. Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund
the additional cost of education travel.
Students are required to notify CGEE immediately if they choose not to continue with their off-campus study experience.
At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to the student
account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe the offcampus study fee, the deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of CGEE and their program provider.
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Disabilities
CGEE and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) work closely with students with disabilities to
make every effort student needs are met while studying off-campus. Nevertheless, students are responsible for
requesting accommodations within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection.
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to
university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can
present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made.
Scholarships
The Center for Global Education & Experience offers a range of scholarships and financial aid to students with
demonstrated financial need and whose participation in a semester or summer academic program contributes to a
community of co-learners that values a variety of cultures and backgrounds. In academic year 2014-15, CGEE awarded
nearly $20,000 in discounts and scholarships.
CGEE Global Education Scholarship. Augsburg students automatically receive a $1000 scholarship on our Semester
programs at our sites in Central America, Mexico and Namibia/Southern Africa. This scholarship is also available to
students who participate on our semester exchange programs in designated countries (China, Finland. Germany,
Greece, Hong Kong, Korea, Lebanon, and Norway)
The Diversity Scholarship is for students who have not traditionally been represented in study abroad, specifically
ethnic minority and LGBT students. Awards cover up to $6,000 off the cost of a semester program abroad.
The Need-Based Scholarship is available for students with demonstrated financial need. Awards cover up to $2,000
of the cost of a semester program abroad.
Augsburg students receive an “Auggie Discount” of $1,000 on their first semester program (the Returnee Scholarship
will apply for the second program).
PJSA Member Discount is available for students whose home school is a member of the Peace and Justice Studies
Association. Automatic award of $500 toward a semester study abroad program in any CGE location. This discount
cannot be applied to the Social Work in a Latin American Context program.
Returnee Scholarship: Automatic discount of 10% off a second semester program for students who combine two
semester programs during their college career. There are no forms to submit for this discount.
Summer Discount: Students who participate in a full semester program in Mexico will receive a 10% discount off a
summer session (before or after the semester program).
CGEE Global Affiliate Scholarships are also available. These scholarships generally ranging from $500-$5000 are
provided directly through our affiliate partner programs.
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
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Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Phil Adamo, Honors Program
director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC institution. Students may
elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus.
AU/WEC/ROCH programs are not part of the ACTC consortium, and students in those programs may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and Urban
Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
McNally Smith College of Music
Augsburg College full-time Day students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
(MSCM) providing that they meet all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisors to confirm if the classes will
count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a substitute for any
Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
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Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg-McNally Smith exchange are considered
Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which a
student has completed through the exchange is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC
Augsburg Day students interested in participating in the Air Force ROTC program must apply for admission to the unit at
the University of St. Thomas. Students are eligible to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC
credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information contact the University of St. Thomas at
www.stthomas.edu/afrotc.
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities at www.goarmy.com/rotc/schools/university-ofminnesota.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit. All registered courses will be reflected on a student’s
AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration,
although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in instances where online
registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their registrations.
Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall, spring, and summer terms. As
some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when
planning their academic program.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Students who are missing prerequisites for a course may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver if, after discussion with the
course instructor, the instructor determines that the prerequisite learning objectives have been met. Students who
believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036
or registrar@augsburg.edu.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
ACTC courses (Course listings are available online through each ACTC institution and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment.)
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits per semester. Students in the AU/WEC/Rochester programs
typically register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as
full-time students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 18 semester credits, students must petition the Student Standing Committee unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: For students in
the Day program there is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 18 semester credits. This includes combining
the credit load from both the DAY and WEC programs. Auditing classes over the 18 semester credit limit will also incur a
tuition charge.)
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy
Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Therefore, students are dropped
for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term if reported by the instructor. Students are
ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to attend/participate. Students who have been
dropped and wish to re-enroll must submit an Academic Petition.
Internship Registration
Registration of internships for credit consists of the following steps:
You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
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Obtain the Internship Registration Form from the Registrar’s Office webpage and complete the steps to obtain the
required signatures.
o Complete Site Supervisor Agreement form and Position Description: Submit the internship site supervisor
information and approved job/internship position description through an online form on the Strommen
Center website.
o Faculty Signature: Requires finding a faculty member willing to supervise and approve the internship based
on major discipline requirements.
o Department Chair Signature: Requires approval that the proposed internship experience meets the major
discipline requirements.
o Internship Coordinator or Director of Career and Internship Services Signature: Requires attendance at an
Internship Orientation session offered by the Strommen Center OR an individual meeting with the Internship
Coordinator or Director in the Strommen Center to review important college-wide internship information
and ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Once the completed internship registration form is submitted to the Enrollment Center, additional requirements for
internships for credit include:
Complete a Learning Agreement Plan (available electronically on the Strommen Center webpage) and receive
approval of the learning goals from the faculty supervisor responsible for grading the experience. The online form is
sent to the Strommen Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
Academic assignments (journals, reflection papers, etc.) as determined by the faculty supervisor and/or department
guidelines.
Complete final evaluations (sent out electronically at the end of the semester). The student and the site supervisor
will each complete an evaluation of the students’ internship experience. Results will be sent to the faculty
supervisor and student.
A complete step-by-step guide on requirements for internships for credit is available on the Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work webpage.
Independent/Directed Study Registration
To register for an Independent/Directed Study, complete and submit the Independent/Directed Study Registration form
with signatures of the faculty member responsible for the grade and the chair of the appropriate department
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. For
drop and withdrawal deadlines see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Crossover Registration Policy
(This policy is approved for the 2015-2016 academic year and is subject to review for the 2016-2017 academic year.)
Undergraduate students are enrolled in a home program (DAY, AU, ROCH, WEC) and may register online for fall and
spring semester courses outside of their home program based on course availability and subject to the restrictions listed
below by program. Students have registration priority in their home program. Students are charged the tuition rate of
their home program for crossover courses.
DAY Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into WEC courses.
- Pay the overload fee for any credits over 18 in their combined DAY/WEC load each semester.
AU Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into DAY and WEC courses.
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ROCH Program Students
- Are permitted to register for AU and WEC courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
WEC Program Students
- Are permitted to register for DAY and AU courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
Registration in Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing
and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course
will pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered (DAY/AU/ROCH/WEC).
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via AugNet Records and Registration.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit grading
system.
The following is an explanation of undergraduate grades:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
FN
P
N
V
W
I
X
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above basic course standards
Meets basic standards for the course
Performance below basic course standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course), student stopped attending
Represents work at 2.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Pass/No Credit Grades
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must meet the basic standards of the course and/or achieve at least a
grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
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Maximum number of semester credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester credits with a
grade of Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 56 traditionally-graded semester credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect P/N grading for no more than eight semester
credits.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate they wish
to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading option must be made according to deadlines published
in the Academic Calendar each semester.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a
student must submit a completed Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the semester with the Registrar’s
Office. This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the
course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by
the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic semester. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following academic semester, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of FN, 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each
term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned for the most recent attempt, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade
point average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time Day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 18 credits. The charge to audit a course is $1,000 for parttime DAY/AU/ROCH/WEC students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a
course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations,
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attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do
not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with 0.0 to 4.0 grades assigned.
Assessment of Student Learning
The faculty at Augsburg College are actively engaged in research about student learning and the efficacy of the
curriculum. To support such assessment of student learning activities, faculty may collect student work for evaluation
beyond grading. Any information or student work collected will be treated confidentially; the student's identity will not
be public information. Students who do not want their work collected for assessment purposes can opt out by
contacting Dr. Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed.
Classification
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Completed Semester Credits
0 – 27.99
28 – 59.99
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by completing a Change of Program form. Applications are
reviewed by a committee. If approved, the change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to once each
academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic record. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from College form. A
Withdrawal from College form may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office webpage. The deadline to file a Withdrawal
from College is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Students
must be re-admitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form
is also available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
Leave of Absence (DAY Program Students)
Students in the Day Program may apply to for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows
continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Records and Registration. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not
register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an
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Application for Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students
who withdraw from all courses while their courses are in progress.
Term Off (AU/WEC/ROCH Program Students)
Students in the AU/WEC/ ROCH Programs may take a term off for up to two semesters and have continued access to
Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Services. If a student is not registered after 10th day of the third semester, the student’s file
will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must submit an Academic/Financial Petition and provide a copy of
their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the course(s)
along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student with any
financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s and/or the Office of Academic Affairs as
soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Academic / Financial Petitions
The Student Standing Committee is a standing committee of the College that reviews requests to waive fees, reduce
tuition costs, or other alterations in contractual agreements. Representatives from Financial Aid, Residence Life, the
Registrar’s Office and Student Affairs serve on the committee. Petitions for tuition refunds must be submitted within 6
months of the student dropping the course or withdrawing from the class.
Petition Process
Step 1: Forms may be found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Step 2: Fill out the Academic/Financial Petition completely. Requests will not be reviewed unless all documentation is
submitted with the petition.
Step 3: Return the completed petition as directed.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg.
Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs in effect during their years of
enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the
departmental major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in
effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
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Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or
better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing
education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency credits
and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Registrar’s Office
evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the minimum number of semester credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However,
courses taken beyond the credit limit can be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their academic and faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at
other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements. Additional resources
about transferring credit are available on the Registrar’s Office website.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be completed prior to
enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements,
will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100), and will waive one of two Health and Wellness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C– or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or
better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C–
grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
Waiver of Search for Meaning II
Waiver of Augsburg Seminar
Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of one Health and Wellness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
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Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records maintained by JST: jst.doded.mil
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to file an Intent to Graduate at the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic Advising staff,
department chairs, and the Registrar’s Office staff are available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
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DSST Exams
DSST Exams are a series of standardized tests in college subjects that are comparable to the final examinations in
undergraduate courses. Exams are offered at testing centers worldwide for a small fee. Students who score at or above
the American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for
that subject at Augsburg College. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
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Graduation Information
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than eight elective P/N graded semester credits.
o Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the
major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than four semester credits with a P grade toward a minor.
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some majors,
licensure, and certificate programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the
departmental section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no
fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved exchange
program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
credits are counted against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of credits that
are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further
information.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA (plus successful completion of the Summa Oral Examination)
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only with P/N grading will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral examination visit the Registrar’s
Office webpage.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
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Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student
populations. One commencement ceremony is for students in the Day undergraduate program. The second ceremony is for
graduate program students and undergraduate students in the Adult Undergraduate and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is
required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum GPA.
Students will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
Cumulative GPA below 2.00
First-year student who receives two 0.0 or No Pass grades
Sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three 0.0 or No Pass grades
At the end of the first term, one has not fulfilled the requirements established through the Conditional Admit
Program (see the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program CAP section).
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing Committee. Evidence of a
student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss.
Students on probation who voluntarily Withdraw from College must receive permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time, the Student Standing
Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any statements and evidence attesting to the
student’s commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
The cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
One was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements and one subsequently satisfies
those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing Committee within 10 calendar days of notification.
Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding achievement during
the term. Students can qualify for the Dean’s List in two ways:
Earning a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher based on 12 or more traditionally-graded credits
Earning a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher based on 6-11 traditionally-graded credits
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Incomplete courses and other classes without final grades at the time the Dean’s List is compiled will not be considered.
The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to submit announcements to their hometown
newspapers.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouse and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received. Additional information about veterans’ education benefits can be found at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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The Augsburg Curriculum
Augsburg College is dedicated to educating students intellectually, physically, and spiritually. To act effectively, humans
must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come, as well as the world in which they live. By providing
courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of human knowledge and our world.
“Search for Meaning” courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian tradition, introduce them to other
faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Fitness
courses offer students opportunities to develop skills and habits of healthful living.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
The College’s mission statement offers a series of educational values:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
As part of this mission, Augsburg’s faculty have identified a set of outcomes for student learning:
These areas reflect our shared commitment to offering a vibrant liberal arts education in tandem with career
preparation and vocational discovery. We expect students to achieve these outcomes cumulatively, through the
completion of the core curriculum, majors / minors, electives and co-curricular experiences.
As Informed Citizens, students are learning to …
engage their communities and demonstrate a sense of agency to create change in ethical and informed ways (Civic
Engagement / Ethical Reasoning)
explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences in local and
global contexts (Global Awareness / Intercultural Competence)
As Thoughtful Stewards, students are learning to …
critically engage their own beliefs and articulate their gifts and goals for meaningful life and work in a pluralistic
context (Vocation / Religious Literacy)
identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways (Health and Wellness /
Sustainability)
As Critical Thinkers, students are learning to …
use appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate competing
claims (Critical Thinking / Information Literacy)
construct coherent, polished and persuasive arguments, narratives and explications in written, oral and other
formats (Writing / Oral Communication)
As Responsible Leaders, students are learning to …
employ the fundamental principles of quantitative literacy to arrive at thoughtful judgments (Quantitative Literacy)
articulate and solve problems in creative, analytical, and integrative ways (Problem Solving / Integrative Learning)
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Overview of the Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements include a liberal arts foundation, signature courses and
experiences, skills development, and a keystone.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English (if applicable), and language placement for Modern Language courses.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I and II
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Skills
The Augsburg Curriculum is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful careers and fulfilling
lives, including:
Writing
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
Religious Literacy
Ethical Reasoning
Problem Solving
Intercultural Competence
Civic Agency and Engagement
Health and Wellness
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Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to first-year registration, students will complete entry level skills assessments in:
Mathematics
Writing
Foreign Language Placement (French, German, or Spanish)
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
First-year students who began at Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later, who require developmental/entry-level courses,
must complete these courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students who began at Augsburg in the fall of
2013 or later must complete all required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their third term. The
developmental courses subject to this policy are:
ENL 101
ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Entry-Level Mathematics
For a strong start at Augsburg, students will take entry-level exams to determine their math placement group (MPG.) In
some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is
administered by Academic Advising. Students are required to take the Math Placement Exam before registering for the
first term. Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising -- students are encourage to
study for the exam. Students may retake the Math Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG
2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Entry-Level Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. In some cases, students
who have transferred an equivalent English composition course from another college or Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition with a score of 4 or 5 may have placement determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students are required to complete
Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish complete an assessment to determine placement
in Augsburg's modern language courses. Students begin their exploration of modern language at the level identified by
the placement test. This online assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Placement assessment for American
Sign Language and Ojibwe is administered by faculty representing those specific languages.
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English Language Learners Assessment
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete an assessment to determine preparedness for
classes taught in English. Results of this assessment determine placement in English Language Learner course(s). This
assessment is administered by Academic Advising.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement
into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through
faculty fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is
not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override
assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the
English Department for additional information.
Health and Wellness
Two health and wellness courses are required. WEL100 - Foundations of Wellness (formerly HPE001) is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different WEL102 – Recreational Wellness (formerly
HPE002) courses. Students may test out of the WEL102 course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected lifetime
activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department each semester. There is a
fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may
not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Wellness and Recreational Wellness are noncredit courses and are not included in the 128 credit
graduation requirement.
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The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills
Calls for common inquiry into questions of faith and the search for meaning
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world
The curriculum has three major components:
Liberal Arts Foundation
Signature Curriculum
Skills Development
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete
fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year learning community in their major or related area of
academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a
member of a learning community at Augsburg College by:
Encountering the community
Engaging the learning process
Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg community, and helps
them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. Embedded in the AugSem experience, Engaging Minneapolis introduces students to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement, cultural engagement, and/or servicelearning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
among diverse writers and readers.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Two required courses (REL 100 plus a Search for Meaning II course) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this
identity and the College’s commitment to developing religious literacy and nurturing students to think critically about
the concept of vocation.
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Students from all faith traditions will find a generous spirit of hospitality in these courses. Whether you are Jewish or
atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual
but not religious,” these courses promote respect and understanding across faith traditions. All religion courses engage
with the concept of vocation and an understanding that we are called to live and serve as neighbors. REL 100 explores
the idea that vocation is a model and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad
and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics,
Physics. One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies, Communication Studies,
English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies (literature and culture courses), and Gender,
Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100 and 200) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements. If a student opts to take another upper-division REL course to fulfill the Search for Meaning II
requirement, it may not count toward a Humanities LAF.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music, Theater Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112, 114, 115)
Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—
vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world. In this course, students reflect on the meaning
of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Many
Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
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Electives
A student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credits in order to graduate. If the Core Curriculum and Major
requirements do not reach 128 semester credits, the student may take electives for credit in any subject area to reach
the minimum credit requirement.
Majors
For major requirements, see the appropriate departmental page(s) of this catalog or consult the department chair.
Graduation Skills
An Augsburg education aims to develop certain key skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, speaking, writing and information literacy are deliberate components of certain courses. Graduation skill
requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some departments, however, designate courses
outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill incorporates both foundational mathematical skills and the application of those
skills. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning courses. See the appropriate
departmental page(s) in this catalog or consult the department chair for more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum
requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The following majors are
approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Elementary Education
Exercise Science
Health Education (teaching licensure only)
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language
courses as part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biology
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Biopsychology
Chemistry
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physics
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Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic
disciplines.
Students are required to declare a major upon completion of 48 semester credits, and earlier in some disciplines. Details
of majors and minors are in the departmental pages of this catalog. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Minors completed after a
bachelor’s degree is awarded are noted on the transcript.
Below is a complete list of majors, minors, and emphases. Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the Day
Program and the Adult Undergraduate (AU) program. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty advisors.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Studio Art (Graphic Design)
Biology (BA or BS)
Life Sciences (BA)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Economics (BA)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure
major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
K-12 English as a Second Language
Special Education: Academic Behavioral
Strategist
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher
licensure major)
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science (BA or BS)
Film
Finance
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education (BA or BS)
History
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medieval Studies
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (BM)
Music Performance (BM)
Music Therapy (BS)
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through AU only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Biophysics (BS)
Space Physics (BS)
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Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure
major)
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting
Performance
Urban Studies
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Minor for Science Majors
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English
Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Creative Writing
Media Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Music
Music Business
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Film/Performance
Musical Theater
Performance
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Urban Studies
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Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and agreements with the University of
Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced language courses not available at
consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program options. Students register directly with the ACTC
office.
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Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan Technological University.
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Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisors from relevant fields and
subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisors, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design
without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to
AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before
the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisors from relevant fields, who together
constitute the Review Team. All advisors must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of
approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the
validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisors’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course,
and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
A statement of learning goals and objectives
A list of proposed courses (minimum of 36 semester credits, no more than one of which is a lower-level
language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan
usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs of
study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students should consult with the Clair &
Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work for additional information regarding career objectives. The
proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including
graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken some time during the senior year. The student
should devise the capstone in consultation with advisors. It should require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least one
of the advisors must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed major program by all advisors presumes their approval of the capstone
course.
Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisors regularly throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with advisor approval.
ACTC Majors
Full-time Day students may complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students
who wish to complete a major or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major
or Minor Declaration Form to the Registrar’s Office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school advisor. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive application process with acceptance
determined by the major department.
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Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, pharmacy, or engineering
can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of
study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty advisor is available in each field to assist students in their planning.
Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first
year to arrange for faculty advising.
List of Pre-Professional Programs:
Pre-Engineering
o See Engineering Departmental page.
Pre-Health Science
o See Biology Departmental page
Pre-Law
o Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Pre-law students major in disciplines of their own choosing; most law school
entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable Law
School Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Pharmacy
o Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL
111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary
o A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history, philosophy,
English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two
semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in
the junior and/or senior year. The Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
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Academic Organization and Departments
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into
a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the
academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to
students. These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general
education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field, and all consider
teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a variety of professional and research activities that
support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to
current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every incoming student receives an advisor. In
this close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for students.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. Course
descriptions can be found at our Course Description Search. A syllabus containing a more detailed explanation of
content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course description and process for
registering for credit is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional requirements that
are noted in the course description. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
198 – Internship/On-campus
199 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and
site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and
permission to register.
396 - Internship/On-campus (4 credits)
397 - Internship/Off-campus (2 credits)
398 - Internship/On-campus (2 credits)
399 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
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A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site
supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a
faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation require/ement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299 - Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an instructor. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is
undertaken.
499 - Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
Academic Year
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with fall, spring, and summer semester lengths ranging from 14-16
weeks.
In Augsburg’s Day Program full-time students normally take 16 credits per semester. The Day Program calendar is
coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), so that students
can take a course on another campus during fall or spring semester.
Adult Undergraduate (AU) classes typically meet on the same night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule.
The alternating weeks of the semester are labeled “Maroon,” and “Silver.” Students select courses from both the
maroon and silver schedules, creating an alternating schedule of classes. Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating
weeks for three-and-a-half hours on either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the program. Online and out-of-class
work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Additional classes outside of the major program may be scheduled on
Monday or Wednesday weeknights. Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends. Some classes may meet weekly on
weekday evenings. There are seven to eight face to face class sessions supplemented by online instruction each
semester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Rochester (ROCH) campus classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate weeks. There are seven to eight
class sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester with each class meeting for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students
may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Courses and majors offered through AU/ROCH/WEC are equivalent to their Day Program counterparts. However, the
curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Course Offerings
In general, courses are offered in both fall and spring semesters unless otherwise indicated. Since some courses are
offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course offerings with an advisor
to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Note: Not all courses are offered in all programs. Refer to AugNet Records and Registration for information on when
specific courses are offered.
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Credit Hour Definition
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
Numbering
Courses numbered 100 -299 are classified as lower division. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the online Course Description Search as
prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there is prior approval by the
professor teaching the course. Effective Writing (ENL111) and math placement prerequisites cannot be waived by the
instructor. Students may be dropped from a course if they do not earn a satisfactory grade in the prerequisite for that
course.
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for administrative and
instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English, History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music,
Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies
Business Administration, Education, Health and Physical Education, Nursing, Social Work.
Full explanation of departments and academic programs including major/minor requirements, graduation skills, and
other academic information is provided in the following pages, alphabetically by department.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio, Richard Gresczyk, Jim Rock, Dale Weston, Vinodh Kutty, Virginia Allery, Sophia
Jacobson
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Nine courses including:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 - American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236 - American Indian History
REL 370 - American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Non-departmental elective course options
ART290
ENL255
ENL355
OJB111
OJB112
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200, MAT 163 or
PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills.
American Indian Studies Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Art
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity flourish with diversity. We are a small campus in the heart of a major
metropolitan area with an innovative faculty and creative curriculum in graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking,
ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital media. A solid foundation of
drawing, design, and history is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative
exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase student and professional artwork. Nearby museums,
galleries, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time. Service learning, internships, and study abroad are
integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from all disciplines, and graduate 25-30 majors annually
with Bachelor of Arts degrees in art history, studio art, and art education. An emphasis in graphic design, an architecture
minor, and certificates in art and graphic design provide additional opportunities for specialization.
For half a century, students have been earning degrees in studio art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited
to be here in the center of the city. You will be, too.
Art Faculty
Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney, Robert K. Tom
Degree and Major Requirements
Note: All studio courses require 3-6 work hours outside of class sessions. Most studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 - Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 - Painting I
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 - Art History Survey, and two additional art history courses
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person
show with a faculty review in their senior year, and the annual senior group exhibition.
Studio Art major with emphasis in Graphic Design
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART102 - Design
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ART107 - Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 - Painting I
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
A two course sequence in graphic design, chosen from:
ART 225 - Graphic Design I and ART 330 – Graphic Design II
or
ART 215 - Web Design I and ART 315 – Web Design II
Three additional graphic design electives, chosen from the following:
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 224 - Publication Design
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
ART 315 - Web Design II
ART 320 - Typography
ART 330 - Graphic Design II
ART 333 - Digital Photography
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
ART 399 - Internship, design-related
ART 499 - Independent Study, design-related
ART 240 and two additional art history electives
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person show
with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition. Please note that ART 225 cannot count as both a twodimensional elective and a graphic design emphasis elective.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division art history courses (ART 349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389).
W: Choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ART 388 - Modern Art
Six other art or architectural history courses
Two studio courses:
ART 102 - Design or ART 107 - Drawing
ART 118 - Painting I or ART 221 - Sculpture I
Art History majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by creating and
curating a research-based exhibition with faculty review in their senior year.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in the upper division art history courses and
are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following
courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Double Major
Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department advisor to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting the
highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including:
ART 107 - Drawing
ART 240 – Art History Survey
Three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 210 - Drawing for Design in Architecture
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ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART 249/349 - The Designed Environment
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240 - Art History Survey.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art
history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses including:
ART 102 - Design
Four in graphic design:
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 320 - Typography
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
One art history
Two studio electives
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biology
From transgenic crops to emerging diseases to being a member of the human species, biology affects – literally – every
part of your life. Because biology is such a broad field, the biology program at Augsburg emphasizes integration across
many sub-disciplines, including molecular, cellular, organismal, evolutionary, and ecological biology. Additionally, the
biology program at Augsburg coordinates with the mathematics, chemistry, and physics programs to ensure that our
students acquire the necessary knowledge to fully understand biological phenomena.
Augsburg’s Biology program is designed to provide students with the opportunities to (1) understand the fundamental
knowledge of the discipline, (2) know how scientific knowledge is generated and disseminated, (3) effectively
communicate scientific information in written and oral forms, (4) be proficient in common biological lab techniques, and
(5) demonstrate professionalism in the sciences. Additionally, Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate
research, both on and off campus. There are a variety of opportunities to work on research projects with Biology faculty
and subsequently present your research at regional, national, and international meetings.
Graduates of our Biology program follow many different paths. Most of our graduates use their undergraduate major in
Biology as a springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies leading to careers in
post-secondary teaching, basic and applied research, and public health or have entered professional programs in
medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. In addition, many of our students go directly into the workforce as
laboratory technologists and teachers.
Biology Faculty
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Chair), Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti,
Dale Pederson, Emily Schilling
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor of Science in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
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Five upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 – Biochemistry
BIO 440 – Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Five upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 – Biochemistry
BIO 440 – Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
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General Education Accommodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 107, 108 - College Physics I, II
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two science courses from the following:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Four upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 361, BIO 440, or BIO 481:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 – Biochemistry
BIO 440 – Plant Physiology
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. At
least four upper division electives must be completed in residence (at Augsburg College).
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253, 255 and at least one upper division elective may, in consultation with
their advisor, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully complete one of the
following:
Summer or academic year research internships followed by successful completion of BIO 297, BIO 399, BIO 497, BIO 499
or HON 499 with a biology mentor. Students will submit a formal intent to be considered for departmental honors
within the first week of classes in the fall semester of the senior year (or the first week of classes for the spring semester
if they are graduating the following December). This formal intent must be typed and will be composed of no more than
one page of text providing the following: (1) Title of project. (2) Abstract describing the project with special focus given
to the questions that will be addressed, the methods to be used and the expected outcomes. (3) Name and signature
(with date) of your faculty advisor. (4) List of three Biology Department faculty who have agreed to serve as your
evaluation committee. A decision will be made by that committee within one week of submission. Projects must include
public presentation and a written report approved by the department.
Participation in and completion of the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (including presentation).
Scoring above the national 90th percentile on the ETS Major Field Test in Biology.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, and three additional BIO
courses (200 level or above). The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an advisor in the biology department. In order to complete all major requirements in four years, BIO
151 and 152 and General Chemistry should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253, BIO 255 and Organic Chemistry (when
appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers.
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. Supporting course
requirements in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and communication must be satisfied with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
satisfy either major or prerequisite requirements. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in BIO 253 and BIO 255 in order to
fulfill major requirements and to fulfill the prerequisite requirements of several upper division biology electives. A grade
of 2.0 or higher must be earned in all upper division biology courses applied toward meeting the requirements of a
major. All biology courses applied toward the major must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in biology courses is
required for the life science major.
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*Students completing majors in biology or life science will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology during
their final year of the program. The exam will appear on the graduation checklist.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre-medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these areas
should consult early and often with health science advisors Catherina Kipper, Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey
Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or
independent study. Careful consultation with a biology advisor is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are
satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed
before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Required or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to
matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to students who have completed at
least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of
theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and
psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David Matz
(Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon
(Psychology).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Thirteen Courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
Two Psychology electives from the following:
PSY 299 - Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory (two semesters)
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391 - Individual Differences
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378 - Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Two Biology electives from the following:
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology: Animal Behavior (this topic only)
BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Keystone (one required):
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BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five
courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111
or 115. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Other Requirements
An average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or above is required
for all courses (200 level and above) applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those biology
and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general,
courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research project, approved and
evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal application must be made no later than the junior
year.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Department of Business Administration
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects. The faculty believe they can
best serve both the student and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based,
and socially aware.
Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Co-Chair), Stu Stoller (Co-Chair,), John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad, George F. Dierberger, Marc D. Isaacson,
Perwaiz Ismaili, Nancy Johnson, Phyllis Kapetanakis, Jayoung Koo, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou,
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp, Milo A. Schield, Peter J. Stark
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,
International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. There is also a combined
Business and Economics major, which incorporates courses from both the Departments of Business Administration and
Economics.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in
addition to their major. The Department of Business Administration offers seven minors: Business Administration (for
non-business majors only), Business Minor for Science Majors, International Business, Music Business, Accounting,
Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department. Transfer courses must be approved by
the department. Transfer courses taken more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Business courses (ACC, BUS, FIN,
MIS, MKT) taken at Augsburg more than 10 years ago will not be applied toward a major unless approved by a faculty
member in the student's designated major area. Suitable intervening work experience will also be considered.
Advising
Students who plan to pursue any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a departmental advisor who
teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising,
departmental faculty can counsel students on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of
recommendation for prospective employers or graduate programs. The business administrator is also available for
advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to consult with the
department chair. Students need to apply to the department and start the process during their junior year.
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Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and department faculty to
obtain an internship during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be
valuable in competing for jobs after graduation. Faculty advisors should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For additional details, see the
section on International Partners under International Programs in this catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator
and/or the department administrator for international business courses or other overseas opportunities.
P/N Grades
Students may apply no more than 8 semester credits with P grades toward a major and no more than 4 semester credits
with a P grade toward a minor. Please refer to the P/N and graduation requirements section of this catalog for specific
details regarding P/N grades.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Business Administration
The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for
graduate studies. Within this area, there is one specialization available to Day students called Music Business and
another option available to both day and AU students called the Combined Business and Economics major. These two
areas provide students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and
to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MUS 205 – Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 – Music Business
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship
MUS 162 – Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses**
MUS 408 – Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry**
**Students may substitute 4 credits of business elective (chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser) in place of
MUS162 and MUS408
12 elective credits in MUS or 8 semester credits in MUS credits and 4 semester credits in MUE (8 credits must be in
residence at Augsburg), selected from:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 241 - History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
*Music Business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either MIS 264 or
MIS 379 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
One other upper division BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, or MKT course
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division ECO course
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing: ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and either MIS 379, ECO 318, or ECO490 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non-business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the department chair.
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Business Minor for Science Majors (open only to students majoring in Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Mathematics, or Physics)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
PHI 120 – Ethics
BUS 399 – Internship
or BUS 397 - Internship
Minor in Music Business
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. See the Music Department for requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Accounting
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high-quality financial information. Augsburg
Accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of theories and practices associated with the
areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, Accounting majors take
courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how accounting serves the needs
of business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the Accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors and public accountants,
management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their education will give them knowledge and skills to
work as accountants in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
The Augsburg Accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business coursework required to take
the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can sit for the CPA exam after they have completed their
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Students should note, however, that in order to be licensed as a CPA they must have
completed a total of 150 credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework and have one year of relevant
work experience in auditing or taxation. Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting examinations upon graduation.
Students interested in learning more can find information at the following websites:
CPA exam general information: www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements: www.revisor.mn.gov/rules
CMA exam: www.imanet.org/cma_certification
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 326 - Tax Accounting
ACC 423 - Auditing
ACC 425 - Advanced Accounting
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Joint Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a Master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of
courses.
It is recommended that students meet with an Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
Completed application form
Two letters of recommendation (one from an Augsburg professor and one from an employer)
Personal statement
Endorsement from Stuart Stoller, Program Coordinator
Example of their writing in an academic paper
GPA of at least 3.30
Interview with the Director of the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
One of the following:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Finance
The Finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Augsburg Finance majors learn requisite skills through courses focused on financial theory and practice, investment and
portfolio theory, intermediate accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, Finance
majors take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how finance serves
the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information. Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking, asset management, insurance, and
investment banking. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial analysts and financial managers in
business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions requiring engagement with financial
information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as
Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
FIN 433 - Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438 - Investment Theory
FIN 460 - International Finance
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Business
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and
interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is absolutely necessary for American
graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do successful business outside the US as well as in the US
market where much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates, the laws and logistics of
international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a
successful international business person. Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also
learn about different cultures and societies. A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global
context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One additional upper division course in either international business or international economics. Options include:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This does not include American Sign
Language. The language requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the International Business
coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Three courses in International Business (one may be in international economics). Options include:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international economics. For a
complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main resource of developed countries and
the most needed resource in developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Management Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the Management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management Information Systems
The major in Management Information Systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major and includes courses from Computer Science, Economics, Business,
Accounting, Finance, and Marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
Nine courses including:
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
or CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
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Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Two courses selected from:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Marketing
The Marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
businesses and nonprofit organizations. Career avenues include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (such as advertising, public relations and sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on
integrating both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan
location makes it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for
leading Twin Cities companies and nonprofit organizations, and provides opportunities for working in the marketing field
after graduation.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450 - Marketing Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
MKT 350 - Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 - Sales Management
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Two additional marketing courses
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding matter and changes in matter. Chemistry has
been described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical world, such as the things we use, the
food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology
opens vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of
providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum are imperative if a chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s Chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a Chemistry major
that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Chemistry Department has established the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS Chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as
professional goals other than traditional positions as chemists.
To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as
opportunities arise.
To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the
sciences.
To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Vivian Feng(Chair), Sandra L. Olmsted, Ron L. Fedie, Arlin E. Gyberg (Emeritus), David R. Hanson, Joan C. Kunz ,Michael
Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
or CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
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PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One additional course from:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the
Academic Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
One of:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
Three from these electives (12 semester credits)
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
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CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One elective (4-semester-credits) from:
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Recommended: PHY 245 - Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See Graduation
Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111 or HON 130 or other approved speaking course) and further developed in upper division
chemistry courses.
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Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics; one course (4 semester credits) or summer of
approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other Chemistry courses above 300. At least one
of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major or minor in chemistry. At least
two CHM courses numbered above 300 must be taken at Augsburg. A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or
higher to count as a prerequisite for any chemistry course. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses is required for
any chemistry major.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Communication Studies
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in Communication Studies are concerned with
interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and
intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental advisor as early as possible to design an approved major program,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Faculty
Communication Studies
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Jenny Hanson, Anna Kudak, David
Lapakko, Michelle Mcateer
Film Studies
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Elise Marubbio
Degree and Major Requirements
Communication Studies Major, BA
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies majors:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 281 - Research Methods
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 490 - Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
A total of 3 electives must be taken from following categories (one course must be from COM):
1 to 3 electives from the following (May not count the same course twice):
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
COM 299 - Directed Study
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
COM 399 - Internship
COM 405 - Nonverbal Communication
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
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COM 495 - Communication Topics
COM 499 - Independent Study
0 to 2 approved outside electives from another major, for example:
ART 132 - Photography I
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
FLM 399 - Internship
MKT 252 - Marketing
Another course approved by Communication Studies department
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements in the Education
Department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in
public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level.
Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are
listed in the English Department section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their senior year to develop a
proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
or POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
or COM 345 - Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg Film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between
theory and practice. The major explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry
members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and Study Abroad. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the study of film
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theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields such as Art,
English, Theater, Communication Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, to
name a few.
Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses:
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 216 - Film Production I
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
FLM 490 - Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
THR 232 - Acting
or THR 233 - Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the two defined tracks below in consultation with your advisor, who is designated
by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may
have to be chosen.
Track 1: Production
Students interested in producing films or videos choose from:
ART 132 - Photography
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 315 - Web Design II
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
COM 243 – Studio Production
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
FLM 124- Monster Movies
FLM 240- Animation
FLM 312 - Film Production II
FLM 348 - Intermediate Video Production
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Track 2: Theory and Culture
Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context choose from:
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
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ENL 430 - Advanced Studies in Theory and Method
FLM 124- Monster Movies
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
PHI 120 - Ethics
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
REL 309 - Religion at the Movies
SPA 248 - Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
Film Minor:
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses: COM 281 (QF) and COM 352 (QFA) for Communication Studies majors and one of MAT 163 or PHY
119 for Film majors.
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation
in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Arts
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
Two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (115 recommended) or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
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CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by: MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (COM 115 recommended), or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The Computational Economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from Computer Science, six from Economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in Computer
Science, in Economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
or CSC 320 - Algorithms
or CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
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ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 318 - Management Science
CSC/ECO 499 - Independent Study
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic,
artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The major requires seven
courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this
major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365 - Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 - Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in Computer Science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
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Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division Computer Science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
Course Grading
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major or minor requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Economics
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business and Economics,
Computational Economics, and Economics and Political Science (Education majors only).
The Economics major and the Applied Economics majors lead to careers in the business world or government. The
Mathematical Economics major is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another
quantitative field such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in quantitative
fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational Economics provides a liberal arts
entry into the field of computer science. The combined Economics/Business Administration major allows students great
flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in Political Science/Economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An Economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great
diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law
and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider Economics as a major or
a minor.
Students are able to combine an Economics major with other disciplines such as Business Administration, International
Relations, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Political Science, History, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in Mathematics. These students should also take courses in Computer Science.
Consult an advisor for specific course suggestions.
For the Economics and Applied Economics majors, the capstone experience is ECO 490 - Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their advisor for alternatives. Internships are recommended.
Students must consult with the department chair and the Strommen Center before registering for an internship for
academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Stella Hofrenning, Bernard Walley
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, BA
ECO 112- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
Three upper division economics electives
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
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or MAT 146 - Calculus II
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics, BA
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 350 - Labor Economics
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 399 - Internship Program
or ECO 499 - Independent Study
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 - Ethics
or PHI 125 - Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five Economics courses and supporting courses in other departments:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 - Financial Management
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
One upper division Economics course elective
One upper division Business elective
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing two
courses: (1) ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and (2) MIS 379 or ECO 318 or ECO 490 (QA). Consult your department chair or
academic advisor if you wish to choose an alternative approach to meeting the QR graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 374 - Probability and Statistics II
MAT 324 - Analysis
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
or MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two upper division economics course electives
Recommended Courses:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
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Minor in Economics
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One additional upper division economics course
Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a faculty advisor as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Education
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota for:
Elementary (grades K-6)
Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in
life science, chemistry, and physics
K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the NEW special
education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) license. (Note the ESL and ABS programs are available in weekday
evening program only*)
General Science (5-8) initial license
Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include preprimary (ages 3-5), mathematics (grades 5-8),
general science (grades 5-8), social studies (grades 5-8), or communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Program Availability
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both the Day and AU (weekday evening*) programs. Augsburg
Undergraduate (AU) degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary communication arts/literature
and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and ABS. Additional licensure programs are available through the Day
program and open to AU students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite courses, elementary
core courses, and professional education courses are available on a weekday evening schedule*. P-12 field service
requirements associated with courses and student teaching must be completed during regular P-12 school hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field service in P-12 educational settings.
Graduate Master of Arts in Education
A graduate level licensure option is available in the AU* program to those already holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in Education (MAE).
Licensure only
Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete a licensure only program within the day or AU*
undergraduate program. Contact the Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Program Overview
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the Education Department prior to
beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken prior to admission). All students are required to meet the
statutory requirements for a skills exam in reading, writing and math. The Minnesota Basic Skills requirement may be
met by providing passing scores on one of the three test batteries (MTLE, SAT, or ACT Plus Writing). Additional criteria
for acceptance into the Education Department are available through the department website. Students complete a
semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure. Students must complete the
EdTPA during their student teaching semester. State law requires passing appropriate exams (basic skills, pedagogy, and
content exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College under earlier catalogs
must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in Elementary Education and Education Studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a Special Education minor which is described at the end of this
section.
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Students are assigned an Education Department program advisor upon request or at the outset of EDC coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the Education Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision.
Education Faculty
Margaret Finders (Chair), Kathy Accurso (Rochester), Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Audrey Lensmire,
Rachel Lloyd, Cari Maguire, Susan O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson, Christine Peper, Christopher Smith, Diane
Vodicka, Barbara West
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Elementary Education
Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary Education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental Core Courses
These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these courses will also fulfill liberal arts
requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Math sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.) MPG 3 pre-requisite.
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (fall)
MAT 138 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (spring)
Science sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science endorsement.)
Option A is for Day students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
and
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
Option B is for weekday, AU*, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level science course accepted in
transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
or
EED 203 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (summer session, Time 1 only) and EED 200 - Elementary Education
Earth Science (summer session, Time 2)
and
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Option C (Rochester only).
SCI 110 - Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111 - Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
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Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’ Literature
Methods Block II
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 342 - K-6 Methods: Music
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an Elementary major who do not complete student teaching
can graduate through the Elementary Education non-licensure major.
EED 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
EED 489: Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry, physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
or COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
EED 331 - Middle School Methods Writing
ESE 300 - Reading/ Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Social Studies (5-8th grade)
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
HIS 120 - America to 1848
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
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or HIS 104 - The Modern Non Western World
or PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
or SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
or ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 311 - Middle School Methods: Social Studies**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8th grade)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics**
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8th grade)
BIO 102 - The Biological World
BIO 121 - Human Biology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
Geology - (take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 341 - Middle School Methods: Natural Science**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Preprimary Teaching (age 3-5)
(Currently not accepting admissions.)
PSY 250 - Child Development
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspectives (Day)
or SPE 490 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 - Foundations of Preprimary Education (fall)**
ECE 346/546 - Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children (spring)**
ECE 347/547 - Immersion and Teaching Competence (summer)**
ECE 488, 489 - Student Teaching: Preprimary (7 weeks in preprimary or kindergarten, 7 weeks in a grade 1-6)
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching courses
are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the Elementary
Education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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K-12 English as a Second Language
The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduate major is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for whom English is a
second language across a range of subject areas. A prerequisite to program admissions is two years of high school level
or one year of college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction throughout the
semester. Program courses are offered in a weekday evening* framework during the academic year and summer
semester to make them accessible to working adults.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
Modern language pre-requisites (2 years high school or 1 year college language)
Required Education Courses for ESL:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments **
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
ESL Major Courses
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 330 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340 - ESL Literacy**
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 420 - ESL Methods **
ESL 490 - Language, Culture, and Schools (Keystone requirement)
ESL 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESL 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Secondary Education
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education Department and the subject
area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisors in both their subject area major and in
the Education Department. K-12 licensure is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary
licensure program is available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general science endorsement for
grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College Education Department licensure program. These requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter advisor for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Major and Licensure Requirements
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments**
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods in Content Area**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in student teaching are
required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a
grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the Secondary Education program even though they may
plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of these special areas will take three to four
courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music Education major. Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to
licensure for grades K-12. Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through the AU* evening program. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or the Undergraduate and
Graduate Admissions Offices for information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist
The special education ABS major is available only through the AU* program. This major is ideally suited to people who
are currently working in schools with K-12 special education students. Students must complete field service
requirements in K-12 special education and general education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program
requirements; field service requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through AU*. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Major and Licensure Requirements
Special Education Major
Non-departmental core courses - These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these
courses will also fulfill liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (MPG 3 prerequisite)
Required Education Courses for ABS:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
(Students must be admitted to Education Department to take courses beyond this point)
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 330 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing I
EDC 331 - Practicum in Public Achievement I
EDC 332 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing II
EDC 333 - Practicum in Public Achievement II
SPE 410 - Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 411 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415 - Theory to Practice
SPE 425 - Transition and Community
SPE 430 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490 - Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
SPE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
SPE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an
interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the needs of students in various
disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDU 491 - Practicum and Seminar in Special Education**
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 231 - Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 - Child Development
PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
Interested students should contact the director of Special Education at the outset of coursework
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an Engineering degree from either the University of Minnesota College of Science
and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg Engineering advisor is
necessary. Applications for these programs require the recommendation of the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
Contact Ben Stottrup, Physics Department, stottrup@augsburg.edu 612-330-1035.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides for two dual degree
engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into the program. Formal application to
the College of Science and Engineering may be completed during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at
the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department
and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year at
Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed during the senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the College of Science and Engineering staff regarding courses that should be taken during the
senior year at Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of Science and
Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university. Students accepted into the
program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the
requisite cumulative grade point average, and are recommended by the Engineering advisor of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate programs is available from the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
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Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in chemical engineering also
should take CHM 351, 352.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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English
Through the study of English we witness life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and thus better understand the
world in which we live and work. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence and allows us to
frame human events within diverse world views. Those who study English typically believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. At the same time, the
English Department’s emphasis on writing helps our students to clarify and share their thoughts.
English relates closely to other majors. Like the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. Like psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. Like philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. Like science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. Like speech and
communication, English studies the effective use of language. Like history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
Augsburg’s English Department integrates its programs with cultural opportunities available in this vital urban area.
Plays, films, and readings are available near the campus, often within walking distance. English majors also have
opportunities to use and refine their skills by working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language
Learner (ELL) students, or tutoring in the Writing Lab.
Students who complete an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education,
journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing,
and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Dallas Liddle (Chair), John Schmit, Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Douglas Green, Colin Irvine, Kathryn
Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose one of three concentrations: literature, language, and
theory; creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
While some of our courses explicitly address theoretical approaches to literature, especially those that examine race,
class, and gender, all of our courses infuse these concerns in their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry,
creative nonfiction, film, and drama. All literature classes involve students in multiple forms of literary examination and
are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills
of the educated and employable citizen.
English Major with a Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various approaches to the study of the written
word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and enable the discovery of new
literary experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory
demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self. The Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies,
Film, Theater Arts, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
This concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 including:
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ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
At least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English. No more than two 200level literature courses may count for the major.
At least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American literature, and world literature.
At least one 400-level course. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required, including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
Four literature, language, and theory courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Major with a Creative Writing Concentration
The English Creative Writing concentration helps students develop professional writing skills by focusing their efforts in
the creative modes: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Over the course of the major,
students master terminology; engage the field’s aesthetic and ethical issues; and read and study the works of
established writers. The creative writing concentration expands competencies in observation, research, and analysis that
enable writers to gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work; it attends
particularly to the artistic aspects of the writer’s craft, such as form, affect, and revision. English majors in Creative
Writing engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in literary endeavors, including issues of design, and enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Creative Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. The writing
concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
To complete this concentration students must take 10 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 320, 321 - Fiction One, Fiction Two
or ENL 322, 323 - Poetry One, Poetry Two
ENL 420 - Advanced Studies in Writing (Keystone)
ART 215 - Web Design I
or ART 225 - Graphic Design I
One elective from:
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL/FLM 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 320 - Fiction One
ENL 322 - Poetry One
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
ENL/THR 325 - Playwriting I
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 397/399 - Internship
An approved ACTC creative writing course
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Minors in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must include
ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include ENL 227
or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure concentration is for students who seek to be licensed to teach
communication arts/literature in Minnesota. Students are encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years and to apply for the education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisors in the English Department and the Education Department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as the requirements for the major.
Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 380 - Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
One upper division ENL British literature course
One upper division ENL American literature course
One additional ENL literature, language, or theory course chosen from ENL360, 361, 362, 367, 368, 371, 385, 394, 410,
and 430
Experiential Requirement (no credit):
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval)
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 111 - Public Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 351 – Argumentation
One of COM 120, COM 243, or POL 342
Special Methods (two courses):
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351 - 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. See the Education Department section for a listing of
secondary education licensure requirements. In addition to consulting your designated ENL advisor, contact an
Education Department advisor for information about education courses.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory and in Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200, MAT 163, or PHY 119;
or
QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT
173, or PHY 116; and completion of QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 173, or PHY 116; and completion of:
QA: Please see department for QA requirement.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors project may receive independent
study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate English majors must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer
students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills—such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional
grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up through the last week of class (without special
permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0 or
higher will receive a grade of 0.0.
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
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Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop foundational
competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These
courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Spotlight Courses
Offered alternating terms. Content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions.
Upper Level Courses
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to
write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a
prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural world. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies—
of the interdependence shared by people and nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the
ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, communications and history, Environmental Studies students
focus on the most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of complex urban
environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents
shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and
industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in
mind, Augsburg’s Environmental Studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in Environmental Studies. Upon completion of
the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences
in nature, identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple
disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as
the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue
vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law and graduate school, education,
ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Christina Erickson (Social Work, Director), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Z. Vivian Feng (Chemistry), Nancy Fischer (Sociology), Keith
Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), Ann Impullitti (Biology), Colin Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry),
Michael Lansing (History), Emily Gaenzle Schilling (Biology/Environmental Studies), Joseph Underhill (Political Science),
John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Degree and Major Requirements
Environmental Studies Major
Standard Track Requirements:
Core courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV Internship (ENV 396, 397, 398, or 399)
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
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or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
HECUA Track Requirements:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 - (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four courses: Adaptive Ecosystem
Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and
Integration Seminar)
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Environmental Studies Minor
Five courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Complete three courses from at least two of the four divisions:
Humanities
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
ENL 270 - Themes
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
Social Sciences
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
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Professional Studies
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
Natural Sciences
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an inter-college program with
course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas.
Courses are drawn from many disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not
only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with
academic preparation for careers in human services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Faculty
Adriane Brown (director), Kristin M. Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Kristin Chamberlain, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Sarah Myers, Norma Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include:
WST 201 – Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 or another mid-level course in feminist theory selected from an approved list
WST 485 - Senior Seminar
WST 199/399 - Internship*
*WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested
students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality emphasis. At least
three of the six electives must be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any of the colleges participating
in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must be completed at
Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program
coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are met by
completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200 or MAT 163.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Minors and Concentrations
Students majoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies can pursue a concentration in Sexuality and/or Global
Women’s and Gender Studies. A concentration will be noted on the transcript at the point of graduation, not a minor.
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; WST 315; and three electives, one of which must be upper division. Courses
may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval
of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program Coordinator.
Sexuality Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the history, social
construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual
practice on a global level. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
SOC 266 - Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 - Introduction to Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
Global Women’s and Gender Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies offers students the opportunity to focus on
women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context. Students are required to take three core courses plus
two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
POL 359 - Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 – Marg
ins as Center: Feminist Theory
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 - Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 362 - Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and Millennium Development Goals in Sub Saharan Africa
WST 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies (CGE)
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195 - Topics in History: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality - Globalization and Women’s Grassroots Movements
in Latin America
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Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies are urged to consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College and with
Inver Hills Community College that governs students from these institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate who
transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational
participants as well as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The Physical Education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The Health Education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness, and allied
professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The Exercise Science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be prepared to move on to graduate or
professional school in allied health fitness professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training,
and chiropractic studies.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Adrian Dunn, Carol Enke, Aaron Griess, Melissa
Lee, Mike Navarre, Kassondra Nordmeyer, Ana Ribeiro, Eric Rolland, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 410 - Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
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HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Physical Education Major:
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 254 - Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 - Outdoor Education
HPE 340 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 473 - Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
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HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114 - Safety Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete
a coaching effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Exercise Science Major, BA
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Science Major, BS
Pre-Health Science Track:
This major is available for those wishing to satisfy the prerequisites for graduate school in exercise science allied
professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic.
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
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HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Exercise and Health Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HLTH 345 - Nutrition for Health (St. Thomas)
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
Supporting courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
EXSS 3650 - Methods for Fitness Professionals (St. Catherine)
EXSS 4300 - Advanced Biomechanics (St. Catherine)
FSNU 3250 - Sports Nutrition (St. Catherine)
MAT 114 - Precalculus
INDI 2220 - Medical Terminology (St. Catherine)
INDI 4900 - Intro to Physical Therapy (St. Catherine)
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
PHYS 1080 - Physics for Health Science I (St. Catherine)
PHYS 1090 - Physics for Health Science II (St. Catherine)
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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History
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered
individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction of
an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as
anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of
history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication,
conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Michael J. Lansing (Chair), Phillip C. Adamo, Jacqueline deVries, William Green, Maheen Zaman
Degree and Major Requirements
History Major
Nine courses, including HIS 280 and HIS 480. At least four of these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe,
United States, and non-Western.
History Area Courses
Ancient and Medieval: HIS101, 102, 360, 361, 369, 370, 374, 378, or HUM120
Modern Europe: HIS102, 103, 282, 348, 352, or 354
United States: HIS120, 121, 122, 225, 234, 236, 241, 242, 243, 249/349, 300, 316, 331, 332, 335, 336, 338, or 343
Non-Western: HIS104, 140/440, 150/350, 155/355, 162/462, 323, 327, 346, 357, or 474
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in
the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to four
credits) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more 100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved for
sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper
division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission to waive prerequisites.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Honors Program – HON
Introduction
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Phil Adamo, Honors Program
director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education requirements, except those for
physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition, résumé-building positions, and
special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT
score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However,
students without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity
or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the online
application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships: the
President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary Option courses
may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors
program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the second semester of the first year must fulfill all
remaining Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Students who enter the first semester of the sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may
substitute REL 100 for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation courses for HON
130, may substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an Honors House, and participate in all Honors
Program activities. In order to graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, student must: join an Honors
House and participate in required meetings (listed below), maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher, and take 16 credits
of Honors courses. Scholars Program participants do not need to complete the research requirement or the GFA
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requirement. Scholars Program participants are not required to take HON340: Junior Colloquium, but may if they so
choose.
Honors Program Requirements
Honors students have several options for completing each general education requirement. Student may complete the
established courses, or they may use several unconventional options. These options are detailed in subsequent sections.
In general, Honors students entering in the first semester must complete the following requirements:
First Year: HON 005; HON 120; HON 100; HON 130; HON 111 or 219 or other 200 level writing course
Past First Year: HON 005; HON 220; HON 230; HON 240; HON 250; HON 340; HON 490; research requirement,
residency requirement
Outside Honors Program: modern language requirement; physical education requirement
Notes:
**All Honors students should take HON 260 in the second year unless they have an irreconcilable scheduling conflict or
have a clear and defined plan for meeting the research requirement. If the latter, students should take HON 470.
**All Honors students must complete the GFA (Grants, Fellowships, and Awards) Requirement- details are available at
the Honors Moodle site, the Honors public folder or from the Honor Desk (honors@augsburg.edu).
**Students with and English transfer credit must take the writing entrance exam to place out of HON 111.
**All students must take HON 130 unless there is an irreconcilable schedule conflict within their major. Ex: pre-med and
music therapy.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses
All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising and program
information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses.
These meetings are necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they
choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes events related to scholarship,
such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and
socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events, such as Honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review
Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts
submissions from students at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
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Student Leadership Opportunities
Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program
leadership positions. The house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning experiences. These
student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s
education. Such student-created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors
requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
Full course (10-20 students)
Reading Groups (2-9 students)
Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council member or the Honors Program
director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally,
the proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if schedule conflicts
require it.
First Year: Fall
First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students are not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review.
HON 100 – Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120 - Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
HON 130 - Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
HON 111 - Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
Students write and research as staff writers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
HON 220 - Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill
requirements)
HON 200 – Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, P/N grading) - Students write and research as staff writers
HON 240 - Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
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Third Year: Fall
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review
HON 250 - Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 200 – Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning II
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or Dean of the College; 0.0 credit, P/N grading)
Third Year: Spring
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review
HON 230 - Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (continues from fall semester; 0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
Students may join HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460 - Honors Disputation League in their fourth
year
HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Research Requirement
At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors Research Requirement as detailed in the Research
Requirement document available in the Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two
semesters of the following to document the research experience on their transcript:
HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review
HON 470 - Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
The Honors recommended sequence satisfy all general education requirements except: foreign language and
physical education. Students may fulfill these through non-Honors courses or through Honors SCLE curricular
alternatives).
Residency: all Honors students must complete seven 4.0-credit courses, or 28.0 credits total, in the Augsburg Honors
Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without permission.
Students with college level transfer work may waive some HON courses as long as they fulfill the Honors program
residency requirement. HON 120, 120L, 340, 490 and the research requirement may not be waived.
All Honors students must complete the GFA (Grants, Fellowships, and Awards) Requirement- details are available at
the Honors Moodle site, the Honors public folder or from the Honor Desk (honors@augsburg.edu).
Students with and English transfer credit must take the writing entrance exam to place out of HON 111.
All students must take HON 130 unless there is an irreconcilable schedule conflict within their major. Ex: pre-med
and music therapy.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses,
students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg
offers a number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (ACTC)
International Relations
Urban Studies
Information about these majors and their requirements can be found in their respective departmental pages. Other
interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under International Programs.
Leadership Studies Minor
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of expertise or be a good
manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a minor in Leadership Studies, drawing on a wide
variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor in Leadership Studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of
disciplines including Business, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, and
Psychology.
Coordinator: Alan Tuchtenhagen, Master of Arts in Leadership Program Director
Four required courses:
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
POL 371 - Topics: Becoming a Leader
Two required electives from the following list. (No more than one per department)
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations’ departmental page.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Relations
International Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for informed global
citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service, nonprofit organizations, or international
business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven
courses and six electives chosen from a wide list of offerings at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to
consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one foreign language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors complete a
significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, such as immigration, conflict resolution,
economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students often combine this major with a second major in History, Political Science,
International Business, or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director: Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
International Relations Major
Required core courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 – Introduction to Political Science
or POL 160 - World Politics
POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
or KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
One of the following lower division electives:
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
or one additional upper division course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
POL 368 - Model United Nations
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
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ECO 370 - International Economic Development
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
FIN 460 - International Finance
FRE 332 - French Civilization Today
GER 332 - German Civilization and Culture II
HIS 323 - Modern China
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 352 - The Holocaust in German History
HIS 354 - Modern Britain and Ireland
HIS 440 - Topics in World History
HIS 474 - World and the West
MKT 466 - International Marketing
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
REL 356 - World Religions
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPA 332 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot
be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing ECO 365
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483 or MAT 163.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the International Relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
One elective from the list of International Relations major electives, excluding other Business, Economics, and Marketing
courses.
Note: Several of the Business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your academic advisor before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must enroll in
an independent study (POL 499) course and complete an honors thesis no later than April 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by
the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
or POL 160 - World Politics
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
or POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
One year of modern language
Three courses from the list of required electives for the major
Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College), the Center for Global Education, and the international diversity of our surrounding
neighborhoods. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff, and community
members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and
environmental sustainability. Students in the program draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global
issues.
The minor consists of two required courses, two upper division electives, a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program director for full
program description.
POL 160 - World Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
Two upper division electives from:
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 495 - Topics
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 350 - Latin American History
INS 312 - The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
POL 353 - Political and Social Change in Namibia
REL 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
REL 346 - The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
REL 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Other topics or study abroad courses with approval of program director
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French, German, and Spanish, as
well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural Studies. Introductory courses in Latin, Norwegian, Ojibwe, Farsi, and
American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and courses in Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and
Portuguese are available to Augsburg students through Augsburg’s four partner-institutions in the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other
professions. Students anticipating careers in international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health
professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a
valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Chair), Sarah Degner-Riveros, Randy Gresczyk, Diane McDonagh, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate
Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, John Van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Language Major
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
9 courses above 211 including:
One course in literature
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required
Students are expected to take as many courses in the target language as possible. Other than CCS 100 and KEY 480, any
course taught in English must be approved by the advisor for credit toward the major.
Cross-Cultural Studies Major
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement,
and three electives, as specified below.
Core courses:
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
CCS 399 - Internship
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Language requirement:
Minor in French, German, or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two different languages. Placement waivers of the
core skill in languages do not fulfill any part of the language requirement for the Cross-Cultural Studies major. Heritage
speakers must earn credit by examination for 212, if following the two-language path, or complete the coursework for a
minor in available languages (consult Academic Advising for testing in less commonly taught languages).
Study-abroad requirement (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings):
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One semester (15 weeks) on an approved study abroad program or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department
Electives:
Three upper-division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
Graduation Skills
For all majors, the Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing CCS 100 and KEY 480.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, HIS 369, MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, NUR 410, PHI 230, PHY 119, POL 483, or the QR from a second major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Minor
Four courses above 211
Students are expected to take all courses in the target language. Any course taught in English must be approved by the
advisor for credit toward the minor.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply to the chair of the department in their junior year.
Requirements include a 3.50 GPA both in the major and overall, and an honors thesis written in the target language.
Prerequisite
Any prerequisite must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required for Language majors, and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See advisor for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework taken abroad. Majors in
Cross-Cultural Studies must complete a semester abroad (15 weeks) or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Internships
An advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199) that links language
skills with community service and career exploration may be arranged pending faculty availability.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly
expected of every member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in Mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In addition
to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, Mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason
abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to
experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business,
industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines
find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in Mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of Mathematics as a liberal art (through the BA degree) or
choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics,
statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science,
computing, business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course. Augsburg students can also choose to
complete a major in Actuarial Science at University of St. Thomas, offered through ACTC.
Mathematics Faculty
John Zobitz (Chair), Pavel Bělík, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines, Jody Sorensen
Degree and Major Requirements
Mathematics Major, BA
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
A “theoretical structures” course from:
MAT 304 - Graph Theory
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
Other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered above
300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their faculty advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Mathematics Major, BS
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered above 300. Note
that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses (or
substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, MIS 379, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368, CSC 160
(recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO
416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
“Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department.
“Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
“Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 394, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other
courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT
369, MAT 373
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, MIS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of MIS 379, MAT
163 and MAT 248 may count).
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT
363, MAT 377.
Physical Sciences: two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368; two of MAT 324, PHY 327, MAT 355,
MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
Statistics: One of MAT 163, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 394; one of ECO 490,
MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved by the department.
Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
Theoretical Mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or
regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II,
Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the
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department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate
research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in
grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must include:
ESE 330 5-12 - Methods: Mathematics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
an “Applied Project” course
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades 5-8
under elementary education licensure are:
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a
Mathematics faculty advisor before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with Mathematics beyond the classroom, have a
GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, complete a project with
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significant mathematical content (usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics
Department. The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements
are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation. To be considered,
students must have a declared Mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a
300 level MAT course.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any Mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics
course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the Registrar’s Office. Students who have passed
the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students
in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first
term of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a Mathematics course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of the
liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in
Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that
require abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Program Director), Phillip C. Adamo (History), Kristin M. Anderson
(Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green (English), Beliza Torres (Theater Arts), Merilee Klemp (Music),
Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Martha E. Stortz (Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion), Maheen
Zaman (History)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Eleven courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120 - Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
HIS 369 - The Early and High Middle Ages
HIS 370 - The Late Middle Ages to 1648
HUM 490 - Keystone: Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 332 - British Literature: Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 - The Classical Tradition
ENL 361 - The Medieval World
SPA 352 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378 - Medieval Church
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386 - Medieval Art
ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
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Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 - Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 - Topics in World History: Monks and Heretics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which medieval scholarship is published
(e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might include
study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior approval of advisor is required for all Augsburg Experiences related
to Medieval Studies.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above (history,
literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Music
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors, and meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music, and the Music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships;
community performances; Music Therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Faculty
Full-time
Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Susan Druck, Dain Estes, Annie Heiderscheit, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Merilee
Klemp, Bruce McWilliams, Sonja Thompson
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Lynn Erickson, Janet Gottschall Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Nancy Grundahl, Mary
Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Steve Lund, David Mantini, Kameron Markworth,
K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Vladan Milenkovic, Barbara Nordstrom-Loeb, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas Raths,
Shannon Sadler, Mark Sedio, Robert Stacke, Andrea Stern, Matthew Wilson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
Music Education Major
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Music Therapy Equivalency
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming
a Board Certified Music Therapist.
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Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a Music major in any of the three Music degree programs must declare their major,
perform a sophomore/transfer Music major jury qualifying jury, and complete the Music Department degree application
by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted
on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree program, students are
strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the department, i.e. attempting two music degree
programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are
required to petition the department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their
double majors.
Music Core:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 201 - Materials of Music III
MUS 211 - Aural Skills III
MUS 202 - Form and Analysis
MUS 212 - Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331 - Music of the Baroque Era
or MUS 332 - Music of the Classical Era
or MUS 333 - Music of the Romantic Era
or MUS 334 - Music of the 20th Century
MUS 458 or 459 - Senior Recital
One to four semester(s) Performance Study on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement
Four to eight semesters Large Ensemble/Chamber Music in accordance with degree requirement
Large Ensemble Options:
MUE 111 - Augsburg Choir
MUE 112 - Riverside Singers
MUE 114 - Masterworks Chorale
MUE 115 - Cedar Singers
MUE 121 - Augsburg Symphony Orchestra
MUE 141 - Augsburg Concert Band
Chamber Music Options:
MUE 113 - Vocal Chamber Music
MUE 122 - String Chamber Music
MUE 125 - Guitar Chamber Music
MUE 131 - Woodwind Chamber Music
MUE 142 - Brass Chamber Music
MUE 144 - Percussion Chamber Music
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MUE 145 - Piano Chamber Music
Additional Requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail)
Pass a piano proficiency test
Pass a sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury
Complete the Music Department degree application
Pass 3 music repertoire tests
Graduation Skills
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or MAT 163
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: One of GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, or PHY119
Transfer Students
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Music Major, BA
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of
the many music-related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty advisor: Douglas Diamond
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting(S)
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Eight credits of MUS electives
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice from:
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Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Music Major with Music Business Concentration, BA
The Music Business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career opportunity where
the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record
industry, and general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business student the
opportunity to pursue music business studies. The Music Business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music
with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute
for any required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty advisor: Dain Estes
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MUS 162 – Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses
MUS 205 – Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 – Music Business
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS 408 – Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
MUS 399 - Internship
or BUS 399 – Internship
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business, BA
See Business Administration for requirements.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Minnesota Board of Teaching),
the Music Education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This
coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music
Education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota Department of Education for acceptance to the Music
Education licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the
Bachelor of Music Education major. All Music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all Music courses is necessary for the Music Education licensure program.
Faculty advisor: Bruce McWilliams
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Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 311 - Composition I
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
ESE 370 - K-12 Methods: Music
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 - School and Society
EED 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
ESE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass and Percussion
MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 342 - Choral Conducting
MUS/THR 235 - Skills of Music Theater
Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 - Instrumental Conducting
Music elective or approved courses
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of emphasis*.
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major
*A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four
additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
Music Performance Major, Bachelor of Music
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice, and performing ability of
the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional
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performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition
and interview (see the Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty advisor: Jill Dawe
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - four semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
*For guitarists, harpists and pianists: either eight semesters of large ensemble or four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with advisor.
Voice Majors:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 435 - Voice Repertoire
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
*MUS Elective (2 credits)
*Voice students are strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 - Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 - Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 - Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (2 credits)
Instrumentalists:
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
or MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
or MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS Elective (4 credits)
Additional requirements:
BM performance major candidates must pass an extended performance audition and interview that is scheduled after
completion of the sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury.
Music Therapy Major, BS
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The BS in Music Therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students
who wish to become professional music therapists. A minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses is required.
Faculty Advisor: Roberta Kagin
Requirements:
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Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 275 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
MUS 363 - Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing(S)
MUS 372 - Psychological Foundation of Music I
MUS 373 - Psychological Foundation of Music II
MUS 374 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 375 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUS 474 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 475 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 480 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 481 - Music Therapy Clinical Internship
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
EDC 410 - The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass guitar proficiency test
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The Music Therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of Music
Therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms. Acceptance to the degree program requires the following:
Pass the sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass guitar proficiency
Music Minor
Faculty Advisor: Merilee Klemp
Requirements:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (2 credits or above) in music history or conducting
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Other music courses may be approved by departmental petition
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit performance studies in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
Additional requirements:
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the Music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the Music and Business departments.
Faculty Advisor: Dain Estes
Requirements:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MUS 162 – Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses
MUS 205 – Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 335 - Music Business
MUS 408 – Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
Departmental Honors
Senior Music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Music courses may apply for Music departmental honors
by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could include, but is not limited to, one of the
following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a
program, presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project title, a transcript, and
a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the senior year.
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg Music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard required by the Piano
Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training
and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano skills and prepare for the proficiency test in
several ways. Students with extensive training may be able to simply pass the test; those with some training may
register for private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that determines
their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS 135/136/237/238) designed to teach
the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly recommended that piano training is
started during the first year, when piano study will complement and strengthen the student’s experience in the music
theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano major and non-piano major
requirements and test dates.
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Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring students to familiarize
themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the
Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the
repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of
the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and Music minors must pass one.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure
The Natural Science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Courses are designed to provide a broad background
in science and allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses (see Secondary Education requirements), and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of
calculus. Early consultation with the Education Department (in your sophomore year) is essential to complete
undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a timely basis.
Content Liaisons
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Ben Stottrup (Physics)
Degree and Major Requirements
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements.
All upper division courses required for the Biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8):
Introductory Geology (taken off campus, offered through ACTC program)
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following differences: only four
(rather than five) upper division Biology courses are required. Upper division Biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division Biology courses is required for all Natural Science majors.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
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CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two of the following courses:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Three electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry (BA):
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics (Physical Chemistry)
CHM 370 - BioOrganic Chemistry (or a Biochemistry course)
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
CHM 499 - Introduction to Chemical Research
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
COM 115 or COM 111 - a public speaking course
One course from:
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek Natural Science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion
The Augsburg College BSN Completion program is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to advance their
education, increase their career opportunities, and address changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care
settings and communities. No longer do nurses practice only in hospitals, they are moving into communities,
corporations, parishes, schools, rehabilitation centers and long term care facilities, as well as into their own private
practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a difference in community health and well-being by providing
comprehensive health care for diverse groups of persons across the lifespan.
The BSN program at Augsburg prepares nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge students’ interests and engage their creativity as they
increase skills in critical thinking, speaking, writing, ethics, nursing theories, community assessment, leadership,
decision-making and the role of citizen nurse. Classes that combine short-term immersion experiences of study both at
home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum. Students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as
they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Pauline Abraham, Katherine Baumgartner, Kathleen Clark, Kaija Freborg, Cheryl Leuning, Virginia McCarthy, Kristin
McHale, Joyce Miller (Chair), Pamela Moss, Deborah Schuhmacher
Staff: Sharon Wade, Linden Gawboy
Degree and Major Requirements
Nursing Major, BSN
Seven 4-semester credit hour courses, including:
NUR 300 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 - Communication
NUR 306 - Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 - Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 - Practicum: Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 - Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the required courses in the Nursing major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet requirements in the
nursing major at Augsburg must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
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Other Information
The BSN program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 16 months of full-time
study taking two courses per semester. Students can pursue their studies as quickly as 12 months taking three courses
per semester, based on personal choice. Students will be assigned to a nursing faculty adviser to develop a plan of study.
More time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the number of liberal arts (general
education) courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number of credits each student
transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in Nursing may take non-nursing courses in
both the Day and Adult Undergraduate programs. Students interested in pursuing the Nursing major should consult with
BSN admissions staff in the Admissions Office for assistance applying.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the Nursing major requires the
following:
Completed application
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in one’s basic nursing program
Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered to practice
in Minnesota prior to beginning the Nursing major
Evidence of HIPAA training
Up-to-date immunization records
Criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Augsburg due to a
cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 in their basic nursing program. Full admission to the program requires students to
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at Augsburg before being fully admitted to the BSN
program.
Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program. However, all BSN program
admission requirements must be met prior to matriculating into the BSN program at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will be granted 28 semester
credits in recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program or a diploma in
nursing program. Both must be state board-approved programs.
Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the World Education Services
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to
Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational
credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must
apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have
passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all
students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BSN completion program will lose the 28 semester credit block
grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The 28 semester credit block grant will be applied toward a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
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Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and
part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a Nursing degree.
Courses in the Nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum courses (NUR 410 and 411)
requiring additional weekday time. Generally, nursing classes meet on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time
blocks. Online instruction and activities occur between face-to-face class times. Optional immersion courses and
practicums at home and abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended to work with an academic advisor for advice on liberal arts courses. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis and at the Rochester campuses.
Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg may enroll in up to
three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in
the MAN program. Note that these graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate
courses if they have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also fulfilling
requirements in the MAN. The three graduate Nursing courses plus the practica include the following:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing and Self Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 532P - Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 541 - The Politics of Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care (1 semester credit)
(see current class schedule for practicum offerings)
Note: Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be
presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of 56
traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the
Latin Honors section in Academic Information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Philosophy
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and answering the “big” questions that are the most
basic. For example: Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the
best? What is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and present.
The Philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some Philosophy
majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to prepare for other professional
studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 - Logic
or PHI 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level Philosophy course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in Philosophy
Four courses must be upper division
Note: The Philosophy department at present does not offer a keystone PHI 499 course of its own. We recommend that
majors take the keystone course offered in the Religion Department, or (in the case of double majors) in the department
of the other major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the College, but it recommends for
Philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in Philosophy, the Philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the Computer Science department emphasizing areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The
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purpose of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent
logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science
for more information.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the Philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
student’s choice that involves research above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from:
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Physics
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of
controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic
particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics
plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such areas as
energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem
solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into
recent developments. A rigorous major provides students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It
also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students
that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities at
both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its
Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several students work as research assistants in these
efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research
programs provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in
industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, Mary Lanzerotti, David Murr, Ben Stottrup (Chair), David Venne
Physics Research Staff: Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Physics Major, BA
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses—COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major, BS
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 261 - Electronics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 352 - Mechanics II
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 - Quantum Physics
One Physics course above PHY 122
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics, BS
72 credits. It is the same as the BS major, with the addition of PHY 320 - Introduction to Space Science and PHY 420 Plasma Physics, and the omission of the elective Physics course.
Physics Major with Concentration in Biophysics, BS
It is the same as the Physics BS major, with the addition of PHY 317 - Biophysics, one independent project (PHY, CHM,
BIO, or MAT 499), and one elective from the following (in place of one elective above PHY122):
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
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BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 486 - Immunology
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 430 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic in Physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Final project submissions are due to April 1st.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the Physics faculty.
Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY
327) during the sophomore year.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Physics Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a
national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society
is open to all students interested in physics.
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Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of
their class.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Political Science
Political Science at Augsburg College helps prepare you for many things: political engagement, pursuit of an advanced
degree, a successful career. Political science focuses on the role of power and authority in human affairs, something
relevant to any field you might choose. Understanding power and authority is also necessary for anyone interested in
political and social change.
The major prepares you for many options after graduation, including law school, or graduate work in areas such as
political science, public administration, and public policy. Our majors have gone on to work in government, business,
communications, the non-profit sector, and education, and numerous other fields.
Internships are within easy reach of the campus, because of our location in the heart of the Twin Cities metro area.
Grounded in the diverse and international community around Augsburg, the department directly engages the world and
issues around us.
Numerous study abroad programs are also available, as well as learning opportunities throughout the country. The
Model UN program, which travels annually to New York, is a highlight for many students. Our majors experience an
education which can extend from the classroom to the surrounding community to places around the world.
Our experienced faculty teach in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, gender and politics, economic
development, comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology, and
American public law. Our broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, combined with the many special educational
opportunities, enhance your potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan (emerita), Joseph
Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
A 2.0 minimum grade is required in all courses taken for the major.
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One elective from the following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
At least five other upper division courses in four out of five Political Science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas may
be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper division area.
One other Political Science course in any area, upper or lower division
Political Science Area Courses
This is a list of commonly offered courses that fulfill the upper division area elective requirements. Students may also
satisfy the elective requirements with a variety of courses from study abroad experiences, HECUA, or other programs,
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with the permission of the department. POL495 can be used toward area requirements with advisor approval. The
applicable area will vary based on the topic of the course.
Area 1 – American Government and Politics: POL325, 326, 342, or 421
Area 2 – Comparative Politics and Analysis: POL350, 359, or 459
Area 3 – International Politics: POL368, 461, or 490
Area 4 – Public Law: POL370 or 371
Area 5 – Political Theory and Analysis: POL380 or 381
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of
the following courses: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
11 required courses including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Electives (five total):
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
And two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
10 courses plus an internship, including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
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or SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One Course from the Following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 124 - American Women and Politics
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics: American Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Plus an internship, usually taken as POL 399.
Notes
POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
The internship can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. A student taking an internship not for credit must still have a
Political Science department faculty member supervising the internship, and must fulfill certain academic
requirements, which will be explained by the supervising faculty member.
Substitutions to the courses above can be approved by the department chair. For example, the department
sometimes offers relevant topics courses under numbers not listed above.
Political Science Areas
(I)
(II)
(III)
(IV)
(V)
American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics and Analysis
International Politics
Public Law
Political Theory and Analysis.
Any course listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
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Departmental Honors
The honors major in Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in Political Science courses and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee.
Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements, consult the
department chair.
For a student to be eligible for departmental honors, all courses in the major must be taken with traditional grading (not
P/N). Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances.
Political Science Minor
Five courses, including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
or POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
And at least three upper-division courses in three out of five political science areas
POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
Pre-Law Minor
Four Required Courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Two of the following:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Two electives from the following:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor
Core courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 399 - Internship
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Three of the following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 381 - Topics in Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics in American Politics
POL 461 - Topics in International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Notes
POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one Economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division Economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (required for licensure)
ESE 310 - 5-12 Methods: Social Studies (Capstone course) (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 - American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other Political Science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are required.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a Political Science major or the teaching major in Economics
and Political Science. Either option requires that the student also take courses required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department chair.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Psychology
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology
contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students
for graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research
experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings
including business, education, social services, research, law, government, religious institutions, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Faculty
Stacy Freiheit (Chair), Ben Denkinger, O. Evren Guler, David Matz, Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Brian Rood, Nancy Steblay,
Henry Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Psychology Major
The major is 10 courses including:
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives:
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 - Health Psychology
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 263 - Sports Psychology
PSY 357 - Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
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Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299,
399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
All psychology majors must have an advisor in the Psychology department.
Transfer Students
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved by the
chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In
general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See Biopsychology in the
departmental pages of this catalog.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in mental
health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors related to defining,
understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both
the science and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student
research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting. See the department chair for
specific requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas—research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations
within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the Social Psychology concentration is to provide students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
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consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the Social Psychology concentration is
ideal for graduate school preparation. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. No more than
two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400, and 499 may be counted.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious beliefs and values. The
study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own
religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, to gain a broader view of the role of faith in public life, and to better
understand our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
Why do bad things happen?
How can we live meaningful lives?
What happens after we die?
How do our values shape our choices?
What is our responsibility to others?
What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the Core Curriculum courses, REL 100 and 200 (or equivalent elective course).
Here they learn to articulate their own beliefs and to understand that what they believe really matters. Students engage
in a close reading of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and apply these insights to
contemporary social issues. They also explore their own gifts and how these might be used in service of the broader
community as they pursue a life of vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing
a major or minor in Religion, which offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians from all denominations, with people who practice other faith traditions, and with those who
claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion Department represent several Christian denominations and model
respectful dialogue with students from a variety of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect and
learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
Faculty
Mary Lowe (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Russell Kleckley, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers, Philip Quanbeck II, Marty Stortz,
Mark Tranvik, and Hans Wiersma
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
REL 100 is a prerequisite to all other courses.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for the major.
Advising
All majors must have an advisor in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department by December 30 of the student’s senior year.
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Religion
A Religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for professional work and
graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight courses (32 credits), students are
encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary should take two Bible courses and one
course in theology or church history. Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible
course, a world religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A Religion major also provides strong
preparation for graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The
major prepares students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently—skills that make our
graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Religion Major, BA
Eight courses (32 credits) including:
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Six additional electives (24 credits)
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the
following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with advisor for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements
to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses (20 credits) including REL 100.
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses (4-8 credits) in Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward the Religion major or
minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Youth and Family Ministry
The major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study of theology, Bible, and
ministry with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of
practical and theological training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills
in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty
approval before participating in off-site fieldwork. A Youth and Family Ministry minor is also offered.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry (AIM) status within the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM certification should consult with their home synod
and with a YFM advisor no later than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
60 credits including:
Theology core (24 credits):
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (16 credits):
YFM 208 - Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
YFM 209 - Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 - Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (8 credits):
YFM 205 - Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (choose two topics course from a list of 2 credit courses)
One other 200-level, 300-level, or 400-level REL or YFM course not already used towards the major and preapproved by
the student’s advisor.
And three supporting courses (12 credits):
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspective
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by the following:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
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Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses (20 credits):
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
One course (4 credits) from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
The social studies licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Students preparing to teach social studies at the
secondary level must complete a broad foundation program in the social sciences and professional requirements within
the Education Department.
Coordinators
Michael Lansing, History, Content Liaison
Chris Brown, Secondary Education Social Studies Coordinator
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Core requirements:
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120 - America to 1815
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—Economics, History, Political Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary Social Studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure only.
Consult with Chris Brown for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult the Augsburg Education Department and the
Social Studies coordinator by the beginning of their sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Work
Professional social work is for students who have the desire to better the lives of people. Social work is for students who
want to learn the skills necessary for a successful and satisfying career for themselves and the lifelong benefit of working
with colleagues who also love their work. Our accredited program will immerse you in the skills and theories of social
work and interweave that body of knowledge with the liberal arts, psychology, sociology, economics, and political
science. The curriculum will prepare you for internships in a range of human service agencies including, schools,
hospitals, community centers, food shelves, women’s centers and a number of other settings in your junior and senior
year. The BSW program believes in social justice and teaches students how to engage the system to achieve it. The
program addresses multicultural practice through a required course and also a special elective course on Intergroup
Dialogue.
The bachelor of social work degree awarded will allow you to be successful in your chosen areas of social work practice
and prepared to work in multicultural settings. Students graduating with a Social Work major receive a Bachelor of
Science degree in social work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Over ninety-five
percent pass the exam on their first attempt.
Students interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the undergraduate and graduate Social Work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education. For more information about the MSW program, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Social Work Faculty
Michael Schock (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program Director), Ankita Deka,
Christina Erickson (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Renee Hepperlen, Bibiana Koh (BSW Program Director),
Barbara Lehmann, Nancy Rodenborg
Degree and Major Requirements
The BSW degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven supporting courses. Social Work courses that
are open to non-majors are designated with an asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work*
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change*
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121 - Human Biology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
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MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to the program, a minimum
grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.2 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the curriculum and
are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and MAT
163 or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All Social Work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social Work majors are allowed to
apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may
only take two P/N credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Social Work Major
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy*
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment*
SWK 306 - Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
SWK 307 - Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 - Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
SWK 317 - Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 - Social Work Research and Evaluation
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
SWK 407 - Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 - Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Required Social Work Field Placement
Students are required to take a field placement at a social service agency in their junior and senior year. The field
placements are a total 120 hours each semester which is 240 hours over the course of one year.
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No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant credit for life experience or
previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in Social Work. This application process begins in the fall
semester of the sophomore year at Augsburg or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each Social Work
major must complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the Social Work program before beginning
the first field placement in the junior year. Social Work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program.
Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may be
considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400level courses restricted to Social Work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors through the completion of an
applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental honors if they have earned and maintain an overall
GPA of 3.3 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 in all Social Work classes at the 300-level and above. Honors applicants
may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded Augsburg
credits. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on
this paper or project. Please consult with the advisor or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Study Abroad Opportunities
The Augsburg BSW program is a leader in international education for its students. All majors are encouraged to study
abroad at some point in their college career. Through The Center for Global Education, the BSW program offers an
award-winning semester study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Students in the spring semester of their junior
year study social work in Mexico and finish their degrees on time. A similar option is offered for study in Norway. The
Social Work department also offers a rotating selection of faculty-led, short courses to foreign countries such as China,
Slovenian, South Africa and India.
Social Work Course Sequence
Social Work Entry Level Courses
The Social Work major offers three ways to begin the BSW degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the
breath of the profession; SWK 210 is for students whose interest is in environmental issues and social change strategies;
and SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues. All three courses are equal as
introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised by
agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK
280, which is to be taken after the entry level courses.
Social Work upper level courses (300s and 400s) are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The
senior keystone is SWK 417: Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar. Consult the BSW Program Manual for the degree courseschedule flowchart.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination of human social organization
provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and in which we live. The sociological perspective
provides an important way to critically understand how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of
social contexts.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes and the social order, how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and
practice the application of sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as a laboratory for learning.
Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Students also may take an independent study, special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in Sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively in the social world as
professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in Sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research
positions, human resources positions in both government and private corporations, criminal justice field, and as
professors of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as law, human
services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Sociology Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from
human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it
provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and
reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique
way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper
division courses from the specified list below:
Core courses:
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 - Research Methods
SOC 485 - Sociological Theory
SOC 490 - Senior Seminar and Keystone
At least three of the following upper division courses (Prerequisite: SOC 121):
SOC 320 - Sociology of Law
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
SOC 375 - Social Psychology
SOC 377 - Organizational Crime and Deviance
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
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SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC 387 - Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 390 - Social Problems Analysis
SOC 399 - Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers interest tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The
Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and
skills. Working with an advisor and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, Sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their advisor or the Sociology
Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found at the Sociology Department website,
www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for departmental honors/graduation with
distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are required
to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Theater Arts
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal context. In our courses,
productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces both classical and new forms, examines global and
local perspectives, and encourages in-depth creative exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical
thinking abilities and to master professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies
in design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural representation and
diversity as they find and express their own creative visions. The program prepares them well to continue with their
education and/or to become leaders in the field of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality
curriculum and dramatic productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and
the campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theater. In order to
encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six theater arts minors and welcome all
Augsburg students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it an ideal place to study theater.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theater artists and scholars by
encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also exploring connections
between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study,
theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting theater
professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional
productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a valuable opportunity for students to enter into
creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a
critical and vital laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest standards of
the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by Theater majors or minors are valuable and transferable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and selfexpression. Involvement in theater arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, journalism, and many other fields, as well as in professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Sarah Myers (Chair), Beliza Torres Narváez, Barbra Berlovitz, Warren C. Bowles,
David DeBlieck, Christina Ham, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Dario Tangelson, Stephanie Lein Walseth, and Randy
Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Arts Department currently offers both a Theater Arts major with one (or more) concentrations and a
Theater Arts major without a concentration. There are three choices for concentrations within the major: performance,
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical. The Theater Arts major with a concentration requires the
following: the theater core curriculum, one concentration requirement, one concentration elective, plus two Theater
major electives. Each concentration requires 10 production units taken as THP practicum courses. The Theater Arts
major without a concentration consists of the nine theater core curriculum courses plus 5 production units taken as THP
practicum courses.
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Graduation Skills
The Theater Arts Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking
(CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Theater Arts Major
Nine core courses:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 - Acting
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
THR 362 - Theater History and Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Theater Major Electives
For each of the three concentrations, students may choose two electives from the following pool of courses. Within a
single concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a concentration
requirement or concentration elective:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Painting for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
THR 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
THR 295 - Topics
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
THR 495 - Topics
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 338 - British and Commonwealth Drama
ENL 358 - Readings in American Drama
ENL 368 - Readings in World Drama
Performance Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major courses taken by all theater majors plus
the electives and requirements listed below. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
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their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses
are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theater.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one performance concentration requirement, one performance
concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus ten Theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Performance Concentration Requirement:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Performance Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater Major Electives. Within the performance
concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a performance concentration
requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration are
encouraged to consult with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year
and semester elective courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement,
one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus ten theater practicum
units taken as THP courses.
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Requirement:
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater Major Electives. Within the
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to
satisfy a directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one main-stage show
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Design/Technical Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the design/technical concentration are encouraged to consult
with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses--nine required core courses, one design/technical concentration requirement, one
design/technical concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum units taken as THP
courses.
Design/Technical Concentration Requirement:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Design/Technical Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater Major Electives. Within the
design/technology concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a
design/technology concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in Theater Arts should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during their first year. Students
who are second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose from the following courses, depending on their
concentration and courses offered: THR 226, 230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, 325, 361, and 362. Theater
majors who are juniors or seniors may take THR 326, 328, 350, 361, 362, 365, 366, 425, and 495. Note: While many
courses are offered annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are offered only on an occasional
basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and complete
a substantial independent project of honors quality within the major. Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental advisor during spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to be
submitted by mid-April. The Theater Department will assign an honors project advisor to students submitting successful
proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer advisor upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of Theater core classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three upper-division Theater Arts courses at Augsburg.
Students pursuing one of the three theater concentrations should complete ten practicum units to fulfill their major
requirements. Students transferring with sophomore standing should complete a minimum of seven practicum units
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within the department. Students transferring with junior standing should complete a minimum of five practicum units
within the department.
Theater Arts Minors
The Theater Arts Department offers six minors: Musical Theater, Performance, Design/Technical, Film/Performance,
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy, and a general Theater Arts minor.
Please note: ALL Theater Arts minors are required to complete five Theater practicum units (THP credits) in any of the
three areas (acting/performance, production, or artistic/production management).
Musical Theater Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR/MUS 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
Take one of the following:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
MUE 294/494 - Opera Workshop
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis
Take three of the following:
THR 116 - Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
THR 222 - Introduction to Theater
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 495 - Topics
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Design/Technical Minor (5 courses):
One Required Course:
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Take four of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film, and Faux Application
THR/FLM 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR/ART 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
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Film/Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
Take three of the following:
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art and Lab
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
THR 362 - Theater History and Criticism II
Take one of the following:
THR 299 - Directed Study: Dramaturgy
THR 299 - Directed Study: Theater History and Criticism
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater Arts Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 362 - Theater History and Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Take one of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the Theater
Arts major/minor. All THP courses are taken for noncredit with pass/no credit grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor
will be based on: 1) successful and timely completion of the practicum area for which the student is registered; 2)
positive and professional attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) demonstrated competency in the
practicum area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum grade of
2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
Consent and signature of instructor
Supervision by Theater faculty
A minimum of 25 hours of assessed participation by the student
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Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the Registrar’s Office
Please note:
All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
All majors will complete one THP 133 in lighting.
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum credit.
Work-study hours do not count towards practicum credit.
Completion of THP 115/125 and 116/126 counts as two and three practicum units respectively because of the
extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP courses count as one practicum unit each.
THP requirements for transfer students are explained under “Transfer Students” above.
Theater Practicum Courses–Areas
All Theater Arts majors in all three concentrations are required to complete ten practicum units (THP) from the three
established areas below.
Area 1: Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
THP 111/121/131/141/151 - Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
Students who complete participation as an actor in one midterm and one final student directing project for THR 366 may
be given one THP 151 credit.
Area 2: Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the production area.
THP 112/122/132 - Theater Practicum: House Management
THP 113 - Theater Practicum: Sets
THP 123 - Theater Practicum: Costumes
THP 133 - Theater Practicum: Lights
THP 114/124/134 - Theater Practicum: Running Crew
THP 115/125/135 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–small project
THP 116/126/136 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–large project
Area 3: Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
THP 117/127/137 - Theater Practicum: Artistic Assistance
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Urban Studies
Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities. Urban Studies brings many
different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology,
political science, history, environmental studies, art and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of
complex relationships that contribute to opportunities and challenges. The major is designed with experiences that
utilize the city as our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy, and lived experience. Coursework often
includes walking tours, field trips, and field research. Augsburg College’s Urban Studies program emphasizes the theme
of planning urban and suburban areas to be more environmentally sustainable and promotes the health and civic
engagement of citizens.
The Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in community organizing, urban
planning, public administration, environmental advocacy and sustainability planning, government service, social welfare
and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of
their experience.
Many students who major in Urban Studies double-major in related disciplines such as Environmental Studies, Political
Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring, please consult the director of Urban Studies about how to
best plan your academic schedule to accommodate both majors.
Urban Studies Faculty:
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science), Lars Christiansen (Sociology),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael Lansing (History), and Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Urban Studies Major
A total of 11 courses, with the following required courses. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the core courses is required for the
major.
Core Courses:
SOC/URB 111 – City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC/URB 399 - Internship
URB 492 - The City and the Environment Keystone
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
SOC 363 - Research Methods
or POL 484 - Political Analysis
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
or HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
or SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
And two additional urban-related electives, approved by the Program Director. For electives, please see the following
list, which is not exhaustive. Please consult the Director of Urban Studies for other elective possibilities that suit your
career interests, including off-campus study, ACTC courses, or study abroad.
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
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ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
GEOG225 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Macalester)
GEOG241 Urban Geography (Macalester)
GEOG321 Geographic Information Systems (St. Thomas)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
SOC 380 – Disaster and Resilience
URB 199 - Internship
URB 295 - Special Topic
URB 299 - Directed Study
URB 395 - Special Topic
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 363 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221,
321 and 322).
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the core courses and are met by completing the Urban Studies major.
Transfer students must consult the Director of Metro Urban Studies about potential adjustments in their course
requirements to fulfill these skills.
Urban Studies Minor
A total of five courses including:
Core Courses:
SOC/URB 111 - City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
One of the following:
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
URB 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
And an approved Urban Studies Elective (see list above).
Off-Campus Study and Study Abroad
Off-campus study is highly recommended for Urban Studies majors. Urban Studies faculty frequently lead short-term
study abroad courses over the winter break and summer. Please check the Augsburg Abroad website and ask Urban
Studies faculty about upcoming short-term abroad courses in the major.
For semester-length programs, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs’ (HECUA) Programs are highly
recommended. These semester-length and summer programs include: Inequality in America, The New Norway, and
Environment and Agriculture, and Art for Social Change Programs (www.hecua.org). Other study abroad programs that
are particularly useful to Urban Studies majors include: IES Metropolitan Studies program in Berlin, Germany
(www.iesabroad.org); and the Danish Institute of Study Abroad’s Urban Studies in Europe Program in Copenhagen,
Denmark (www.disabroad.org). Urban Studies students have participated in programs in other countries as well.
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Please see the program websites, Augsburg Abroad and the Director of the Urban Studies Program for completing Urban
Studies coursework in off-campus programs.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/leadership/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Jennifer P. Carlson, J.D.
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead
Bishop Richard N. Hoyme, ex-officio
Diane L. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Rev. Rolf A. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Wayne D. Jorgenson ‘71
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
Steven E. Larson ’71, M.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Dennis J. Meyer ‘78
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Curtis A. Sampson
Earl W. Sethre ‘68
Dean A. Sundquist ‘81
Bishop Ann M. Svennungsen, ex-officio
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. David L. Tiede, Ph.D.
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ELCA advisory member
ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Augsburg College Faculty and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parentheses.
College Cabinet
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, MPP, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA, Loyola University; JD,
University of Minnesota.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of
Phoenix, MBA, Augsburg College.
Karen Kaivola (2013). Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Professor of English BA, Georgetown University; MA,
Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beth Reissenweber (2014). Chief Financial Officer. BS, Elmhurst College; MBA, Indiana University; PhD, University of
Nebraska.
William Mullen (2013). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, Lawrence University; MBA, Capella University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Heather Riddle (2012). Vice President for Institutional Advancement. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
Ron Blankenship (2014) Director, Adult Undergraduate Program, BS, Christian Brothers University, MBA, Christian
Brothers University.
Harry Boyte (2009). Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Sabo Senior Fellow. BA, Duke University;
MDiv, University of Chicago Divinity School; PhD, Union Institute.
Scott Brownell (2014). Director of Public Safety & Risk Management. AA, Chippewa Valley Technical College; BS, Mount
Senario College; Certified Emergency Manager, Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Dulce Oliva Monterrubio (2014). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Eric Canny (2014). Dean of Global Education. BFA, New York University; MA, New York University.
Tom Carroll (2014). Director of Budget, Finance and Administration. BA, Loras College; MBA Keller Graduate School of
Management of DeVry University.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA, George Washington
University.
Crystal Comer (2012). Registrar. BS, Bemidji State University; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Amy Cram Helwich (2009). Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League. BS, University of Wyoming; MPA,
University of Pittsburgh.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
Rebekah Dupont (1995, 2008). Director, STEM Programs and Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of
Wisconsin, Madison; MS, Ph.D., Washington State University.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of Northern Iowa.
Nathan Gorr (2006). Director of Graduate Admissions. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris.
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Amy Gort (2009). Dean of Arts and Sciences. Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD,
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio State University; PhD,
Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP, University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Senior Analyst, Academic Affairs. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School,
Harvard University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Stephen Jendraszak (2015). Director, Marketing Communication. BA, MA, Ball State University.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS,
University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St. Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St.
Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA, Earlham College; MDiv, Yale
University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, George Mason University;
EdM, Harvard University.
Donna McLean (1985). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, University of Minnesota.
Keith Munson (2010, 2012). Director, Career and Internship Services. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Mary A. Hollerich (2015). Director of Library Services. AB, MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRiO. BA, Grinnell College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Steve Peacock (2008). Director of Community Relations. BA, College of Wooster; MURP, University of Minnesota.
Joanne Reeck (2008). Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. Chief Diversity Officer. BA, MA, University of
Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead State
University; EdM, Rutgers University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Lisa Stock (2013). Director and Chief Human Resources Officer. BSW, MSW, Augsburg College.
Kim Stone (2008) Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Executive Director of the Strommen Center. BA, Minnesota
State University, Mankato; MBA, Nova Southeastern University.
Keith Stout (2012). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Metro State College, Denver.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
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Erica Swift (2013). Director, Sponsored Programs. BA, University of Minnesota; MS, The George Washington University.
Tina Maria Tavera (2001, 2008). Director, McNair Scholars Program. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA, Augustana College; MA, American
University.
Martha Truax (2007). Director of Annual Giving. BA, Macalester College.
Mary Laurel True (1990). Director of Service-Learning and Community Engagement. BA, St. Catherine University; MSW,
University of Connecticut.
Hli Vang (2014). Director of Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; MA, University of
Wisconsin- Lacrosse.
Stephanie Weiss (2010). Director, News and Media Services. BA, University of Minnesota.
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Faculty (Full-time)
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Katherine Accurso (2012). Instructor of Education. BS, MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD, Ohio State University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and DPharm, University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. AB, Oberlin College; MA, University of Minnesota; MA, LutherNorthwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther-Northwestern
Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine.
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, Trevecca Nazarene
University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professor of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
Katherine Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato; MA, DNP,
Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Annie J. Berger (2014). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MPA, Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MPA,
Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS,
Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater Arts (Designer and Technical Director). BA, Augsburg College;
MFA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota.
Nishesh Chalise (2015). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BSc, Kathmandu University; MSW, PhD, Washington
University in St. Louis.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD, North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. AA, Golden Valley
Lutheran College; BA, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MA, Augsburg College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of California,
Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, Oberlin College; MA, PhD, Indiana
University-Bloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Associate Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director, MBA Program in Rochester.
BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland; MM, DMA, Eastman
School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The Mannes College of Music.
Jennifer D. Diaz (2015). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
George Dierberger (2012). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Minnesota; MBA, Fairleigh
Dickinson University; MIM, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
Susan Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. BA, Iowa State University; MA, University of Iowa.
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Rebekah Dupont (2012). Associate Professor of Mathematics, and Director, STEM Programs. BA, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; PhD, Washington State University.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse
University.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of WisconsinMadison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.. BS, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW., University of
Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Dain Estes (2014). BGS, University of Kansas; JD, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD, University of Illinois.
Margaret J. Finders (2014). Associate Professor of Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The American University; PhD,
State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa State University.
Kaija Freborg (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida; MA, PhD, Case Western
Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Professor of Economics. BS, Moorhead State University; MA, North Dakota State University;
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia College-Moorhead; MA, JD,
University of Minnesota.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS, PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Chicago; PhD,
University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jenny L. Hanson (2013). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, Donau-Universität
Krems.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Annie Heiderscheit (2013). Assistant Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BME, Wartburg College; MS, Iowa State
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University; MHA, University of
Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Renee Hepperlen (2014). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, AM, University of Chicago;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MFA, Art Institute of Boston.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS, University of Wisconsin;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Perwaiz Ismaili (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Illinois at Chicago; MS, PhD,
University of Texas at Dallas.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
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Nancy Johnson (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, Augsburg College; MAcc, DeVry
University.
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Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College; BMusicEd, MMusicEd, University of
Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Phyllis Kapetanakis (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, BS, Creighton University; MT, Arizona
State University.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Pomona College; PhD, Cornell
University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv, Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
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Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Eastman School of Music.
Jenny Kluznik (2014). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Hamline University; MPH, George
Washington University; MPA, Augsburg College.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University; MSW, Smith
College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jayoung Koo (2015). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Yonsei University; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
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Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. AB, College of William and Mary; MA, Utah State University;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Y. Lanzerotti (2014) Assistant Professor of Physics. AB, Harvard University; MPhil, University of Cambridge; MS,
PhD, Cornell University.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College; MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case
Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT, National-Louis University; PhD
University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Holly Levine (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwestern University; MD, Loyola
University Chicago.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University of Iowa.
Rachel Lloyd (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
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Caroline Maguire (2013). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Macalester College; MA, University of Minnesota.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art; MA, PhD,
University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD, University of St. Thomas.
David C. Matz (2001). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD
Texas A & M University.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN, University of Washington;
DNP, St. Catherine University.
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Kristin McHale (2014). Lecturer of Nursing. BS, Winona State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard
University; DBA, Argosy University.
Christopher T. McMaster (2015). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, California State University, Sacramento; MA,
University of London; PhD, University of Canterbury.
Bruce A. McWilliams (2014). Instructor of Music. BA, St. Olaf College; MM, University of South Florida.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS,
University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Pamela Moss (2014). Lecturer of Nursing. BS, MS, Allen College. DNP, Augsburg College.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, PhD, Luther Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, PhD, University of Texas.
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Derek R. Nikitas (2015). Associate Professor of English. BS, State University of New York at Brockport; MFA, University of
North Carolina at Wilmington; PhD, Georgia State University.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Miles Ott (2014). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, Smith College; MPH, University of Minnesota; MS, Harvard
University; PhD, Brown University.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central School for
Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Christine Peper (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, University of Minnesota; MEd, Southeastern Louisiana
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; MA, St. Mary’s College; MS,
University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. BA, National University, Tehran; MA,
University of Nice; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. AB., Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv, PhD, Luther Theological
Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. MA, Middlebury College.
Ana Ribeiro (2014). Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. BA, UniverCidade; MS, St.
Cloud State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Sarah Degner Riveros (2015). BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MA, Ph.D, Columbia University.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS, PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota;
PhD, Arizona State University.
Brian A. Rood (2015). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, BS, Drake University; MA Illinois School of Professional
Psychology; MPH, DePaul University; MA, PhD, Suffolk University.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS, University of Illinois; PhD,
Rice University.
Emily Schilling (2014). Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies. BA, Colgate University; MS, PhD,
University of Maine.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
Deborah Schuhmacher (2014). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of North Dakota; MA, DNP, Augsburg
College.
Maggi Seybold (2014). Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Miami University, MS, University of
Toledo.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine
University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
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Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, The
Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris; PhD, University of
Washington.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design.
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Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM, The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple University.
Beliza Torres Narváez (2015). Assistant Professor of Theater Arts. BA, University of Puerto Rico; MA, New York
University; PhD, University of Texas.
Joseph Towle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. BA, North Dakota State University; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Executive Director of Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation. Professor of Religion. BA,
Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College. MA, University of
Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of California-Berkeley; MA, San Francisco
State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. BA, Gustavus
Adolphus College; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Catherine University; MS,
Winona State University.
Gail Van Kanegan (2014). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing; MS, University of
Missouri–Columbia; DNP, Augsburg College.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston College.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
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Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MPhil, University of Ghana; PhD, University of NebraskaLincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Denver; BS, MA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
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Shana K. Watters (2007). Associate Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia Community College; BS, South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. BS, St. Cloud
State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther
Seminary.
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Henry Yoon (2009). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maheen Zaman (2014). Assistant Professor of History. BA, SUNY Stony Brook University; MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia
University.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA, PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA, Middlebury College; PhD, University
of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA, Northwestern University.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA, Morningside College; PhD, Colorado
State University.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Grace Dyrud. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MS, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado
State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College; MS, PhD, University of
Wisconsin.
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Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud
State University.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
University of Notre Dame.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale
University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA, Bucknell University; PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of Minnesota; ME, South Dakota
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha Johnson. Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BA, MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Amin Kader. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BComm, University of Cairo; MBA, University of Michigan.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Ashok K. Kapoor. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman. Professor Emeritus of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana College; MA, University of South
Dakota.
Steven LaFave. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, MA, Michigan State University; MBA, University of
Minnesota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern Lutheran Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Dawn B. Ludwig. Professor Emerita of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of Colorado, Denver; MS, PA
Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center; PhD, Capella University.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of California-Berkeley.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
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Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University; EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of Michigan; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel Seminary; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg Theological Seminary; MTh,
ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State College; PhD, University of
Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathryn Schwalbe. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Northeastern
University, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford. Professor Emerita of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Texas Christian University; PhD,
University of Texas.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther Theological Seminary; ThD, University
of Heidelberg, Germany.
Robert J. Stacke. Professor Emeritus of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg College; MACI, College of St.
Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia University.
Beverly Stratton. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD, University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS degrees; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Maryann Syers (1998). Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
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David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BD, Luther
Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of Pennsylvania.
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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2014-2015
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and studen... Show more
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2014-2015
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for fall semester 2014 - summer semester 2015. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2014
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg undergraduate education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to
become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own
unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime locations in the heart of thriving metropolitan areas, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities and Rochester are extended
campuses for Augsburg students.
Minneapolis-based Day Program
Augsburg’s Minneapolis-based Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on
campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium allows Day Program
students to take courses on other campuses without additional charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
consortium includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the
University of St. Thomas.
Minneapolis-based Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program offers the flexibility you need, and is delivered in a hybrid-learning format,
combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience of online learning. The program
offers more than 10 majors designed to help you finish your bachelor’s degree quickly and efficiently, in as little as two
years. Augsburg also offers several additional majors that are available through evening, in-class courses, such as
American Indian studies, computer science, English/creative writing, and others in the Day Program.
Rochester-based Adult Undergraduate Program
In Rochester, Minnesota, students complete the same degree requirements as students in the Minneapolis
undergraduate program. As with the adult undergraduate program in Minneapolis, Rochester class are delivered in a
hybrid-learning format, combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience of online
learning. There are 8 majors offered in Rochester, some of which must be completed by taking courses at the
Minneapolis campus.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
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History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city
of Minneapolis. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity
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for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg’s Rochester campus
was added in 2002, further expanding Augsburg’s presence in key cities in the state of Minnesota.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
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Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Day Program
Augsburg’s Day Program (DAY) provides an educational opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree
in a traditional weekday format.
Adult Undergraduate Programs
Augsburg’s Adult Undergraduate Program provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s
degree with a flexible schedule and with a learning environment that acknowledges the real life experience adult
students bring to the classroom. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional
studies.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. The
program eventually grew to approximately 1,000 students in 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, one
of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
In Fall 2014, the WEC program will begin a three year transition into the Adult Undergraduate Program (AU). Current
students may continue in the WEC program until spring semester 2017. New students will begin joining the AU program
in Fall 2014.
Program Transition Timeline
WEC classes will continue to be offered on the evenings and weekends through spring semester 2017. After that term,
the program will sunset and all courses will be offered in the AU program. During the transition, WEC students will be
able to register for courses in the WEC, AU, or Day programs, depending on their schedule needs. WEC courses will
continue to be offered in the hybrid learning model, combining traditional, face-to-face class time, with online and out
of class coursework.
Adult Undergraduate Schedule
The AU schedule is designed to meet the needs of adult students. Courses in individual majors will meet on the same
night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule for the duration of the major. The alternating weeks of the
semester are labeled “Maroon,” and “Silver”. Students select courses from both the maroon and silver schedules,
creating an alternating schedule of classes.
Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating weeks for three-and-a-half hours on either Tuesday or Thursday, depending
on the program. Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Additional classes outside of
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the major program may be scheduled on Monday or Wednesday weeknights. AU students may take from one to four
courses each semester.
Minneapolis Campus
For a complete list of degree completion programs offered in the AU Program visit
www.augsburg.edu/academic/majors.
Rochester Campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to more than 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and
superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings, making
them accessible to working adults. In addition to the degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location,
students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester and Minneapolis-based evening
courses.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the Green and Hiawatha light rail lines and the Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Minneapolis International Airport.
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Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center occupies the
house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College Center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices.
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
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Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
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The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
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Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
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American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to its employees and students.
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of Human Resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1058.
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Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
The Director of Human Resources serves as the Title IX officer and may be reached at 612-330-1058.
Deputy Officer for Students:
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Assistant Athletic Director
Kelly Anderson Diercks
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Director and Chief Human
Resources Officer
Dionne Doering
612-330-1602
doering@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
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school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
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The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
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Copyright Policy
Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the
Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative
works, to disseminate them to the public, and to perform and display them publicly. This excludes all proprietary
information.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail
account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside Augsburg.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic
achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development
as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any
weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your
questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most
Saturday mornings during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of the Christensen Center
and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students:
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Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still high
school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, including while in high school, an official
transcript from each institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores
First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination, unless he or she has been
out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all students. A letter may be submitted by a teacher,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) on a topic(s) chosen by
Augsburg faculty/staff/students.
Additional Information
If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until additional information
has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
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Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within
three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the
housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Adult Undergraduate (AU) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
transfer admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog. Students who are applying to the AU program should have attempted a minimum of 30 semester
credit hours, including courses in foundation areas (writing, etc.)
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Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high school
transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all transfer applicants. Letters may be submitted by a
supervisor, counselor, professor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations
may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions
Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Application for Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and
AU/Rochester/WEC students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must
apply for readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other
institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Registrar’s Office. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is the Friday prior to the start of
the term. The Student Standing Committee must review any applications from students who left on probation or who
were dismissed from the College.
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Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling
in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (nondegree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all
necessary official transcripts to the Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in the
Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), email admissions@augsburg.edu or contact
International Student and Scholar Services at:
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
College Costs
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. Augsburg reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition (full-time enrollment):
Students are considered full-time when they take 12-18 credits during the semester. All associated costs must be paid by
the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing finance charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan
through Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment):
This rate applies to students taking fewer than 12 credits in a semester.
Fees (full-time enrollment):
The standard program fees are the Student Activity Fee, Technology Fee, Newspaper Readership Fee, MPIRG Fee, and
the Wind Energy Fee. Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply
fees.
Full Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2014-2015
Semester
Year
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$16,883.00
$332.25
$1,055 per credit
$33,766.00
$664.50
$4,220 per 4 credits
Tuition –Full-Time (12-18 credits per term)
Fees – (12-18 credits per term)
Overload Fee –(over 18 credits)
Full-Time vs. Half-Time
Undergraduate students will need to be enrolled in 6 credits to be considered half-time and 12-18 credits to be
considered full-time. This is an important distinction for accessing financial aid.
Part Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2014-2015
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Tuition –Part-Time(less than 12 credits)
Fees – (less than 12 credits)
Other Costs
Lifetime Activity Fee
Audit Fee(taking a class for no credit)
Music Lesson Fees
½ Hour Lesson
1 Hour Lesson
$1,055 per credit
$182.25 per term
$4,220 per 4 credits
$220.00 per course
$1,000.00 per course
$400.00
$800.00
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable): $150
Required of all new Day students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered
initial payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be
forfeited.
Room and Board Costs:
Detailed housing rates are available through Residence Life Office at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/academic-year-rate.
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/aviands-meal-plans.
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Adult Undergraduate (AU), Weekend/Evening College (WEC), and Rochester (ROCH)
Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/weekendevening-undergraduate.
Tuition:
Students are charged per credit. All associated costs must be paid by the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing
finance charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees:
The standard semester fees are the Student Activity Fee and the Wind Energy Fee. Specific courses or programs may
have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
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Adult Undergraduate
Weekend/Evening
Activity Fee
Campus Greening Fee
Rochester Undergraduate
Rochester Activity Fee
$457.50 per credit
$457.50 per credit
$20.00 per term
$5.00 per term
$394.75 per credit
$35 per term
$1,830.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,830.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,579 per 4.0 credits
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet’s Records and Registration site. Payments can be made online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/make-a-payment. Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent
accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis.
This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order
to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the
attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress
Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted).
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Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships and transfer students can
find information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities.
These grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell
Grant, Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial
Services if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans
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Federal Perkins Student Loan
o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at
least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a
teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest
while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments
and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
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PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up
to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
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Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to
provide part-time work opportunities.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students [1] receiving financial aid [2] are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree.
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The purpose of this policy is to make sure that students who receive financial aid are using this money wisely. It is meant
to curtail the use of financial aid by students who fail to successfully complete their course work. Failure to meet the
following standards makes a student ineligible for all institutional, federal, and state financial aid.
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
1) Minimum GPA requirements
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Undergraduate Students
o Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA based on the entire academic record.
Graduate Students
o Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA based on the entire academic record.
2) Minimum Credits Completed
Undergraduate Students
Students must earn a cumulative 67% of the credits attempted based on the entire academic record. A completed
credit has a grade of 4.0 – 0.5 or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted cumulative transfer credits as
defined by the Registrar’s Office. Unsatisfactory grades “W (Withdrawn),” “I (Incomplete),” “F (Zero),” and “N (Not
Passing)” are counted towards the cumulative attempted credits. Repeat Courses and remedial courses are not counted
towards the cumulative attempted credits.
Graduate Students
Students must earn a cumulative 67% of the credits attempted based on the entire academic record. A completed credit
has a grade of 4.0 – 2.5 or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted cumulative transfer credits as defined
by the Registrar’s Office. Unsatisfactory grades “W (withdrawn),” “I (Incomplete),” “F (Zero),” and “N (Not Passing)” are
counted towards the cumulative attempted credits. Repeat Courses and remedial courses are not counted towards the
cumulative attempted credits.
3) Maximum Time Frame
Undergraduate Students
To demonstrate academic progress, undergraduate students must complete their degree objective within 150% of the
length of the program. In the CORE Curriculum, a student needs a minimum of 32 credits to graduate with a bachelor’s
degree. For those under the CORE Curriculum, they may not exceed attempting 49 credits. For students under the
Perspectives and Skills Curriculum, a student cannot exceed attempting 52 credits.
A student who reaches the 150% maximum time frame to complete their degree due to a change in major will need to
notify the Student Financial Services Office in order to continue to receive financial aid.
Graduate Students
To demonstrate academic progress, graduate students must complete their degree objective within 150% of the length
of the program.
Requirements to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
1) Cumulative GPA
Undergraduate Students
Students who are not meeting the GPA SAP standard will need to follow the Academic Probation standards set forth by
Augsburg College Registrar’s Office. The student must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
Graduate Students
Students who are not meeting the GPA SAP standard must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
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2) Minimum Credits Attempted
Undergraduate and Graduate students earning less than 67% credits attempted must be enrolled at least half-time,
must earn all attempted credits, cannot withdraw from any of the courses, and must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 or
better in each course.
3) Maximum Time Frame
Undergraduate and Graduate students must complete and attain their degree within the 150% of the length of the
program.
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
In order to ensure SAP standards are being met, the office of Student Financial Services will evaluate and monitor the
students’ academic achievement at the end of each term. After the student’s record is evaluated and the Student
Financial Services Office determined the student to be unsatisfactory, the student will be placed on Financial Aid
Warning or Financial Aid Probation. Students will be notified through their Augsburg email if they fail to meet SAP
standards.
Financial Aid Warning
A student who fails to meet SAP standards will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following term of enrollment.
Students placed on Financial Aid Warning will still be eligible to receive financial aid. A student on Financial Aid Warning
must work with the designated Financial Aid Counselor to submit an academic plan. Financial Aid Warning will conclude
when the student meets SAP standards, or guidelines set forth in the academic plan. Students currently on Financial Aid
Warning who do not meet the standards at the end of the term will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. Students can
continue to be placed on Financial Aid Warning for periods longer than one term on a case by case basis and/or as
determined by the Student Financial Services Office.
Financial Aid Probation
A student who fails to meet either the minimum GPA requirement or minimum credits attempted while on Financial Aid
Warning will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. A student on Financial Aid Probation is ineligible to receive any form
of financial aid. A student on Financial Aid Probation may submit an appeal to reinstate their financial aid, and if the
appeal is approved, the student must work with the designated Financial Aid Counselor to submit an academic plan.
Financial Aid Probation will conclude when the student meets SAP standards, or guidelines set forth in the academic
plan. Students can continue to be placed on Financial Aid Probation for periods longer than one term on a case by case
basis and/or determined by the Student Financial Services Office.
Financial Aid will be suspended when a student placed on Financial Aid Probation does not meet SAP standards. Because
grades may not be available before the beginning of the next scheduled term, it is possible that financial aid may be
disbursed to a student before the review can be conducted. In the event that a student is found to be ineligible for the
financial aid that has been disbursed due to a failure to meet one of the Standards, the aid that was disbursed will be
canceled, and returned to the appropriate program(s).
Right to Appeal
Students who have had their financial aid suspended may submit the SAP Appeal Form to the Student Financial Services
Office. The appeal must be submitted within 7 days of notification of unsatisfactory status or by the due date given on
the appeal letter. The SAP Appeal Form must be completely filled out, along with any additional documents required by
the Committee. The appeal should state reasons why the student failed to meet SAP standards, and what changed for
the student that will allow the student to demonstrate progress towards meeting SAP standards. The appeal will be
decided by the SAP Committee. All decisions made by the Committee are final.
[1] Include all degree seeking students in both the Undergraduate Day and Augsburg for Adults, and all Graduate
programs.
[2] Financial Aid is defined as: Augsburg Institutional Aid, Federal Title IV funding, and Minnesota State Financial Aid
programs.
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Financial Policies
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
account charges are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins
Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have
been completed.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students are eligible for a 100% tuition refund for any courses they drop without notation through the date labeled “Last
day to drop without a ‘W’ grade & 100% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar. After this date,
students are no longer eligible for any refund of tuition unless they withdraw from all of their courses. This policy is
effective whether or not a student has attended classes.
Students withdrawing from all of a term’s courses may receive a 50% tuition refund when they withdraw by the date
labeled “Last day to withdraw with 50% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations
are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, a request for a
medical refund should be made through the Academic/Financial Petition. Petition forms are available through the
Registrar’s Office website. An extra medical refund may be granted by the Committee upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and tuition charges for the term
will be replaced with an administrative cancellation fee of $300.
Financial Aid Policy
Financial aid such as federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are awarded based upon the total number
of registered credits on the “Last day to add with faculty signature – Full Semester class” as noted on the Academic
Calendar. Students must register for internships, Time 2 classes, and ACTC classes before the “Last day to add with
faculty signature-Full Semester class”. Financial aid will not be adjusted for classes added after this date.
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester by actively attending and participating in classes
throughout the semester. Financial aid is recalculated when students do any of the following: drop classes without a “w”
grade, fail to begin classes, cease to attend classes, fail all classes, or fully withdraw from all classes.
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Financial Aid-Return of Aid Policy
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester. A student can earn their aid by attending classes,
or in the event of hybrid/online courses, be an active participant in the course.
Federal/State Aid Adjustments
Augsburg is required to return unearned federal/state aid for students who fully withdraw from their courses. Student
are eligible to keep more aid the longer they attend their courses. After 60% of the term has passed, students are
eligible to keep all of their federal/state aid. See the dates below. If you are planning to completely withdraw from your
courses, please see a Student Financial Services counselor to determine what aid may need to be returned.
Institutional Aid Adjustments
Augsburg will return institutional aid for students who partially withdrawal or fully withdraw from courses if the student
received. If students withdraw from their courses they will receive a 50% tuition refund and 50% of their institutional aid
will be removed. If a student withdraws after the last day to receive a tuition refund, there will be no adjustment to their
institutional aid.
Credit Refund Policy
Augsburg students may be eligible to receive a credit refund if their financial aid exceeds tuition and fee charges for a
term. Credit Refunds are issued within two weeks after the last day to drop courses without recorded notation. Financial
Aid needs to be finalized (You can verify your financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid) and applied to
a student’s account (Check your Transaction History online to verify all of your financial aid has been applied to your
account and nothing is left pending) before the Credit Refund can be issued.
Changes in enrollment status, housing status, and program status may affect financial aid eligibility and credit refunds.
Students who are enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 credits for undergraduates, less than 3.0 credit for
graduates) may not be eligible for financial aid; however, students may apply for private alternative loans. Registration
changes made from the first week of the term through midterm may require a return of financial aid funds. Students
who drop courses may receive a tuition refund, but some forms of financial aid may have to be adjusted before a refund
will be available. Financial aid return of funds may take up to 30-45 days to be processed.
Bookstore Policy
Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $600 to their student account.
Students DO NOT need to request a bookstore account this year.
Please plan ahead and purchase books and supplies before the scheduled cut off dates; be planful for courses that start
midterm as you will be unable to charge anything to your student account after the cut-off date.
Student’s accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore account before credit refunds are issued. If
your bookstore charges creates a balance on your account you need to make payments in accordance with your
statement. Bookstore purchases charged to a student’s account are intended for students who have excess financial aid
funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies. Please contact Student Financial Services before you
purchase books if you need to discuss payment options.
Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during specific times.
Third Party:
If you are expecting a third party to cover the cost of your books, you will need to turn in an itemized receipt of your
purchases to the Student Financial Service’s office along with your invoice request.
Additional Funds:
If the cost of your textbooks and supplies are above $600 in one term, you have enough financial aid to cover the
additional costs, and you would like to charge the additional amount to your student account please send the following
information to Student Financial Services (studentfinances@augsburg.edu). All requests need to be in writing.
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Subject: Request for additional funds
Full Name:
Student ID number:
Additional request:
Students will receive an e-mail when the additional request has been processed. Accounts are opened as quickly as
possible, but it could take up to two business days for activation.
Consumer Information
LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY DUE TO A DRUG OFFENSE
A student, who is convicted of a state or federal offense involving the possession or sale of an illegal drug that occurred
while the student was enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid, is not eligible for Title IV funds. [An illegal drug is a
controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substance Act and does not include alcohol and tobacco.
A borrower’s eligibility is based on the student’s self-certification on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Convictions that are reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record, or a determination arising from
a juvenile court proceeding do not affect eligibility and do not need to be reported by the student.
A student who is convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while the student was enrolled in school and
receiving Title IV aid loses Title IV eligibility as follows:
For the possession of illegal drugs:
First offense: one year from the date of conviction.
Second offense: two years from the date of the second conviction.
Third offense: indefinitely from the date of the third conviction.
For the sale of illegal drugs:
First offense: two years from the date of conviction.
Second offense: indefinitely from the date of the second conviction.
A school must provide a student who loses Title IV eligibility due to a drug-related conviction with a timely, separate,
clear, and conspicuous written notice. The notice must advise the student of his or her loss of Title IV eligibility and the
ways in which the student may regain that eligibility.
Regaining Eligibility after a Drug Conviction
A student may regain eligibility at any time by completing an approved drug rehabilitation program and by informing the
school that he or she has done so. A student regains Title IV eligibility on the date he or she successfully completes the
program. A drug rehabilitation program is considered approved for these purposes if it includes at least two
unannounced drug tests and meets one of the following criteria:
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The program received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government
program.
The program is administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.
The program received or is qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state licensed
insurance company.
The program administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.
Policies may change throughout an academic year if necessary to comply with federal, state, or institutional changes or
regulations.
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
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classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
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Housing deposit
Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Housing
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
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Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby apartments.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for
spiritual care is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith. Daily
worship, Wednesday Night Holy Communion, bible studies, community outreach, retreats, peace and justice events,
concerts and gatherings, and interfaith initiatives are examples of the wide varieties of activities on campus.
At Augsburg College, we are “guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church.” Because of this identity, we seek
to develop an environment where people are encouraged to use and discover gifts and a sense of call and vocation. As a
college of the church, we emphasize the development of this through attending to the sacred, living into radical
hospitality and shaping community.
The college pastors and campus ministry staff have offices in Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support or information.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Adult Undergraduate Student Advisory Council organizations support
and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official student
governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of five program areas:
1. Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
2. Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA) Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors at Augsburg
College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a
community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
3. Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
first-year students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
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4. Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
5. Student Groups
CAO manages student groups on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization emails, websites, Auggie's Nest lockers, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences,
advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Adult Undergraduate, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of
curricular and co-curricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Admissions Office, Campus Activities and
Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Multicultural Student Services, LGBTQIA Services, Event and
Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail
Services.
The Auggie’s Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student group office area and houses
the Augsburg Day Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio)
office. Lockers are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines.
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Examples of community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations,
tutoring programs, and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
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Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg students
in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
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garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
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pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market doubles any
purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people can become
members of and get a large box of produce each week.
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Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger and
poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in lacrosse,
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf.
Facilities
At Augsburg, the facilities are for all students, faculty and staff. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and ice arena. On-campus facilities include a double-rink ice arena, a 3-court gymnasium, a multi-purpose
athletic field, fitness center with workout machines, a weight room, a racquetball court, and an air-supported dome over
the athletic field for winter fitness, rentals, and spring sport practices.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Check schedules on the Athletics
website for times when there is open use of the athletic field/dome, gymnasium, and ice arena.
Bonner Leader Program
In November 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner
program, students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their
four years at Augsburg. Those selected to be Bonner Leaders are students with diverse ethnic and geographical
backgrounds and experience in community and leadership work. Through placements with partner nonprofit
organizations and community programs, students work an average of 220 hours over the course of the academic year
supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, coordinating a low-income housing
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program, community health outreach, and tutoring in afterschool programs and more. Beyond their work-study,
students participate in civic engagement efforts on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders Program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development workshops. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model that builds on the
College’s culture of community and civic engagement.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and
information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large
collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing
and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 27,000
e-journals, 18,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access
to the library holdings of six other private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research assistance and
instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitation
and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
http://inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has five
computer classrooms, 41 technology-enhanced classrooms and one video conferencing-enabled classroom. The
circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
The Career and Internship Services office is an integral component of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work. Our staff is committed to helping students develop lifelong career management skills that honor each
student’s unique gifts and aspirations, aligned with active citizenship in the world. The Career and Internship Services
office plays an essential role in students’ overall education and includes a comprehensive resource center that
emphasizes the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration
of vocation throughout their college years.
We help students and alumni:
• Assess their values, interests, personality, strengths, and skills
• Explore meaningful work options and majors that align with these elements
• Link academic majors with career paths
• Consider the role that vocation plays in their lives
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Build experience through volunteer and internship learning opportunities
Prepare for the job search and/or graduate school
Build lifelong career management skills to successfully navigate the changing job market
Make a difference in our communities by contributing their unique gifts to the world
Augsburg offers several opportunities for students to gain on-the-job and internship experience. Our faculty and staff
have developed partnerships with community organizations and employers that provide learning opportunities to
students, many of which fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement for graduation.
Internships
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An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student
wishes to earn the internship credit. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also available. A learning agreement
plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic objectives, strategies,
and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students complete internships in nonprofits, small and large
businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and churches.
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registered for their internship during the term in which they are completing the majority of their experience.
Credit will not be awarded for past experiences. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A two
credit internship involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total hours for
the semester. Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12 hours per
week or 160 total hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may count toward
the total credits required for the degree. Upper division internships completed off-campus for credit will
automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
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EX3) to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. The goal is for students to apply theory to
practice in a real world setting and reflect on the experience. Internship opportunities are typically part-time
during the academic year and/or full-time during the summer, but may have flexible start dates and schedules.
Students choosing to complete this option will register the internship during the term in which they will be
completing the experience, set learning goals, complete a minimum of 80 hours, and reflect on their experience.
The Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services supervises non-credit internships and
evaluates the reflection process.
Work Connections (Available to WEC and AU students only)
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history to meet the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement in lieu of a traditional internship. WEC/AU
students choosing to complete this option will register for the Work Connections course (AUG EX4) during the
term in which they intend to complete their reflection work. This option requires students to write learning
outcome goals that integrate their on-the-job experience with classroom learning and complete reflection
assignments describing an academic and work connection. The Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and
Internship Services supervises and evaluates the Work Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
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The Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Adult Undergraduate (AU) students to the academic policies and procedures of
the College and assists students with initial course selection. This office continues to serve students throughout their
tenure at Augsburg by interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills assessments,
interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering questions on student
academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to Augsburg’s faculty advising system and supports the
work of professional staff advisors across campus.
All incoming students are assigned a faculty and staff advisor. Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have
completed 48 or more semester credits, students are required to declare a major and select a faculty advisor from their
chosen major. Majors and minors are declared online through AugNet Records and Registration. Students select a
faculty advisor from their major area of study using the Change of Major/New Advisor Form. All students are required to
meet with their assigned faculty advisor(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and Adult Undergraduate (AU)
students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor(s) as often as is necessary.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., training in time management, note-taking, reading, testing,
motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the overall
transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
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ASO coordinates free tutoring (individual and group drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in
specific courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide
tutoring support.
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not meet the program requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or
dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website, http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See
the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and
dismissal procedures.
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academic advocate. A registration hold is placed on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until
the student completes the probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of
their probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more information on probation
requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic
Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal
procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)
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Based on their application for admission to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects
students for the AASK program--a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) and
Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to college with specific courses and
supportive programming. The program provides participants with the opportunity to complete similar
coursework that first-year students complete at Augsburg on an even smaller campus with more faculty
support. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis campus of St. Catherine University and have access to
both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion of the first year (student must complete a minimum of 28 semester credits),
students are guaranteed sophomore status and will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg requirements.
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Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations of Fitness (at Augsburg) with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kate’s
Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kate’s
Complete transition application and recommendation process with advisor at St. Kate’s by March 15.
Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in the second summer
semester at Augsburg after completing the first year at St Kate’s.
A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts degree from St. Catherine’s
University, may be an option for students who are unable to transition after their first year in the AASK program.
Students should contact SCU and Augsburg advisors if interested in this option.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students
with physical disabilities which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech
impairments, and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for
academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include:
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Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these opportunities
and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss appropriate documentation. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who
suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine
whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRIO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
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earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their program
advisor to address academic success issues through:
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Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
Need-based endowed scholarships for junior and senior students actively participating in TRIO/SSS.
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIO/SSS advisor, contact TRIO/SSS program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars), a federal TRIO program funded by
the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for graduate school through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. The goal is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree programs who
are low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented in graduate education.
The Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year. Students must be enrolled full-time at Augsburg College and
are admitted during their sophomore or junior year. Admissions is competitive and student must demonstrate strong
academic potential and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To be eligible for the program, the student must
be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen; qualify as BOTH low-income AND first generation; AND/OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. A major
component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research supplies.
Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional conference.
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Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the GRE,
as well as McNair-designated fellowships
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs
Academic workshops and the McNair 301 course— Research in the Disciplines
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A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
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URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
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Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
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Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate School and Pre-Health Sciences Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
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Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, public health. etc.)
Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, On-Campus Prep Courses
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Mayo Innovation Scholars Program
Collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo
Clinic Office of Intellectual Property
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laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St. Olaf College)
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Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called Exploring
Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith, learning, service,
and work. Over the years, the program has helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a
wide variety of short-term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international
seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—the Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision. This center continues many of the earlier
initiatives and carries on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit www.augsburg.edu/ccv/.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values:
recovery based on spirituality, 12-step mutual support groups, and other proven pathways to healthy recovery; personal
responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving
in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and
emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building activities. Students have access to academic skills
specialists and other support services on campus. Participation in StepUP offers students leadership opportunities within
the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form a
community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds
students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step or other proven, abstinence-based
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP contract, and
live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
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Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
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Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
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Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Latin American Student Services
The Latin American Student Services program offers students individualized attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy. Students from Day, Adult Undergraduate, and Graduate programs find assistance in
financial aid procedures, scholarships, academic planning, career counseling, internships and employment referrals.
The program advises and supports the Augsburg Latin American Student organization (ALAS) and the Spanish
Conversation Group with extra-curricular or cultural activities that improve the academic development of all students;
advocating to foster leadership and success when students are dealing with identity or uncertainties. These and other
efforts help the campus community with awareness of the unique aspects of the Latino culture and for students to find
an institutional connection and belonging.
The Latin American Student Services program assists with recruitment and retention, maintains strong collaborative
efforts with on campus programs and collaborates with high schools and non-profits in the metro area.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes various activities during
the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the
surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
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Program objectives are to:
Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a variety of
programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter
offer learning and networking opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition,
the department honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the recipients of the
LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety of
programming for Augsburg students of all gender identities and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, monthly film showings, and monthly
brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which features
women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The center also
regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer and
Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to discuss personal life challenges
with professional mental health counselors. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges,
identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values and
choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral to
campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for another
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Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health issues and assists students in
adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly yoga classes, mindfulness events and an annual health
fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues and Choices
(EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the program. Health
promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion for more information on student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of exchange students and degree-seeking
international students. Members of the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1
student visa program and as Responsible Officer (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the College’s J-1
student/scholar exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and government
policies pertaining to F-1 students. The RO and ARO ensure institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J
regulations so that students maintain their F or J immigration status.
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Managing international student recruitment partnerships
Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
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Special Academic Programs
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Robert Groven, Honors Program
director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC institution. Students may
elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles
students between the campuses.
AU/WEC/ROCH programs are not part of the ACTC consortium, and students in those programs may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and MetroUrban Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
McNally Smith College of Music
Augsburg College full-time Day students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
(MSCM) providing that they meet all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisors to confirm if the classes will
count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a substitute for any
Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
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Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg-McNally Smith exchange are considered
Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which a
student has completed through the exchange is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC
Augsburg Day students interested in participating in the Air Force ROTC program must apply for admission to the unit at
the University of St. Thomas. Students are eligible to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC
credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information contact the University of St. Thomas at
www.stthomas.edu/afrotc
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities at www.goarmy.com/rotc/schools/university-ofminnesota.html.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in education abroad, which includes study,
internships, service-learning, research, student teaching, and field study abroad.
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Financial and academic advising for study abroad
Registration and billing for study abroad
Pre-departure and re-entry support
Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students study abroad at least once before graduating. Students can study a
variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have the opportunity to study gender issues in
Mexico, study social change in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, do student
teaching in Italy, intern with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological
field study in Tanzania, take organic chemistry in England, and gain fluency in a foreign language where it is widely
spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries. Programs vary in length from one week to a year
abroad. In addition to the Augsburg Study Abroad programs (Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Center for Global
Education, International Partners and Exchange, and HECUA programs), students can choose from affiliated program
providers.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on Augsburg Abroad-approved study abroad
programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts
Foundation, Lifetime Activity, Honors, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure when students
fill out the required Course Approval Form that is signed by faculty advisor(s), and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
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remain enrolled at Augsburg while abroad.
Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
Students must take courses graded A-F while abroad.
Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and thus
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Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the
specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any courses removed by the student without Augsburg
Abroad permission prior to the start of the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was
completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Eligibility
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averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. First-year students on a case-by-case basis may
be allowed to study at Augsburg’s Center for Global Education-Mexico site during their second term. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from the faculty-leader
and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student is responsible for all non-recoverable
program costs incurred.
No outstanding balances on student account
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs on a first
applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is important.
Application Process
In order to study abroad students should follow the P-A-C-K steps:
Profile: Create an online profile by clicking “Get Started” on the Augsburg Abroad website at
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad.
Advising: Attend an advising meeting—check Augsburg Abroad website for times and location
Choose: Choose from more than 300 Augsburg and affiliate programs in more than 90 countries. An advanced online
search tool helps students find programs based on location, academic needs, and personal interests. Applying online is
easy—click "Apply Now" and follow the simple steps.
Key Dates: Keep track of application deadlines.
Application Deadlines
September 30 - Spring semester study abroad and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 - Spring-break faculty-led programs
January 31 - Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1 - Fall semester and non-faculty-led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program
providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and
meet all deadlines.
Study Abroad and Disabilities
Augsburg Abroad and the CLASS office work closely with students with disabilities to make every effort student needs
are met while studying off-campus. Nevertheless, students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad
within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection.
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to
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university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can
present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing, international
health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. Airfare, personal expenses, books, and other expenses
are not included in the price of semester programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the program provider on
the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for
study abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s,
Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may use their scholarships to
study abroad multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in Study Abroad Program section). However,
institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate program. Cost estimates for
the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students
studying abroad. Additional scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer programs), meals, airfare,
ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition
charges. Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund
the additional cost of education travel.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with their study abroad
experience. At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to
the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe
the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Augsburg Study Abroad Programs
Augsburg Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively study on a course
abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight days to five
weeks. Program offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities
in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Cuba, Mexico and Namibia. Students experience three
distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house, spending several days in a rural
setting, and living several weeks with host families. In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on
two-week seminars—from Mexico to Central America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is
equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. Scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the
important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the
United States. Students will improve Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills.
Students will learn about key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
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interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse
women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists
and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to
advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day
seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host
families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon
request. Students may meet several Core Curriculum requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following
four concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish and Women’s Studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South Africa)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in History, Religion, Political Science, Environmental Studies and Interdisciplinary
Studies. Internships are also available in several disciplines.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America as well as study
approaches toward social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, Religion, History,
Women’s studies, and Political Science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa
Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one course
in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, History, Women’s Studies, Political Science, and Religion. Students spend
most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester
of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and
social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host
families for six weeks.
Language and Culture in Mexico (Mexico)—Summer
This community-based program includes multiple guest speakers, excursions to historical, cultural, and archeological
sites, and group discussions designed to help you learn about the diverse cultures and current issues of Mexico.
Weekend excursions include trips to Mexico City, Taxco, Puebla, and the Teotihuacan pyramids.
Two seven-week sessions focus on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can take two courses per
session, plus a non-credit Latin Dance course. Students may choose to participate in just one or both summer sessions
for a total of eight or sixteen credits. It is possible to fulfill the language requirement by taking two intensive Spanish
courses in one seven-week session.
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International Exchange Partner Programs
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year exchange programs in China,
Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several options in diverse disciplines. All
coursework is in English. Travel scholarships are available for these programs. For further information on these programs
and scholarships contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Ecuador, New Zealand,
Northern Ireland, Norway, and the USA (Twin Cities and Jackson, Mississippi). All HECUA programs explore civic
engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field study.
For more information on international HECUA programs, see the International Programs and Metro-Urban Studies
sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense involvement in a
community-based organization with study of the community development process. A home-stay and a hands-on
internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses globalization, the environment, oil politics, and
other local and international issues.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological
dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and
creating a shared future. A number of topics explored during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty
and the truth and reconciliation process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key
strategies used to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Fall and Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of
Ulster in Coleraine.
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern Europe using Norway’s
welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique
perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the
challenges posed by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or
Norwegian language courses.
Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment—Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and inequality in the United
States. To understand these issues, the program focuses on the economy, housing systems, education, welfare,
government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination. This program is
based in the Twin Cities.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity and Advocacy—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an exploration of the
relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet local artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and
politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Community Action—Fall
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This semester program addresses key processes of ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic
underpinnings of conflict over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. It uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between rural
and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and global trends. Students gain first-hand experience
learning from community organizers, government planners, and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of
creating a more sustainable world. This program is based in the Twin Cities.
Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System—Spring
"You are what you eat." What we eat shapes the physical and moral landscapes of our lives, from the health of our
bodies to the health of our communities. What is the path from seed to restaurant? How do labor and land policies
determine which seeds are grown where, and by whom? Who benefits from our current system? Who is harmed? This
program of two linked semester courses uses interdisciplinary and field-based methods to dig deep into the food
system, exploring the roots of land ownership and labor practices in the U.S., unpacking economics and policies, and
providing a place for each student to explore his or her own role in creating a sustainable future. This program is based
in the Twin Cities.
Making Media, Making Change: Digital Technologies, Storytelling, and Activism—Spring
This program combines psychology, art, and media studies to deepen your critical understanding of how media and
digital technologies both limit and organize struggles for social justice. You will leave with program with video
production skills as well as a stronger vision of how you can use these skills to catalyze meaningful change in your
community. This program is based in the Twin Cities.
Race in America Then and Now: “Post-Racial” Perspectives on the Civil Rights Movement —Summer
This Civil Rights program explores that era’s struggles as well as current movements for equality, and dares to ask
controversial questions about racial justice in America today. The program is based in Jackson, Mississippi, and is offered
in collaboration with the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy at COFO on the campus of
Jackson State University, one of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Writing for Social Change: The Personal, the political and the Power of the Written Word—Fall
Writing for Social Change prepares students to be better readers, writers, and actors in our society by looking at the role
of literature and literary production in creating social transformation. As one theme of the program, students focus on
“voice” and the idea of claiming voice as a means of empowerment, while they simultaneously develop writing craft and
critical reading skills. The program offers a balance of creative writing workshops (in fiction, poetry, and creative
nonfiction) and critical reading/reflection sessions. This program is based in the Twin Cities.
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and conferences as well as student internships and faculty activity in Canadian
studies. The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of
Canadian/US relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will be reflected on a
student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of
registration, although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in instances
where online registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their registrations.
Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall, spring, and summer terms. As
some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when
planning their academic program.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Students who are missing prerequisites for a course may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver if, after discussion with the
course instructor, the instructor determines that the prerequisite learning objectives have been met. Students who
believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036
or registrar@augsburg.edu.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
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THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
ACTC courses (Course listings are available online through each ACTC institution and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment.)
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits per semester. Students in the AU/WEC/Rochester programs
typically register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as
full-time students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 18 semester credits, students must petition the Student Standing Committee unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: For students in
the Day program there is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 18 semester credits. This includes combining
the credit load from both the DAY and WEC programs. Auditing classes over the 18 semester credit limit will also incur a
tuition charge.)
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy
Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Therefore, students are dropped
for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term if reported by the instructor. Students are
ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to attend/participate. Students who have been
dropped and wish to re-enroll must submit and Academic Petition.
Internship Registration
Registration of internships for credit consists of the following steps:
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You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
Obtain the Internship Registration Form from the Registrar’s Office webpage and complete the steps to obtain the
required signatures.
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Faculty Signature: Requires finding a faculty member willing to supervise and approve the internship based on
major discipline requirements.
o Department Chair Signature: Requires approval that the proposed internship experience meets the major
discipline requirements.
o Site Supervisor Agreement form: Submit a completed form with the internship supervisor signature to the
Strommen Center
o Submit a copy of job/internship description approved by the internship site supervisor to the Strommen Center
o Internship Coordinator or Director of Career and Internship Services Signature: Requires attendance at an
Internship Orientation session offered by the Strommen Center OR an individual meeting with the Internship
Coordinator in the Strommen Center to review important college-wide internship information and ensure all
required documents have been submitted.
Complete a Learning Agreement Plan (available electronically on the Strommen Center webpage) and receive
approval of the learning goals from the faculty supervisor responsible for grading the experience. The online form is
sent to the Strommen Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
A complete step-by-step guide on requirements for internships for credit is available on the Strommen Career and
Internship Services webpage.
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Independent/Directed Study Registration
To register for an Independent/Directed Study, complete and submit the Independent/Directed Study Registration form
with signatures of the faculty member responsible for the grade and the chair of the appropriate department
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. For
drop and withdrawal deadlines see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Crossover Registration Policy
(This policy is approved for the 2014-2015 academic year and is subject to review for the 2015-2016 academic year.)
Undergraduate students are enrolled in a home program (DAY, AU, or WEC) and may register online for fall and spring
semester courses outside of their home program based on course availability and subject to the restrictions listed below
by program. Students have registration priority in their home program. Students are charged the tuition rate of their
home program for crossover courses.
DAY Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into WEC courses.
- Pay the overload fee for any credits over 18 in their combined DAY/WEC load each semester.
AU Program Student
- Are permitted to crossover into DAY courses.
WEC Program Students
- Are permitted to register for DAY and AU courses as soon as their registration windows are open and do not have to
wait until Crossover Registration begins.
Registration in Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing
and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course
will pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered (DAY/AU/ROCH/WEC).
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via AugNet Records and Registration.
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Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit grading
system.
The following is an explanation of undergraduate grades:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
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Letter Equivalent
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A-/B+
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B-/C+
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C-/D+
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Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above basic course standards
Meets basic standards for the course
Performance below basic course standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Represents work at 2.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Pass/No Credit Grades
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
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In order to receive a grade of P, a student must meet the basic standards of the course and/or achieve at least a
grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
Maximum number of semester credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester credits with a
grade of Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 56 traditionally-graded semester credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect P/N grading for no more than eight semester
credits.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate they wish
to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading option must be made according to deadlines published
in the Academic Calendar each semester.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a
student must submit a completed Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the semester with the Registrar’s
Office. This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the
course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by
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the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic semester. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following academic semester, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each
term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned for the most recent attempt, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade
point average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time Day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 18 credits. The charge to audit a course is $1,000 for parttime Day/AU/ROCH/WEC students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a
course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations,
attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do
not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with 0.0 to 4.0 grades assigned.
Assessment of Student Learning
The faculty at Augsburg College are actively engaged in research about student learning and the efficacy of the
curriculum. To support such assessment of student learning activities, faculty may collect student work for evaluation
beyond grading. Any information or student work collected will be treated confidentially; the student's identity will not
be public information. Students who do not want their work collected for assessment purposes can opt out by
contacting Dr. Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed.
Classification
Freshmen
Sophomores
Completed Semester Credits
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28 – 59.99
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Juniors
Seniors
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by completing a Change of Program form. Applications are
reviewed by a committee. If approved, the change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to once each
academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Readmission
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the College, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
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The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
If the student was academically dismissed, withdrew while on academic probation, or has a GPA below 2.0, they will
need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic records. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from College form. A
Withdrawal from College form may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office webpage. The deadline to file a Withdrawal
from College is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Students
must be re-admitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form
is also available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
Leave of Absence (DAY Program Students)
Students in the Day Program may apply to for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows
continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Records and Registration. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not
register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an
Application for Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students
who withdraw from all courses while their courses are in progress.
Term Off (AU/WEC/ROCH Program Students)
Students in the AU/WEC/ ROCH Programs may take a term off for up to two semesters and have continued access to
Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Services. If a student is not registered after 10th day of the third semester, the student’s file
will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must submit an Academic/Financial Petition and provide a copy of
their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the course(s)
along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student with any
financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
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Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s and/or the Office of Academic Affairs as
soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee is a standing committee of the College that reviews requests to waive fees, reduce
tuition costs, or other alterations in contractual agreements. Representatives from the Enrollment Center, Financial Aid,
Residence Life, Registrar and Student Affairs serve on the committee. Petitions for tuition refunds must be submitted
within 6 months of the student dropping the course or withdrawing from the class.
Petition Process
Step 1: Forms may be found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Step 2: Fill out the Academic/Financial Petition completely. Requests will not be reviewed unless all documentation is
submitted with the petition.
Step 3: Return the completed petition as directed.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg.
Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs in effect during their years of
enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the
departmental major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in
effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or
better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing
education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency credits
and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Registrar’s Office
evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the minimum number of semester credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However,
courses taken beyond the credit limit can be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
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Students should consult with their faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be completed prior to
enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements,
will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C– or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or
better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C–
grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
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Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records maintained by JST: jst.doded.mil
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic Advising staff, department chairs,
and the Registrar’s Office staff are available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
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Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
DSST Exams
DSST Exams are a series of standardized tests in college subjects that are comparable to the final examinations in
undergraduate courses. Exams are offered at testing centers worldwide for a small fee. Students who score at or above
the American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination may receive academic credit
for that subject at Augsburg College. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
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There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
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the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
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prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
Graduation Information
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than eight elective P/N graded semester credits.
o Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the
major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than four semester credits with a P grade toward a minor.
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some majors,
licensure, and certificate programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the
departmental section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no
fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved exchange
program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
credits are counted against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of credits that
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are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further
information.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA (plus successful completion of the Summa Oral Examination)
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only with P/N grading will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral examination visit the Registrar’s
Office webpage.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student
populations. One commencement ceremony is for students in the Day undergraduate program. The second ceremony is for
graduate program students and undergraduate students in the Adult Undergraduate and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is
required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
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He/she is a first-year student who receives two 0.0 or No Pass grades
He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three 0.0 or No Pass grades
At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through the Conditional Admit
Program (see the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program CAP section).
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing Committee. Evidence of a
student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss.
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Students on probation who voluntarily Withdraw from College must receive permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time, the Student Standing
Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any statements and evidence attesting to the
student’s commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
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He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements and he/she subsequently
satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing Committee within 10 calendar days of notification.
Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding achievement during
the term. Students can qualify for the Dean’s List in two ways:
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Earning a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher based on 6-11 traditionally-graded credits
Incomplete courses and other classes without final grades at the time the Dean’s List is compiled will not be considered.
The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to submit announcements to their hometown
newspapers.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouse and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans’ education benefits can be found at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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The Augsburg Curriculum
Augsburg College is dedicated to educating students intellectually, physically, and spiritually. To act effectively, humans
must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come, as well as the world in which they live. By providing
courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of human knowledge and our world.
“Search for Meaning” courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian tradition, introduce them to other
faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Fitness
courses offer students opportunities to develop skills and habits of healthful living.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Overview
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature
courses and experiences, a liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English, and language placement for Augsburg language courses
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
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Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
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Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Liberal Arts Foundation
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Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
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Quantitative Reasoning
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Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to first-year registration, students will complete entry level skills assessments in:
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Foreign Language Placement (French, German, or Spanish)
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
First-year students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later, who require developmental/entry-level courses,
must complete these courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of
2013 or later must complete all required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their third term. The
developmental courses subject to this policy are:
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ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Entry-Level Mathematics
All students will have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred a
mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. Students are
required to take the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students may retake the Math Placement Exam once during their
first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG
2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Entry-Level Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. In some cases, students
who have transferred an equivalent English composition course from another college or Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition with a score of 4 or 5 may have placement determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students are required to complete
Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students who have not previously studied a modern language must complete a two-course language sequence. A
minimum grade of 2.0 or P is required for each course to satisfy the requirement.
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For a language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of
112 satisfies the Core Skill requirement. Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment
results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool.
Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty fluent in the specified
language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override
assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this Core Skill area for partial or full completion of
the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the
English Department for additional information.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement
into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through
faculty fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is
not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override
assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the
English Department for additional information.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 - Foundations of Fitness is required of all students. The second course
may be chosen from a variety of different HPE 002 - Lifetime Activity courses. Students may test out of the activity
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course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health
and Physical Education Department each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not included in the 128 credit
graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
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Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world
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The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Graduation Skills Requirements
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete
fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year learning community in their major or related area of
academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a
member of a learning community at Augsburg College by:
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Encountering the community
Engaging the learning process
Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg community, and helps
them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. Embedded in the AugSem experience, Engaging Minneapolis introduces students to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement, cultural engagement, or servicelearning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
among diverse writers and readers.
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The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Two required courses (REL 100 plus a Search for Meaning II course) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this
identity and the College’s commitment to developing religious literacy and nurturing students to think critically about
the concept of vocation.
Students from all faith traditions will find a generous spirit of hospitality in these courses. Whether you are Jewish or
atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual
but not religious,” these courses promote respect and understanding across faith traditions. All religion courses engage
with the concept of vocation and an understanding that we are called to live and serve as neighbors. REL 100 explores
the idea that vocation is a model and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad
and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. One must be a lab
science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies, Communication Studies,
English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s
Studies.
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. If a student opts to take another upper-division REL course to fulfill the Search for Meaning II
requirement, it may not count toward a Humanities LAF.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music, Theater Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
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Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as
Augsburg Experiences: internships and applied work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and student
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teaching), faculty-student research, service-learning/community service, study abroad, and off-campus immersion
experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential and academic learning and link on-campus learning to the goals,
mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people, organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners,
professional activities, and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the
regular class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of time
required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—
vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world. Students reflect on the meaning of their
educational experiences and consider issues of transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone
courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
Electives
A student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credits in order to graduate. If the Core Curriculum and Major
requirements do not reach 128 semester credits, the student may take electives for credit in any subject area to reach
the minimum credit requirement.
Majors
For major requirements, see the appropriate departmental page(s) of this catalog or consult the department chair.
Graduation Skills
An Augsburg education aims to develop certain key skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements
typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the
major or elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill incorporates both foundational mathematical skills and the application of those
skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF designation. Courses that contain
an embedded project in which students apply and practice those foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that
provide both foundational skills and an application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is
a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate a list of QF or QA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative
Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA courses from which students can choose); OR,
departments may list this skill as embedded.
See the appropriate departmental page(s) in this catalog or consult the department chair for more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum
requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The following majors are
approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
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Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Elementary Education
Exercise Science
Health Education (teaching licensure only)
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language
courses as part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver:
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Biopsychology
Chemistry
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physics
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Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic
disciplines.
Students are required to declare a major upon completion of 48 semester credits, and earlier in some disciplines. Details
of majors and minors are in the departmental pages of this catalog. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Minors completed after a
bachelor’s degree is awarded are noted on the transcript.
Below is a complete list of majors, minors, and emphases. Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the Day
Program and the Adult Undergraduate (AU) program. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty advisors.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Studio Art (Graphic Design)
Biology (BA or BS)
Life Sciences (BA)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Economics (BA)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure
major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
K-12 English as a Second Language
Special Education: Academic Behavioral
Strategist
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher
licensure major)
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science (BA or BS)
Film
Finance
Health Education (BA or BS)
History
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Business Analytics
Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (BM)
Music Performance (BM)
Music Therapy (BS)
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Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through AU only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Biophysics (BS)
Space Physics (BS)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure
major)
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Religion
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting
Performance
Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Minors
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Film/Performance
Musical Theater
Performance
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English
Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Creative Writing
Media Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
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Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and agreements with the University of
Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced language courses not available at
consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program options. Students register directly with the ACTC
office.
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Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisors from relevant fields and
subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisors, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design
without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to
AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before
the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisors from relevant fields, who together
constitute the Review Team. All advisors must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of
approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the
validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisors’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course,
and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
• A statement of learning goals and objectives
• A list of proposed courses (minimum of 36 semester credits, no more than one of which is a lower-level
language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan
usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs of
study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students should consult with the
Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal
should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation
skills) are to be fulfilled.
• A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken some time during the senior year. The student
should devise the capstone in consultation with advisors. It should require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least one
of the advisors must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed major program by all advisors presumes their approval of the capstone
course.
• Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisors regularly throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with advisor approval.
ACTC Majors
Full-time Day students may complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students
who wish to complete a major or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major
or Minor Declaration Form to the Registrar’s Office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school advisor. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive application process with acceptance
determined by the major department.
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Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in kindergarten-elementary or K-6
license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of the following: mathematics, science, communication
arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary endorsement (3- to 5-year-olds) is also available.
Licensure is also available in the following middle school/high school fields: 5-8 general science, life sciences, chemistry,
communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This license prepares people to teach in
grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete
secondary licensure coursework.
Specialist licenses are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental music (K-12), and physical education (K-12).
The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the
appropriate subject-area major and complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
A K-12 special education major or license in Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) is available. A K-12
major and license in English as a Second Language (ESL) is also available. These two majors and licenses are offered only
through Weekend and Evening College. Students seeking elementary licensure, special education licensure, and ESL
licensure have Education Department advisors.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisors in their subject area major and in the Education Department. It is
important that students work closely with their advisors throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the Departments of Art and Business Administration (see
departmental pages for requirements). Certificates are available to non-degree-seeking students or students who are
completing a degree from a different academic department. A student may declare degree-seeking status after earning
a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, pharmacy, or engineering
can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of
study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty advisor is available in each field to assist students in their planning.
Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first
year to arrange for faculty advising.
List of Pre-Professional Programs:
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Pre-Dentistry
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These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163 or 248;
PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering
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o See Engineering departmental page.
Pre-Law
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Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Pre-law students major in disciplines of their own choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable Law School
Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Medicine
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Majors in chemistry and biology are not required in order to apply to medical schools, but many students with
an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically has
substantially more training than the minimal course requirements. At this time, most medical schools list
prerequisite courses which are the equivalent of CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253; MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122. Many also require the equivalent of BIO 369 and MAT 163 or 248. Students should take care to
examine closely the requirements of each program to which they intend to apply.
o The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is scheduled to be substantially altered in 2015. A new section in
social and behavioral sciences will be added and greater emphasis placed on advanced topics in biology.
Students planning to enter medical school in the fall of 2016 or later should work closely with health profession
advisors to learn how the exam will differ from the current format and what prerequisite coursework will be
required by medical schools at that time.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy
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Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy
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Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the University
of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT
145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary
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A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history, philosophy,
English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two
semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in the
junior and/or senior year. The Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation provides resources and support,
including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, the
following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116,
351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may
vary.
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Academic Organization and Departments
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into
a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the
academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to
students. These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general
education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following undergraduate degrees:
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field, and all consider
teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a variety of professional and research activities that
support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to
current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every incoming student receives an advisor. In
this close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for students.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. Course
descriptions can be found at our Course Description Search. A syllabus containing a more detailed explanation of
content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course description and process for
registering for credit is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional requirements that
are noted in the course description. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
198 – Internship/On-campus
199 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and
site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and
permission to register.
396 - Internship/On-campus (4 credits)
397 - Internship/Off-campus (2 credits)
398 - Internship/On-campus (2 credits)
399 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site
supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a
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faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299 - Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an instructor. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is
undertaken.
499 - Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
Academic Calendar
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with fall, spring, and summer semester lengths ranging from 14-16
weeks.
In Augsburg’s Day Program full-time students normally take 16 credits per semester. The Day Program calendar is
coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), so that students
can take a course on another campus during fall or spring semester.
Adult Undergraduate (AU) classes typically meet on the same night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule.
The alternating weeks of the semester are labeled “Maroon,” and “Silver.” Students select courses from both the
maroon and silver schedules, creating an alternating schedule of classes. Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating
weeks for three-and-a-half hours on either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the program. Online and out-of-class
work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Additional classes outside of the major program may be scheduled on
Monday or Wednesday weeknights. Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends. Some classes may meet weekly on
weekday evenings. There are seven to eight face to face class sessions supplemented by online instruction each
semester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Rochester (ROCH) campus classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate weeks. There are seven to eight
class sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester with each class meeting for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students
may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Courses and majors offered through AU/ROCH/WEC are equivalent to their Day Program counterparts. However, the
curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Class Schedule
In general, courses are offered in both fall and spring semesters unless otherwise indicated. Since some courses are
offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course offerings with an advisor
to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Note: Not all courses are offered in all programs. Refer to AugNet Records and Registration for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Credits
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
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Numbering
Courses numbered 100 -299 are classified as lower division. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the online Course Description Search as
prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there is prior approval by the
professor teaching the course. Effective Writing (ENL111) and math placement prerequisites cannot be waived by the
instructor. Students may be dropped from a course if they do not earn a satisfactory grade in the prerequisite for that
course.
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for administrative and
instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English, History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music,
Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts, Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies
Business Administration, Education, Health and Physical Education, Nursing, Social Work.
Full explanation of departments and academic programs including major/minor requirements, graduation skills, and
other academic information is provided in the following pages, alphabetically by department.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio, Richard Gresczyk, Jim Rock, Dale Weston, Vinodh Kutty
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Nine courses including:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 - American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236 - American Indian History
REL 370 - American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
American Indian Studies Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Art
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small campus in the heart of a major
metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and history is balanced with the development of technical
skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students
and professional artists. Small class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in disciplines like
drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and
digital media. Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time;
service learning, internships, and study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from
all disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with Bachelor of Arts degrees in art history, studio art, and art
education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited
to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
Tara Sweeney (Chair), robert k. tom, Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg,
Degree and Major Requirements
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 - Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 - Painting I
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 - Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person show
with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
Studio Art major with emphasis in Graphic Design
Majors are required to complete one of the following two foundation courses:
ART100: Topics: Introduction to Graphic Design or ART102: Design
ART107: Drawing
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One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 - Painting I
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
A two course sequence in graphic design, chosen from:
ART 225 - Graphic Design I and ART 330 – Graphic Design II
or
ART 215 - Web Design I and ART 315 – Web Design II
Three additional graphic design electives, chosen from the following:
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 224 - Publication Design
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
ART 315 - Web Design II
ART 320 - Typography
ART 330 - Graphic Design II
ART 333 - Digital Photography
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
ART 399 - Internship, design-related
ART 499 - Independent Study, design-related
ART 240 and two additional art history electives
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person show
with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition. Please note that ART 225 cannot count as both a twodimensional elective and a graphic design emphasis elective.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division art history courses (ART 349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389).
W: Choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
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Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ART 388 - Modern Art
Six other art or architectural history courses
Two studio courses:
ART 102 - Design
or ART 107 - Drawing
ART 118 - Painting I or ART 221 - Sculpture I
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in the upper division art history courses and
are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following
courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department advisor to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting the
highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including
ART 107 - Drawing
ART 240 – Art History Survey
Three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 210 - Drawing for Design in Architecture
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART 249/349 - The Designed Environment
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240 - Art History Survey.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art
history.
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Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses including:
ART 102 - Design
Four in digital design:
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 320 - Typography
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
One art history
Two studio electives.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biology
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked within the human and other
genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are grappling with an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing
on the core principles of biology, students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of the
revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research projects, given the opportunity to themselves
contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across biological sub-disciplines is emphasized,
paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology. As biological phenomena become
amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science, biology is increasingly a
multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the successful study of biology.
Biological forces have many profound effects on society, and in turn humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus,
service-learning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of opportunities in the Biology
Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both during the academic year as well as during the
summer. Students at Augsburg also participate in research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in Biology serves as a springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone
on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or university teaching, basic and applied
research, and public health. Many have entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.
Other graduates have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory
research, natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (Chair), Dale Pederson Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe,
Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor of Science in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
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or another keystone with departmental approval
Four electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Four electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
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PHY 317 - Biophysics
General Education Accommodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two science courses from the following:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Three electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. At
least four upper division electives must be completed in residence (at Augsburg College).
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253, 255 and at least one upper division elective may, in consultation with
their advisor, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully complete one of the
following: 1. Summer or academic-year research internship followed by successful completion of BIO 297, BIO 399, BIO
497, BIO 499 or HON 499 with a biology mentor. 2. Research project proposals should be submitted to the department
for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following
December. Projects must include public presentation and a written report approved by the department.
Participation and completion of the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (including presentation) 3. Scoring above the
national 90th percentile on the ETS Major Field Test in Biology.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, and three additional BIO
courses (200 level or above). The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an advisor in the biology department. In order to complete all major requirements in four years, BIO
151 and 152 and General Chemistry should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253, BIO 255 and Organic Chemistry (when
appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers.
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. Supporting course
requirements in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and communication must be satisfied with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
satisfy either major or prerequisite requirements. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in BIO 253 and BIO 255 in order to
fulfill major requirements and to fulfill the prerequisite requirement of several upper division biology electives. A grade
of 2.0 or higher must be earned in all upper division biology courses applied toward meeting the requirements of a
major. All biology courses applied toward the major must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in biology courses is
required for the life science major.
*Students completing majors in biology or life science will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology during
their final year of the program.
The requirement will be transcripted as BIO 489 and students will be required to have earned a P in P/N grading in
order to fulfill one of the major options. The only requirement for earning a ‘P’ is completion of the exam, either
online or on paper.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre-medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these areas
should consult early and often with health science advisors Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey RichardsonBlackwell.
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Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or
independent study. Careful consultation with a biology advisor is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are
satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed
before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Required or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to
matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to students who have completed at
least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of
theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and
psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David Matz
(Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon
(Psychology).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Thirteen Courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
Two Psychology electives from the following:
PSY 299 - Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory (two semesters)
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391 - Individual Differences
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378 - Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Two Biology electives from the following:
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology: Animal Behavior (this topic only)
BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
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SCI 490 - Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five
courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111
or 115. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Other Requirements
An average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or above is required
for all courses (200 level and above) applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those biology
and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general,
courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research project, approved and
evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal application must be made no later than the junior
year.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Department of Business Administration
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects. The faculty believe they can
best serve both the student and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based,
and socially aware.
Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair, Fall 14), Stu Stoller (Chair, Spring), John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad, George F. Dierberger, Marc D.
Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Steven J. LaFave, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Magdalena M. PalecznyZapp, Milo A. Schield, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,
International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. There is also a combined
Business and Economics major, which incorporates courses from both the Departments of Business Administration and
Economics.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in
addition to their major. The Department of Business Administration offers six minors: Business Administration (for nonbusiness majors only), International Business, Music Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, and
Marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the needs of working people
looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new career. The department offers certificates in
Management and Finance through the AU program, and are only available to non-degree-seeking students. Certificate
requirements are listed in Management and Finance sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department. Transfer courses must be approved by
the department. Transfer courses taken more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Business courses (ACC, BUS, FIN,
MIS, MKT) taken at Augsburg more than 10 years ago will not be applied toward a major unless approved by a faculty
member in the student's designated major area. Suitable intervening work experience will also be considered.
Advising
Students who plan to pursue any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a departmental advisor who
teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising,
departmental faculty can counsel students on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of
recommendation for prospective employers or graduate programs. The business administrator is also available for
advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to consult with the
department chair. Students need to apply to the department and start the process during their junior year.
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Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center and department faculty to
obtain an internship during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be
valuable in competing for jobs after graduation. Faculty advisors should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For additional details, see the
section on International Partners under International Programs in this catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator
and/or the department administrator for international business courses or other overseas opportunities.
P/N Grades
Students may apply no more than 8 semester credits with P grades toward a major and no more than 4 semester credits
with a P grade toward a minor. Please refer to the P/N and graduation requirements section of this catalog for specific
details regarding P/N grades.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Business Administration
The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for
graduate studies. Within this area, there is one specialization available to Day students called Music Business and
another option available to both day and AU students called the Combined Business and Economics major. These two
areas provide students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and
to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105 - The Music Business
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (4.0 credits taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
12 semester credits in MUS or 8 semester credits in MUS credits and 4 semester credits in MUE (8 credits must be in
residence at Augsburg) selected from:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 241 - History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
*Music Business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either MIS 264 or
MIS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
One other upper division BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, or MKT course
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division ECO course
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and either MIS 379 or ECO 318 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non-business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. See the Music Department for requirements.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Accounting
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high-quality financial information. Augsburg
Accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of theories and practices associated with the
areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, Accounting majors take
courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how accounting serves the needs
of business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the Accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors and public accountants,
management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their education will give them knowledge and skills to
work as accountants in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
The Augsburg Accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business coursework required to take
the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can sit for the CPA exam after they have completed their
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Students should note, however, that in order to be licensed as a CPA they must have
completed a total of 150 credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework and have one year of relevant
work experience in auditing or taxation. Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting examinations upon graduation.
Students interested in learning more can find information at the following websites:
CPA exam general information: www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements: http://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules
CMA exam: http://www.imanet.org/cma_certification.aspx
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 326 - Tax Accounting
ACC 423 - Auditing
ACC 425 - Advanced Accounting
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Joint Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a Master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on the
evening schedule. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of courses.
It is recommended that students meet with an Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The application process
includes submission of a completed application form, three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer), a personal statement, an example of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30,
and an interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time
they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and Finance.
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
One of the following:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Finance
The Finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Augsburg Finance majors learn requisite skills through courses focused on financial theory and practice, investment and
portfolio theory, intermediate accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, Finance
majors take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how finance serves
the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking,
asset management, insurance, and investment banking. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial
analysts and financial managers in business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions
requiring engagement with financial information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as
Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
FIN 433 - Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438 - Investment Theory
FIN 460 - International Finance
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue positions in the banking or
brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63 examinations, and will partially meet requirements for
the Level I CFA examination. It is designed for students who want to supplement a previously obtained Bachelor’s
degree or who are looking to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business Finance
Certificate is available to non-degree-seeking students and is available through the AU program. The certificate consists
of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in Math Placement Group 3. They must also have a background in computer skills (especially
spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.0
grade point average in all Business Finance Certificate courses.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Business
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and
interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is absolutely necessary for American
graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do successful business outside the US as well as in the US
market where much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates, the laws and logistics of
international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a
successful international business person. Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also
learn about different cultures and societies. A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global
context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One additional upper division course in either international business or international economics. Options include:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This does not include American Sign
Language. The language requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the International Business
coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Three courses in International Business (one may be in international economics). Options include:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international economics. For a
complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main resource of developed countries and
the most needed resource in developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the Management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to a current degree, update
previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase their value in the job market. It is available to nondegree-seeking students through the AU program.
The certificate consists of five courses:
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BUS 242 - Principles of Management
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
One of the following:
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
ECO 318 - Management Science
MIS 376 - Project Management
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management Information Systems
The major in Management Information Systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major and includes courses from Computer Science, Economics, Business,
Accounting, Finance, and Marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
Two courses including:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Students choose one of the following tracks:
Information Systems Track (16 credits):
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming or CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
Business Analytics Track (12 credits):
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
MIS 479 - Business Analytics
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
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ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Two courses selected from:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Marketing
The Marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
business and nonprofit organizations. Career avenues include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes
it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and nonprofit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450 - Marketing Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
MKT 350 - Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 - Sales Management
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
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or MKT 357 - Advertising
Two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for students who wish to further their knowledge of the marketing field.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical world, such as the things we use, the food
we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology
opens vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of
providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum are imperative if a chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s Chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a Chemistry major
that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Chemistry Department has established the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
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To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS Chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as
professional goals other than traditional positions as chemists.
To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as
opportunities arise.
To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the
sciences.
To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Sandra L. Olmsted, Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg (emeritus), David R. Hanson, Michael
Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
or CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
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One additional course from:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the
Academic Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
One of:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
Three from these electives (12 semester credits)
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
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CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Chemistry Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Keystone
CHM 370, or BIO 369, or other approved biochemistry or chemical biology course
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One 4-semester-credit course from:
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Recommended: PHY 245 - Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See Graduation
Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics; one course (4 semester credits) summer of
approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other Chemistry courses above 300. At least one
of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
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Other Requirements
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major or minor in chemistry. At least
two CHM courses numbered above 300 must be taken at Augsburg. A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or
higher to count as a prerequisite for any chemistry course. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses is required for
any chemistry major.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Communication Studies
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in Communication Studies are concerned with
interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and
intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental advisor as early as possible to design an approved major program,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Faculty
Communication Studies
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Jenny Hanson, Anna Kudak, David
Lapakko, Michelle Mcateer
Film Studies
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Degree and Major Requirements
Communication Studies Major, BA
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies majors:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 281 - Research Methods
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 490 - Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
A total of 3 electives must be taken from following categories (one course must be from COM):
1 to 3 electives from the following (May not count the same course twice):
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
COM 299 - Directed Study
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
COM 399 - Internship
COM 405 - Nonverbal Communication
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
COM 495 - Communication Topics
COM 499 - Independent Study
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0 to 2 approved outside electives from another major, for example:
ART 132 - Photography I
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
FLM 399 - Internship
MKT 252 - Marketing
Another course approved by Communication Studies department
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements in the Education
Department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in
public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level.
Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are
listed in the English Department section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their senior year to develop a
proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
or COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
or POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 352 - Persuasion
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
or COM 345 - Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg Film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between
theory and practice. The major explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry
members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and Study Abroad. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the study of film
theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields such as Art,
English, Theater, Communication Studies, Women’s Studies, and American Indian Studies, to name a few.
Required of all Film Majors:
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Nine Core Courses:
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 216 - Film Production I
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
FLM 490 - Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
THR 232 - Acting
or THR 233 - Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your advisor, who is designated
by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may
have to be chosen.
Track 1: Production
Students interested in producing films or videos choose from:
ART 132 - Photography
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 315 - Web Design II
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 328 - Screenwriting
FLM 124- Monster Movies
FLM 240- Animation
FLM 312 - Film Production II
FLM 348 - Intermediate Video Production
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Track 2: Performance
Students interested in acting and directing choose from:
ENL 325 - Playwriting I
ENL 328 - Screenwriting
FLM 240- Animation
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 233 - Acting for Camera
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 366 - Stage Direction
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Track 3: Theory and Culture
Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context choose from:
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 328 - Screenwriting
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 430 - Advanced Studies in Theory and Method
FLM 124- Monster Movies
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
PHI 120 - Ethics
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
REL 309 - Religion at the Movies
SPA 248 - Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
Film Minor:
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses: COM 281 (QF) and COM 352 (QFA) for Communication Studies majors and PHY 119 for Film majors.
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation
in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Arts
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
Two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (115 recommended) or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
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CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by: MAT 201, COM 111 or
115 (COM 115 recommended), or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The Computational Economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from Computer Science, six from Economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in Computer
Science, in Economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
or CSC 320 - Algorithms
or CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 318 - Management Science
CSC/ECO 499 - Independent Study
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Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic,
artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The major requires seven
courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this
major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365 - Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 - Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in Computer Science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division Computer Science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
Course Grading
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major or minor requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Economics
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business and Economics,
Computational Economics, and Economics and Political Science (Education majors only).
The Economics major and the Applied Economics majors lead to careers in the business world or government. The
Mathematical Economics major is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another
quantitative field such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in quantitative
fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational Economics provides a liberal arts
entry into the field of computer science. The combined Economics/Business Administration major allows students great
flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in Political Science/Economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An Economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great
diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law
and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider Economics as a major or
a minor.
Students are able to combine an Economics major with other disciplines such as Business Administration, International
Relations, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Political Science, History, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in Mathematics. These students should also take courses in Computer Science.
Consult an advisor for specific course suggestions.
For the Economics and Applied Economics majors, the capstone experience is ECO 490 - Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their advisor for alternatives. Internships are recommended.
Students must consult with the department chair and the Strommen Center before registering for an internship for
academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Stella Hofrenning, Bernard Walley
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, BA
ECO 112- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
Three upper division economics electives
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 146 - Calculus II
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics, BA
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 350 - Labor Economics
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 399 - Internship Program
or ECO 499 - Independent Study
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 - Ethics
or PHI 125 - Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five Economics courses and supporting courses in other departments:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 - Financial Management
or MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics and MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
One upper division Economics course elective
One upper division Business elective
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing two
courses: (1) ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and (2) MIS 379 or ECO 318 or ECO 490 (QA). Consult your department chair or
academic advisor if you wish to choose an alternative approach to meeting the QR graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 374 - Probability and Statistics II
MAT 324 - Analysis
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
or MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two upper division economics course electives
Recommended Courses:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
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ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One additional upper division economics course
Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a faculty advisor as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Education
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota for:
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Elementary (grades K-6);
Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in
life science, chemistry, and physics;
K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the NEW special
education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) license. (Note the ESL and ABS programs are available in weekday
evening program only*)
General Science (5-8) initial license
Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include preprimary (ages 3-5), mathematics (grades 5-8),
general science (grades 5-8), social studies (grades 5-8), or communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Program availability
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both the Day and AU (weekday evening*) programs. Augsburg
Undergraduate (AU) degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary communication arts/literature
and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and ABS. Additional licensure programs are available through the Day
program and open to AU students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite courses, elementary
core courses, and professional education courses are available on a weekday evening schedule*. P-12 field service
requirements associated with courses and student teaching must be completed during regular P-12 school hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field service in P-12 educational settings.
Graduate Master of Arts in Education
A graduate level licensure option is available in the AU* program to those already holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in Education (MAE).
Licensure only
Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete a licensure only program within the day or AU*
undergraduate program. Contact the Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Program Overview
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the Education Department prior to
beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken prior to admission). All students are required to take the
Minnesota Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in basic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—prior to admission to the
department and must pass the MTLE basics skills tests before student teaching. Additional criteria for acceptance into
the Education Department are available through the department website. Students complete a semester of full-time
student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure. State law requires passing appropriate exams
(MTLE, pedagogy, and content exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College
under earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in Elementary Education and Education Studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a Special Education minor which is described at the end of this
section.
Students are assigned an Education Department program advisor upon request or at the outset of EDC coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the Education Department and website.
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Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the Education Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision.
Education Faculty
Margaret Finders (Chair), Kathy Accurso (Rochester), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Renae Ekstrand, Joseph Erickson,
Jeanine Gregoire, Audrey Lensmire, Rachel Lloyd, Gregory Krueger, Cari MacGuire, Susan O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna
Patterson, Christine Peper, Barbara Short, Christopher Smith, Diane Vodicka, Barbara West
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Elementary Education
Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary Education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental Core Courses
These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these courses will also fulfill liberal arts
requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Math sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.) MPG 3 pre-requisite.
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (fall)
MAT 138 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (spring)
Science sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science endorsement.)
Option A is for Day students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
and
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
Option B is for weekday, AU*, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level science course accepted in
transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
or
EED 203 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (summer session, Time 1 only) and EED 200 - Elementary Education
Earth Science (summer session, Time 2)
and
BIO 102 - The Biological World or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Option C (Rochester only).
SCI 110 - Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111 - Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
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Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’ Literature
Methods Block II
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 342 - K-6 Methods: Music
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an Elementary major who do not complete student teaching
can graduate through the Elementary Education non-licensure major.
EED 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
EED 489: Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry, physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
or COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
EED 331 - Middle School Methods Writing
ESE 300 - Reading/ Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Social Studies (5-8th grade)
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
HIS 120 - America to 1848
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non Western World
or PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
or SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
or ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
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ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 311 - Middle School Methods: Social Studies**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8th grade)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics**
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8th grade)
BIO 102 - The Biological World
BIO 121 - Human Biology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
Geology - (take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 341 - Middle School Methods: Natural Science**
Student Teaching—five weeks
Preprimary Teaching (age 3-5)
PSY 250 - Child Development
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspectives (Day)
or SPE 490 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 - Foundations of Preprimary Education (fall)**
ECE 346/546 - Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children (spring)**
ECE 347/547 - Immersion and Teaching Competence (summer)**
ECE 488, 489 - Student Teaching: Preprimary (7 weeks in preprimary or kindergarten, 7 weeks in a grade 1-6)
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching courses
are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the Elementary
Education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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K-12 English as a Second Language
The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduate major is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for whom English is a
second language across a range of subject areas. A prerequisite to program admissions is two years of high school level
or one year of college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction throughout the
semester. Program courses are offered in a weekday evening* framework during the academic year and summer
semester to make them accessible to working adults.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
Modern language pre-requisites (2 years high school or 1 year college language)
Required Education Courses for ESL:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments **
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
ESL Major Courses
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 330 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340 - ESL Literacy**
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 420 - ESL Methods **
ESL 490 - Language, Culture, and Schools (Keystone requirement)
ESL 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESL 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Secondary Education
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education Department and the subject
area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisors in both their subject area major and in
the Education Department. K-12 licensure is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary
licensure program is available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general science endorsement for
grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College Education Department licensure program. These requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter advisor for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Major and Licensure Requirements
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
(Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments**
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods in Content Area**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in student teaching are
required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a
grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the Secondary Education program even though they may
plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of these special areas will take three to four
courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music Education major. Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to
licensure for grades K-12. Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through the AU* evening program. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or the Undergraduate and
Graduate Admissions Offices for information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist
The special education ABS major is available only through the AU* program. This major is ideally suited to people who
are currently working in schools with K-12 special education students. Students must complete field service
requirements in K-12 special education and general education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program
requirements; field service requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through AU*. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Major and Licensure Requirements
Special Education Major
Non-departmental core courses - These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these
courses will also fulfill liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (MPG 3 prerequisite)
Required Education Courses for ABS:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World
Freshman only)
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting**
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
(Students must be admitted to Education Department to take courses beyond this point)
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 330 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing
EDC 331 - Practicum in Public Achievement**
SPE 410 - Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 411 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415 - Theory to Practice
SPE 425 - Transition and Community
SPE 430 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490 - Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
SPE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
SPE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an
interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the needs of students in various
disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDU 491 - Practicum and Seminar in Special Education**
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 231 - Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 - Child Development
PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
Interested students should contact the director of Special Education at the outset of coursework
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an Engineering degree from either the University of Minnesota College of Science
and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg Engineering advisor is
necessary. Applications for these programs require the recommendation of the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
Contact Ben Stottrup, Physics Department, stottrup@augsburg.edu 612-330-1035.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides for two dual degree
engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into the program. Formal application to
the College of Science and Engineering may be completed during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at
the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department
and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year at
Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed during the senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the College of Science and Engineering staff regarding courses that should be taken during the
senior year at Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of Science and
Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university. Students accepted into the
program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the
requisite cumulative grade point average, and are recommended by the Engineering advisor of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate programs is available from the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria.
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Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in chemical engineering also
should take CHM 351, 352.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the www.augsburg.edu/catalog/.
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English
Through the study of English we witness life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and thus better understand the
world in which we live and work. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence and allows us to
frame human events within diverse world views. Those who study English typically believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. At the same time, the
English Department’s emphasis on writing helps our students to clarify and share their thoughts.
English relates closely to other majors. Like the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. Like psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. Like philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. Like science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. Like speech and
communication, English studies the effective use of language. Like history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
Augsburg’s English Department integrates its programs with cultural opportunities available in this vital urban area.
Plays, films, and readings are available near the campus, often within walking distance. English majors also have
opportunities to use and refine their skills by working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language
Learner (ELL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
Students who complete an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education,
journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing,
and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Dallas Liddle, (Chair), John Schmit, Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Douglas Green, Colin Irvine, Kathryn
Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose one of three concentrations: literature, language, and
theory; creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
While some of our courses explicitly address theoretical approaches to literature, especially those that examine race,
class, and gender, all of our courses infuse these concerns in their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry,
creative nonfiction, film, and drama. All literature classes involve students in multiple forms of literary examination and
are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills
of the educated and employable citizen.
English Major with a Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various approaches to the study of the written
word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and enable the discovery of new
literary experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory
demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self. The Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies,
Film, Theater Arts, and Women’s Studies.
This concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
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At least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English. No more than two 200level literature courses may count for the major.
At least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American literature, and world literature.
At least one 400-level course. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required, including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
Four literature, language, and theory courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Major with a Creative Writing Concentration
The English Creative Writing concentration helps students develop professional writing skills by focusing their efforts in
the creative modes: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Over the course of the major,
students master terminology; engage the field’s aesthetic and ethical issues; and read and study the works of
established writers. The creative writing concentration expands competencies in observation, research, and analysis that
enable writers to gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work; it attends
particularly to the artistic aspects of the writer’s craft, such as form, affect, and revision. English majors in Creative
Writing engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in literary endeavors, including issues of design, and enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Creative Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. The writing
concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
To complete this concentration students must take 10 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 320, 321 - Fiction One, Fiction Two
or ENL 322, 323 - Poetry One, Poetry Two
ENL 420 - Advanced Studies in Writing (Keystone)
ART 215 - Web Design I
or ART 225 - Graphic Design I
One elective from:
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 320 - Fiction One
ENL 322 - Poetry One
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
ENL/FLM 328 - Screenwriting
ENL/THR 325 - Playwriting I
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 397/399 - Internship
An approved ACTC creative writing course
Minors in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
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A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must include
ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include ENL 227
or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure concentration is for students who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisors in the English Department and the Education Department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as the requirements for the major.
Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 380 - Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
One upper division ENL British literature course
One upper division ENL American literature course
One additional ENL literature, language, or theory course chosen from ENL360, 361, 362, 367, 368, 371, 385, 394, 410,
and 430
Experiential Requirement (no credit):
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval)
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112- Contest Public Speaking
COM 243 - Studio Production
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
Special Methods (two courses):
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351 - 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. See the Education Department section for a listing of
secondary education licensure requirements. In addition to consulting your designated ENL advisor, contact an
Education Department advisor for information about education courses.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory and in Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119;
or
QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT
173, or PHY 116; and completion of QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 173, or PHY 116; and completion of:
QA: Please see department for QA requirement.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors project may receive independent
study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate English majors must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer
students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills—such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional
grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up through the last week of class (without special
permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0 or
higher will receive a grade of 0.0.
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop foundational
competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These
courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Spotlight Courses
Offered alternating terms. Content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions.
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Upper Level Courses
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to
write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a
prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural world. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies—
of the interdependence shared by people and nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the
ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, Environmental Studies students focus on the most
pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of complex urban
environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents
shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and
industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in
mind, Augsburg’s Environmental Studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in Environmental Studies. Upon completion of
the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences
in nature, identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple
disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as
the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue
vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate
settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Christina Erickson (Social Work, Director), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Z. Vivian Feng (Chemistry), Nancy Fischer (Sociology), Keith
Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), Ann Impullitti (Biology), Colin Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry),
Michael Lansing (History), Emily Gaenzle Schilling (Biology/Environmental Studies), Joseph Underhill (Political Science),
John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Degree and Major Requirements
Environmental Studies Major
Standard Track Requirements:
Core courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or SOC 381 The City and Regional Planning
ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 399 - Internship
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
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BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
HECUA Track Requirements:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 - (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four courses: Adaptive Ecosystem
Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and
Integration Seminar)
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Environmental Studies Minor
Seven courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
or SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational
participants as well as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The Physical Education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The Health Education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness, and allied
professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The Exercise Science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be prepared to move on to graduate or
professional school in allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), David Barrett, Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Adrian Dunn, Carol Enke, Aaron
Griess, Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Kassondra Nordmeyer, Eric Rolland, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 410 - Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
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HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education Major:
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 254 - Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 - Outdoor Education
HPE 340 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 473 - Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
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HPE 114 - Safety Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete
a coaching effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science Major, BA
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training or HLTH 400 - Epidemiology (St. Thomas)
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Science Major, BS
Pre-Health Science Track:
This major is available for those wishing to satisfy the prerequisites for graduate school in exercise science allied
professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic.
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Exercise and Health Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HLTH 345 - Nutrition for Health (St. Thomas)
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
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HPE 397/399 - Internship
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
Supporting courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
EXSS 3650 - Methods for Fitness Professionals (St. Catherine)
EXSS 4300 - Advanced Biomechanics (St. Catherine)
FSNU 3250 - Sports Nutrition (St. Catherine)
MAT 114 - Precalculus
INDI 2220 - Medical Terminology (St. Catherine)
INDI 4900 - Intro to Physical Therapy (St. Catherine)
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
PHYS 1080 - Physics for Health Science I (St. Catherine)
PHYS 1090 - Physics for Health Science II (St. Catherine)
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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History
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered
individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction of
an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as
anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of
history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication,
conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Michael J. Lansing (Chair), Phillip C. Adamo, Jacqueline deVries, William Green, Maheen Zaman
Degree and Major Requirements
History Major
Nine courses, including HIS 280 and HIS 480. At least four of these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe,
United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in
the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI
230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to four
credits) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in Medieval Studies. For more information, refer to Medieval Studies in
this catalog.
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Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more 100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved for
sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper
division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission to waive prerequisites.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Honors Program – HON
Introduction
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Robert C. Groven, Honors
Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education requirements, except those for
physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition, résumé-building positions, and
special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT
score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However,
students without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity
or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the online
application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships: the
President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary Option courses
may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors
program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the second semester of the first year must fulfill all
remaining Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Students who enter the first semester of the sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may
substitute REL 100 for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation courses for HON
130, may substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program
The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an Honors House, and participate in all Honors
Program activities. In order to graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, student must: join an Honors
House and participate in required meetings (listed below), maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher, and take 16 credits
of Honors courses. Scholars Program participants do not need to complete the research requirement or the GFA
requirement. Scholars Program participants are not required to take HON340: Junior Colloquium, but may if they so
choose.
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Honors Program Requirements
Honors students have several options for completing each general education requirement. Student may complete the
established courses, or they may use several unconventional options. These options are detailed in subsequent sections.
In general, Honors students entering in the first semester must complete the following requirements:
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First Year: HON 005; HON 120; HON 100; HON 130; HON 111 or 219 or other 200 level writing course
Past First Year: HON 005; HON 220; HON 230; HON 240; HON 250; HON 340; HON 490; research requirement,
residency requirement
Outside Honors Program: modern language requirement; physical education requirement
Notes:
**All Honors students should take HON 260 in the second year unless they have an irreconcilable scheduling conflict or
have a clear and defined plan for meeting the research requirement. If the latter, students should take HON 470.
**All Honors students must complete the GFA (Grants, Fellowships, and Awards) Requirement- details are available at
the Honors Moodle site, the Honors public folder or from the Honor Desk (honors@augsburg.edu).
**Students with and English transfer credit must take the writing entrance exam to place out of HON 111.
**All students must take HON 130 unless there is an irreconcilable schedule conflict within their major. Ex: pre-med and
music therapy.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses
All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising and program
information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses.
These meetings are necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they
choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
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The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes events related to scholarship,
such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and
socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events, such as Honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review
Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts
submissions from students at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program
leadership positions. The house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning experiences. These
student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s
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education. Such student-created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors
requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
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Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
Full course (10-20 students)
Reading Groups (2-9 students)
Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council member or the Honors Program
director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally,
the proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if schedule conflicts
require it.
First Year: Fall
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First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students are not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review.
HON 100 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120 - Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
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HON 130 - Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
HON 111 - Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
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Students write and research as staff writers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
HON 220 - Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill
requirements)
HON 200 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
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HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, P/N grading) - Students write and research as staff writers
HON 240 - Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review
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HON 250 - Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 200 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or Dean of the College; 0.0 credit, P/N grading)
Third Year: Spring
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 260: Augsburg Honors Review
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HON 230 - Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (continues from fall semester; 0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
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Fourth Year: Fall
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Students may join HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460 - Honors Disputation League in their fourth
year
HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
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HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Research Requirement
At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors Research Requirement as detailed in the Research
Requirement document available in the Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two
semesters of the following to document the research experience on their transcript:
HON 260 - Augsburg Honors Review
HON 470 - Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
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The Honors recommended sequence satisfy all general education requirements except: foreign language and
physical education. Students may fulfill these through non-Honors courses or through Honors SCLE curricular
alternatives).
Residency: all Honors students must complete seven 4.0-credit courses, or 28.0 credits total, in the Augsburg Honors
Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without permission.
Students with college level transfer work may waive some HON courses as long as they fulfill the Honors program
residency requirement. HON 120, 120L, 340, 490 and the research requirement may not be waived.
All Honors students must complete the GFA (Grants, Fellowships, and Awards) Requirement- details are available at
the Honors Moodle site, the Honors public folder or from the Honor Desk (honors@augsburg.edu).
Students with and English transfer credit must take the writing entrance exam to place out of HON 111.
All students must take HON 130 unless there is an irreconcilable schedule conflict within their major. Ex: pre-med
and music therapy.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses,
students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg
offers a number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
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American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
Information about these majors and their requirements can be found in their respective departmental pages. Other
interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under International Programs.
Leadership Studies Minor
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of expertise or be a good
manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a minor in Leadership Studies, drawing on a wide
variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor in Leadership Studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of
disciplines including Business, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, and
Psychology.
Coordinator: Alan Tuchtenhagen, Master of Arts in Leadership Program Director
Four required courses:
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
SOC 349 - Sociology of Organizations
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
POL 371 - Topics: Becoming a Leader
Two required electives from the following list. (No more than one per department)
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations’ departmental page.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Programs
Study abroad at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s highly interconnected
world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional
studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.” This strong
commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad in every student’s degree program.
Augsburg’s programs, the Center for Global Education, and HECUA provide study abroad opportunities for students in all
majors. Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge
students academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have 300 programs in nearly 90 countries from which to choose the best
opportunity for their curricular and personal needs. Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad, and provides advising on programs, finances, and academics. More information about study
abroad is located in Augsburg Abroad, in the Special Programs section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Programs
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the
important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the
United States. Students will improve Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills.
Students will learn about key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse
women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists
and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the
Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Although students may select courses from
several different disciplines, they may meet several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the
following four concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish, and Women’s Studies.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, History, Women’s Studies, Political Science, and Religion. Students spend most of the
semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice of 1-2
Spanish courses from 16 different options (including ART 231, which meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
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Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent. Students
may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the semester.
Language and Culture in Mexico (Mexico)—Summer
This community-based program includes multiple guest speakers, excursions to historical, cultural, and archeological
sites, and group discussions designed to help you learn about the diverse cultures and current issues of Mexico.
Weekend excursions include trips to Mexico City, Taxco, Puebla, and the Teotihuacan pyramids.
Two seven-week sessions focus on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can take two courses per
session, plus a non-credit Latin Dance course. Students may choose to participate in just one or both summer sessions
for a total of eight or sixteen credits. It is possible to fulfill the language requirement by taking two intensive Spanish
courses in one seven-week session.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica, and
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to community engagement,
offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing
participants in the lives of host families, urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work
on issues related to conflict, US foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua.
All students will take the following four courses: one Spanish course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South
Africa)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the
perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid in South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle
to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by
the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under- and unequal development; and the
long-term project of decolonizing the mind. The program includes seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South
Africa. Available courses are: HIS 327, POL 353, REL 346, ENV 100 and INS 312/POL 354. Internships are also available in
eight different departments, and a Lifetime Activity course (Yoga) is also available for no credit.
HECUA Programs
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly multicultural. Twentyfive percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in
Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as
globalization theories, nation-building and national identity, governance and political party systems, European
integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students
study Norwegian language or do an independent research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372 - Norwegian Language
INS 377 - Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
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INS 393 - Scandinavian Art, Film and Literature
INS 394 - Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499 - Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community
participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined
with a seminar, independent project, and a homestay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change are compared and
contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which
communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions
in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366 - Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399 - Internship (8 credits)
INS 499 - Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Fall or Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of
Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316 - Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317 - Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399 - Internship (8 credits)
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological
dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and
creating a shared future. A number of topics explored during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty
and the truth and reconciliation process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key
strategies used to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Maori Perspectives, Pluralism, and National Identity
Sustainability, Ecology, and New Zealand Environmental Policy
Internships, Field Work, and Integration
Independent Study Project
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International Relations
International Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for informed global
citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service, nonprofit organizations, or international
business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven
courses and six electives chosen from a wide list of offerings at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to
consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one foreign language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors complete a
significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, such as immigration, conflict resolution,
economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students often combine this major with a second major in History, Political Science,
International Business, or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director: Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
International Relations Major
Required core courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 - World Politics
POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
or KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
One of the following lower division electives:
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
or one additional upper division course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
POL 368 - Model United Nations
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
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ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
FIN 460 - International Finance
FRE 332 - French Civilization Today
GER 332 - German Civilization and Culture II
HIS 323 - Modern China
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 352 - The Holocaust in German History
HIS 354 - Modern Britain and Ireland
HIS 440 - Topics in World History
HIS 474 - World and the West
MKT 466 - International Marketing
NOR 331 - Norwegian Civilization and Culture
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
REL 356 - World Religions
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPA 332 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot
be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following IR electives: ECO
365 or HIS 350
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the International Relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
One elective from the list of International Relations major electives, excluding other Business, Economics, and Marketing
courses.
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Note: Several of the Business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your academic advisor before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must enroll in
an independent study (POL 499) course and complete an honors thesis no later than April 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by
the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 - World Politics
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
or POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
One year of modern language
Three courses from the list of required electives for the major
Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College), the Center for Global Education, and the international diversity of our surrounding
neighborhoods. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff, and community
members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and
environmental sustainability. Students in the program draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global
issues.
The minor consists of two required courses, two upper division electives, a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program director for full
program description.
POL 160 - World Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
Two upper division electives from:
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 495 - Topics
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 350 - Latin American History
INS 312 - The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
POL 353 - Political and Social Change in Namibia REL 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
REL 346 - The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
REL 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Other topics or study abroad courses with approval of program director
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French, German, Norwegian, and
Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural Studies. Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and
American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to
Augsburg students through the five-college Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other
professions. Students anticipating careers in international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health
professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a
valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Chair), Anita Fisher, Richard Gresczyk, Diane McDonagh, Peter Morales, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate
Reinhardt, Frankie Shackelford, Joseph Towle, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Language Major
10 courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above) including:
Two courses in culture
Two courses in language
Two courses in literature
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
And three electives (from any of the three areas above)
At least seven of these courses must be taught in the target language of the major, and at least four of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus. A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is also required.
Cross-Cultural Studies Major
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement,
and three electives, as specified below.
Core courses:
LCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
LCS 399 - Internship
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Language requirement:
Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two different languages (in Norwegian
only: 211). Placement waivers of the core skill in languages do not fulfill any part of the language requirement for the
Cross-Cultural Studies major. Heritage speakers must earn credit by examination for 212, if following the two-language
path, or complete the coursework for a minor in available languages (consult Academic Advising for testing in less
commonly taught languages).
Study-abroad requirement (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings):
One semester (15 weeks) on an approved study abroad program or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department
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Electives:
Three upper-division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
Graduation Skills
For all majors, the Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing 411 in French,
German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, MAT 145 or 146, or
PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Minor
Four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above) including:
One in language
One in literature or culture approved by the department
All of these courses must be taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on the Augsburg
campus.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply to the chair of the department in their junior year.
Requirements include a 3.50 GPA both in the major and overall, and an honors thesis written in the target language.
Prerequisite
Any prerequisite must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required for Language majors, and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See advisor for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework taken abroad. Majors in
Cross-Cultural Studies must complete a semester abroad (15 weeks) or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Internships
An advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language
skills with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged, pending faculty availability.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly
expected of every member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in Mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In addition
to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, Mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason
abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to
experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business,
industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines
find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in Mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of Mathematics as a liberal art (through the BA degree) or
choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics,
statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science,
computing, business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course. Augsburg students can also choose to
complete a major in Actuarial Science at University of St. Thomas, offered through ACTC.
Mathematics Faculty
John Zobitz (Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines, Miles Ott, Jody
Sorensen
Degree and Major Requirements
Mathematics Major, BA
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
A “theoretical structures” course from:
MAT 304 - Graph Theory
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
Other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered above
300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
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approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their faculty advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Mathematics Major, BS
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered above 300. Note
that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses (or
substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, MIS 379, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368, CSC 160
(recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO
416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 394, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other
courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
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Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT
369, MAT 373
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, MIS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of MIS 379, MAT
163 and MAT 248 may count).
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT
363, MAT 377.
Physical Sciences: two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368; two of MAT 324, PHY 327, MAT 355,
MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
Statistics: One of MAT 163, MIS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 394; one of ECO 490,
MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved by the department.
Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
Theoretical Mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or
regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II,
Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the
department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate
research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in
grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must include:
ESE 330 5-12 - Methods: Mathematics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
an “Applied Project” course
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades 5-8
under elementary education licensure are:
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a
Mathematics faculty advisor before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with Mathematics beyond the classroom, have a
GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 2.0, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, complete a project with
significant mathematical content (usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics
Department. The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements
are available from the department.
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Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation. To be considered,
students must have a declared Mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a
300 level MAT course.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any Mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics
course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the Registrar’s Office. Students who have passed
the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students
in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first
term of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a Mathematics course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of the
liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in
Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that
require abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green
(English), Martha B. Johnson (Theater Arts), Michael Kidd (Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies), Merilee Klemp (Music),
Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Martha E. Stortz (Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion), Maheen
Zaman (History)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Eleven courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120 - Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
HIS 369 - The Early and High Middle Ages
HIS 370 - The Late Middle Ages to 1648
HUM 490 - Keystone: Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 332 - British Literature: Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 - The Classical Tradition
ENL 361 - The Medieval World
SPA 352 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378 - Medieval Church
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386 - Medieval Art
ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 - Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 - Topics in World History: Monks and Heretics
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POL 380 - Western Political Thought
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which medieval scholarship is published
(e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might include
study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior approval of advisor is required for all Augsburg Experiences related
to Medieval Studies.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above (history,
literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Metro-Urban Studies
Metro-Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities. Metro-Urban Studies brings
many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of
sociology, political science, history, environmental studies, art and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in
terms of complex relationships that contribute to both opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to utilize the
city as our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy, and lived experience. Coursework often includes
walking tours, field trips, and field research. Augsburg College’s Metro-Urban Studies program emphasizes the theme of
planning metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable and promotes the health and civic engagement of citizens.
The Metro-Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in urban planning, public
administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing, social welfare and non-profit work, and
architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of their experience.
Many students who major in Metro-Urban Studies double-major in related disciplines such as Environmental Studies,
Political Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring, please consult the director of Metro-Urban Studies
about how to best plan your academic schedule to accommodate both majors.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty:
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science), Lars Christiansen (Sociology),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael Lansing (History), and Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Metro-Urban Studies Major
A total of 11 courses, with the following required courses. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the core courses is required for the
major.
Core Courses:
SOC 111 - City & Community: intro to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC/URB 399 - Internship
ENV/URB 492 - The City and the Environment Keystone
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
SOC 363 - Research Methods
or POL 484 - Political Analysis
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
or HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
or SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
And two additional urban-related electives, approved by the Program Director. For electives, please see the following
list, which is not exhaustive. Please consult the Director of Metro-Urban Studies for other elective possibilities that suit
your career interests, including off-campus study, ACTC courses, or study abroad.
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
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SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SOC 349 - Sociology of Organizations
URB 199 - Internship
URB 295 - Special Topic in Urban Studies
URB 299 - Directed Study in Metro-Urban Studies
URB 395 - Special Topic in Urban Studies
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 363 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221,
321 and 322).
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the core courses and are met by completing the Metro-Urban Studies major.
Transfer students must consult the Director of Metro Urban Studies about potential adjustments in their course
requirements to fulfill these skills.
Metro-Urban Studies Minor
A total of five courses including:
Core Courses:
SOC 111 - City & Community: intro to Urban Sociology
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
One of the following:
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ART/HIS 249/349 - The Designed Environment
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
URB 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
And an approved Metro-Urban Studies Elective (see list above).
Off-Campus Study and Study Abroad
Off-campus study is highly recommended for Metro-Urban Studies majors. The Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs’ (HECUA) Programs are particular recommended. These semester-length and summer programs include:
Inequality in America, The New Norway, and Environment and Agriculture, and Art for Social Change Programs
(www.hecua.org/). Other study abroad programs that are particularly useful to Metro-Urban Studies majors include: IES
Metropolitan Studies program in Berlin, Germany (www.iesabroad.org/); and the Danish Institute of Study Abroad’s
Urban Studies in Europe Program in Copenhagen, Denmark (www.disabroad.org/). Metro-Urban Studies students have
participated in programs in other countries as well.
Please see the program websites, Augsburg Abroad and the Director of the Metro-Urban Studies Program for
completing Metro-Urban Studies coursework in off-campus programs.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Music
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors, and meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music, and the Music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships;
community performances; Music Therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Faculty
Full-time
Merilee Klemp (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Annie Heiderscheit, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin,
Sonja Thompson
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Bridget Doak, Lynn Erickson, Susan Druck, Janet Gottschall Fried, Jennifer
Gerth, Nancy Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Scott LeGere, Steve
Lund, Kameron Markworth, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O.
Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Mark Sedio, Robert Stacke, Andrea Stern
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming
a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
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Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a Music major in any of the three Music degree programs must declare their major,
perform a sophomore/transfer Music major jury qualifying jury, and complete the Music Department degree application
by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted
on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree program, students are
strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the department, i.e. attempting two music degree
programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are
required to petition the department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their
double majors.
Music Core:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 201 - Materials of Music III
MUS 211 - Aural Skills III
MUS 202 - Form and Analysis
MUS 212 - Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331 - Music of the Baroque Era
or MUS 332 - Music of the Classical Era
or MUS 333 - Music of the Romantic Era
or MUS 334 - Music of the 20th Century
MUS 458 or 459 - Senior Recital
One to four semester(s) Performance Study on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement
Four to eight semesters Large Ensemble/Chamber Music in accordance with degree requirement
Large Ensemble Options:
MUE 111 - Augsburg Choir
MUE 112 - Riverside Singers
MUE 114 - Masterworks Chorale
MUE 115 - Cedar Singers
MUE 121 - Augsburg Symphony Orchestra
MUE 141 - Augsburg Concert Band
Chamber Music Options:
MUE 113 - Vocal Chamber Music
MUE 122 - String Chamber Music
MUE 125 - Guitar Chamber Music
MUE 131 - Woodwind Chamber Music
MUE 142 - Brass Chamber Music
MUE 144 - Percussion Chamber Music
MUE 145 - Piano Chamber Music
Additional Requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail)
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Pass a piano proficiency test
Pass a sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury
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Complete the Music Department degree application
Pass 3 music repertoire tests
Graduation Skills
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Music Major, BA
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of
the many music-related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty advisor: Douglas Diamond
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Eight credits of MUS electives
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice from:
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Music Major with Music Business Concentration, BA
The Music Business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career opportunity where
the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record
industry, and general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business student the
opportunity to pursue music business studies. The Music Business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music
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with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute
for any required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty advisor: TBA
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MUS 105 - The Music Business
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS 399 - Internship
or BUS 399 - Internship
MUS/BUS - Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course)
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business, BA
See Business Administration for requirements.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Minnesota Board of Teaching),
the Music Education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This
coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music
Education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota Department of Education for acceptance to the Music
Education licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the
Bachelor of Music Education major. All Music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all Music courses is necessary for the Music Education licensure program.
Faculty advisor: Michael Buck
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 311 - Composition I
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School or EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World (Freshman only)
and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
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or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
ESE 370 - K-12 Methods: Music
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 - School and Society
EED 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
ESE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass and Percussion
MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 342 - Choral Conducting
MUS/THR 235 - Skills of Music Theater
Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 - Instrumental Conducting
Music elective or approved courses
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of emphasis*.
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major
*A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four
additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
Music Performance Major, Bachelor of Music
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice, and performing ability of
the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional
performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition
and interview (see the Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty advisor: Jill Dawe
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
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MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - four semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
*For guitarists, harpists and pianists: either eight semesters of large ensemble or four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with advisor.
Voice Majors:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 435 - Voice Repertoire
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
*MUS Elective (2 credits)
*Voice students are strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 - Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 - Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 - Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (2 credits)
Instrumentalists:
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
or MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
or MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS Elective (4 credits)
Additional requirements:
BM performance major candidates must pass an extended performance audition and interview that is scheduled after
completion of the sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury.
Music Therapy Major, BS
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The BS in Music Therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students
who wish to become professional music therapists. A minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses is required.
Faculty Advisor: Roberta Kagin
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 275 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
MUS 363 - Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372 - Psychological Foundation of Music I
MUS 373 - Psychological Foundation of Music II
MUS 374 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 375 - Music Therapy Practicum
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MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUS 474 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 475 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 480 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 481 - Music Therapy Clinical Internship
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
EDC 410 - The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass guitar proficiency test
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The Music Therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of Music
Therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms and successful completion of a two-year music theory equivalency test. Acceptance to the degree program
requires the following:
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•
Pass the sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass guitar proficiency
Music Minor
Requirements:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (2 credits or above) in music history or conducting
Other music courses may be approved by departmental petition
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit performance studies in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
Additional requirements:
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
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Music Business Minor
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the Music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the Music and Business departments.
Requirements:
MUS 105 - The Music Business
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus eight additional music credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245 (maximum of four credits in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
Departmental Honors
Senior Music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Music courses may apply for Music departmental honors
by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could include, but is not limited to, one of the
following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a
program, presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project title, a transcript, and
a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the senior year.
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg Music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard required by the Piano
Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training
and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano skills and prepare for the proficiency test in
several ways. Students with extensive training may be able to simply pass the test; those with some training may
register for private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that determines
their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS 135/136/237/238) designed to teach
the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly recommended that piano training is
started during the first year, when piano study will complement and strengthen the student’s experience in the music
theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano major and non-piano major
requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring students to familiarize
themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the
Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the
repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of
the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and Music minors must pass one.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure
The Natural Science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Courses are designed to provide a broad background
in science and allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses (see Secondary Education requirements), and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of
calculus. Early consultation with the Education Department (in your sophomore year) is essential to complete
undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a timely basis.
Content Liaisons
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Ben Stottrup (Physics)
Degree and Major Requirements
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements.
All upper division courses required for the Biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8):
Introductory Geology (taken off campus, offered through ACTC program)
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following differences: only four
(rather than five) upper division Biology courses are required. Upper division Biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division Biology courses is required for all Natural Science majors.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
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or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two of the following courses:
PHY 101 - Astronomy
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Three electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry (BA):
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics (Physical Chemistry)
CHM 370 - BioOrganic Chemistry (or a Biochemistry course)
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
CHM 499 - Introduction to Chemical Research
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
COM 115 or COM 111 - a public speaking course
One course from:
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
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PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek Natural Science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Nordic Area Studies
Nordic Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,
and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural region with a shared history, common values,
and a high degree of political, social, and economic interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator: Frankie Shackelford
Nordic Area Studies Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division - by approval of program director.
Nordic Area Studies Minor
Four upper division courses - by approval of program director.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The remainder may be transfer credits
included in the major with approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also
present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners or HECUA (See International
Programs, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; and elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian, History, Political Science, Urban
Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Sociology, or Social Work.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of
the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion
The Augsburg College BSN Completion program is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to advance their
education, increase their career opportunities, and address changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care
settings. No longer do nurses practice only in hospitals, they are moving into communities, corporations, parishes,
schools, rehab centers and long term care facilities, as well as into their own private practices. Wherever they work,
nurses are making a difference in community health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for diverse
groups of persons across the lifespan.
The BSN program at Augsburg prepares nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge students’ interests and engage their creativity as they
increase skills in critical thinking, community assessment, leadership, and decision-making. Classes that combine shortterm immersion experiences of study both at home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum. Students are invited
to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Joyce Miller (Chair), Cheryl Leuning, Pauline Abraham (Director, BSN program in Rochester), Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner (Director, BSN program in Minneapolis/St. Paul), Kathleen Clark (Director, Augsburg Central Health
Commons and the Health Commons at Cedar Riverside), Virginia McCarthy, Kaija Freborg
Degree and Major Requirements
Nursing Major, BSN
Seven 4-semester credit hour courses, including:
NUR 300 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 - Communication
NUR 306 - Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 - Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 - Practicum: Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 - Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the required courses in the Nursing major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet requirements in the
nursing major at Augsburg must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
Other Information
The BSN program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 16 months of full-time
study, two courses per semester; however, students may pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the Nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum courses (NUR 410 and 411)
requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the
number of liberal arts (general education) courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number
of credits each student transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in Nursing may take
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non-nursing courses in both the Day and WEC program. Students interested in pursuing the Nursing major should
consult with BSN admissions staff in the Admissions Office for assistance applying.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the Nursing major requires the
following:
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Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered to practice
in Minnesota prior to beginning the Nursing major
Evidence of HIPAA training
Up-to-date immunization records
Criminal background check (details provided in application process)
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Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Augsburg due to a
cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 in their basic nursing program. Full admission to the program requires students to
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at Augsburg to be fully admitted to the program.
Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program provided all admission
requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will be granted 28 semester
credits in recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
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Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program or a diploma in
nursing program. Both must be state board-approved programs.
Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the World Education Services
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to
Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational
credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must
apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have
passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all
students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BSN completion program will lose the 28 semester credit block
grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The 28 semester credit block grant will be applied toward a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and
part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a Nursing degree.
Courses at Augsburg are available weekday evenings. Generally, nursing classes meet on alternate weekday evenings for
four-hour time blocks. Online instruction and activities occur between face-to-face class times. Clinical practicum
requirements usually occur on weekdays for selected courses. Optional immersion courses and practicums at home and
abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended to work with an academic advisor to develop a plan of study when to take the liberal arts courses.
Nursing majors can complete courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis and at the Rochester campuses.
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Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg may enroll in up to
three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in
the MAN program. Note that these graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate
courses if they have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also fulfilling
requirements in the MAN. The three graduate Nursing courses plus the practica include the following:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care in the City or in Oaxaca, Mexico (1 semester credit)
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing and Self Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 532P - Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 541 - The Politics of Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care in the City or in Guatemala (1 semester credit)
(see current class schedule for practicum offerings)
Note: Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be
presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of 56
traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the
Latin Honors section in Academic Information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Philosophy
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and answering the “big” questions that are the most
basic. For example: Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the
best? What is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and present.
The Philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some Philosophy
majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to prepare for other professional
studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 - Logic
or PHI 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level Philosophy course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in Philosophy
Four courses must be upper division
Note: The Philosophy department at present does not offer a keystone PHI 499 course of its own. We recommend that
majors take the keystone course offered in the Religion Department, or (in the case of double majors) in the department
of the other major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the College, but it recommends for
Philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in Philosophy, the Philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the Computer Science department emphasizing areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The
purpose of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent
logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science
for more information.
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Departmental Honors
Admission to the Philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
student’s choice that involves research above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from:
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Physics
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of
controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic
particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics
plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such areas as
energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem
solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into
recent developments. A rigorous major provides students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It
also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students
that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities at
both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its
Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several students work as research assistants in these
efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research
programs provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in
industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, Mary Lanzerotti, David Murr, Ben Stottrup (Chair), David Venne
Physics Research Staff: Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Physics Major, BA
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses—COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major, BS
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 261 - Electronics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 352 - Mechanics II
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 - Quantum Physics
One Physics course above PHY 122
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics, BS
72 credits. It is the same as the BS major, with the addition of PHY 320 - Introduction to Space Science and PHY 420 Plasma Physics, and the omission of the elective Physics course.
Physics Major with Concentration in Biophysics, BS
It is the same as the Physics BS major, with the addition of PHY 317 - Biophysics, one independent project (PHY, CHM,
BIO, or MAT 499), and one elective from the following (in place of one elective above PHY122):
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 486 - Immunology
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CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 430 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic in Physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Final project submissions are due to April 1st.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the Physics faculty.
Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY
327) during the sophomore year.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Physics Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a
national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society
is open to all students interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of
their class.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Political Science
Students studying Political Science at Augsburg College are provided with the tools needed for political engagement and
pursuit of advanced degrees. Political science focuses on the role of power and authority in human affairs, an
understanding necessary to know how to effect change.
Augsburg Political Science students have the benefit of experienced faculty who teach courses in all major areas of
political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns and elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban
and environmental politics, economic development, comparative and international politics, mass communications and
other information technology, and American public law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around
our college, the department directly engages the world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a range of phenomena, including
elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and migration. Majors explore political ideas and values,
investigate political cooperation and conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on
international relations. In the process, students relate insights from other disciplines, such as Philosophy, Psychology,
Economics, History, and Sociology, to the study of politics.
Covering several subfields of political science, the major supplies the breadth appropriate for graduate work in political
science, public administration, public policy, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on which to
develop careers in public service, business, communications, and other fields. Legislative and other internships, as well
as significant independent research projects, are within easy reach in the Twin Cities area. Combined with broad,
balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study
and a successful career.
Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan (emerita), Joseph
Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
A 2.0 minimum grade is required in all courses taken for the major.
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One elective from the following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
At least five other upper division courses in four out of five Political Science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas may
be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper division area.
One other Political Science course in any area, upper or lower division
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of
the following courses: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
11 required courses including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Electives (five total):
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
And two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
10 courses plus an internship, including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
or SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One Course from the Following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 124 - American Women and Politics
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
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POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics: American Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Plus an internship, usually taken as POL 399.
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POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
The internship can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. A student taking an internship not for credit must still have a
Political Science department faculty member supervising the internship, and must fulfill certain academic
requirements, which will be explained by the supervising faculty member.
Substitutions to the courses above can be approved by the department chair. For example, the department
sometimes offers relevant topics courses under numbers not listed above.
Political Science Areas
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American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics and Analysis
International Politics
Public Law
Political Theory and Analysis.
Any course listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in Political Science courses and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee.
Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements, consult the
department chair.
For a student to be eligible for departmental honors, all courses in the major must be taken with traditional grading (not
P/N). Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances.
Political Science Minor
Five courses, including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
or POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
And at least three upper-division courses in three out of five political science areas
POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
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Pre-Law Minor
Four Required Courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Two of the following:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Two electives from the following:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor
Core courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 399 - Internship
Three of the following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 381 - Topics in Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics in American Politics
POL 461 - Topics in International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Metro-Urban Planning
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If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one Economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
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ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division Economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (required for licensure)
ESE 310 - 5-12 Methods: Social Studies (Capstone course) (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 - American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other Political Science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are required.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a Political Science major or the teaching major in Economics
and Political Science. Either option requires that the student also take courses required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department chair.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Psychology
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology
contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students
for graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research
experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings
including business, education, social services, research, law, government, religious institutions, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Faculty
Stacy Freiheit (Chair), Ben Denkinger, Grace Dyrud, O. Evren Guler, David Matz, Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay,
Henry Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Psychology Major
The major is 10 courses including:
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives:
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 - Health Psychology
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 263 - Sports Psychology
PSY 357 - Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
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Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299,
399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
All psychology majors must have an advisor in the Psychology department.
Transfer Students
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved by the
chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In
general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See Biopsychology in the
departmental pages of this catalog.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in mental
health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors related to defining,
understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both
the science and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student
research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting. See the department chair for
specific requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas—research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations
within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the Social Psychology concentration is to provide students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the Social Psychology concentration is
ideal for graduate school preparation. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
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Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. No more than
two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400, and 499 may be counted.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious beliefs and values. The
study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own
religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, to gain a broader view of the role of faith in public life, and to better
understand our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
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Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
Why do bad things happen?
How can we live meaningful lives?
What happens after we die?
How do our values shape our choices?
What is our responsibility to others?
What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the Core Curriculum courses, REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they learn to
articulate their own beliefs and to understand that what they believe really matters. Students engage in a close reading
of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and apply these insights to contemporary social
issues. They also explore their own gifts and how these might be used in service of the broader community as they
pursue a life of vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a major or minor in
Religion, which offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians from all denominations, with people who practice other faith traditions, and with those who
claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion Department represent several Christian denominations and model
respectful dialogue with students from a variety of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect and
learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
Faculty
Russell Kleckley (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Mary Lowe, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers, Philip Quanbeck II, Beverly
Stratton, Marty Stortz, Mark Tranvik, and Hans Wiersma
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
REL 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved
introductory course in Bible and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL
100 and 200 requirement; consult the Registrar’s Office.
Advising
All majors must have an advisor in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department by December 30 of the student’s senior year.
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Religion
A Religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for professional work and
graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight courses (32 credits), students are
encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary should take two Bible courses and one
course in theology or church history. Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible
course, a world religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A Religion major also provides strong
preparation for graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The
major prepares students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently—skills that make our
graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Religion Major, BA
Eight courses (32 credits) including:
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Six additional electives (24 credits)
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major. MUS 432 – Church Music and Worship, may also be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the
following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with advisor for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements
to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses (20 credits) including REL 100. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300 and 16 credits of
electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses (4-8 credits) in Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward the Religion major or
minor. MUS 432 – Church Music and Worship, may also be applied to the minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Youth and Family Ministry
The major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study of theology, Bible, and
ministry with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of
practical and theological training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills
in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty
approval before participating in off-site fieldwork. A Youth and Family Ministry minor is also offered.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry (AIM) status within the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM certification should consult with their home synod
and with a YFM advisor no later than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
60 credits including:
Theology core (24 credits):
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (16 credits):
YFM 208 - Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
YFM 209 - Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 - Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (8 credits):
YFM 205 - Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (choose two topics course from a list of 2 credit courses)
One other 200-level, 300-level, or 400-level REL or YFM course not already used towards the major and preapproved by
the student’s advisor.
And three supporting courses (12 credits):
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspective
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by the following:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
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Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses (20 credits):
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
One course (4 credits) from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete a broad foundation program in the
social sciences and professional requirements within the Education Department.
Coordinators
Michael Lansing, History, Content Liaison
Chris Brown, Secondary Education Social Studies Coordinator
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Core requirements:
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120 - America to 1815
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—Economics, History, Political Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary Social Studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure only.
Consult with Chris Brown for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult the Augsburg Education Department and the
Social Studies coordinator by the beginning of their sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Work
Professional social work is for students who have the desire to better the lives of people. Social work is for students who
want to learn the skills necessary for a successful and satisfying career for themselves and the lifelong benefit of working
with colleagues who also love their work. Our accredited program will immerse you in the skills and theories of social
work and interweave that body of knowledge with the liberal arts, psychology, sociology, economics, and political
science. The curriculum will prepare you for internships in a range of human service agencies including, schools,
hospitals, community centers, food shelves, women’s centers and a number of other settings in your junior and senior
year. The BSW program believes in social justice and teaches students how to engage the system to achieve it. The
program addresses multicultural practice through a required course and also a special elective course on Intergroup
Dialogue.
The bachelor of social work degree awarded will allow you to be successful in your chosen areas of social work practice
and prepared to work in multicultural settings. Students graduating with a Social Work major receive a Bachelor of
Science degree in social work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Over ninety-five
percent pass the exam on their first attempt.
Students interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the undergraduate and graduate Social Work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education. For more information about the MSW program, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Social Work Faculty
Michael Schock (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program Director), Ankita Deka,
Christina Erickson (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Ericka Kimball, Bibiana Koh (BSW Program Director),
Barbara Lehmann, Terrence Lewis, Nancy Rodenborg
Degree and Major Requirements
The BSW degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven supporting courses. Social Work courses that
are open to non-majors are designated with an asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work*
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change*
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121 - Human Biology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
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Elective course, not required for degree:
SWK 240 - Intergroup Dialog
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to the program, a minimum
grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.2 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the curriculum and
are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and MAT
163 or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All Social Work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social Work majors are allowed to
apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may
only take two P/N credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Social Work Major
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy*
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment*
SWK 306 - Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
SWK 307 - Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 - Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
SWK 317 - Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 - Social Work Research and Evaluation
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
SWK 407 - Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 - Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Required Social Work Field Placement
Students are required to take a field placement at a social service agency in their junior and senior year. The field
placements are a total 120 hours each semester which is 240 hours over the course of one year.
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No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant credit for life experience or
previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in Social Work. This application process begins in the fall
semester of the sophomore year at Augsburg or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each Social Work
major must complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the Social Work program before beginning
the first field placement in the junior year. Social Work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program.
Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may be
considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400level courses restricted to Social Work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors through the completion of an
applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental honors if they have earned and maintain an overall
GPA of 3.3 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 in all Social Work classes at the 300-level and above. Honors applicants
may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded Augsburg
credits. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on
this paper or project. Please consult with the advisor or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Study Abroad Opportunities
The Augsburg BSW program is a leader in international education for its students. All majors are encouraged to study
abroad at some point in their college career. Through The Center for Global Education, the BSW program offers an
award-winning semester study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Students in the spring semester of their junior
year study social work in Mexico and finish their degrees on time. A similar option is offered for study in Norway. The
Social Work department also offers a rotating selection of faculty-led, short courses to foreign countries such as China,
Slovenian, South Africa and India.
Social Work Course Sequence
Social Work Entry Level Courses, SWK 280, and SWK 240 elective
The Social Work major offers three ways to begin the BSW degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the
breath of the profession; SWK 210 is for students whose interest is in environmental issues and social change strategies;
and SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues. All three courses are equal as
introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised by
agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK
280, which is to be taken after the entry level courses.
A special elective course SWK 240: Intergroup Dialogue is offered for students who want a more direct learning
experience in human diversity.
Social Work upper level courses (300s and 400s) are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The
senior keystone is SWK 417: Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar. Consult the BSW Program Manual for the degree courseschedule flowchart.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination of human social organization
provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and in which we live. The sociological perspective
provides an important way to critically understand how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of
social contexts.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes and the social order, how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and
practice the application of sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as a laboratory for learning.
Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Students also may take an independent study, special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in Sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively in the social world as
professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in Sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research
positions, human resources positions in both government and private corporations, criminal justice field, and as
professors of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as law, human
services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Sociology Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from
human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it
provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and
reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique
way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper
division courses from the specified list below:
Core courses:
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 - Research Methods
SOC 485 - Sociological Theory
SOC 490 - Senior Seminar and Keystone
At least three of the following upper division courses (Prerequisite: SOC 121):
SOC 320 - Sociology of Law
SOC 349 - Sociology of Organizations
SOC 375 - Social Psychology
SOC 377 - Organizational Crime and Deviance
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC 387 - Juvenile Delinquency
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SOC 390 - Social Problems Analysis
SOC 399 - Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers interest tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The
Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and
skills. Working with an advisor and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, Sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their advisor or the Sociology
Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found at the Sociology Department website,
www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for departmental honors/graduation with
distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are required
to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Theater Arts
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal context. In our courses,
productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces both classical and new forms, examines global and
local perspectives, and encourages in-depth creative exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical
thinking abilities and to master professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies
in design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural representation and
diversity as they find and express their own creative visions. The program prepares them well to continue with their
education and/or become leaders in the field of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality
curriculum and dramatic productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and
the campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theater. In order to
encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six theater arts minors and welcome all
Augsburg students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it an ideal place to study theater.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theater artists and scholars by
encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also exploring connections
between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study,
theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting theater
professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional
productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a valuable opportunity for students to enter into
creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a
critical and vital laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest standards of
the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by Theater majors or minors are valuable and transferable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and selfexpression. Involvement in theater arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, journalism, and many other fields, as well as in professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Martha Johnson (Chair), Sarah Myers, Barbra Berlovitz, Warren C. Bowles, David
DeBlieck, Christina Ham, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Dario Tangelson, Stephanie Lein Walseth, and Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Arts Department currently offers both a Theater Arts major with one (or more) concentrations and a
Theater Arts major without a concentration. There are three choices for concentrations within the major: performance,
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical. The Theater Arts major with a concentration requires the
following: the theater core curriculum, one concentration requirement, one concentration elective, plus two Theater
major electives. Each concentration requires 10 production units taken as THP practicum courses. The Theater Arts
major without a concentration consists of the nine theater core curriculum courses plus 5 production units taken as THP
practicum courses.
Graduation Skills
The Theater Arts Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking
(CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Theater Arts Major
Nine core courses:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 - Acting
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
THR 362 - Theater History and Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Theater Major Electives
For each of the three concentrations, students may choose two electives from the following pool of courses. Within a
single concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a concentration
requirement or concentration elective:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Painting for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
THR 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
THR 295 - Topics
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
THR 495 - Topics
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 338 - British and Commonwealth Drama
ENL 358 - Readings in American Drama
ENL 368 - Readings in World Drama
NAS 352 - Modern Nordic Drama
Performance Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major courses taken by all theater majors plus
the electives and requirements listed below. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses
are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theater.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one performance concentration requirement, one performance
concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
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Performance Concentration Requirement:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Performance Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater Major Electives. Within the performance
concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a performance concentration
requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the directing/dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to
consult with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester
elective courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement,
one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum
units taken as THP courses.
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Requirement:
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general theater major electives. Within the
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to
satisfy a directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one main-stage show
Design/Technical Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the design/technical concentration are encouraged to consult
with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
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Thirteen THR courses--nine required core courses, one design/technical concentration requirement, one
design/technical concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum units taken as THP
courses.
Design/Technical Concentration Requirement:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Design/Technical Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater major electives. Within the
design/technology concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a
design/technology concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theater arts should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during their first year. Students who
are second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose from the following courses, depending on their
concentration and courses offered: THR 226, 230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, 325, 361, and 362. Theater
majors who are juniors or seniors may take THR 326, 328, 350, 361, 362, 365, 366, 425, and 495. Note: While many
courses are offered annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are offered only on an occasional
basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and complete
a substantial independent project of honors quality within the major. Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental advisor during spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to be
submitted by mid-April. The Theater Department will assign an honors project advisor to students submitting successful
proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer advisor upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of Theater core classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three upper division theater arts courses at Augsburg.
Students pursuing one of the three theater concentrations should complete ten practicum units to fulfill their major
requirements. Students transferring with sophomore standing should complete a minimum of seven practicum units
within the department. Students transferring with junior standing should complete a minimum of five practicum units
within the department.
Theater Arts Minors
The Theater Arts Department offers six minors: Musical Theater, Performance, Design/Technical, Film/Performance,
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy, and a general Theater Arts minor.
Please note: ALL Theater Arts minors are required to complete five Theater practicum units (THP credits) in any of the
three areas (acting/performance, production, or artistic/production management).
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Musical Theater Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR/MUS 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
Take one of the following:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
MUE 294/494 - Opera Workshop
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis
Take three of the following:
THR 116 - Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
THR 222 - Introduction to Theater
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 495 - Topics
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Design/Technical Minor (5 courses):
One Required Course:
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Take four of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film, and Faux Application
THR/FLM 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR/ART 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Film/Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
Take three of the following:
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
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Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR 361 - Theater History Criticism I
THR 362 - Theater History Criticism II
Take one of the following
THR 299 - Directed Study: Dramaturgy
THR 299 - Directed Study: Theater History and Criticism
Plus 5 THP (practicum)) credits
Theater Arts Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 362 - Theater History Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Take one of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the Theater
Arts major/minor. All THP Theater practicum courses are taken for noncredit with pass/no credit grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1) successful and timely completion of practicum area for which student is
registered; 2) positive and professional attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) demonstrated
competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
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Consent and signature of instructor
Supervision by theater faculty
A minimum of 25 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the Registrar’s Office
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All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
All majors will complete one THP 133 in lighting.
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum credit.
Work-study hours do not count towards practicum credit.
Completion of THP 115/125 and 116/126 counts as two and three practicum units respectively because of the
extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP courses count as one practicum unit each.
THP requirements for transfer students are explained under “Transfer Students,” above.
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Theater Practicum Courses–Areas
All Theater Arts majors in all three concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units (THP) from the three
established areas below.
Area 1: Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
THP 111/121/131/141/151 - Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
Students who complete participation as an actor in one midterm and one final student directing project for THR
366 may be given one THP 151 credit.
Area 2: Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the production area.
THP 112/122/132 - Theater Practicum: House Management
THP 113 - Theater Practicum: Sets
THP 123 - Theater Practicum: Costumes
THP 133 - Theater Practicum: Lights
THP 114/124/134 - Theater Practicum: Running Crew
THP 115/125/135 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–small project
THP 116/126/136 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–large project
Area 3: Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
THP 117/127/137 - Theater Practicum: Artistic Assistance
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Women’s Studies
The Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically women’s contributions and
experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on gender, but also
acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The Women’s Studies
program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for careers in human
services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Faculty
Adriane Brown (director), Kristin M. Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Kristin Chamberlain, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Sarah Myers, Norma Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include:
WST 201 - Foundations in Women’s Studies
WST 315 or another mid-level course in feminist theory selected from an approved list
WST 485 - Senior Seminar
WST 199/399 - Internship*
*WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested
students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved Women’s Studies courses, and should include one course
with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality emphasis. At least three of the six electives must
be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any of the colleges participating in the Women’s Studies
program. However, at least three courses must be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies
credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and Migration and
Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are met by
completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200. Transfer
students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minors and Concentrations
Students majoring in Women’s Studies can pursue a concentration in Sexuality and/or Global Women’s and Gender
Studies. A concentration will be noted on the transcript at the point of graduation, not a minor.
Women’s Studies Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; WST 315; and three electives, one of which must be upper division. Courses
may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval
of the Women’s Studies Program Coordinator.
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Sexuality Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the history, social
construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual
practice on a global level. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 201 - Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266 - Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 - Introduction to Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
Global Women’s and Gender Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies offers students the opportunity to focus on
women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context. Students are required to take three core courses plus
two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
POL 359 - Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
WST 201 - Foundations in Women’s Studies
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 281/481 - Topics
WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 - Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 362 - Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and Millennium Development Goals in Sub Saharan Africa
WST 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies (CGE)
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
AIS/INS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195 - Topics in History: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality - Globalization and Women’s Grassroots Movements
in Latin America
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Women’s Studies are urged to
consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer. The Women’s Studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century College and with Inver Hills Community College that governs students from these
institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities
must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/leadership/regents/.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Jennifer P. Carlson, J.D.
Bishop Rick Hoyme, ex-officio
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Wayne D. Jorgenson ‘71
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Dennis J. Meyer ‘78
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D., Chair
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Curtis A. Sampson
Bishop Ann M. Svennungsen, ex-officio
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ex-officio
ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Augsburg College Faculty and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parentheses.
College Cabinet
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, MPP, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA, Loyola University; JD,
University of Minnesota.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of
Phoenix, MBA, Augsburg College.
Karen Kaivola (2013). Provost and Chief Academic Officer. BA, Georgetown University; MA, Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Beth Reissenweber (2014). Chief Financial Officer. BS, Elmhurst College; MBA, Indiana University; PhD, University of
Nebraska.
William Mullen (2013). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, Lawrence University; MBA, Capella University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Heather Riddle (2012). Vice President for Institutional Advancement. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
Harry Boyte (2009). Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Sabo Senior Fellow. BA, Duke University;
MDiv, University of Chicago Divinity School; PhD, Union Institute.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety and Risk Management. BA, College of St. Scholastica; MA, University of St.
Thomas.
Dulce Oliva Monterrubio (2014). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA, George Washington
University.
Crystal Comer (2012). Registrar. BS, Bemidji State University; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Amy Cram Helwich (2009). Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League. BS, University of Wyoming; MPA,
University of Pittsburgh.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
Dionne Doering. Chief Human Resources Officer. BA, Baylor University, MBA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Rebekah Dupont (1995, 2008). Director, STEM Programs and Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of
Wisconsin, Madison; MS, Ph.D., Washington State University.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of Northern Iowa.
Nathan Gorr (2006). BA, University of Minnesota, Morris.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences. Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University
of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio State University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP, University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Senior Analyst, Academic Affairs. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School,
Harvard University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
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Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS,
University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St. Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St.
Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA, Earlham College; MDiv, Yale
University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, George Mason University;
EdM, Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MBA, University of St.
Thomas.
Donna McLean (1985). Director of Development Initiatives. BA, University of Minnesota.
Keith Munson (2010, 2012). Director, Career and Internship Services. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. BA, University of Sioux Falls; MA, University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRiO. BA, Grinnell College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Steve Peacock (2008). Director of Community Relations. BA, College of Wooster; MURP, University of Minnesota.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies. Assistant Professor of
Business Administration. BSB., Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; MEd, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joanne Reeck-Irby (2008). Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Maureen Reed (2011). Executive Director, Nobel Peace Prize Forum. BA, MD, University of Minnesota.
Staney Rostad. Controller. BS, John Carroll University, MBA, Indiana University.
Kathy Rumpza. Director of Marketing Communication. BS, University of Minnesota, MA, Augsburg College.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead State University; EdM,
Rutgers University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. BA, Minnesota State University, Mankato; MBA, Nova
Southeastern University.
Keith Stout (2012). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Metro State College, Denver.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Erica Swift (2013). Director, Sponsored Programs. BA, University of Minnesota; MS, The George Washington University.
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Tina Maria Tavera (2001, 2008). Director, McNair Scholars Program. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA, Augustana College; MA, American
University.
Martha Truax (2007). Director of Annual Giving. BA, Macalester College.
Mary Laurel True (1990). Director of Service-Learning and Community Engagement. BA, St. Catherine University; MSW,
University of Connecticut.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College; MA, University of
Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
Stephanie Weiss (2010). Director, News and Media Services. BA, University of Minnesota.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; EdD,
Pepperdine University.
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Faculty (Full-time)
A
Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community College; BSN., Winona State
University; MA, Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD, Ohio State University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and DPharm, University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. AB, Oberlin College; MA, University of Minnesota; MA, LutherNorthwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther-Northwestern
Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
B
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Normandale Community College; BA,
Texas Lutheran University; MEd, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, Trevecca Nazarene
University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professor of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Minnesota State University-Mankato; MA,
Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Annie J. Berger (2014). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MPA, Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, Clemson University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MPA,
Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS,
Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
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Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, St. Olaf College; MME, Vandercook College of Music; PhD,
University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater Arts (Designer and Technical Director). BA, Augsburg College;
MFA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD, North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Golden Valley Lutheran College; BA,
Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MA, Augsburg College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of California,
Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director, MBA Program in Rochester.
BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
D
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland; MM, DMA, Eastman
School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The Mannes College of Music.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Karen Ekstrand (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, Bemidji State University; MS, Winona State University.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse
University.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of WisconsinMadison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. BS, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW., University of
Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD, University of Illinois.
Margaret J. Finders (2014). Associate Professor of Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The American University; PhD,
State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida; MA, PhD, Case Western
Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Professor of Economics. BS, Moorhead State University; MA, North Dakota State University;
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois–ChampaignUrbana.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia College-Moorhead; MA, JD,
University of Minnesota.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS, PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Chicago; PhD,
University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University; MHA, University of
Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MA, Art Institute of Boston.
I
Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS, University of Wisconsin;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Associate Professor of English. BA, Carroll College; MA, University of Notre Dame; PhD, Marquette
University.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
J
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theater Arts. BA, MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BComm, University of Cairo; MBA, University of
Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College; BMusicEd, MMusicEd,
University of Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Pomona College; PhD, Cornell
University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv, Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Eastman School of Music.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University; MSW, Smith
College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline
University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BA, Michigan State University; MA, University of
Michigan; MBA, University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. BA, College of William and Mary; MA, Utah State University;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Y. Lanzerotti (2014) Assistant Professor of Physics. AB, Harvard University; MPhil, University of Cambridge; MS,
PhD, Cornell University.
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David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College; MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case
Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT, National-Louis University; PhD
University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Catholic University of America; MSW, University of
Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University of Iowa.
Rachel Lloyd (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
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M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art; MA, PhD,
University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD, University of St. Thomas.
David C. Matz (2001). Professor of Psychology. B.A. Bemidji State University; M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D.
Texas A & M University.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN, University of Washington;
DNP, St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard
University; DBA, Argosy University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS,
University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Luther-Northwestern
Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theater Arts. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, PhD, University of Texas.
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Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwest
College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MD, University of Minnesota.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
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Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Miles Ott (2014) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, Smith College; MPH, University of Minnesota; MS, Harvard
University; PhD, Brown University.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central School for
Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Christine Peper (2014). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, University of Minnesota; MEd, Southeastern Louisiana
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; MA, St. Mary’s College; MS,
University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Lori A. Peterson (2006). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Carlson School, University of Minnesota;
MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. BA, National University, Tehran; MA,
University of Nice; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv, PhD, Luther Theological
Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. MA, Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS, PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota;
PhD, Arizona State University.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS, University of Illinois; PhD,
Rice University.
Emily Schilling (2014). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Colgate University; MS, PhD, University of Maine.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Northeastern
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. BA, Texas Christian University; PhD, University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MS, EdD, Illinois State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg
College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine
University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, The
Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris; PhD, University of
Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; MA, DTh, Luther Seminary.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design.
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Ismael S. Talke (2012). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BSc, University of Asmara; MSc, University of Natal; MSc,
PhD, Montana State University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM, The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple University.
Joseph Towle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. BA, North Dakota State University; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Executive Director of Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation. Professor of Religion. BA,
Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College. MA, University of
Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of California-Berkeley; MA, San Francisco
State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MS,
Mankato State University.
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Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Catherine University; MS,
Winona State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston College.
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David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. BS, University of Minnesota; PhD, Iowa
State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
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Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MPhil, University of Ghana; PhD, University of NebraskaLincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Denver; BS, MA, Minnesota State
University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Associate Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia Community College; BS, South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. BS, St. Cloud
State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther
Seminary.
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Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maheen Zaman (2014). Assistant Professor of History. BA, SUNY Stony Brook University; MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia
University.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA, PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA, Middlebury College; PhD, University
of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA, Northwestern University.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
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Mark J. Engebretson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MS, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado
State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College; MS, PhD, University of
Wisconsin.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud
State University.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
University of Notre Dame.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale
University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA, Bucknell University; PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of Minnesota; ME, South Dakota
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Ashok K. Kapoor. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman. Professor Emeritus of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana College; MA, University of South
Dakota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern Lutheran Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Dawn B. Ludwig. Professor Emerita of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of Colorado, Denver; MS, PA
Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center; PhD, Capella University.
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Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of California-Berkeley.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University; EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of Michigan; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel Seminary; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg Theological Seminary; MTh,
ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State College; PhD, University of
Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther Theological Seminary; ThD, University
of Heidelberg, Germany.
Robert J. Stacke. Professor Emeritus of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg College; MACI, College of St.
Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia University.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD, University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS degrees; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Maryann Syers (1998). Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
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David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BD, Luther
Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of Pennsylvania.
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2013-2014
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and studen... Show more
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2013-2014
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for fall semester 2013 - summer semester 2014. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2013
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts
and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for
Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg’s Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus or through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium allows Day Program students to take
courses on other campuses without additional charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium
includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St.
Thomas.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
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History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city.
The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students.
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Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and
Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
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An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Day Program
Augsburg’s Day Program (DAY) provides an educational opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree
in a traditional weekday format.
Weekend and Evening College
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a
bachelor’s degree and work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by which men and women can
gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas
of the liberal arts and professional studies.
Weekend and Evening College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were
offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each semester and 18 majors in the liberal
arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Non-Traditional Student
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is based on the assumption that non-traditional students are mature, selfdisciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course
includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of non-traditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to
four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each semester. The WEC
academic year is divided into three semesters (fall, spring, and summer).
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is participation in a community of non-traditional
learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To
facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students to make use of College facilities, such
as Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student newspaper, travel
seminars, student organizations, fine arts events, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student
body elects its own leaders through the WEC Student Senate.
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Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of non-traditional students by creating new programs,
and providing faculty and staff development in teaching and serving non-traditional students.
Weekend and Evening College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social,
professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and
learning techniques and theories.
Weekend and Evening College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close involvement between professors
and students. Faculty act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities.
Rochester Campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings and on
occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In addition to the half-dozen degree programs that can
be completed entirely in this location, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the Third Age. College of the
Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong
learning, fostering interactive discussion, and introducing new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A
roster of more than 25 retired, semi-retired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan
area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and senior residences. The current catalog lists more than
200 classes available for group study at partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and the Minneapolis International Airport.
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Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center occupies the
house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
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The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
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American Chemical Society
Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
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American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on
June 16, 2010).
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of Human Resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1058.
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Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
The Director of Human Resources serves as the Title IX officer and may be reached at 612-330-1058.
Deputy Officer for Students:
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Interim AVP, Human Resources
Dionne Doering
612-330-1602
doering@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
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administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
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The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
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Copyright Policy
Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the
Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative
works, to disseminate them to the public, and to perform and display them publicly. This excludes all proprietary
information.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail
account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside Augsburg.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic
achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development
as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any
weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your
questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most
Saturday mornings during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of the Christensen Center
and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
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Application for Admission
o Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
o An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still
high school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final,
official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, an official transcript from each
institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Test Scores
o First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination, unless he or she has
been out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT
are also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly
recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
o One letter of academic recommendation is required for students who have below a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT. If the
applicant has been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or
pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
o First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) reflecting on how you
will enrich the Augsburg community and how it might enrich you. Another option is to select a current, graded
paper that is an accurate example of the applicants writing ability.
Additional Information
o If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may
be included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions
counselor. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until
additional information has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If
any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
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Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually
within three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Notification of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
o Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with
the housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
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Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Weekend and Evening College (WEC) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of
the catalog.
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Application for Admission
o Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/acfl/apply or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
o Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high
school transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
o Two letters of academic recommendation are required for applicants who have below a 2.5 cumulative GPA
and/or less than one year of college-level work. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, letters
may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
o If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may
be included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic
recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or
writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions
Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
o Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within
two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Application for Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and WEC/Rochester
students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must apply for
readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during
their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar’s Office.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is the Friday prior to the start of
the term for Day students, and one business day prior to the start of the term for WEC/Rochester students. The Student
Standing Committee must review any applications from students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the
College.
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Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling
in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (nondegree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all
necessary official transcripts to the Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in
the Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), e-mail Soniel Han at han@augsburg.edu, or write
to:
International Student and Scholar Services
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
College Costs
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/undergraduate-day/.
Tuition (full-time enrollment):
Students are considered full-time when they take 12-18 semester credits during the semester. The amount is payable at
the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment):
This rate applies to students taking fewer than 12 semester credits in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime
sports are charged $220 for that course.
Fees (full-time enrollment):
Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG. Other special course or program specific
fees can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Weekend/Evening Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/weekendevening-undergraduate/.
Students are considered full-time when they take 12-18 semester credits during the semester.
Tuition:
Students are charged per credit. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official
payment plan through Student Financial Services. Students taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Fees:
Student activity, facilities, wind energy fee. Other special course or program specific fees can be found online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Books and Supplies: Approximately $150 per course
Audit Fee: $1,000 per course
Room Cost:
Detailed room rates and housing options are available through Residence Life Office at
www.augsburg.edu/reslife/academic-year-rate.
Meal Plans:
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/aviands-meal-plans/.
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Residence Life Office.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable): $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial
payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be
forfeited. For more information, contact the Admissions Office.
Housing Damage Deposit: $200
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Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines)
at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or
spring term by following the conditions outlined in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs
incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through Augnet, Records and Registration. Payments can be made online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/makea-payment/. Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past
due balances online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure/.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts/.
Financial Policies
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or
drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
For further information view our refund policy online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition-and-credit-refund/.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available online
through the Registrar’s Office website.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available online
through the Registrar’s Office website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center.
Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing
contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room in accordance with the terms of their housing contract
and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations
are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule). Requests for medical refunds should be
made through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the Registrar’s Office website. This
extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances.
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Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis.
This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order
to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the
attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress
Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy/.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs. During the 2012-2013 academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial
assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
To be considered for the maximum amount of aid, students and families must apply for financial aid by May 1st. Steps to
apply can be found online www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/undergraduate-day-financial-aid/ and are updated
annually as federal and state processes change.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
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Federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds)
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
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through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships/ and transfer students can
find information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships/.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities. This
grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell Grant,
Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial Services
if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans
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Federal Perkins Student Loan
o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at
least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a
teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest
while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments
and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
o PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up
to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the Financial Aid website,
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
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o Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to
provide part-time work opportunities.
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Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
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Housing deposit
Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Housing
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby apartments.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for
spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams, and
community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the
wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend and Evening College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet.
On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense
of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church, we encourage students to form values guided
by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at
Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend and Evening College Student Government organizations
support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official
student governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of five program areas:
1. Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
2. Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA) Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors at Augsburg
College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a
community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
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3. Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
first-year students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
4. Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
5. Student Groups
CAO manages student groups on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization voicemail, email, and/or website, organization mailbox, Auggie's Nest workstation/work area, Auggie's Nest
locker, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences, advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Weekend and Evening College, and graduate students at Augsburg through the
merging of curricular and co-curricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Admissions Office, Campus Activities and
Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Ethnic Student Services, Event and Conference Planning, the
Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student group office area and houses
the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG
(campus radio) office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional workspaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
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Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer,
basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially
popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers, on a space-available
basis, a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and weight room, and
an air-supported dome over the athletic field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See additional information
under Health and Fitness, Fitness Centers.)
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations,
tutoring programs, and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
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o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg students
in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer: 11-1
pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market doubles any
purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people can become
members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger and
poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
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Bonner Leader Program
In November 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner
program at Augsburg, students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy
throughout their four years at Augsburg. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner Leaders are
students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and experience in community and leadership work. Through
service placements with partner nonprofit community organizations, students work an average of 200 hours over the
course of the academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, coordinating a
low-income housing program, community health outreach, and working with a financial literacy program and more.
Beyond their work-study service, students participate in other community initiatives and civic engagement projects on
campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leader program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model to build on the College’s
culture of community and civic engagement and to take the College community to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads program is a literacy and tutoring program focused on elementary student achievement. Augsburg
Reads pairs college students with community organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood that are focused on
student achievement through after-school programs.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and
information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large
collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing
and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 23,000
e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access
to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research assistance and
instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitation
and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
www.inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six
computer classrooms and 41 technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless
laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
Career and Internship services at Augsburg includes a comprehensive resource center emphasizing the importance and
value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration of vocation throughout their
college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in
making more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an
effective preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career and Internship Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students discover their
unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests; explore career paths; and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a
changing world. This process is viewed as an important part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid
in this process, professional career staff provide career assessments, individualized career planning and coaching. Staff
also assist students with choosing majors, planning for internships, preparing for internship and job searches, and
making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
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o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student
wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work
supervisor, outlines the academic objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students
do internships in nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, and
schools and churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Interdisciplinary (INS)
internships are also available. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A two credit internship
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total hours for the semester.
Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12 hours per week or 160 total
hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may count toward the total credits
required for the degree. Internships completed off campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg
Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
o Not-for-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit
transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work setting and reflect on
the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during
summer, and can begin and end anytime. Students set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The
Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services supervises non-credit internships and
transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill
the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by completing a Work-Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
The Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend & Evening College undergraduate students to the academic policies
and procedures of the College and assists students with initial course selection. This office continues to serve students
throughout their tenure at Augsburg by interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills
assessments, interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering questions on
student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to Augsburg’s faculty advising system and
supports the work of professional staff advisors across campus.
All current students are assigned to a faculty advisor. Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have
completed 48 or more semester credits, students are required to declare a major and select a faculty advisor. Majors
and minors are declared online through AugNet Records and Registration. Students select a faculty advisor from their
major area of study using the Change of Major/New Advisor Form. All Day students are required to meet with their
assigned faculty advisor(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and weekend students are encouraged to meet with
their faculty advisor(s) as often as is necessary.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., time management, note-taking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination,
problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual and group appointments. In
addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the transition to college. Coaches also refer
students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
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o ASO coordinates free tutoring (contract and drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in specific
courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide tutoring
support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
o A limited number of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP students do not meet
the program requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or dismissed. Get
more information at the Academic Skills Office website, www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress,
Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising
o Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation are required to meet with an approved
academic advocate. A registration hold is placed on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until
the student completes the probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of
their probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more information on probation
requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic
Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal
procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)
o Based on their application for admission to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects
students for the AASK program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St.
Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to college with specific
courses and supportive programming. The program provides participants with the opportunity to complete
similar coursework that first-year students complete at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
o Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 28 semester credits) and
will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg requirements.
o To complete the program, students are required to:
Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations of Fitness (at Augsburg) with a
minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
Complete transition application and recommendation process with advisor at St. Kate’s by March 15.
Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in summer semester at
Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
o A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts degree from St. Catherine’s
University, may be an option for students who are unable to transition after their first year in the AASK program.
Students should contact SCU and Augsburg advisors if interested in this option.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students
with physical disabilities which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech
impairments, and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for
academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include:
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Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
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Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
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Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these opportunities
and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss appropriate documentation. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who
suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine
whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRiO/SSS.
TRiO Programs
TRiO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRiO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRiO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRiO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRiO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their program
advisor to address academic success issues through:
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Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
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Students may apply for TRiO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRiO/SSS advisor, contact TRiO/SSS program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRiO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, a federal TRiO program funded by the US Department
of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other
scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase graduate degree attainment for students from underrepresented
segments of society and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must be enrolled full-time at
Augsburg College, demonstrate strong academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify
as eligible for the program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. The
Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a
faculty mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research
supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional conference.
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Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
Graduate program exploration and application assistance
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the GRE,
as well as McNair-designated fellowships
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs
Academic workshops and the McNair 301 course— Research in the Disciplines
Opportunities to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
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o URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
and a housing stipend.
Academic year research
o $1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
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Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate and Professional School Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
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Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, etc.)
Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, on-campus prep courses
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Mayo Innovation Scholars Program
o Collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo
Clinic Office of Intellectual Property
Zyzzogeton
o Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity
Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium for students in STEM disciplines (in conjunction with Nobel
laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St. Olaf College)
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called Exploring
Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith, learning, service,
and work. Over the years, the program has helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a
wide variety of short-term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international
seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—the Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision. This center continues many of the earlier
initiatives and carries on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit www.augsburg.edu/acfl/.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values:
recovery based on spirituality and the 12-step model; personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life;
educational success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free
environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
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Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building activities. Students have access to academic skills
specialists and other support services on campus. Participation in Step-UP offers students leadership opportunities
within the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form a
community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds
students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step abstinence-based recovery program, have
a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
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Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy. Students from Day, WEC, and Graduate programs find assistance in financial aid
procedures, scholarships, academic planning, career counseling, internships and employment referrals.
The program advises and supports the Augsburg Latin American Student organization (ALAS) and the Spanish
Conversation Group with extra-curricular or cultural activities that improve the academic development of all students;
advocating to foster leadership and success when students are dealing with identity or uncertainties. These and other
efforts help the campus community with awareness of the unique aspects of the Latino culture and for students to find
an institutional connection and belonging.
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program assists with recruitment and retention, maintains strong collaborative
efforts with on campus programs and collaborates with high schools and non-profits in the metro area.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
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The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes various activities during
the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the
surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
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Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a variety of
programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter
offer learning and networking opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition,
the department honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the recipients of the
LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia.
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Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety of
programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, an annual Feminist Film Series, and
monthly brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which
features women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The
center also regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer
and Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to discuss personal life challenges
with professional mental health counselors. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges,
identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values and
choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral to
campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for another
student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health issues and assists students in
adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly yoga classes, mindfulness events and an annual health
fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues and Choices
(EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the program. Health
promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion for more information on student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
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Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of exchange students and degree-seeking
international students. Members of the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1
student visa program and as Responsible Officer (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the College’s J-1
student/scholar exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and government
policies pertaining to F-1 students. The RO and ARO ensure institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J
regulations so that students maintain their F or J immigration status.
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Managing international student recruitment partnerships
Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes, banking, and acquiring a
driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
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Special Academic Programs
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu. Also see the Honors
Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC institution. Students may
elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles
students between the campuses.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for ACTC
courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and MetroUrban Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
McNally Smith College of Music
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
(MSCM) providing that they meet all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisors to confirm if the classes will
count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a substitute for any
Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
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Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg-McNally Smith exchange are considered
Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which a
student has completed through the exchange is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the University of St. Thomas under the ACTC
consortium agreement. Students are eligible to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits
serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information contact the Registrar’s Office, or the University of St. Thomas at
651-962-6320 or 1-800-328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Registrar’s Office.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in education abroad, which includes study,
internships, service-learning, research, student teaching, and field study abroad.
Services provided through the Augsburg Abroad office:
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Financial and academic advising for study abroad
Registration and billing for study abroad
Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students study abroad at least once before graduating. Students can study a
variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have the opportunity to study gender issues in
Mexico, study social change in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, do student
teaching in Italy, intern with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological
field study in Tanzania, take organic chemistry in England, and gain fluency in a foreign language where it is widely
spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries. Programs vary in length from one week to a year
abroad. In addition to the Augsburg Study Abroad programs (Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Center for Global
Education, International Partners and Exchange, and HECUA programs), students can choose from affiliated program
providers.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on Augsburg Abroad-approved study abroad
programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts
Foundation, Lifetime Activity, Honors, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure when students
fill out the required Course Approval Form that is signed by faculty advisor(s), and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
Semester and Summer Programs
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remain enrolled at Augsburg while abroad.
Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
Students must take courses graded A-F while abroad.
Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and thus
are not figured into the GPA.
A grade of “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
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Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the
specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any courses removed by the student without Augsburg
Abroad permission prior to the start of the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was
completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Eligibility
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Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher average. Students with lower
averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. First-year students on a case-by-case basis may
be allowed to study at Augsburg’s Center for Global Education-Mexico site during their second term. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from the faculty-leader
and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student is responsible for all non-recoverable
program costs incurred.
No outstanding balances on student account
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs on a first
applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is important.
Application Process
In order to study abroad students should follow the P-A-C-K steps:
Profile: Create an online profile by clicking “Get Started” on the Augsburg Abroad website at
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad.
Advising: Attend an advising meeting—check Augsburg Abroad website for times and location
Choose: Choose from more than 300 Augsburg and affiliate programs in more than 90 countries. An advanced online
search tool helps students find programs based on location, academic needs, and personal interests. Applying online is
easy—click "Apply Now" and follow the simple steps.
Key Dates: Keep track of application deadlines.
Application Deadlines
September 30
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January 31
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Spring semester study abroad and winter-break faculty-led programs
Spring-break faculty-led programs
Summer Session faculty-led programs
Fall semester and non-faculty-led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program
providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and
meet all deadlines.
Study Abroad and Disabilities
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to
university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can
present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made. Students are
encouraged to work closely with Augsburg Abroad and CLASS.
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Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time frame prior to departure,
ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work closely with the student and CLASS office to determine
needs and make appropriate and reasonable accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing, international
health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. Airfare, personal expenses, books, and other expenses
are not included in the price of semester programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the program provider on
the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for
study abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s,
Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may use their scholarships to
study abroad multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in Study Abroad Program section). However,
institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate program. Cost estimates for
the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students
studying abroad. Additional scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer programs), meals, airfare,
ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition
charges. Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund
the additional cost of education travel.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with their study abroad
experience. At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to
the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe
the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Augsburg Study Abroad Programs
Augsburg Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively study on a course
abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight days to five
weeks. Program offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities
in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Cuba, Mexico and Namibia. Students experience three
distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house, spending several days in a rural
setting, and living several weeks with host families. In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on
two-week seminars—from Mexico to Central America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is
equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. Scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.
History, Culture and Politics of Cuba—Fall or Spring
Learn about decision making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of paternalism, centralism,
bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective rights, and the meaning of community. Students will
also explore social justice as it relates to wealth production, including discussion of market mechanisms, socialization,
and material versus moral incentives. The program will also delve into race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in the
Cuban context and students will be challenged to examine issues of equity, the impact of a classless society, and the
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historical context of today's social relations. Course offerings include History of Cuba, Cuban Politics, Special Topics in
Sociology: Cuba Today, and Intermediate Spanish. Prerequisite: at least one year of Spanish or the equivalent.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the
important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the
United States. Students will improve Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills.
Students will learn about key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse
women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists
and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to
advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day
seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host
families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon
request. Students may meet several Core Curriculum requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following
four concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish, and Women’s Studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in History, Religion, Political Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Internships are
also available in several disciplines.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America as well as study
approaches toward social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, Religion, History,
Women’s studies, and Political Science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa
Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one course
in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, History, Women’s Studies, Political Science, and Religion. Students spend
most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester
of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and
social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host
families for six weeks.
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International Exchange Partner Programs
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year exchange programs in China,
Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several options in diverse disciplines. All
coursework is in English. Travel scholarships are available for these programs. For further information on these programs
and scholarships contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Ecuador, New Zealand,
Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA programs explore civic engagement, community, and social
change, and emphasize internships and field study.
For more information on international HECUA programs, see the International Programs and Metro-Urban Studies
sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense involvement in a
community-based organization with study of the community development process. A home-stay and a hands-on
internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses globalization, the environment, oil politics, and
other local and international issues.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological
dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and
creating a shared future. A number of topics explored during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty
and the truth and reconciliation process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key
strategies used to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Fall and Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of
Ulster in Coleraine.
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging (formerly Scandinavian Urban Studies
Term/SUST)—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern Europe using Norway’s
welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique
perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the
challenges posed by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or
Norwegian language courses.
Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment (formerly Metro Urban Studies
Term/MUST)—Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and inequality in the United
States. To understand these issues, the program focuses on the economy, housing systems, education, welfare,
government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity and Advocacy (formerly City Arts)—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an exploration of the
relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities artists, activists, private and public arts
funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
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Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Community Action—Fall
This semester program addresses key processes of ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic
underpinnings of conflict over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. It uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between rural
and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and global trends. Students gain first-hand experience
learning from community organizers, government planners, and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of
creating a more sustainable world.
Writing for Social Change: The Personal, the political and the Power of the Written Word—Fall
Writing for Social Change prepares students to be better readers, writers, and actors in our society by looking at the role
of literature and literary production in creating social transformation. As one theme of the program, students focus on
“voice” and the idea of claiming voice as a means of empowerment, while they simultaneously develop writing craft and
critical reading skills. The program offers a balance of creative writing workshops (in fiction, poetry, and creative
nonfiction) and critical reading/reflection sessions.
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and conferences as well as student internships and faculty activity in Canadian
studies. The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of
Canadian/US relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will be reflected on a
student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of
registration, although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in instances
where online registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their registrations.
Day students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall and spring terms. WEC
students are not required to meet with a faculty advisor, but it is strongly encouraged. . As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when planning their academic program.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed under Academic Calendars at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Students who believe they have sufficient preparation but not the required prerequisite for a course may contact the
instructor to inquire whether the prerequisite can be waived. ENL 111 and Math Placement Group 3 prerequisites cannot
be waived by the instructor. Students who believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact
the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036 or registrar@augsburg.edu to resolve the issue.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
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100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage; instructor and Director or
Coordinator of Internship Services signatures required)
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment.
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits per semester. Students in the WEC/Rochester programs typically
register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as full-time
students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 18 semester credits, students must petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: There is an
additional tuition charge for course loads over 18 semester credits. This includes combining the credit load from both
the DAY and WEC programs. Auditing classes over the 18 semester credit limit will also incur a tuition charge.)
Internship Registration
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
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Complete and submit the Internship Registration form with signatures of the faculty supervisor and Director of the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.
You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
A Learning Agreement Plan (available from the Strommen Center) must be submitted to the faculty supervisor
responsible for grading the experience. The form is sent to the Strommen Center and copies are sent to the faculty
supervisor and student.
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Independent/Directed Study Registration
To register for an Independent/Directed Study, complete and submit the Independent/Directed Study Registration form
with signatures of the faculty member responsible for the grade and the chair of the appropriate department
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. To
see the drop and withdrawal deadlines, see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Crossover Registration Policy
Updated May 2013 – This policy is approved for the 2013-2014 academic year and is subject to review for the 2014-2015
academic year.
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Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program-Day/WEC.” Students may submit a Change
of Program request no more than once each academic year.
Students may register online for one or more courses per semester outside of their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of their home program for courses in which they enroll outside their home
program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of
the fall or spring semester. For example, a Day program student taking 8 semester credits in the Day program, and 4
semester credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be charged the full-time Day program
tuition rate. A WEC student taking 8 semester credits in the WEC program, and 4 semester credits in the Day
program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 12 semester credits.
Day students who take more than 18 semester credits will pay the overload fee for any semester credits over 18 in
their combined Day/WEC load*. The maximum number of credits that may be included in the Day full-time tuition
rate for students who cross-register is 18. *Combined Day/WEC load includes all courses in Fall and Spring
Semesters.
Students have registration priority in their home program.
The WEC and Rochester programs are not part of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium. WEC
students are not eligible to take ACTC courses on a crossover basis. Day students are allowed to register for
crossover and ACTC courses.
International students (F-1) are required to be enrolled in the DAY program and may not enroll as WEC students.
The only exception is the BSN completion program in WEC, as this major is not offered in the Day program.
International students are allowed to participate in crossover registration for specific courses as long as they
continue to be full-time students within the DAY program.
Crossover registration dates are published on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Registration in Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing
and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course
will pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered (Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via AugNet Records and Registration.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit grading
system.
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The following is an explanation of undergraduate grades:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
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N
V
W
I
X
Letter Equivalent
A
A-/B+
B
B-/C+
C
C-/D+
D
DF
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above basic course standards
Meets basic standards for the course
Performance below basic course standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Represents work at 2.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Pass/No Credit Grades
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
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In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
Maximum number of semester credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester credits with a
grade of Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 56 traditionally-graded semester credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect P/N grading for no more than eight semester
credits.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate they wish
to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading option must be made according to deadlines published
each semester.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a
student must submit a completed Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the semester with the Registrar’s
Office. This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the
course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by
the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic semester. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following academic semester, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
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students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each
term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned for the most recent attempt, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade
point average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time Day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 18 credits. The charge for to audit a course is $1,000 for parttime Day and WEC students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a course
should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance,
and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been
audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count
toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with 0.0 to 4.0 grades assigned.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed.
Classification
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Completed Semester Credits
0 – 27.99
28 – 59.99
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” completing a Change of Program form. Applications are reviewed
by the Registrar and Director of Student Financial Services. If approved, the change will take effect the following term.
Changes are limited to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Readmission
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the College, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
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The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
If the student was academically dismissed, withdrew while on academic probation, or has a GPA below 2.0, they will
need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic records. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from College form. A
Withdrawal from College form may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office webpage. The deadline to file a Withdrawal
from College is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Students
must be re-admitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form
is also available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
Leave of Absence
Students in the Day Program may apply to for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows
continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Records and Registration. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not
register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an
Application for Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students
who withdraw from all courses while their courses are in progress.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must provide a copy of their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the course(s)
along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student with any
financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s and/or the Dean’s Office as soon as possible
so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the Committee
considers requests for:
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Extending time for an incomplete
Permission to take a course overload
Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade option changes)
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared before submitting the petition.
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In addition, the Committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation or dismissal from the
College on academic grounds. The Committee also hears appeals from students who have been dismissed for academic
reasons.
The Committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or returning after leaving while
on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a term in which they withdrew from College.
During fall and spring semesters, the Committee meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. During summer
semester, the Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Petition Process
Petitions must include all information requested on this form and be submitted by 12 pm the day prior to the
Committee’s meeting. Petitions to change registration after a published deadline must be submitted within six months
of the deadline for the relevant term. These petitions may affect your financial aid or student account. Contact Student
Financial Services to learn any financial implications. Support of instructor, advisor, or department chair is required for
all petitions. Decisions are based on the policies and dates published in the College Catalogs, Student Guide, and
Academic Calendars. Decisions will be communicated to you by email within 3 - 5 business days of the committee’s
meeting.
1. Complete and sign the Academic/Student Standing Petition (found on the Registrar’s Office website), clearly stating
your request and rationale.
2. Obtain support from an instructor, advisor, or department chair.
• Requests to add/drop/withdraw a course must have a statement from the instructor.
3. Complete any forms that relate to the petition (i.e. Registration Form)
4. Attach any supporting documents.
• For medical issues, include medical documentation.
• For death of an immediate family member, include an obituary that states your relationship.
5. Submit completed petition (both pages) and attachments to the Registrar’s Office.
6. Check your Augsburg email account for the committee’s decision. Read the decision carefully, as you may be
required to submit further paperwork.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg.
Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs in effect during their years of
enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the
departmental major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in
effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or
better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing
education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency credits
and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Registrar’s Office
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evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the minimum number of semester credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However,
courses taken beyond the credit limit can be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher will
satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one
course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer
program, the MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher will
satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course
(REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable
courses graded C– or better. Transfer courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level
math, and modern language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this
transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C–
grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
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Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records maintained by JST: jst.doded.mil/
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
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Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available at the Enrollment Center or on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the Registrar’s Office staff are available for counsel and assistance in program
planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
The American Council on Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
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There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
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Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
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prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the five assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and
credit granted through portfolio assessment.
Graduation Information
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than eight elective P/N graded semester credits.
o Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the
major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than four semester credits with a P grade toward a minor.
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some majors,
licensure, and certificate programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the
departmental section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
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Residence —A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no
fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved exchange
program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
credits are counted against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of credits that
are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further
information.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA (plus successful completion of the Summa Oral Examination)
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only with P/N grading will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral examination visit the Registrar’s
Office webpage.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student
populations. One commencement ceremony is for students in the Day undergraduate program. The second ceremony is for
graduate program students and undergraduate students in the Weekend and Evening College and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is
required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
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He/she is a first-year student who receives two 0.0 or No Pass grades
He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three 0.0 or No Pass grades
At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through the Conditional Admit
Program (see the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program CAP section).
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For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing Committee. Evidence of a
student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss.
Students on probation who voluntarily Withdraw from College must receive permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time, the Student Standing
Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any statements and evidence attesting to the
student’s commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
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He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements and he/she subsequently
satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing Committee within 10 calendar days of notification.
Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time (12 semester credits), graded on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit. The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to
submit an announcement to their hometown newspaper.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouse and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
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The Augsburg Curriculum
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come as
well as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social
sciences, the general education curriculum introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and
culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives.
Fitness courses offer students opportunities to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Overview
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature
courses and experiences, a liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English, and language placement for Augsburg language courses
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
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Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
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Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Liberal Arts Foundation
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Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
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Critical Thinking
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Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to first-year registration, students will complete entry level skills assessments in:
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Foreign Language Placement (French, German, or Spanish)
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
First-year students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later, who require developmental/entry-level courses,
must complete these courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of
2013 or later must complete all required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their third term. The
developmental courses subject to this policy are:
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ENL 101
ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Entry-Level Critical Thinking
Students identified as needing the entry-level critical thinking skill component, based on review of their past academic
work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better.
Entry-Level Mathematics
All students will have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred a
mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. Students are
required to take the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students may retake the Math Placement Exam once during their
first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG
2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Entry-Level Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. In some cases, students
who have transferred an equivalent English composition course from another college or Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition with a score of 4 or 5 may have placement determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students are required to complete
Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
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Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish will complete an assessment to determine
placement in Augsburg’s modern language courses. This assessment, administered by Academic Advising, determines
the appropriate starting point for satisfying the modern language requirement. Assessment to determine placement in
other languages taught at Augsburg is administered by faculty representing the specific language.
English Language Learners (ELL) Assessment
Students whose primary language is not English must take the ELL placement test. The placement test assesses
preparedness for classes taught in English. Students with 6 or more year of formal primary and/or secondary education
in an English speaking education system meet Augsburg’s definition of English as their primary language and therefore
are not required to take the ELL placement test. Students’ placement in ELL will be determined by their score on the
placement test. Students placing below the 85th percentile are required to enroll in ENL 217/218 - English for Language
Learners.
Near the end of each term of English for Language Learners, an objective test will be administered to all students in the
class. The score on this test will determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. A score of 85 to 100 fulfills
the student’s ELL requirement. All students who do not meet the definition of English as primary language must stay
enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course
can be counted only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation. Students who fulfill the ELL
requirement have completed the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement
into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through
faculty fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is
not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override
assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the
English Department for additional information.
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Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 - Foundations of Fitness is required of all students. The second course
may be chosen from a variety of different HPE 002 - Lifetime Activity courses. Students may test out of the activity
course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health
and Physical Education Department each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not included in the 128 credit
graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
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Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills
Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world
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The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Graduation Skills Requirements
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete
fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year learning community in their major or related area of
academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a
member of a learning community at Augsburg College by:
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Encountering the community
Engaging the learning process
Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg community, and helps
them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. Embedded in the AugSem experience, Engaging Minneapolis introduces students to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement, cultural engagement, or servicelearning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
among diverse writers and readers.
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The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Two required courses (REL 100 plus a Search for Meaning II course) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this
identity and the College’s commitment to developing religious literacy and nurturing students to think critically about
the concept of vocation.
Students from all faith traditions will find a generous spirit of hospitality in these courses. Whether you are Jewish or
atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual
but not religious,” these courses promote respect and understanding across faith traditions. All religion courses engage
with the concept of vocation and an understanding that we are called to live and serve as neighbors. REL 100 explores
the idea that vocation is a model and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad
and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. One must be a lab
science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies, Communication Studies,
English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s
Studies.
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. If a student opts to take another upper-division REL course to fulfill the Search for Meaning II
requirement, it may not count toward a Humanities LAF.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music, Theater Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
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Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as
Augsburg Experiences: internships and applied work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and student
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teaching), faculty-student research, service-learning/community service, study abroad, and off-campus immersion
experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential and academic learning and link on-campus learning to the goals,
mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people, organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners,
professional activities, and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the
regular class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of time
required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—
vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world. Students reflect on the meaning of their
educational experiences and consider issues of transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone
courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
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A student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credits in order to graduate. If the Core Curriculum and Major
requirements do not reach 128 semester credits, the student may take electives for credit in any subject area to reach
the minimum credit requirement.
Majors
For major requirements, see the appropriate departmental page(s) of this catalog or consult the department chair.
Graduation Skills
An Augsburg education aims to develop certain key skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements
typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the
major or elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill incorporates both foundational mathematical skills and the application of those
skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF designation. Courses that contain
an embedded project in which students apply and practice those foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that
provide both foundational skills and an application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is
a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate a list of QF or QA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative
Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA courses from which students can choose); OR,
departments may list this skill as embedded.
See the appropriate departmental page(s) in this catalog or consult the department chair for more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum
requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The following majors are
approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
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Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Elementary Education
Exercise Science
Health Education (teaching licensure only)
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language
courses as part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver:
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Biopsychology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physics
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Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic
disciplines.
Students are required to declare a major upon completion of 48 semester credits, and earlier in some disciplines. Details
of majors and minors are in the departmental pages of this catalog. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Minors completed after a
bachelor’s degree is awarded are noted on the transcript.
Below is a complete list of majors, minors, and emphases. Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the Day
Program and WEC. Listings indicated by asterisks are also offered through both the Day Program and WEC, and may
include completion of weekday evening courses for some requirements. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling
rotation of major courses with their faculty advisor.
Weekend/Rochester students may choose a major offered in the Day program if they wish, but must adhere to
crossover registration policies and limitations. Students may also take as many courses as possible through the WEC,
then finish the major as a Day Program student. A change of program request is allowed once each academic year, and,
if approved, will take effect the following semester.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
English*
Accounting
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher
American Indian Studies*
licensure major)
Art*
Creative Writing*
Art History
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Studio Art*
Media Writing*
Biology (BA or BS)
Environmental
Studies
Life Sciences (BA)
Exercise
Science
(BA or BS)
Biopsychology (BS)
Film
Business Administration
Finance
Economics/Business Administration
Health Education (BA or BS)
Marketing (WEC only)
History*
Music Business
International Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
International Relations
Communication Studies
International Business Concentration
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Languages
and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Computational Economics (BA)
Cross-Cultural Studies
Computational Philosophy (BA)
French
Economics
German
Applied Economics
Norwegian
Computational Economics
Spanish
Economics
Management
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure major) Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
Education
Medieval Studies
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Metro-Urban Studies
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Music
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
Music (BA)
K-12 English as a Second Language
Music Business (BA)
Special Education: Academic Behavior
Music Education (BM)
Strategist (WEC only)
Music Performance (BM)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
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Music
Therapy (BS)
Engineering
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Clinical Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through WEC
only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Biophysics (BS)
Space Physics (BS)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure
major)
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting
Performance
Women’s Studies
Global Women's and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Minors
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater Arts
Design/Technical
Film/Performance
Musical Theater
Performance
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
Global Women's and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Creative Writing
Media Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
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Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and agreements with the University of
Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced language courses not available at
consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program options. Students register directly with the ACTC
office.
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Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan Technological University.
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Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisors from relevant fields and
subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisors, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design
without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to
AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before
the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisors from relevant fields, who together
constitute the Review Team. All advisors must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of
approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the
validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisors’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course,
and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
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A list of proposed courses (minimum of 36 semester credits, no more than one of which is a lower-level
language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan
usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs of
study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students should consult with the
Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal
should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation
skills) are to be fulfilled.
A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken some time during the senior year. The student
should devise the capstone in consultation with advisors. It should require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least one
of the advisors must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed major program by all advisors presumes their approval of the capstone
course.
Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the Dean’s Office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisors regularly throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with advisor approval.
ACTC Majors
Full-time Day students may complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students
who wish to complete a major or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major
or Minor Declaration Form to the Registrar’s Office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school advisor. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive application process with acceptance
determined by the major department.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and WEC students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
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Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in kindergarten-elementary or K-6
license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of the following: mathematics, science, communication
arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary endorsement (3- to 5-year-olds) is also available.
Licensure is also available in the following middle school/high school fields: 5-8 general science, life sciences, chemistry,
communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This license prepares people to teach in
grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete
secondary licensure coursework.
Specialist licenses are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental music (K-12), and physical education (K-12).
The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the
appropriate subject-area major and complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
A K-12 special education major or license in Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) is available. A K-12
major and license in English as a Second Language (ESL) is also available. These two majors and licenses are offered only
through Weekend and Evening College. Students seeking elementary licensure, special education licensure, and ESL
licensure have Education Department advisors.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisors in their subject area major and in the Education Department. It is
important that students work closely with their advisors throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the Departments of Art and Business Administration (see
departmental pages for requirements). Certificates are available to non-degree-seeking students or students who are
completing a degree from a different academic department. A student may declare degree-seeking status after earning
a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, pharmacy, or engineering
can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of
study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty advisor is available in each field to assist students in their planning.
Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first
year to arrange for faculty advising.
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Pre-Dentistry
o These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163 or 248;
PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering
o See Engineering departmental page.
Pre-Law
o Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Pre-law students major in disciplines of their own choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable Law School
Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Medicine
o Majors in chemistry and biology are not required in order to apply to medical schools, but many students with
an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically has
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substantially more training than the minimal course requirements. At this time, most medical schools list
prerequisite courses which are the equivalent of CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253; MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122. Many also require the equivalent of BIO 369 and MAT 163 or 248. Students should take care to
examine closely the requirements of each program to which they intend to apply.
o The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is scheduled to be substantially altered in 2015. A new section in
social and behavioral sciences will be added and greater emphasis placed on advanced topics in biology.
Students planning to enter medical school in the fall of 2016 or later should work closely with health profession
advisors to learn how the exam will differ from the current format and what prerequisite coursework will be
required by medical schools at that time.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy
o Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy
o Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the University
of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT
145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary
o A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history, philosophy,
English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two
semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in the
junior and/or senior year. The Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation provides resources and support,
including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
o To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, the
following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116,
351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may
vary.
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Academic Organization and Departments
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into
a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the
academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to
students. These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general
education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following undergraduate degrees:
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field, and all consider
teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a variety of professional and research activities that
support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to
current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every incoming student receives an advisor. In
this close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for students.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. Course
descriptions can be found at our Course Description Search. A syllabus containing a more detailed explanation of
content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course description and process for
registering for credit is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional requirements that
are noted in the course description. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
199 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and
site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and
permission to register.
396 - Internship/On-campus (4 credits)
397 - Internship/Off-campus (2 credits)
398 - Internship/On-campus (2 credits)
399 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site
supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a
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faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299 - Directed Study (4 credits)
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an instructor. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is
undertaken.
498 - Independent Study/Research (2 credits)
499 - Independent Study/Research (4 credits)
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
Academic Calendar
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with semester lengths from 14-16 weeks. Augsburg offers a
summer semester which follows the same format as both fall and spring semester.
In Augsburg’s Day Program full-time students normally take 16 credits per semester. The Day Program calendar is
coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), so that students
can take a course on another campus during fall or spring semester.
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends. Some classes may meet weekly on
weekday evenings. There are seven to eight face to face class sessions supplemented by online instruction each
semester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students may take up to 18 credits per semester.
Rochester campus classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate weeks. There are seven to eight class
sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester with each class meeting for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students may
take up to 18 credits per semester.
Courses and majors offered through Weekend and Evening College and on the Rochester campus are equivalent to their
Day Program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Class Schedule
In general, courses are offered in both fall and spring semesters unless otherwise indicated.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course
offerings with an advisor to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Note: Not all courses are offered in all schedules. Refer to AugNet Records and Registration for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Credits
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
Numbering
Courses numbered 100 -299 are classified as lower division. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
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Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the online course description search as
prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there is prior approval by the
professor teaching the course. Effective Writing (ENL111) and math placement prerequisites cannot be waived by the
instructor. Students may be dropped from a course if they do not earn a satisfactory grade in the prerequisite for that
course.
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for administrative and
instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English, History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music,
Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts, Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies
Business Administration, Education, Health and Physical Education, Nursing, Social Work.
Full explanation of departments and academic programs including major/minor requirements, graduation skills, and
other academic information is provided in the following pages, alphabetically by department.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Roxanne Gould, Richard Gresczyk, Sophia Jacobson, Elise Marubbio, Jim Rock, Dale Weston
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including:
AIS 105 ‐ Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 ‐ Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255 ‐ American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 ‐ American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236 ‐ American Indian History
REL 370 ‐ American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499 ‐ Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
American Indian Studies Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Art
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small campus in the heart of a major
metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and history is balanced with the development of technical
skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students
and professional artists. Small class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in disciplines like
drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and
digital media. Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time;
service learning, internships, and study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from
all disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with Bachelor of Arts degrees in art history, studio art, and art
education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited
to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 - Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118 - Painting I
ART 223 - Print Making I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 250 - Ceramics I
ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 - Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 - Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person show
with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division art history courses (ART 349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389).
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W: Choose two of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ART 388 - Modern Art
Six other art or architectural history courses
Two studio courses:
ART 102 - Design
or ART 107 - Drawing
ART 118 - Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in the upper division art history courses and
are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following
courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department advisor to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting the
highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including
ART 107 - Drawing
ART 240 – Art History Survey
Three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 210 - Drawing for Design in Architecture
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
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ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART 249/349 - The Designed Environment
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240 - Art History Survey.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art
history.
Certificate in Digital Design
Eight art courses including:
ART 102 - Design
Four in digital design:
ART 215 - Web Design I
ART 225 - Graphic Design I
ART 320 - Typography
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
One art history
Two studio electives.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biology
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked within the human and other
genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are grappling with an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing
on the core principles of biology, students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of the
revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research projects, given the opportunity to themselves
contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across biological sub-disciplines is emphasized,
paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology. As biological phenomena become
amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science, biology is increasingly a
multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the successful study of biology.
Biological forces have many profound effects on society, and in turn humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus,
service-learning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of opportunities in the Biology
Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both during the academic year as well as during the
summer. Students at Augsburg also participate in research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in Biology serves as a springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone
on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or university teaching, basic and applied
research, and public health. Many have entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.
Other graduates have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory
research, natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe,
Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor of Science in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
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or another keystone with departmental approval
Four electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO361 - Plant Biology
or BIO 481 - Ecology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Four electives from the following:
BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 361 - Plant Biology
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 474 - Developmental Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 481 - Ecology
BIO 486 - Immunology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 - Biophysics
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General Education Accommodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
BIO 151 ‐ Introductory Biology
BIO 152 ‐ Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 ‐ Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 ‐ Genetics
BIO 361 ‐ Plant Biology
or BIO 481 ‐ Ecology
MAT 114 ‐ Precalculus
or MAT 145 ‐ Calculus I
or MAT 163 ‐ Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 ‐ Biostatistics
or PSY 215 ‐ Research Methods and Statistics I
CHM 115 ‐ General Chemistry I
CHM 116 ‐ General Chemistry II
PHY 116 ‐ Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 ‐ General Physics I, II
BIO 490 ‐ Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 ‐ Integrated Science
or HON 490 ‐ Honors Senior Seminar
or another keystone with departmental approval
Two science courses from the following:
PHY 101 ‐ Astronomy
SCI 106 ‐ Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Three electives from the following:
BIO 351 ‐ Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 ‐ Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 369 ‐ Biochemistry
BIO 471 ‐ Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 ‐ Animal Physiology
BIO 474 ‐ Developmental Biology
BIO 475 ‐ Neurobiology
BIO 476 ‐ Microbiology
BIO 486 ‐ Immunology
BIO 495 ‐ Special Topics in Biology
PHY 317 ‐ Biophysics
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. At
least four upper division electives must be completed in residence (at Augsburg College).
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253, 255 and at least one upper division elective may, in consultation with
their advisor, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully complete one of the
following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO 499), b) a research internship combined with BIO 497, or c)
participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the
department for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the
following December. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects must include public presentation and a written report approved by
the department.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, and three additional BIO
courses (200 level or above). The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an advisor in the biology department. In order to complete all major requirements in four years, BIO
151 and 152 and General Chemistry should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253, BIO 255 and Organic Chemistry (when
appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers.
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or above is
required for all supporting courses and biology courses (200 level and above) applied to the major. All biology courses
toward the major must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in upper division biology courses is required for the life
sciences major.
*Students completing majors in biology or life science will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology. The
requirement will be transcripted as BIO 489 and students will be required to have earned a P in P/N grading in order to
fulfill one of the major options. The only requirement for earning a ‘P’ is completion of the exam, either online or on
paper.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre‐medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post‐baccalaureate program in these areas
should consult early and often with health science advisors Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey Richardson‐
Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or
independent study. Careful consultation with a biology advisor is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are
satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed
before beginning student teaching.
Post‐Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Required or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to
matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to students who have completed at
least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service‐Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of
theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and
psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David Matz
(Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon
(Psychology).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Thirteen Courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
Two Psychology electives from the following:
PSY 299 - Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory (two semesters)
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391 - Individual Differences
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378 - Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Two Biology electives from the following:
BIO 255 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology: Animal Behavior (this topic only)
BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
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SCI 490 - Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five
courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111
or 115. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills. An average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or above
is required for all courses (200 level and above) applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those biology
and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general,
courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research project, approved and
evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal application must be made no later than the junior
year.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Department of Business Administration
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects. The faculty believe they can
best serve both the student and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based,
and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden, John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad, George F. Dierberger, Jennifer
Grant, Marc D. Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J. LaFave, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri
Meziou, Milo A. Schield, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,
International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. There is also a combined
business and economics major, which incorporates courses from both the Departments of Business Administration and
Economics.
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the Business Administration major there are two specializations: Marketing (WEC only)
and Music Business (Day only).
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in
addition to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in fields outside the Department of Business
Administration, in addition to students majoring in other areas in the Department of Business Administration. The
Department of Business Administration offers six minors: Business Administration (for non-business majors only),
International Business, Music Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the needs of working people
looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new career. The department offers certificates in
Information Technology, Business Management, and Business Finance through the WEC program, and are only available
to non-degree-seeking students. Certificate requirements are listed in Management, Finance, and Management
Information Systems sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department. Transfer courses must be approved by
the department. Transfer courses taken more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Business courses (ACC, BUS, FIN,
MIS, MKT) taken at Augsburg more than 10 years ago will not be applied toward a major unless approved by a faculty
member in the student's designated major area. Suitable intervening work experience will also be considered.
Advising
Students who plan to pursue any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a departmental advisor who
teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising,
departmental faculty can counsel students on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of
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recommendation for prospective employers or graduate programs. The business administrator is also available for
advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to consult with the
department chair. Students need to apply to the department and start the process during their junior year.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center and department faculty to
obtain an internship during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be
valuable in competing for jobs after graduation. Faculty advisors should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For additional details, see the
section on International Partners under International Programs in this catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator
and/or the department administrator for international business courses or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Students are encouraged to take BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship.
P/N Grades
Students may apply no more than 8 semester credits with P grades toward a major and no more than 4 semester credits
with a P grade toward a minor. Please refer to the P/N and graduation requirements section of this catalog for specific
details regarding P/N grades.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Business Administration
The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for
graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a common business core. This common core provides
students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and to external
changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105 - The Music Business
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (4.0 credits taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
12 semester credits in MUS or 8 semester credits in MUS credits and 4 semester credits in MUE (8 credits must be in
residence at Augsburg) selected from:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 241 - History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
*Music Business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either BUS 264 or
BUS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
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Specialization in Marketing (WEC students only)
Business Core plus five courses:
ECO 112 ‐ Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264 ‐ Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 ‐ Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 352 ‐ Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 355 ‐ Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 ‐ Advertising
MKT 450 ‐ Marketing Management
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the business administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 ‐ Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 ‐ Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 ‐ Principles of Management
or BUS 200 ‐ Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252 ‐ Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 ‐ Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 ‐ Financial Management
One other upper division BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, or MKT course
ECO 112 ‐ Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 ‐ Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 ‐ Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 ‐ Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division ECO course
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and either BUS 379 or ECO 318 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 ‐ Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non‐business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 ‐ Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 ‐ Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 ‐ Principles of Management
or BUS 200 ‐ Exploring Business as a Vocation
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MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or BUS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or FIN 331 - Financial Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. See the Music department for requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Accounting
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high-quality financial information. Augsburg
Accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of theories and practices associated with the
areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, Accounting majors take
courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how accounting serves the needs
of business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the Accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors and public accountants,
management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their education will give them knowledge and skills to
work as accountants in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
The Augsburg Accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business coursework required to take
the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can sit for the CPA exam after they have completed their
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Students should note, however, that in order to be licensed as a CPA they must have
completed a total of 150 credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework and have one year of relevant
work experience in auditing or taxation. Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting examinations upon graduation.
Students interested in learning more can find information at the following websites:
CPA exam general information: www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements: www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=1105.1500
CMA exam: www.imanet.org/cma_certification.aspx
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 326 - Tax Accounting
ACC 423 - Auditing
ACC 425 - Advanced Accounting
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Joint Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a Master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of courses.
It is recommended that students meet with an Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1.
Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The application process
includes submission of a completed application form, three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer), a personal statement, an example of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30,
and an interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program.
2.
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program.
3.
Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time
they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and Finance.
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 - Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
One of the following:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
FIN 331 - Financial Management
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Finance
The Finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Augsburg Finance majors learn requisite skills through courses focused on financial theory and practice, investment and
portfolio theory, intermediate accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, Finance
majors take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how finance serves
the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking,
asset management, insurance, and investment banking. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial
analysts and financial managers in business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions
requiring engagement with financial information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as
Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322 - Accounting Theory and Practice I
FIN 433 - Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438 - Investment Theory
FIN 460 - International Finance
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue positions in the banking or
brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63 examinations, and will partially meet requirements for
the Level I CFA examination. It is designed for students who want to supplement a previously obtained Bachelor’s
degree or who are looking to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business Finance
Certificate is available to non-degree-seeking students and is available through the WEC program. The certificate
consists of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in Math Placement Group 3. They must also have a background in computer skills (especially
spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.0
grade point average in all Business Finance Certificate courses.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Business
The objective of the International Business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and
interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is absolutely necessary for American
graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do successful business outside the US as well as in the US
market where much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates, the laws and logistics of
international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a
successful international business person. Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also
learn about different cultures and societies. A major in International Business will lead you to exciting careers in a global
context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One additional upper division course in either International Business or International Economics. Options include:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This does not include American Sign
Language. The language requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the International Business
coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Three courses in International Business (one may be in international economics). Options include:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in International Economics. For a
complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management
The major in Management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main resource of developed countries and
the most needed resource in developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit
sectors.
In addition to the general Business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the Management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to a current degree, update
previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase their value in the job market. It is available to nondegree-seeking students through the WEC program.
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The certificate consists of five courses:
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
One of the following
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
ECO 318 - Management Science
MIS 376 - Project Management
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management Information Systems
The major in Management Information Systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from Computer Science,
Mathematics, Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, and Marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 - Project Management
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
Three required supporting courses:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
or CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
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or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
or MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Two courses selected from:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 - Project Management
or ECO 318 - Management Science
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is comprised of six courses, which are part of the Management
Information Systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree-seeking students can complete these six courses to earn the
certificate. The certificate is available through the WEC program. Students who do not have a degree are eligible to go
on with their studies to complete the BA in MIS.
The six certificate courses are:
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 - Project Management
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However, MIS 260 should be the first MIS course, and CSC 160 should be
the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet a math proficiency level of MPG 3 prior to entering this
program.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Marketing
The Marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
business and nonprofit organizations. Career avenues include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes
it easy for Marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and nonprofit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301 - Business Law
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450 - Marketing Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
MKT 350 - Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 - Sales Management
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 - Advertising
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
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or MKT 357 - Advertising
Two additional Marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of the marketing field.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical world, such as the things we use, the food
we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology
opens vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of
providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum are imperative if a chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s Chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a Chemistry major
that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Chemistry Department has established the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
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To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS Chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as
professional goals other than traditional positions as chemists.
To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as
opportunities arise.
To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the
sciences.
To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg (emeritus), David R. Hanson, Joan C. Kunz, Michael
Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
or CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
One course in Bio-Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
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PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One additional course from:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the
Academic Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
One 4 semester credit course in Bio-Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science
or other approved Keystone
One of:
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
Three from these electives (12 semester credits)
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
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CHM 481 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Chemistry Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics,
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy,
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
CHM 490 - Keystone
One course in Bio-Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
One course from:
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
CHM 499 - Independent Study/Research
PHY 317 - Biophysics
Recommended: PHY 245 - Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See Graduation
Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics; one course (4 semester credits) summer of
approved research; participation in seminar.
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Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other Chemistry courses above 300. At least one
of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Communication Studies
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in Communication Studies are concerned with
interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and
intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental advisor as early as possible to design an approved major program,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Faculty
Communication Studies
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson, Jenny Hanson, David
Lapakko
Film Studies
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Degree and Major Requirements
Communication Studies Major, BA
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies majors:
COM 111 ‐ Public Speaking
or COM 112 ‐ Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 ‐ Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
COM 120 ‐ Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 254 ‐ Interpersonal Communication
or COM 355 ‐ Small Group Communication
COM 280 ‐ Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 281 ‐ Research Methods
COM 329 ‐ Intercultural Communication
COM 351 ‐ Argumentation
COM 352 ‐ Persuasion
COM 490 ‐ Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
A total of 3 electives must be taken from following categories (one course must be from COM):
1 to 3 electives from the following (May not count the same course twice):
COM 243 ‐ Studio Production
COM 247 ‐ Documentary History and Theory
COM 299 ‐ Directed Study
COM 321 ‐ Business and Professional Speaking
COM 345 ‐ Organizational Communication
COM 399 ‐ Internship
COM 405 ‐ Nonverbal Communication
COM 415 ‐ Advanced Critical Media Studies
COM 480 ‐ Public Relations/Promotional Communication
COM 499 ‐ Independent Study
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0 to 2 approved outside electives from another major, for example:
ART 132 ‐ Photography I
ART 215 ‐ Web Design I
ART 225 ‐ Graphic Design I
BUS 242 ‐ Principles of Management
ENL 227 ‐ Journalism
ENL 228 ‐ Broadcast and Online Journalism
FLM 399 ‐ Internship
MKT 252 ‐ Marketing
Another course approved by Communication Studies department
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements in the Education
Department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in
public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level.
Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are
listed in the English Department section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their senior year to develop a
proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 ‐ Public Speaking
or COM 112 ‐ Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 ‐ Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254 ‐ Interpersonal Communication
COM 280 ‐ Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120 ‐ Mass Media and Popular Culture
or COM 243 ‐ Studio Production
or POL 342 ‐ Mass Communication in Society
COM 351 ‐ Argumentation
or COM 352 ‐ Persuasion
COM 355 ‐ Small Group Communication
or COM 345 ‐ Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg Film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a well‐rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between
theory and practice. The major explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry
members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist series. Students will gain
experience in scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the
study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields
such as Art, English, Theater, Philosophy, Communication Studies, Women’s Studies, and American Indian Studies, to
name a few.
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Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses:
FLM 180 ‐ Film Sight and Sound
FLM 216 ‐ Film Production I
ENL 241 ‐ Intro to Cinema Arts
COM 247 ‐ Documentary History and Theory
FLM 260 ‐ Documentary Production I
ENL 371 ‐ History of Cinema
FLM 420 ‐ Issues in Contemporary Cinema
FLM 490 ‐ Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
THR 232 ‐ Acting
or THR 233 ‐ Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your advisor, who is designated
by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may
have to be chosen.
Track 1: Production
Students interested in producing films or videos choose from:
ART 132 ‐ Photography
ART 215 ‐ Web Design I
ART 315 ‐ Web Design II
ART 340 ‐ Digital Imaging
COM 243 ‐ Studio Production
ENL 228 ‐ Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 328 ‐ Screenwriting
FLM 312 ‐ Film Production II
FLM 348 ‐ Intermediate Video Production
FLM 399 ‐ Internship
FLM 499 ‐ Independent Study
MUS 130 ‐ Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 119 ‐ Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 328 ‐ Theatrical Design
Track 2: Performance
Students interested in acting and directing choose from:
ENL 325 ‐ Playwriting I
ENL 328 ‐ Screenwriting
PHY 119 ‐ Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 233 ‐ Acting for Camera
THR 328 ‐ Theatrical Design
THR 350 ‐ Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 366 ‐ Stage Direction
FLM 399 ‐ Internship
FLM 499 ‐ Independent Study
Track 3: Theory and Culture
Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context choose from:
ART 240 ‐ Art History Survey
AIS 264 ‐ American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 364 ‐ Indigenous Filmmakers
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AIS 208/408 ‐ Native American Women and Film
ENL 221 ‐ Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 228 ‐ Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 328 ‐ Screenwriting
ENL 240 ‐ Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 430 ‐ Advanced Studies in Theory and Method
FLM 399 ‐ Internship
FLM 499 ‐ Independent Study
PHI 120 ‐ Ethics
PHY 119 ‐ Physics for the Fine Arts
SPA 248 ‐ Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
REL 309 ‐ Religion at the Movies
Film Minor:
COM 120 ‐ Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 247 ‐ Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 ‐ Introduction to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 ‐ History of Cinema
FLM 180 ‐ Film Sight and Sound
FLM 420 ‐ Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses: COM 281 (QF) and COM 352 (QFA) for Communication Studies majors and PHY 119 for Film majors.
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation
in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Arts
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
Two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics for Computation
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by COM 111 or 115 (115
recommended) or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer Science
department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 320 - Algorithms
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CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451 - Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 - Electronics
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics for Computation
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by: COM 111 or 115 (COM
115 recommended), or a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer Science
Department. Consult your faculty advisor for details.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The Computational Economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from Computer Science, six from Economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in Computer
Science, in Economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics
Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 240 - Introduction to Networking and Communications
or CSC 320 - Algorithms
or CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
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ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
CSC/ECO 499 - Independent Study
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic,
artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The major requires seven
courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this
major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators: David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365 - Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 - Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in Computer Science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division Computer Science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
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A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a subsequent computer science
course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Economics
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business and Economics,
Computational Economics, and Economics and Political Science (Education majors only).
The Economics major and the Applied Economics majors lead to careers in the business world or government. The
Mathematical Economics major is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another
quantitative field such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in quantitative
fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational Economics provides a liberal arts
entry into the field of computer science. The combined Economics/Business Administration major allows students great
flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in Political Science/Economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An Economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great
diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law
and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider Economics as a major or
a minor.
Students are able to combine an Economics major with other disciplines such as Business Administration, International
Relations, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Political Science, History, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in Mathematics. These students should also take courses in Computer Science.
Consult an advisor for specific course suggestions.
For the Economics and Applied Economics majors, the capstone experience is ECO 490 - Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their advisor for alternatives. Internships are recommended.
Students must consult with the department chair and the Strommen Center before registering for an internship for
academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Stella Hofrenning, Bernard Walley
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, BA
ECO 112- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
Three upper division economics electives
BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 114 - Precalculus
or MAT 145 - Calculus I
or MAT 146 - Calculus II
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics, BA
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 350 - Labor Economics
ECO 399 - Internship Program
or ECO 499 - Independent Study
BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 - Ethics
or PHI 125 - Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five Economics courses and supporting courses in other departments:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 - Financial Management
or BUS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
One upper division Economics course elective
One upper division Business elective
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
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ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 374 - Probability and Statistics II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
or MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two upper division economics course electives
Recommended Courses:
CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One additional upper division economics course
Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a faculty advisor as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Education
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota for:
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Elementary (grades K-6);
Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in
life science, chemistry, and physics;
K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the NEW special
education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) license. (Note the ESL and ABS programs are available in WEC
program only)
Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include preprimary (ages 3-5), mathematics (grades 5-8),
general science (grades 5-8), social studies (grades 5-8), or communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Program availability
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both the Day and WEC programs. WEC degree and licensure programs
are limited to elementary, secondary communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and ABS.
Additional licensure programs are available through the Day program and open to WEC students who can take courses
on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite courses, elementary core courses, and professional education courses are
available on a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. P-12 field service requirements associated with
courses and student teaching must be completed during regular P-12 school hours. All students must have some time
available each term for field service in P-12 educational settings.
Graduate Master of Arts in Education
A graduate level licensure option is available in the WEC program to those already holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in Education (MAE).
Licensure only
Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete a licensure only program within the day or WEC
undergraduate program. Contact the Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Program Overview
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the Education Department prior to
beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken prior to admission). All students are required to take the
Minnesota Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in basic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—prior to admission to the
department and must pass the MTLE basics skills tests before student teaching. Additional criteria for acceptance into
the Education Department are available through the department website. Students complete a semester of full-time
student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure. State law requires passing appropriate exams
(MTLE, pedagogy, and content exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College
under earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in Elementary Education and Education Studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a Special Education minor which is described at the end of this
section.
Students are assigned an Education Department program advisor upon request or at the outset of EDU coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the Education Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
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who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision.
Education Faculty
Jeanine Gregoire (Chair), Kathy Accurso (Rochester), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Gretchen Irvine,
Audrey Lensmire, Gregory Krueger, Cari MacGuire, Susan O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson, Barbara Short,
Christopher Smith, Diane Vodicka, Barbara West
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Elementary Education
Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary Education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental Core Courses
These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these courses will also fulfill liberal arts
requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Math sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.) MPG 3 pre-requisite.
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
MAT 138 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Science sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science endorsement.)
Option A is for Day students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
BIO 102 - The Biological World
or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level science course accepted in
transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
or EED 203 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (summer session, Time 1 only) and EED 200 - Elementary
Education Earth Science (summer session, Time 2)
BIO 102 - The Biological World
or ENV 120 - Environmental Science
Option C (Rochester only).
SCI 110 - Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111 - Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World or EDC 210 - Diversity in the School
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours
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Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience*
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’ Literature
Methods Block II
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 342 - K-6 Methods: Music
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics*
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science*
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods*
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods*
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an Elementary major who do not complete student teaching
can graduate through the Elementary Education non-licensure major.
EED 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
EED 488: Topics in Education: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours.
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry, physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
or COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
or COM 351 - Argumentation
or COM 355 - Small Group Communication
EED 331 - Middle School Methods Writing
ESE 300 - Reading/ Writing in the Content Area*
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading*
Student Teaching—five weeks
Social Studies (5-8th grade)
*Courses that require 5-8th grade field service hours
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
HIS 120 - America to 1848
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non Western World
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or PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
or SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
or ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area*
ESE 311 - Middle School Methods: Social Studies*
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8th grade)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT - 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area*
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics*
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8th grade)
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
Geology - (take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area*
ESE 341 - Middle School Methods: Natural Science*
Student Teaching—five weeks
Preprimary Teaching (age 3-5)
*Courses that require preschool field service hours.
PSY 250 - Child Development
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspectives (Day)
or SPE 490 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 - Foundations of Preprimary Education (fall)*
ECE 346/546 - Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children (spring)*
ECE 347/547 - Immersion and Teaching Competence (summer)*
ECE 488, 489 - Student Teaching: Preprimary (7 weeks in preprimary or kindergarten, 7 weeks in a grade 1-6)
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching courses
are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the Elementary
Education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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K-12 English as a Second Language
The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduate major is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for whom English is a
second language across a range of subject areas. A prerequisite to program admissions is two years of high school level
or one year of college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction throughout the
semester. Program courses are offered in a weekend framework during the academic year and summer semester to
make them accessible to working adults.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
Modern language pre-requisites (2 years high school or 1 year college language)
Required Education Courses for ESL:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World or EDC 210 - Diversity in the School
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments *
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs*
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience*
ESL Major Courses
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 330 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340 - ESL Literacy*
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 420 - ESL Methods *
ESL 490 - Language, Culture, and Schools (Keystone requirement)
ESL 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
*Course has a 20 hour field service requirement within K-12 schools attached to it.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Secondary Education
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education Department and the subject
area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisors in both their subject area major and in
the Education Department. K-12 licensure is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary
licensure program is available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general science endorsement for
grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College Education Department licensure program. These requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter advisor for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Major and Licensure Requirements
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indiansand EDC 110 - Teaching in a Diverse World or EDC 210 - Diversity in the School
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours.
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area*
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments*
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods in Content Area*
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 488 - Topics in Education: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
*Courses that require P-12 field service hours.
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in student teaching are
required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a
grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the Secondary Education program even though they may
plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of these special areas will take three to four
courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music Education major. Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to
licensure for grades K-12. Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through the WEC program. Licensure is obtained through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or the Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions Offices for information.
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Special Education: AcademicBehavioral Strategist
The special education ABS major is available only through the WEC program. This major is ideally suited to people who
are currently working in schools with K-12 special education students. Students must complete field service
requirements in K-12 special education and general education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program
requirements; field service requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through WEC. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Major and Licensure Requirements
Special Education Major
Non-departmental core courses - These requirements should be taken during freshman/sophomore year; many of these
courses will also fulfill liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (MPG 3 prerequisite)
Required Education Courses for ABS:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians and EDC 110 Teaching in a Diverse World or EDC 210 - Diversity in the School
or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
(Students must be admitted to Education Department to take courses beyond this point)
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience*
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods*
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics*
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science*
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 330 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing
EDC 331 - Practicum in Public Achievement*
SPE 410 - Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 411 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415 - Theory to Practice
SPE 425 - Transition and Community
SPE 430 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490 - Parent and Professional Planning
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours.
SPE 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education
SPE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education
SPE 488 - Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an
interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the needs of students in various
disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDU 491 - Practicum and Seminar in Special Education*
SOC 231 - Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 - Child Development
PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
Interested students should contact the director of Special Education at the outset of coursework
*Courses that require K-12 field service hours.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an Engineering degree from either the University of Minnesota College of Science
and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg Engineering advisor is
necessary. Applications for these programs require the recommendation of the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
Contact Jeff Johnson, Physics Department, johnson9@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides for two dual degree
engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into the program. Formal application to
the College of Science and Engineering may be completed during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME)
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at
the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department
and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year at
Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed during the senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the College of Science and Engineering staff regarding courses that should be taken during the
senior year at Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of Science and
Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university. Students accepted into the
program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the
requisite cumulative grade point average, and are recommended by the Engineering advisor of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate programs is available from the Augsburg Engineering advisor.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria.
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Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CSC 170 - Introduction to Programming
ENL 111 - Effective Writing
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in chemical engineering also
should take CHM 351, 352.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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English
Through the study of English we witness life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and thus better understand the
world in which we live and work. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence and allows us to
frame human events within diverse world views. Those who study English typically believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. At the same time, the
English Department’s emphasis on writing helps our students to clarify and share their thoughts.
English relates closely to other majors. Like the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. Like psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. Like philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. Like science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. Like speech and
communication, English studies the effective use of language. Like history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
Augsburg’s English Department integrates its programs with cultural opportunities available in this vital urban area.
Plays, films, and readings are available near the campus, often within walking distance. English majors also have
opportunities to use and refine their skills by working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language
Learner (ELL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
Students who complete an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education,
journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing,
and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
John Schmit (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Douglas Green, Colin Irvine, Dallas Liddle, Kathryn
Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose one of four concentrations: literature, language, and
theory; media writing; creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
While some of our courses explicitly address theoretical approaches to literature, especially those that examine race,
class, and gender, all of our courses infuse these concerns in their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry,
creative nonfiction, film, and drama. All literature classes involve students in multiple forms of literary examination and
are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills
of the educated and employable citizen.
English Major with a Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various approaches to the study of the written
word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and enable the discovery of new
literary experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory
demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self. The Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies,
Film, Theater Arts, and Women’s Studies.
This concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
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At least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English. No more than two 200level literature courses may count for the major.
At least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American literature, and world literature.
At least one 400-level course. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required, including:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
Four literature, language, and theory courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Major with a Creative Writing Concentration
The English Creative Writing concentration helps students develop professional writing skills by focusing their efforts in
the creative modes: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Over the course of the major,
students master terminology; engage the field’s aesthetic and ethical issues; and read and study the works of
established writers. The creative writing concentration expands competencies in observation, research, and analysis that
enable writers to gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work; it attends
particularly to the artistic aspects of the writer’s craft, such as form, affect, and revision. English majors in Creative
Writing engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in literary endeavors, including issues of design, and enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Creative Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. The writing
concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
To complete this concentration students must take 10 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 320, 321 - Fiction One, Fiction Two
or ENL 322, 323 - Poetry One, Poetry Two
ENL 420 - Advanced Studies in Writing (Keystone)
ART 215 - Web Design I
or ART 225 - Graphic Design I
One elective from:
ENL 227 - Journalism
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL320 - Fiction One
ENL 322 - Poetry One
ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
ENL/FLM 328 - Screenwriting
ENL/THR 325 - Playwriting I
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 397/399 - Internship
An approved ACTC creative writing course
English Major with a Media Writing Concentration
The English Media Writing concentration helps students develop professional skills in nonfiction writing for
contemporary media. Over the course of their study, students master terminology; understand historical, legal and
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writing concentration emphasizes expanding competencies in observation, research and analysis that enable writers to
gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work. English majors in the Media
Writing concentration engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in creative and media writing, including issues of
graphic and web design, and enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life. Media
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. This writing concentration
offers courses of study cross‐listed with Art, Communication studies, and Theater Arts.
To complete this concentration students must take 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300‐level or higher.
ENL 220 ‐ Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 221 ‐ Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 227 ‐ Journalism
or ENL 228 ‐ Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 327 ‐ Advanced Reporting
ENL 427 ‐ Advanced Studies in Media, Ethics, and Theory (Keystone)
ART 215 ‐ Web Design I
ART 225 ‐ Graphic Design I
Two electives from:
ENL 226 ‐ Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 227 ‐ Journalism
ENL 228 ‐ Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 324 ‐ Creative Non‐Fiction
ENL/FLM 328 ‐ Screenwriting
ENL/THR 325 ‐ Playwriting I
ENL 396 ‐ Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 397/399 ‐ Internship
An approved ACTC creative writing course
Minors in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200‐level and two from the 300‐level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must include
ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two‐course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include ENL 227
or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure concentration is for students who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisors in the English Department and the Education Department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as the requirements for the major.
Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220 ‐ Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 ‐ Introduction to Literary Study
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ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 380 - Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
Three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in British, American, and world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit):
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval)
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112- Contest Public Speaking
COM 243 - Studio Production
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 352 - Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses):
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351 - 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. See the Education Department section for a listing of secondary
education licensure requirements. In addition to consulting your designated ENL advisor, contact an Education
Department advisor for information about education courses.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory and in Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119;
or
QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT
173, or PHY 116; and completion of QA: ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:- QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 173, or PHY 116; and completion of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 173, or PHY 116; and completion of:
QA: COM 352
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors project may receive independent
study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
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Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate English majors must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer
students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills—such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional
grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up through the last week of class (without special
permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0 or
higher will receive a grade of 0.0.
Service ŽƵƌƐĞƐ
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop foundational
competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These
courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Spotlight Courses
Offered alternating terms. Content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions.
Upper Level Courses
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to
write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a
prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural world. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies—
of the interdependence shared by people and nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the
ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, Environmental Studies students focus on the most
pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of complex urban
environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents
shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and
industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in
mind, Augsburg’s Environmental Studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in Environmental Studies. Upon completion of
the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences
in nature, identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple
disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as
the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue
vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate
settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Christina Erickson (Social Work, Director), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Z. Vivian Feng (Chemistry), Nancy Fischer (Sociology), Keith
Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), Ann Impullitti (Biology), Colin Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry),
Michael Lansing (History), Kevin Potts (Biology), Joseph Underhill (Political Science), John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Degree and Major Requirements
Environmental Studies Major
Standard Track Requirements (14 courses):
Core courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or SOC 381 The City and Regional Planning
ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 399 - Internship
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
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BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 courses):
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 - (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four courses: Adaptive Ecosystem
Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and
Integration Seminar)
ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
or ENV 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 481 - Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
Environmental Studies Minor
Seven courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 120 - Environmental Science
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316 - US Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270 - Themes: Literature and Landscape
or REL/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
or ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment (CGE)
or ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
or SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational
participants as well as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The Physical Education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The Health Education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness, and allied
professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The Exercise Science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be prepared to move on to graduate or
professional school in allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), David Barrett, Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Carol Enke, Aaron Griess, Melissa
Lee, Mike Navarre, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch, Ted Vickerman
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 410 - Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
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HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education Major:
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 254 - Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 - Outdoor Education
HPE 340 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 473 - Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
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HPE 114 - Safety Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete
a coaching effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science Major, BA
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 430 - Epidemiology (HLTH 400 - Epidemiology at Univ. of St. Thomas)
or HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
Exercise Science Major, BS
Pre-Health Science Track:
This major is available for those wishing to satisfy the prerequisites for graduate school in exercise science allied
professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic.
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Exercise and Health Psychology
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HLTH 345 - Nutrition for Health (St. Thomas)
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 - Kinesiology
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HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
Supporting courses:
BIO 151 - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 353 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 473 - Animal Physiology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
EXSS 3650 - Methods for Fitness Professionals (St. Catherine)
EXSS 4300 - Advanced Biomechanics (St. Catherine)
FSNU 3250 - Sports Nutrition (St. Catherine)
MAT 114 - Precalculus
INDI 2220 - Medical Terminology (St. Catherine)
INDI 4900 - Intro to Physical Therapy (St. Catherine)
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
PHYS 1080 - Physics for Health Science I (St. Catherine)
PHYS 1090 - Physics for Health Science II (St. Catherine)
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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History
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered
individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction of
an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as
anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of
history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication,
conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Michael Lansing (Chair), Phillip C. Adamo, Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green, Don Gustafson
Degree and Major Requirements
History Major
Nine courses, including HIS 280 and HIS 480. At least four of these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe,
United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in
the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT
163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to four
credits) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in Medieval Studies. For more information, refer to Medieval Studies in
this catalog.
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Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more 100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved for
sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper
division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission to waive prerequisites.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education requirements, except those for
physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition, résumé-building positions, and
special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT
score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However,
students without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity
or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the online
application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships: the
President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary Option courses
may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors
program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the second semester of the first year must fulfill all
remaining Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Students who enter the first semester of the sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may
substitute REL 100 for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation courses for HON
130, may substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 64 credits in transfer work may enter the Scholars Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an Honors House, and participate in all
Honors Program activities. In order to graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, students must join an
Honors House and participate in required meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON 340, HON
490, and two other full-credit Honors courses.
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Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses
All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising and program
information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses.
These meetings are necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they
choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
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The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes events related to scholarship,
such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and
socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events, such as Honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review
Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts
submissions from students at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program
leadership positions. The house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning experiences. These
student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s
education. Such student-created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors
requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
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Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
Full course (10-20 students)
Reading Groups (2-9 students)
Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council member or the Honors Program
director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally,
the proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if schedule conflicts
require it.
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First Year: Fall
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First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students are not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review.
HON 100 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120 - Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
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HON 130 - Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
HON 111 - Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
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Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
HON 220 - Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill
requirements)
HON 200 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
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HON 450 - Augsburg Honors Review (0.0 credit, P/N grading) - Students write and research as staff writers
HON 240 - Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
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HON 250 - Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 200 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or Dean of the College; 0.0 credit, P/N grading)
Third Year: Spring
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Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
HON 230 - Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (continues from fall semester; 0.0 credit, pass/no credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
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Students may join HON 450 - Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460 - Honors Disputation League in their fourth
year
HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
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HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Research Requirement
At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors Research Requirement as detailed in the Research
Requirement document available in the Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two
semesters of the following to document the research experience on their transcript:
HON 450 - Augsburg Honors Review
HON 470 - Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes
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The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements except foreign language and
physical education.
Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without prior permission.
Residency: All Honors students must complete seven full-credit courses in the Augsburg Honors Program to meet
the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses,
students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg
offers a number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
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American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
Information about these majors and their requirements can be found in their respective departmental pages. Other
interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under International Programs.
Coordinator: Alan Tuchtenhagen
Leadership Studies Minor
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of expertise or be a good
manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a minor in Leadership Studies, drawing on a wide
variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor in Leadership Studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of
disciplines including Business, Sociology, Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, and
Psychology.
Four required courses:
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
SOC 349 - Sociology of Organizations
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
POL 371 - Topics: Becoming a Leader
Two required electives from the following list. (No more than one per department)
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations’ departmental page.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Programs
Study abroad at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s highly interconnected
world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional
studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.” This strong
commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad in every student’s degree program.
Augsburg’s programs, the Center for Global Education, and HECUA provide study abroad opportunities for students in all
majors. Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge
students academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have 300 programs in nearly 90 countries from which to choose the best
opportunity for their curricular and personal needs. Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad, and provides advising on programs, finances, and academics. More information about study
abroad is located in Augsburg Abroad, in the Special Programs section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Programs
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the
important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the
United States. Students will improve Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills.
Students will learn about key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse
women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists
and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the
Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Although students may select courses from
several different disciplines, they may meet several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the
following four concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish, and Women’s Studies.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, History, Women’s Studies, Political Science, and Religion. Students spend most of the
semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice of 1-2
Spanish courses from 16 different options (including ART 231, which meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
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Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent. Students
may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the semester.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica, and
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to community engagement,
offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing
participants in the lives of host families, urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work
on issues related to conflict, US foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua.
All students will take the following four courses: one Spanish course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the
perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid in South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle
to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by
the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under- and unequal development; and the
long-term project of decolonizing the mind. Courses offerings include: HIS 327, POL 353, REL 346, and INS 312.
Internships are also available in eight different departments, and a Lifetime Activity course (Yoga) is also available for no
credit.
History, Culture and Politics of Cuba—Fall or Spring
Learn about decision making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of paternalism, centralism,
bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective rights, and the meaning of community. Students will
also explore social justice as it relates to wealth production, including discussion of market mechanisms, socialization,
and material versus moral incentives. The program will also delve into race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in the
Cuban context and students will be challenged to examine issues of equity, the impact of a classless society, and the
historical context of today's social relations. Course offerings include History of Cuba, Cuban Politics, Special Topics in
Sociology: Cuba Today, and Intermediate Spanish. Prerequisite: at least one year of Spanish or the equivalent.
HECUA Programs
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging (formerly Scandinavian Urban Studies
Term/SUST)
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly multicultural. Twentyfive percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in
Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as
globalization theories, nation-building and national identity, governance and political party systems, European
integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students
study Norwegian language or do an independent research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372 - Norwegian Language
INS 377 - Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393 - Scandinavian Art, Film and Literature
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INS 394 - Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499 - Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community
participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined
with a seminar, independent project, and a homestay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change are compared and
contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which
communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions
in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366 - Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399 - Internship (8 credits)
INS 499 - Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of
Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316 - Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317 - Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399 - Internship (8 credits)
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological
dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and
creating a shared future. A number of topics explored during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty
and the truth and reconciliation process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key
strategies used to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Maori Perspectives, Pluralism, and National Identity
Sustainability, Ecology, and New Zealand Environmental Policy
Internships, Field Work, and Integration
Independent Study Project
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International Relations
International Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for informed global
citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service, nonprofit organizations, or international
business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven
courses and six electives chosen from a wide list of offerings at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to
consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one foreign language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors complete a
significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, such as immigration, conflict resolution,
economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students often combine this major with a second major in History, Political Science,
International Business, or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director: Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
International Relations Major
Required core courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 - World Politics
POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
or KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
One of the following lower division electives:
INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
or one additional upper division course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
POL 368 - Model United Nations
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
FIN 460 - International Finance
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HIS 323 - Modern China
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 352 - The Holocaust in German History
HIS 354 - Modern Britain and Ireland
HIS 440 - Topics in World History
HIS 474 - World and the West
MKT 466 - International Marketing
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
REL 356 - World Religions
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
FRE 332 - French Civilization Today
GER 332 - German Civilization and Culture II
NOR 331 - Norwegian Civilization and Culture
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPA 332 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies
cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with the program director about regional
and disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of
the major disciplines in the program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following IR electives: ECO
365 or HIS 350
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the International Relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362 - International Business
BUS 465 - International Management
FIN 460 - International Finance
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
One elective from the list of International Relations major electives, excluding other Business, Economics, and Marketing
courses.
Note: Several of the Business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your academic advisor before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must enroll in
an independent study (POL 499) course and complete an honors thesis no later than April 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by
the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103 - The Modern World
or HIS 104 - The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 - World Politics
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
or POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
One year of modern language
Three courses from the list of required electives for the major
Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College), the Center for Global Education, and the international diversity of our surrounding
neighborhoods. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff, and community
members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and
environmental sustainability. Students in the program draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global
issues.
The minor consists of two required courses, two upper division electives, a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program director for full
program description.
POL 160 - World Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
Two upper division electives from:
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 495 - Topics
ENL365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 332 - History of United States Foreign Relations
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 350 - Latin American History
INS312 - The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
POL 353 - Political and Social Change in Namibia REL 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
REL346 - The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
REL 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Other topics or study abroad courses with approval of program director
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French, German, Norwegian, and
Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural Studies. Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and
American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to
Augsburg students through the five-college Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other
professions. Students anticipating careers in international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health
professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a
valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Chair), Brian Duren, Anita Fisher, Richard Gresczyk, Diane McDonagh, Peter Morales, Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Frankie Shackelford, Joseph Towle, Dann Trainer, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Language Major
10 courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above) including:
Two courses in culture
Two courses in language
Two courses in literature
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
And three electives (from any of the three areas above)
At least seven of these courses must be taught in the target language of the major, and at least four of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus. A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is also required.
Cross-Cultural Studies Major
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement,
and three electives, as specified below.
Core courses:
LCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
LCS 399 - Internship
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Language requirement:
Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish
or completion of the 212 level in two different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings):
One semester (15 weeks) on an approved study abroad program
or two short-term international study experiences approved by the department
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Electives:
Three upper-division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
Graduation Skills
For all majors, the Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing 411 in French,
German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, MAT 145 or 146, or
PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Minor
Four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above) including:
One in language
One in literature or culture approved by the department
All of these courses must be taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on the Augsburg
campus.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply to the chair of the department in their junior year.
Requirements include a 3.50 GPA both in the major and overall, and an honors thesis written in the target language.
Prerequisite
Any prerequisite must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required for Language majors, and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See advisor for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework taken abroad. Majors in
Cross-Cultural Studies must complete a semester abroad (15 weeks) or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Internships
An advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language
skills with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged, pending faculty availability.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly
expected of every member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in Mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In addition
to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, Mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason
abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to
experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business,
industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines
find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in Mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of Mathematics as a liberal art (through the BA degree) or
choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics,
statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science,
computing, business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Jody Sorensen (Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines, Kenneth Kaminsky,
John Zobitz
Degree and Major Requirements
Mathematics Major, BA
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
A “theoretical structures” course from:
MAT 304 - Graph Theory
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
Other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered above
300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
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approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their faculty advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Mathematics Major, BS
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered above 300. Note
that PHY 327 counts as a 300 level MAT course.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses (or
substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368, CSC 160
(recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO
416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
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“Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the department.
“Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
“Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other courses
approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
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Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT
369, MAT 373
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT
163 and MAT 248 may count).
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT
363, MAT 377.
Physical Sciences: two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 362, CHM 368; two of MAT 324, PHY 327, MAT 355,
MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
Statistics: One of MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY
315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved by the department.
Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
Theoretical Mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or
regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II,
Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the
department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate
research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing (W) are embedded in the
MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met
by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in
grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must include:
ESE 330 5-12 - Methods: Mathematics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 - Analysis
an “Applied Project” course
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades 5-8
under elementary education licensure are:
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
One of the following:
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
MAT 248 - Biostatistics
or MAT 373 - Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a
Mathematics faculty advisor before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with Mathematics beyond the classroom, have a
GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 2.0, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, complete a project with
significant mathematical content (usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics
Department. The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements
are available from the department.
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Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation. To be considered,
students must have a declared Mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Note that PHY 327 counts as a
300 level MAT course.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses:
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 - Biostatistics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any Mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics
course taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the Registrar’s Office. Students who have passed
the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students
in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first
term of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a Mathematics course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of the
liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in
Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that
require abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green
(English), Martha B. Johnson (Theater Arts), Michael Kidd (Languages and Cross‐Cultural Studies), Merilee Klemp (Music),
Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Eleven courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120 ‐ Medieval Life in 12th‐Century Europe
LAT 101 ‐ Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 ‐ Beginning Latin II
HIS 369 ‐ The Early and High Middle Ages
HIS 370 ‐ The Late Middle Ages to 1648
HUM 490 ‐ Keystone: Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 ‐ Shakespeare
ENL 332 ‐ British Literature: Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 ‐ The Classical Tradition
ENL 361 ‐ The Medieval World
SPA 352 ‐ Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378 ‐ Medieval Church
PHI 242 ‐ History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 362 ‐ Martin Luther and the Reformation
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386 ‐ Medieval Art
ART 387 ‐ Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 ‐ History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 ‐ Theater History and Criticism I
Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 ‐ Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 ‐ Topics in World History: Monks and Heretics
POL 380 ‐ Western Political Thought
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SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which medieval scholarship is published
(e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might include
study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior approval of advisor is required for all Augsburg Experiences related
to Medieval Studies.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above (history,
literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Metro‐Urban Studies
Metro‐Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities. Metro‐Urban Studies brings
many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of
sociology, political science, history, environmental studies, and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms
of complex relationships that contribute to both opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to utilize the city as
our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy, and lived experience. Coursework often includes walking
tours, field trips, and field research. Augsburg College’s Metro‐Urban Studies program emphasizes the theme of
planning metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable and promotes the health and civic engagement of citizens.
The Metro‐Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in urban planning, public
administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing, social welfare and non‐profit work, and
architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of the keystone experience.
Many students who major in Metro‐Urban Studies double‐major in related disciplines such as Environmental Studies,
Political Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double‐majoring, please consult the director of Metro‐Urban Studies
about how to best plan your academic schedule to accommodate both majors.
Metro‐Urban Studies Faculty:
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science), Kevin Bowman (Economics),
Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael Lansing (History), and Joseph Underhill (Political
Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Metro‐Urban Studies Major
A total of 11 courses, with the following required courses. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the core courses is required for the
major.
Core Courses:
SOC 111 ‐ City & Community: intro to Urban Sociology
POL 122 ‐ Metropolitan Complex
ECO 113 ‐ Principles of Microeconomics
SOC 381 ‐ City and Regional Planning
SOC/URB 399 ‐ Internship
ENV/URB 492 ‐ The City and the Environment Keystone
SOC 362 ‐ Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 ‐ Political Statistics and Methodology
SOC 363 ‐ Research Methods
or POL 484 ‐ Political Analysis
ART/HIS 249/349 ‐ The Designed Environment
or HIS 316 ‐ US Urban Environmental History
or SOC 380 ‐ Disaster and Resilience
And two additional urban‐related electives, approved by the Program Director. For electives, please see the following
list, which is not exhaustive. Please consult the Director of Metro‐Urban Studies for other elective possibilities that suit
your career interests, including off‐campus study, ACTC courses, or study abroad.
ART 243 ‐ History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 ‐ History of Architecture after 1750
ART/HIS 249/349 ‐ The Designed Environment
ECO 365 ‐ Environmental Economics
ENV 100 ‐ Environmental Connections
HIS 225 ‐ History of the Twin Cities
HIS 316 ‐ US Urban Environmental History
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HIS 335 ‐ American Urban History
POL 241 ‐ Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 ‐ Politics and Public Policy
SOC 265 ‐ Race, Class and Gender
SOC 349 ‐ Sociology of Organizations
URB 199 ‐ Internship
URB 295 ‐ Special Topic in Urban Studies
URB 299 ‐ Directed Study in Metro‐Urban Studies
URB 395 ‐ Special Topic in Urban Studies
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 363 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221,
321 and 322).
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the core courses and are met by completing the Metro‐Urban Studies major.
Transfer students must consult the Director of Metro Urban Studies about potential adjustments in their course
requirements to fulfill these skills.
Metro‐Urban Studies Minor
A total of five courses including:
Core Courses:
SOC 111 ‐ City & Community: intro to Urban Sociology
POL 122 ‐ Metropolitan Complex
SOC 381 ‐ City and Regional Planning
One of the following:
HIS 316 ‐ US Urban Environmental History
ART/HIS 249/349 ‐ The Designed Environment
SOC 380 ‐ Disaster and Resilience
URB 492 ‐ The City and Environment Keystone
And an approved Metro‐Urban Studies Elective (see list above).
Off‐Campus Study and Study Abroad
Off‐campus study is highly recommended for Metro‐Urban Studies majors. The Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs’ (HECUA) Programs are particular recommended. These semester‐length and summer programs include:
Inequality in America, The New Norway, and Environment and Agriculture, and Art for Social Change Programs
(www.hecua.org). Other study abroad programs that are particularly useful to Metro‐Urban Studies majors include: IES
Metropolitan Studies program in Berlin, Germany (www.iesabroad.org) ; and the Danish Institute of Study Abroad’s
Urban Studies in Europe Program in Copenhagen, Denmark (www.disabroad.org). Metro‐Urban Studies students have
participated in programs in other countries as well.
Please see the program websites, Augsburg Abroad and the Director of the Metro‐Urban Studies Program for
completing Metro‐Urban Studies coursework in off‐campus programs.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Music
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors, and meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music, and the Music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships;
community performances; music therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Faculty
Full-time
Robert Stacke (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Susan Druck, Annie Heiderscheit, Peter Hendrickson,
Roberta Kagin, Merilee Klemp, Sonja Thompson
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Marv Dahlgren, Bridget Doak, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried,
Jennifer Gerth, Nancy Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Rena Kraut,
Dale Kruse, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas
Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, William Webb, Matthew Wilson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming
a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
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Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a Music major in any of the three Music degree programs must declare their major,
perform a sophomore/transfer Music major jury qualifying jury, and complete the Music Department degree application
by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted
on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree program, students are
strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the department, i.e. attempting two music degree
programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are
required to petition the department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their
double majors.
Music Core:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 201 - Materials of Music III
MUS 211 - Aural Skills III
MUS 202 - Form and Analysis
MUS 212 - Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331 - Music of the Baroque Era
or MUS 332 - Music of the Classical Era
or MUS 333 - Music of the Romantic Era
or MUS 334 - Music of the 20th Century
MUS 458 or 459 - Senior Recital
One to four semester(s) Performance Study on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement
Four to eight semesters Large Ensemble/Chamber Music in accordance with degree requirement
Large Ensemble Options:
MUE 111 - Augsburg Choir
MUE 112 - Riverside Singers
MUE 114 - Masterworks Chorale
MUE 115 - Cedar Singers
MUE 121 - Augsburg Symphony Orchestra
MUE 141 - Augsburg Concert Band
Chamber Music Options:
MUE 113 - Vocal Chamber Music
MUE 122 - String Chamber Music
MUE 125 - Guitar Chamber Music
MUE 131 - Woodwind Chamber Music
MUE 142 - Brass Chamber Music
MUE 144 - Percussion Chamber Music
MUE 145 - Piano Chamber Music
Additional Requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail)
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Pass a piano proficiency test
Pass a sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury
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Complete the Music Department degree application
Pass 3 music repertoire tests
Graduation Skills
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Music Major, BA
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of
the many music-related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty advisor: Douglas Diamond
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Eight credits of MUS electives
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice from:
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Music Major with Music Business Concentration, BA
The Music Business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career opportunity where
the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record
industry, and general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business student the
opportunity to pursue music business studies. The Music Business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music
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with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute
for any required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty advisor: TBA
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
or BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 - Exploring Business as a Vocation
MUS 105 - The Music Business
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS 399 - Internship
or BUS 399 - Internship
MUS/BUS - Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course)
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business, BA
See Business Administration for requirements.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Minnesota Board of Teaching),
the Music Education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This
coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music
Education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota Department of Education for acceptance to the Music
Education licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the
Bachelor of Music Education major. All Music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all Music courses is necessary for the Music Education licensure program.
Faculty advisor: Michael Buck
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 311 - Composition I
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210 - Diversity in the School
or EDC110 - Teaching in a Diverse World
EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
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or EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
ESE 370 - K-12 Methods: Music
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 - School and Society
EED 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
ESE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass and Percussion
MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 342 - Choral Conducting
MUS/THR 235 - Skills of Music Theater
Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 - Instrumental Conducting
Music elective or approved courses
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of emphasis*.
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major
*A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four
additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
Music Performance Major, Bachelor of Music
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice, and performing ability of
the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional
performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition
and interview (see the Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty advisor: Jill Dawe
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 1 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (two semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
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MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - four semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
*For guitarists, harpists and pianists: either eight semesters of large ensemble or four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with advisor.
Voice Majors:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 435 - Voice Repertoire
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
*MUS Elective (2 credits)
*Voice students are strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 - Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 - Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 - Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (2 credits)
Instrumentalists:
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
or MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
or MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
MUS Elective (4 credits)
Additional requirements:
BM performance major candidates must pass an extended performance audition and interview that is scheduled after
completion of the sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury.
Music Therapy Major, BS
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The BS in Music Therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students
who wish to become professional music therapists. A minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses is required.
Faculty Advisor: Roberta Kagin
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 275 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 363 - Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372 - Psychological Foundation of Music I
MUS 373 - Psychological Foundation of Music II
MUS 374 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 375 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 480 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474 - Music Therapy Practicum
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MUS 475 - Music Therapy Practicum
MUS 481 - Music Therapy Clinical Internship
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
EDC 410 - The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
or PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in major instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 2 credit lessons in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the major instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass guitar proficiency test
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The Music Therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of Music
Therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms and successful completion of a two-year music theory equivalency test. Acceptance to the degree program
requires the following:
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Pass the sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass guitar proficiency
Music Minor
Requirements:
MUS 101 - Materials of Music I
MUS 102 - Materials of Music II
MUS 111 - Aural Skills I
MUS 112 - Aural Skills II
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (2 credits or above) in music history or conducting
Other music courses may be approved by departmental petition
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit performance studies in the major instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
Additional requirements:
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the Music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the Music and Business departments.
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Requirements:
MUS 105 - The Music Business
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS 245 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 254 - Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus eight additional music credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245 (maximum of four credits in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
Departmental Honors
Senior Music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Music courses may apply for Music departmental honors
by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could include, but is not limited to, one of the
following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a
program, presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project title, a transcript, and
a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the senior year.
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg Music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard required by the Piano
Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training
and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano skills and prepare for the proficiency test in
several ways. Students with extensive training may be able to simply pass the test; those with some training may
register for private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that determines
their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS 135/136/237/238) designed to teach
the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly recommended that piano training is
started during the first year, when piano study will complement and strengthen the student’s experience in the music
theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano major and non-piano major
requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring students to familiarize
themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the
Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the
repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of
the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and Music minors must pass one.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure
The Natural Science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Courses are designed to provide a broad background
in science and allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses (see Secondary Education requirements), and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of
calculus. Early consultation with the Education Department (in your sophomore year) is essential to complete
undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a timely basis.
Content Liaisons
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Ben Stottrup (Physics)
Degree and Major Requirements
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements.
All upper division courses required for the Biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8):
Introductory Geology (taken off campus, offered through ACTC program)
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following differences: only four
(rather than five) upper division Biology courses are required. Upper division Biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division Biology courses is required for all Natural Science majors.
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry:
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
CHM 351 - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Kinetics
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Two courses from:
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
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CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek Natural Science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Nordic Area Studies
Nordic Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,
and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural region with a shared history, common values,
and a high degree of political, social, and economic interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator: Frankie Shackelford
Nordic Area Studies Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division - by approval of program director.
Nordic Area Studies Minor
Four upper division courses - by approval of program director.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The remainder may be transfer credits
included in the major with approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also
present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners or SUST (See International
Programs, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; and elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian, History, Political Science, Urban
Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Sociology, or Social Work.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of
the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Nursing
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to advance their education
and increase their career opportunities, and to address changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care
settings. No longer do nurses practice only in hospitals. They are moving into communities, corporations, parishes, and
schools, as well as into their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a difference in community
health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for diverse groups of persons across the life span.
The BSN program at Augsburg prepares nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge students’ interests and engage their creativity as they
increase skills in critical thinking, community assessment, leadership, and decision-making. Classes that combine shortterm immersion models of study both at home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum, and students are invited
to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the
program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Pauline Abraham (Coordinator, BSN program in Rochester), Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner (Coordinator, BSN program in Minneapolis/St. Paul), Kathleen Clark (Coordinator, Augsburg Central Health
Commons and the Dar Ul-Quba Health Commons at Cedar Riverside), Virginia McCarthy, Joyce Miller, Joyce Perkins,
Kaija Sivongsay, Kris Stellon, Lisa Van Getson
Degree and Major Requirements
Nursing Major, BSN
Seven courses including:
NUR 300 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 - Communication
NUR 306 - Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 - Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 - Practicum: Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 - Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the required courses in the Nursing major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet requirements in the
nursing major at Augsburg must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
Other Information
The program has been planned so that courses in the Nursing major can be completed over 16 months (full-time study,
two courses per semester); however, students may pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the Nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum courses (NUR 410 and 411)
requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the
number of liberal arts (general education) courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number
of credits each student transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in Nursing may take
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non-nursing courses in both the Day and WEC program. Students interested in pursuing the Nursing major should
consult with BSN admissions staff in the Admissions Office for assistance applying.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the Nursing major requires the
following:
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Completed application
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered to practice
in Minnesota prior to beginning the Nursing major
Evidence of HIPAA training
Up-to-date immunization records
Criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
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Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Augsburg due to a
cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 in their basic nursing program. Full admission to the program requires students to
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at Augsburg.
Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program provided all admission
requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will be granted 28 semester
credits in recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
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Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program or a diploma in
nursing program. Both must be state board-approved programs.
Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the World Education Services
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to
Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational
credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must
apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have
passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all
students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BS in Nursing completion program will lose the 28 semester
credit block grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The 28 semester credit block grant will be
applied toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and
part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a Nursing degree.
Courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Generally, Nursing classes meet on alternate weekday
evenings for four-hour time blocks. Online activities will occur between face-to-face class time. Clinical practicum
requirements usually occur on weekdays. Optional immersion courses and practicums at home and abroad are
scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting the Nursing major. Nursing majors can
complete courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis and at the Rochester campuses.
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Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg may enroll in up to
three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in
the MAN program. Note that these graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate
courses if they have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also fulfilling
requirements in the MAN. The three graduate Nursing courses plus a one-credit practicum include the following:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care
NUR 500 - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care in the City or in Oaxaca, Mexico
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing and Self Care
NUR 532 - Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care
NUR 541 - The Politics of Health Care
NUR 541 - Practicum: Politics of Health Care in the City
(see current class schedule for practicum offerings)
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410 or concurrently with NUR 411, students are required to
consult with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more
than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to audit courses.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be
presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of 14
traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than two elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the
Latin Honors section in Academic Information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Philosophy
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and answering the “big” questions that are the most
basic. For example: Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the
best? What is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and present.
The Philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some Philosophy
majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to prepare for other professional
studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Michael Lotti, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 - Logic
or PHI 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in Philosophy
Four courses must be upper division
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the College, but it recommends for
Philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in Philosophy, the Philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the Computer Science department emphasizing areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The
purpose of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent
logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science
for more information.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the Philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
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student’s choice that involves research above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from:
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Physics
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of
controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic
particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics
plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such areas as
energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem
solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into
recent developments. A rigorous major provides students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It
also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students
that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to follow new fdevelopments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities at
both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its
Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several students work as research assistants in these
efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research
programs provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in
industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Faculty
Jeffrey Johnson (Chair), Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David Venne
Physics Research Staff: Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
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Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses—COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major, BS
Eighteen courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
PHY 245 - Modern Physics
PHY 261 - Electronics
PHY 351 - Mechanics I
PHY 352 - Mechanics II
PHY 362 - Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 - Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 - Quantum Physics
One Physics course above PHY 122
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics, BS
72 credits. It is the same as the BS major, with the addition of PHY 320 - Introduction to Space Science and PHY 420 Plasma Physics, and the omission of the elective Physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic in Physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the Physics faculty.
Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY
327) during the sophomore year.
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It is the same as the Physics BS major, with the addition of PHY 317 - Biophysics, one independent project (PHY, CHM, BIO,
or MAT 499), and one elective from the following (in place of one elective above PHY122):
BIO 253 - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355 - Genetics
BIO 369 - Biochemistry
BIO 471 - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 475 - Neurobiology
BIO 476 - Microbiology
BIO 486 - Immunology
CHM 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 367 - Properties of Polymers
CHM 368 - Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Structure, and Spectroscopy
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 470 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
CHM 481 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 430 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Physics Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 - General Physics I
PHY 122 - General Physics II
MAT 145 - Calculus I
MAT 146 - Calculus II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a
national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society
is open to all students interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of
their class.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Political Science
Students studying Political Science at Augsburg College are provided with the intellectual tools for understanding and
taking effective action in regard to the pressing political issues of the day. The role and significance of authority and
power in human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg Political Science students have the benefit of
experienced faculty who teach courses in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in
campaigns and elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, economic development,
comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology, and American public
law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around our college, the department directly engages the
world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a whole range of phenomena,
including elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and migration. Our majors explore political ideas and
values, investigate political cooperation and conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives
on international relations. In the process, our students are encouraged to relate insights from other liberal arts
disciplines such as Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, History, and Sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political science, the major supplies the breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration, public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation
on which to develop careers in public service, business, communications, and other fields. Legislative and other
internships, as well as significant independent research projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg Political Science
students in the Twin Cities area. Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan (emerita), Joseph
Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One elective from the following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
At least five other upper division courses in four out of five Political Science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas may
be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper division area.
One other Political Science course in any area, upper or lower division
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of
the following courses: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
11 required courses including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
POL 484 - Political Analysis
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
Electives (five total):
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
And two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
11 required courses including:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 399 - Internship
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
or POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
or SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
POL 484 - Political Analysis
One Course from the Following:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 124 - American Women and Politics
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
POL 160 - World Politics
POL 170 - Law in the United States
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
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POL 371 - Topics
POL 381 - Topics: Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics: American Politics
POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
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POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with advisor approval.
If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
Political Science Areas
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American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics and Analysis
International Politics
Public Law
Political Theory and Analysis.
Any course listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee.
Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements, consult the
department chair. Students should apply for the honors major no later than the junior year.
Political Science Minor
Five courses, including:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
or POL 170 - Law in the United States
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
And at least three upper-division courses in three out of five political science areas
POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
Pre-Law Minor
Four Required Courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL170 - Law in the United States
Two of the following:
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
or ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 230 - Logic
COM 111 - Public Speaking
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Two elective from the following:
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 370 - Constitutional Law
POL 371 - Topics
POL 380 - Western Political Thought
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor
Core courses:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
or POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
or POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 399 - Internship
Three of the following:
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
POL 326 - Political Parties and Behavior
POL 342 - Mass Communication in Society
POL 381 - Topics in Democratic Theory
POL 421 - Topics in American Politics
POL 461 - Topics in International Politics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
SOC 381 - City and Metro-Urban Planning
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If both POL 325 and 326 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The same course cannot
fulfill requirements in both sections.
Only one Economics course (either 312 or 313) can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division Economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (required for licensure)
ESE 310 - 5-12 Methods: Social Studies (Capstone course) (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 - American Government (social science core course)
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Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other Political Science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are required.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a Political Science major or the teaching major in Economics
and Political Science. Either option requires that the student also take courses required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department chair.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Psychology
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology
contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students
for graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research
experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings
including business, education, social services, research, law, government, church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Faculty
Stacy Freiheit (Chair), Ben Denkinger, Grace Dyrud, O. Evren Guler, David Matz, Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay,
Henry Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Psychology Major
The major is 10 courses including:
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 - Social Behavior
PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 - Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives:
PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 - Health Psychology
PSY 235 - Psychology and Law
PSY 263 - Sports Psychology
PSY 357 - Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 - Assessment
PSY 373 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 385 - Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
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Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299,
399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
All psychology majors must have an advisor in the Psychology department.
Transfer Students
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved by the
chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In
general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See Biopsychology in the
departmental pages of this catalog.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in mental
health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors related to defining,
understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both
the science and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student
research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting. See the department chair for
specific requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas—research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations
within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the Social Psychology concentration is to provide students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the Social Psychology concentration is
ideal for graduate school preparation. See the department chair for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
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Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. No more than
two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400, and 499 may be counted.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious beliefs and values. The
study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own
religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, to gain a broader view of the role of faith in public life, and to better
understand our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
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Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
Why do bad things happen?
How can we live meaningful lives?
What happens after we die?
How do our values shape our choices?
What is our responsibility to others?
What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the Core Curriculum courses, REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they learn to
articulate their own beliefs and to understand that what they believe really matters. Students engage in a close reading
of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and apply these insights to contemporary social
issues. They also explore their own gifts and how these might be used in service of the broader community as they
pursue a life of vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a major or minor in
Religion, which offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians from all denominations, with people who practice other faith traditions, and with those who
claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion Department represent several Christian denominations and model
respectful dialogue with students from a variety of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect and
learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
Faculty
Russell Kleckley (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Karl Jacobson, Mary Lowe, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers, Philip Quanbeck
II, Beverly Stratton, Marty Stortz, Mark Tranvik, and Hans Wiersma
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
REL 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved
introductory course in Bible and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL
100 and 200 requirement; consult the Registrar’s Office.
Advising
All majors must have an advisor in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department by December 30 of the student’s senior year.
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Religion
A Religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for professional work and
graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight courses, students are encouraged to
double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary should take two Bible courses and one course in theology
or church history. Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world
religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A Religion major also provides strong preparation for graduate
studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The major prepares students to
think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently—skills that make our graduates attractive to
graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Religion Major, BA
Eight courses including:
REL 200 - Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 - Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210 - Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 - Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the
following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with advisor for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements
to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses in Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward the Religion major or minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Youth and Family Ministry
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world, the major in youth and family
ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry
settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting
coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of practical and theological
training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills in specific ministry
contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty approval before
participating in off‐site fieldwork. A Youth and Family Ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult a YFM advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry (AIM) status within the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM certification should consult with their home synod
and with a YFM advisor no later than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Eighteen courses including:
Theology core (six courses):
REL 210 ‐ Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 ‐ Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 ‐ Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 ‐ Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 ‐ Contemporary Theology
REL 495 ‐ Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (six courses):
YFM 208 ‐ Vocational Formation I [required non‐credit experience]
YFM 209 ‐ Vocational Formation II [required non‐credit experience]
YFM 235 ‐ Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
YFM 305 ‐ Ministry Practices
YFM 358 ‐ Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 ‐ Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (Two courses):
YFM 205 ‐ Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (choose two topics course from a list of 2 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232 ‐ Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
YFM 316 ‐ Church and Culture in Context
REL 343 ‐ Theology of Marriage and Family
REL 345 ‐ The Lutheran Heritage (required for AIM certification)
REL 353 ‐ Finding Your Religion/Spirituality
REL 356 ‐ World Religions
REL 357 ‐ Giants of the Christian Faith
REL 425 ‐ Christian Spiritual Practices
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And three supporting courses:
SOC 231 - Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspective
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 - Child Development
or PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses:
YFM 235 - Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305 - Ministry Practices
YFM 358 - Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 - Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 - Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
REL 481 - Contemporary Theology
One course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete a broad foundation program in the
social sciences and professional requirements within the Education Department.
Coordinators
Michael Lansing, History, Content Liaison
Chris Brown, Secondary Education Social Studies Coordinator
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Core requirements:
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120 - America to 1815
or HIS 121 - 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 - 20th-Century United States
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—Economics, History, Political Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary Social Studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure only.
Consult with Chris Brown for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult the Augsburg Education Department and the
Social Studies coordinator by the beginning of their sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Social Work
Professional social work is for students who have the desire to better the lives of people. Social work is for students who
want to learn the skills necessary for a successful and satisfying career for themselves and the lifelong benefit of working
with colleagues who also love their work. Our accredited program will immerse you in the skills and theories of social
work and interweave that body of knowledge with the liberal arts, psychology, sociology, economics, and political
science. The curriculum will prepare you for internships in human service agencies, schools, hospitals, community
centers, food shelves, women’s centers and a number of other settings in your junior and senior year. The BSW program
believes in social justice and teaches students how to engage the system to achieve it. The program addresses
multicultural awareness through a required course and also a special elective course on Intergroup Dialogue.
The generalist practice degree awarded will allow you to be successful in your chosen areas of social work practice and
prepared to work multicultural settings. Students graduating with a Social Work major receive a Bachelor of Science
degree in social work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Over ninety-five percent pass
the exam on the first try.
Students interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the undergraduate and graduate Social Work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education. For more information about the MSW program, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenborg (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program Director), Mauricio
Cifuentes, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (Field Education Coordinator), Annette Gerten (BSW Field Coordinator),
Melissa Hensley, Ericka Kimball, Bibiana Koh, Barbara Lehmann (BSW Program Director), Terrence Lewis, Michael Schock
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven supporting courses. Social Work
courses that are open to non-majors are designated with an asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work*
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change*
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 122 - Metropolitan Complex
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121 - Human Biology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
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GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to the program, a minimum
grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.2 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the curriculum and
are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and MAT
163 or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All Social Work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social Work majors are allowed to
apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may
only take two P/N credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Social Work Major
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy*
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment*
SWK 306 - Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
SWK 307 - Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 - Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
SWK 317 - Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 - Social Work Research and Evaluation
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
SWK 407 - Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 - Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100 - Introduction to Professional Social Work
SWK 303 - Human Development and the Social Environment
SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
SWK 406 - Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
POL 158 - Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant credit for life experience or
previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in Social Work. This application process begins in the fall
semester of the sophomore year at Augsburg or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each Social Work
major must complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the Social Work program before beginning
the first field practicum in the junior year. Social Work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program.
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Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may be
considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400level courses restricted to Social Work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors through the completion of an
applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental honors if they have earned and maintain an overall
GPA of 3.3 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 in all Social Work classes at the 300-level and above. Honors applicants
may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded Augsburg
courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on
this paper or project. Please consult with the advisor or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Study Abroad Opportunities
The Augsburg BSW program is a leader in international education for its students. All majors are encouraged to study
abroad at some point in their college career. Through The Center for Global Education the BSW program offers an
award-winning semester study abroad program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Students in the spring semester of their junior
year go to Mexico to study social work and finish their degree on time. A similar option is offered for study in Norway.
The Social Work department also offers a rotating selection of faculty-led, short courses to foreign countries such as
China, Slovenian, South Africa and India.
Social Work Course Sequence
Social Work Entry Level Courses, SWK 280, and SWK 240
The Social Work major offers three ways to begin the BS degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the breath
of the profession; SWK 210 is for students whose focus is policy and advocacy; and SWK 230 is for students interested in
international social work and global issues. All three courses are equal as introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised by
agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK
280, that is to be taken after the entry level courses.
A special elective course SWK 240: Intergroup Dialogue is offered for students who want a more direct interaction in
issues of diversity.
Social Work upper level courses (300s and 400s) are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The
senior keystone is SWK 417: Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar. Consult the BSW Program Manual for the degree courseschedule flowchart.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination of human social organization
provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and in which we live. The sociological perspective
provides an important way to critically understand how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of
social contexts.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes and the social order, how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and
practice the application of sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as a laboratory for learning.
Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Students also may take an independent study, special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in Sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively in the social world as
professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in Sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research
positions, human resources positions in both government and private corporations, criminal justice field, and as
professors of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as law, human
services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Sociology Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from
human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it
provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and
reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique
way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper
division courses from the specified list below:
Core courses:
SOC 121 - Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 - Research Methods
SOC 485 - Sociological Theory
SOC 490 - Senior Seminar and Keystone
At least three of the following upper division courses (Prerequisite: SOC 121):
SOC 320 - Sociology of Law
SOC 349 - Sociology of Organizations
SOC 375 - Social Psychology
SOC 377 - Organizational Crime and Deviance
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
SOC 381 - City and Regional Planning
SOC 387 - Juvenile Delinquency
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SOC 390 - Social Problems Analysis
SOC 399 - Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers interest tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The
Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and
skills. Working with an advisor and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, Sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their advisor or the Sociology
Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found at the Sociology Department website,
www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for departmental honors/graduation with
distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are required
to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Theater Arts
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal context. In our courses,
productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces both classical and new forms, examines global and
local perspectives, and encourages in-depth creative exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical
thinking abilities and to master professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies
in design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural representation and
diversity as they find and express their own creative visions. The program prepares them well to continue with their
education and/or become leaders in the field of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality
curriculum and dramatic productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and
the campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theater. In order to
encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six theater arts minors and welcome all
Augsburg students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it an ideal place to study theater.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theater artists and scholars by
encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also exploring connections
between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study,
theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting theater
professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional
productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a valuable opportunity for students to enter into
creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a
critical and vital laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest standards of
the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by Theater majors or minors are highly valuable and transferable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication, organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and selfexpression. Involvement in theater arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, journalism, and many other fields, as well as in professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers, Barbra Berlovitz, Warren C. Bowles, Tessie
Bundick, David DeBlieck, Christina Ham, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Dario Tangelson, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance,
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical. Each concentration consists of the theater core curriculum
supplemented by one concentration requirement, one concentration elective, plus two Theater major electives. Each
concentration requires 10 production units taken as THP practicum courses.
Graduation Skills
The Theater Arts Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking
(CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Theater Arts Major
Nine core courses for each concentration:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 - Acting
THR 245 - Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
THR 361 - Theater History and Criticism I
THR 362 - Theater History and Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Theater Major Electives
For each of the three concentrations, students may choose two electives from the following pool of courses. Within a
single concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a concentration
requirement or concentration elective:
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Painting for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
THR 295 - Topics
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
THR 495 - Topics
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
ENL 330 - Shakespeare
ENL 338 - British and Commonwealth Drama
ENL 358 - Readings in American Drama
ENL 368 - Readings in World Drama
NAS 352 - Modern Nordic Drama
Performance Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major courses taken by all theater majors plus
the electives and requirements listed below. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses
are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theater.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one performance concentration requirement, one performance
concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Performance Concentration Requirement:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
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Performance Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Speech, Stage and Screen
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater Major Electives. Within the performance
concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a performance concentration
requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the directing/dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to
consult with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester
elective courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement,
one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum
units taken as THP courses.
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Requirement:
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/ENL 326 - Playwriting II
THR 425 - New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
ENL 221 - Expository Writing about the Arts
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general theater major electives. Within the
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to
satisfy a directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one main-stage show
Design/Technical Concentration
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core Theater major courses taken by all Theater majors plus
the requirements and electives listed below. Students in the design/technical concentration are encouraged to consult
with their advisor when selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses--nine required core courses, one design/technical concentration requirement, one
design/technical concentration elective, two Theater major electives, plus 10 Theater practicum units taken as THP
courses.
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Design/Technical Concentration Requirement:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Design/Technical Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film and Faux Application
THR 265 - Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under general Theater major electives. Within the
design/technology concentration, a course can count as a Theater major elective only if NOT taken to satisfy a
design/technology concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theater arts should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during their first year. Students who
are second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose from the following courses, depending on their
concentration and courses offered: THR 226, 230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, 325, 361, and 362. Theater
majors who are juniors or seniors may take THR 326, 328, 350, 361, 362, 365, 366, 425, and 495. Note: While many
courses are offered annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are offered only on an occasional
basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and, as part
of their major, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality. Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental advisor early spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to be
submitted by the first week of April. The theater department will assign an honors project advisor to students submitting
successful proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer advisor upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of Theater core classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three upper division theater arts courses at Augsburg.
Students should complete ten practicum units to fulfill their major requirements. Students transferring with sophomore
standing should complete a minimum of seven practicum units within the department. Students transferring with junior
standing should complete a minimum of five practicum units within the department.
Theater Arts Minors
The Theater Arts Department offers six minors: Musical Theater, Performance, Design/Technical, Film/Performance,
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy, and a general Theater Arts minor.
Please note: ALL Theater Arts minors are required to complete five Theater practicum units (THP credits) in any of the
three areas (acting/performance, production, or artistic/production management).
Musical Theater Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR/MUS 235 - Skills of Musical Theater
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THR 255 - Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 237 - Dance for Musical Theater
Take one of the following:
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
MUE 294/494 - Opera Workshop
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 250 - Script Analysis
Take three of the following:
THR 116 - Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
THR 222 - Introduction to Theater
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
THR 495 - Topics
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Design/Technical Minor (5 courses):
One Required Course:
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Take four of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/FLM 230 - Scenic Painting: Paint for Stage, Film, and Faux Application
THR/FLM 275 - Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR/ART 280 - Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Film/Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232 - Acting
THR 233 - Acting for the Camera
Take three of the following:
THR 226 - Movement for Theater
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
THR 350 - Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365 - Advanced Acting
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR/ENL 325 - Playwriting I
THR 361 - Theater History Criticism I
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THR 362 - Theater History Criticism II
Take one of the following
THR 299 - Directed Study: Dramaturgy
THR 299 - Directed Study: Theater History and Criticism
Plus 5 THP (practicum)) credits
Theater Arts Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250 - Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 232 - Acting
THR 362 - Theater History Criticism II
THR 366 - Stage Direction
Take one of the following:
THR 228 - Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Plus 5 THP (practicum) credits
Theater Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the Theater
Arts major/minor. All THP Theater practicum courses are taken for noncredit with pass/no credit grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1) successful and timely completion of practicum area for which student is
registered; 2) positive and professional attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) demonstrated
competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
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Supervision by theater faculty
A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the Registrar’s Office
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All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
All majors will complete one THP 133 in lighting.
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum credit.
Work-study hours do not count towards practicum credit.
Completion of THP 115 and 116 counts as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student. All other THP courses count as one practicum unit each.
THP requirements for transfer students are explained under “Transfer Students,” above.
Theater Practicum Courses–Areas
All Theater Arts majors in all three concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units (THP) from the three
established areas below.
Area 1: Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
THP 111/121/131/141/151 - Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
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Students who complete participation as an actor in one midterm and one final student directing project for THR 366 may
be given one THP 151 credit.
Area 2: Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the production area.
THP 112/122/132 - Theater Practicum: House Management
THP 113 - Theater Practicum: Sets
THP 123 - Theater Practicum: Costumes
THP 133 - Theater Practicum: Lights
THP 114/124/134 - Theater Practicum: Running Crew
THP 115/125/135 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–small project
THP 116/126/136 - Theater Practicum: Stage Management–large project
Area 3: Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
THP 117/127/137 - Theater Practicum: Artistic Assistance
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Women’s Studies
The Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically women’s contributions and
experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on gender, but also
acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The Women’s Studies
program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for careers in human
services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Faculty
Adriane Brown (director), Kristin M. Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Kristin Chamberlain, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Sarah Myers, Norma Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include:
WST 201 - Foundations in Women’s Studies
A mid-level course in feminist theory or feminist philosophy selected from an approved list
WST 485 - Senior Seminar
WST 199/399 - Internship*
*WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested
students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved Women’s Studies courses, and should include one course
with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality emphasis. At least three courses must be upper
division courses. Students may take courses at any of the colleges participating in the Women’s Studies program.
However, at least three courses must be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies
credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and Migration and
Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are met by
completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200. Transfer
students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minors and Concentrations
Students majoring in Women’s Studies can pursue a concentration in Sexuality and/or Global Women’s and Gender
Studies. A concentration will be noted on the transcript at the point of graduation, not a minor.
Women’s Studies Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives, one of which must be upper division; and WST 485 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written
approval of the Women’s Studies Program Coordinator.
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Sexuality Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20‐credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the history, social
construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual
practice on a global level. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 201 ‐ Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266 ‐ Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 ‐ Introduction to Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 250 ‐ Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 315 ‐ Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
HPE 316 ‐ Human Sexuality
WST 281/481 ‐ Topics
Global Women’s and Gender Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20‐credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies offers students the opportunity to focus on
women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context. Students are required to take three core courses plus
two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
POL 359 – Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
WST 201 ‐ Foundations in Women’s Studies
WST 315 ‐ Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 250 ‐ Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 281/481 ‐ Topics
WST 313 ‐ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 362 ‐ Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and Millennium Development Goals in Sub Saharan Africa
WST 341 ‐ Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 ‐ Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 366 ‐ Latin American Liberation Theologies (CGE)
AIS 208/408 ‐ Native American Women and Film
AIS/INS 233 ‐ Women: A Cross‐Cultural Perspective
AIS 305 ‐ Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 ‐ American Indian Women
ENL 365 ‐ Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195 ‐ Topics in History: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality ‐ Globalization and Women’s Grassroots Movements
in Latin America
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Women’s Studies are urged to
consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer. The Women’s Studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century College and with Inver Hills Community College that governs students from these
institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities
must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Jennifer P. Carlson, J.D.
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr., ’85, M.D.
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Michael R. Good ‘71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead, Chair
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ph.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D.
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Bishop Peter R. Rogness, ex-officio
Curtis A. Sampson
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. David L. Tiede, Ph.D.
Bishop Harold Usgaard, ex-officio
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ex-officio
ELCA Program Unit for Congregational and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Associate Executive Director for Educational Partnerships
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Augsburg College Faculty and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parentheses.
College Cabinet
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, MPP, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA, Loyola University; JD,
University of Minnesota.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of
Phoenix, MBA, Augsburg College.
Karen Kaivola (2013). Provost and Chief Academic Officer. BA, Georgetown University; MA, Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer. BS, St. Cloud State
University; MBA, St. Thomas University.
William Mullen (2013). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, Lawrence University; MBA, Capella University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Heather Riddle (2012). Vice President for Institutional Advancement. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
Harry Boyte (2009). Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and Sabo Senior Fellow. BA, Duke University;
MDiv, University of Chicago Divinity School; PhD, Union Institute.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety. BA, College of St. Scholastica; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. MA, St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity-University of
St. Thomas.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA, George Washington
University.
Crystal Comer (2012). Registrar. BS, Bemidji State University; MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Amy Cram Helwich (2009). Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League. BS, University of Wyoming; MPA,
University of Pittsburgh.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
Rebekah Dupont (1995, 2008). Director, STEM Programs and Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of
Wisconsin, Madison; MS, Ph.D., Washington State University.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of Northern Iowa.
Nathan Gorr (2006). BA, University of Minnesota, Morris.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology. BS,
University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio State University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP, University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Senior Analyst, Academic Affairs. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School,
Harvard University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
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Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of
Phoenix, MBA, Augsburg College.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MS,
University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St. Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St.
Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA, Earlham College; MDiv, Yale
University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, George Mason University;
EdM, Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MBA, University of St.
Thomas.
Donna McLean (1985). Director of Development Initiatives. BA, University of Minnesota.
Keith Munson (2010, 2012). Director, Career and Internship Services. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. BA, University of Sioux Falls; MA, University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRiO. BA, Grinnell College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Steve Peacock (2008). Director of Community Relations. BA, College of Wooster; MURP, University of Minnesota.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Professional Studies. Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. BSB., MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joanne Reeck-Irby (2008). Director of Campus Activities and Orientation. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Maureen Reed (2011). Executive Director, Nobel Peace Prize Forum. BA, MD, University of Minnesota.
Laura Roller (2008). Senior Director, Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations. BA, MPA, University of
Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead State University; EdM,
Rutgers University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. BA, Minnesota State University, Mankato; MBA, Nova
Southeastern University.
Keith Stout (2012). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Metro State College, Denver.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
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Erica Swift (2013). Director, Sponsored Programs. BA, University of Minnesota; MS, The George Washington University.
Tina Maria Tavera (2001, 2008). Director, McNair Scholars Program. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA, Augustana College; MA, American
University.
Martha Truax (2007). Director of Annual Giving. BA, Macalester College.
Mary Laurel True (1990). Director of Service-Learning and Community Engagement. BA, St. Catherine University; MSW,
University of Connecticut.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College; MA, University of
Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
Stephanie Weiss (2010). Director, News and Media Services. BA, University of Minnesota.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; EdD,
Pepperdine University.
Faculty (Full-time)
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Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community College; BSN., Winona State
University; MA, Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD, Ohio State University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and DPharm, University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. BA, Oberlin College; MA, University of Minnesota; MA, LutherNorthwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther-Northwestern
Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern
University; MBA, Boston University.
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Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic College
of Medicine.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of Minnesota; PA Certificate,
Augsburg College; MA, University of Nebraska, Omaha.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Normandale Community College; BA,
Texas Lutheran University; MEd, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, Trevecca Nazarene
University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professor of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
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Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Minnesota State University-Mankato; MA,
Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, Clemson University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MPA,
Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University; MS, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS,
Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, St. Olaf College; MME, Vandercook College of Music; PhD,
University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater Arts (Designer and Technical Director). BA, Augsburg College;
MFA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD, North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Mauricio Cifuentes (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. JD, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; MSW, PhD, Loyola
University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Golden Valley Lutheran College; BA,
Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MA, Augsburg College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of California,
Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director, MBA Program in Rochester.
BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland; MM, DMA, Eastman
School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The Mannes College of Music.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse
University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MS, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of WisconsinMadison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. BS, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW., University of
Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD, University of Illinois.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The American University; PhD,
State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida; MA, PhD, Case Western
Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, College of St. Catherine; MSW., University of
Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, Moorhead State University; MA, North Dakota State
University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois–ChampaignUrbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, University of Minnesota; MBA,
Northcentral University; PhD, Graduate Theological Foundation.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia College-Moorhead; MA, JD,
University of Minnesota.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS, PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Chicago; PhD,
University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University; MHA, University of
Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MA, Art Institute of Boston.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS, University of Wisconsin;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Associate Professor of English. BA, Carroll College; MA, University of Notre Dame; PhD, Marquette
University.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
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Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theater Arts. BA, MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BComm, University of Cairo; MBA, University of
Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College; BMusicEd, MMusicEd,
University of Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA,
University of Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA, Pomona College; PhD, Cornell
University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv, Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Eastman School of Music.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University; MSW, Smith
College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline
University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BA, Michigan State University; MA, University of
Michigan; MBA, University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. BA, College of William and Mary; MA, Utah State University;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College; MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case
Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT, National-Louis University; PhD
University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Catholic University of America; MSW, University of
Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University of Iowa.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of Colorado, Denver;
MS, PA Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center; PhD, Capella University.
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Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University; MS, Colorado State
University; PhD, Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art; MA, PhD,
University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD, University of St. Thomas.
David C. Matz (2001). Professor of Psychology. B.A. Bemidji State University; M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D.
Texas A & M University.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN, University of Washington;
DNP, St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard
University; DBA, Argosy University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS,
University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Luther-Northwestern
Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theater Arts. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, PhD, University of Texas.
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Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwest
College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MD, University of Minnesota.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Wisconsin; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central School for
Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; MA, St. Mary’s College; MS,
University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. BA, National University, Tehran; MA,
University of Nice; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A., Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
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Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv, PhD, Luther Theological
Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. MA, Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS, PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota;
PhD, Arizona State University.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS, University of Illinois; PhD,
Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre Dame; MBA, Northeastern
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. BA, Texas Christian University; PhD, University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MS, EdD, Illinois State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg
College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg College; MACI, College of St.
Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine
University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Kris Stellon (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BA, MA, College of St. Scholastica.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA, Carleton College; MA, PhD, The
Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota, Morris; PhD, University of
Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; MA, DTh, Luther Seminary.
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Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Site Director. BS, University of
Minnesota; PA Certificate, Augsburg College; MPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ismael S. Talke (2012). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BSc, University of Asmara; MSc, University of Natal; MSc,
PhD, Montana State University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM, The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple University.
Joseph Towle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. BA, North Dakota State University; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Executive Director of Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation. Professor of Religion. BA,
Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD, Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar College. MA, University of
Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of California-Berkeley; MA, San Francisco
State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MS,
Mankato State University.
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Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Catherine University; MS,
Winona State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. BS, University of Minnesota; PhD, Iowa
State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
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Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MPhil, University of Ghana; PhD, University of NebraskaLincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Denver; BS, MA, Minnesota State
University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia Community College; BS, South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. BS, St. Cloud
State University; MS, Syracuse University.
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Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MS, Finch
University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther
Seminary.
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Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA, PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA, Middlebury College; PhD, University
of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA, Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, University of Wisconsin; BTh, Luther Theological
Seminary; PhD, Union Theological Seminary.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theater Arts. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, MSW, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. BA, BSL, BSEd, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Arizona State
University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan State University; PhD, Colorado
State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College; MS, PhD, University of
Wisconsin.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud
State University.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen. Professor Emeritus of Music. BA, Augsburg College, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
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Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
University of Notre Dame.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale
University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA, Bucknell University; PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of Minnesota; ME, South Dakota
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Anne M. Kaufman. Professor Emeritus of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana College; MA, University of South
Dakota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern Lutheran Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of California-Berkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. BS, MEd, EdD, University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University; EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of Michigan; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel Seminary; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Michigan.
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Curtis M. Paulsen. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg Theological Seminary; MTh,
ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State College; PhD, University of
Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State University; MS, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther Theological Seminary; ThD, University
of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia University.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD, University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS degrees; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Maryann Syers (1998). Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA, University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BD, Luther
Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of Pennsylvania.
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College
undergraduate ... Show more
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of
publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the
College policies in force at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything
in this catalog, consult Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the
registrar. Refer to the Directory for correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published 2012
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our
lives together as a college community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To
educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at
Augsburg, I trust you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational
experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you will be reminded of the relationships
and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that
you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which
you will spend time for the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg
education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence
of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve
in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and
St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will
find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will
be able to share your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite
the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on
a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Summer
September 5
October 26
Nov 12-Nov 30
November 22
November 26
December 14
December 17-20
First-year registration
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2013
January 14
March 18
March 25
April 8-19
March 29
April 26
April 29-May 2
May 4
Classes begin
Mid-term break begins
Classes resume
Registration for fall
Easter break begins
Classes end
Final exams
Baccalaureate/Commencement
The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Weekend and Evening College and Graduate Programs (not including
the PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Class Weekends:
September 7-9
September 21-23
October 5-7
October 19-21
November 2-4
November 16-18
Nov 30-Dec 2
December 7-9
Winter Term 2013—Class Weekends:
January 4-6 (MSW only)
January 11-13
January 25-27
February 1-3
February 15-17
March 1-3
March 15-17
March 22-24
Spring Term 2013—Class Weekends:
April 5-7
April 26-28
May 10-12
May 17-19
May 31-June 2
June 14-16
June 21-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Directory
Area Code: 612
Access Center
330-1749
Academic Advising
330-1025
Academic Enrichment
330-1165
Academic Affairs
330-1024
Admissions Office
330-1001
Toll-free
1-800-788-5678
Alumni and Constituent Relations
330-1178
Toll-free
1-800-260-6590
Athletics
330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR
330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
330-1053
Services (CLASS)
Classroom Services
330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry
330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion
330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College)
330-1613
Toll-free
1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center
330-1046
Toll-free
1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning
330-1107
Facilities Management
330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid)
330-1046
General Information (other office numbers;
330-1000
business hours only)
Fax
330-1649
Graduate Programs
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Human Resources
330-1058
Lindell Library
330-1017
Lost and Found
330-1000
Parent and Family Relations
330-1525
President’s Office
330-1212
Registrar
330-1036
Residence Life (housing)
330-1488
Rochester Campus
507-288-2886
StepUP
330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center
330-1148
Student Affairs
330-1160
Student Government
330-1110
Summer Session
330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services
330-1311
Weekend and Evening College
330-1101
About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration,
of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts
education is the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a
major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning”
courses, students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents
intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime:
writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many
courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through
academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural
enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg
students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus
or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time
student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline
University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Weekend and Evening College offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world.
They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education
is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and
values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after
the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first
seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited
two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants
and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare
future theological students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The
statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of
education. This commitment to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more
than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president
(1876-1907), required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto,
“Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran
Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to
congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change made Augsburg the only
higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still
important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader
range of students than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922
under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a
more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an
erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College had become a larger part of the institution than the
seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college
program based on general education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the
College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the
interests of the Lutheran Free Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological
Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged
with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church merged with
two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) Augsburg became a vital
and integral part of the city. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy
Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and
programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus
and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and
events, increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication; the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell
Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his
leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education
grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the theoretical learning and the
practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the
world.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to
send out productive, creative, and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning
laboratory for Augsburg students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called
to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship,
meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective,
ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg
offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician
assistant studies, and social work, as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For
information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate
weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn.
Weekend and Evening College
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for
adults who want to earn a bachelor’s degree and work or have other commitments during the
week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal
arts and professional studies.
Weekend and Evening College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled
each term and 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest
programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Non-Traditional Student
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is based on the assumption that non-traditional
students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of
classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, oncampus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends
for three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday
afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be
scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. The
WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters (fall, winter, and spring), so that students
may complete three terms in the traditional nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is participation in a
community of non-traditional learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community
interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students to make use of College facilities, such as
Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student
newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine arts events, networking events,
workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own leaders through the WEC
Student Senate.
Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of non-traditional students
by creating new programs, and providing faculty and staff development in teaching and serving
non-traditional students.
To learn more about graduate studies at Augsburg, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend and Evening College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time
Augsburg professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their
teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be
the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Weekend and Evening College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close
involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of
the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six
undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business management, are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church
(ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart of the city which is home to about 100,000 residents. It
is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In
addition to the half- dozen degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location,
students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based
courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported
through an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the
use of online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is
available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the
Third Age. College of the Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years
ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong learning, fostering interactive discussion, and
introducing new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A roster of more than 25
retired, semi-retired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and
senior residences. The current catalog lists more than 200 classes available for group study at
partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the program or to
request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,
Minnesota. The campus is bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University
of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers
with some of the country’s leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues,
shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and
the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the
Minneapolis International Airport.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each
other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings
on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss,
Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of Christensen
Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College
from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four
types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing and
Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion
(CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal
development and well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the admissions office, student
lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons
dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy center, and offices for student
government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and
practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during
winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The
Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson
Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for
Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)-—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating,
and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and
named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center,
fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology
center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the
College. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and
seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942,
basketball coach, and head of the Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health
and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer
Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was
dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923
to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the
Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in
1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren,
it is home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent
and Family Relations Offices, Center for Faith and Learning, and substance-free student
housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art
Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics;
mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various
other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the
Enrollment Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of
Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources,
and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides
living quarters for 324 first-year students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents,
housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement.
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic
and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the
Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on June 16, 2010).
The vice president/chief of staff in the Office of the President serves as the Title IX officer
and may be reached at 612-330-1212.
Deputy Officer for Students
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources/ Chief Diversity Officer
Andrea Turner
612-330-1058
turner2@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations
implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator,
Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN
55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (BS and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran
Education Council in North America (LECNA), Minnesota Private College Council, National
Society for Experiential Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other
institutions.
Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with
students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and
cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each
candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities
and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year
and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions
counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with
college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free
1-800-788-5678, and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions
visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most Saturday mornings during the
school year. The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center and
serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-year Students
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html or www.commonapp.org, or submit a paper
application with a nonrefundable $25 processing fee.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants.
First-year applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have
their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the
student has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent.
General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school
transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg
strongly recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for students
who have below a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT. If the applicant has been out of school for several
years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is additional information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included as a personal statement with the
application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information
has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the
committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within two to three weeks after the
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment
deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who wish to live in College
housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the housing
contract to the Residence Life Office. *Nonrefundable after May 1.
Day College Transfers and Weekend and Evening College Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college
work is recommended for admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies
is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html, or submit a paper application with a nonrefundable
$25 processing fee.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent
directly to the Office of Admissions. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate
may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination, unless he or she has been out of high school for more than five years. The
American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for applicants
who have below a 3.0 cumulative GPA and/or less than one year of college–level work. If the
applicant has been out of school for several years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application and
discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be
required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional
credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan.
Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two weeks after the application file
is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Application for Re-Admission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or
more, and WEC/Rochester students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College
for three trimesters or more, must apply for re-admission
(http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/documents/forms/readmit.pdf) through the registrar’s office
to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from
Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and
granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their
degree status by contacting the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as
a special student (non-degree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the
completed application, academic intent, and all necessary official transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Contact the admissions office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional
major will not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been
awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may
complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include a
minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of
any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s
previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student
and Scholar Services, in the Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of
financial solvency. Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the
semester—June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free); e-mail Soniel Han at
han@augsburg.edu, or write to:
International Student and Scholar Services
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to
obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a
nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of experience evaluating international
credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help Augsburg
College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the
United States. Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant
transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Financing Your Education
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more
than tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni, faculty, staff,
parents, churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and
their families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
College Costs 2012-2013
Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
$31,292
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2012. Students are
considered full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The
charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported
events, concerts, and lectures. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you
can set up an official payment plan through the Office of Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
Per one-credit course $3,671
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
Per course $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy in the Academic Information section.
$5,116
Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus $4,076 (15 meals a week; $100 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
10 Plus $3,970 (10 meals a week; $150 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
5 Plus $3,630 ( 5 meals a week; $345 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the
Office of Residence Life.
Room Cost (average starting price)
Full-Time Fees
$664.50
(Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
Other Special Fees (Non-refundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time students)
Late Registration
Petition fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Lifetime Sport (part-time students)
Newspaper Readership
Technology Fee (per credit)
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and
WEC/Rochester/United combined)
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 credit or .25 credit)
(14 lessons—.5 credit)
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students)
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students)
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs)
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students)
$ 50
$ 200
$ 50
$ 220
$ 10
$ 50
$ 3,671
$ 390
$ 780
$ 155
$ 215
$ 425
$ 1,000
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students)
Locker Rental
Student Parking Lot Permit
Car
Motorcycle
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Special Examinations, Cap and Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
$ 25
$ 40
$ 220
$ 110
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
$ 150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the
deposit is considered initial payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student
not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited. For more information, contact the Office of
Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
$ 200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing
assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the
student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period
covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable)
following the conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for
all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the
housing contract.
College Costs 2012-2013
Weekend and Evening College
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per course credit)
Tuition (per summer course, 2013)
Activity Fee (per trimester)
Facilities Fee (includes parking permit; per trimester)
Audit Fee (per course)
Lifetime Sports: Fee for WEC Course
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning
Nursing Clinical Fee
Supplementary Student Teaching Fee (per course credit)
Late Registration Fee
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Petition Fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Zero-credit seminar
$ 25
$ 1,830
$ 1,777
$ 11.50
$ 35
$ 1,000
$ 220
$ 150
$ 250
$ 215
$ 200
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
$ 50
$ 1,000
Payments
Day College
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges
showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial
Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online.
Payment Options—Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students.
Information about payment plan options is available online through the student’s Augnet,
Records and Registration account.
Weekend and Evening College
All statements are available online through Augnet, Records and Registration. For tuition
and fee information, please refer to the financial aid website.
Payment Options
(1) Payment in full at the start of each term or an extended payment plan.
(2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement
application form each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the
employer reimbursement payment plan, students have until 60 days after the end of each term
to pay their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated with this payment option.
The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for
any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition
and fees must be paid in full at the start of the term.
(3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in
a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through VA
education benefits, such as the GI Bill. (More details can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an
open balance of 30 days or more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if
the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment
plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation
diplomas/certificates until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan
funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to
established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College
form available online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out completely, signed and
turned in to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who
are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for
tuition and/or room (except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in
accordance with the terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center (or online) in
order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not
complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the
date that the drop/add form is processed.
Refund Policy for Day, Weekend and Evening, Rochester, and Graduate Studies
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the refund schedule below. This refund is based on the percentage of
calendar time remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal from classes. This
applies to all students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all
courses in the term.
Percentage of calendar time remaining after official drop or withdrawal and amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 60% remaining
50% refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Allow 30 to
45 days for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance
remains on the student’s account, a credit refund will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms
are available online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an
accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund
schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be
considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through
the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the registrar’s
website.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in
all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped
attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are
responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial
aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete
withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of
tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to
withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and
provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each
instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid
eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid
programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic
Progress Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family
makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a
college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment
Center, will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a
time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state,
church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2011-2012
academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and
family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of
assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid application:
1). Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic
standing with the College.
2). Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students
and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the US Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to
include the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the
processing agency after January 1. File your FAFSA by May 1.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine
financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the
student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes information regarding:
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institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility,
federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a
specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here
for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the
possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is
worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses,
high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible
for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational
Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50
GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of
1210 or greater). Separate applications are required. The application must be postmarked by
January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer
students with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and
December 15 for spring. Call the Office of Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new firstyears of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all
qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission
by May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to full-time day
students working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or
siblings of current Augsburg students or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline:
May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore Hanwick Science Scholarships
recognize incoming first-year students of high academic science achievement. The renewable
award of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors.
Students must be in the top 30% of their high school class or on national tests (ACT or SAT),
have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in the proposed science major, have completed
intermediate algebra or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day program. No
scholarship application is required. Students who receive a science scholarship will not receive
a Regents’ award. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall enrollment.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students who have participated in a
college preparatory program such as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning
Day program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for,
leadership. Eligible students must be full-time in the day program and have the recommendation
of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual
knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March
1. For more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services, 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services, 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active
participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The
application deadline requires a postmark of January 25 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA
congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod, Southeastern
Minnesota Synod, or Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the
Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation
will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and
payment from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility and academic record.
Minnesota State Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment of fewer
than four years (or its equivalent) at any postsecondary school. This grant is also based on
financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit,
SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is
given to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible
institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program
guidelines. Maximum grant for 2011-12 is $5,550.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are
available to Indian students (both full- and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter-degree Indian
ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg
American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student Services Program or
to your local BIA, tribal, or state Indian education office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through
Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in
school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month)
begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan
offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate
study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the
federal government subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during
the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement
and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments
while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to
the balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2012, is a fixed rate of 6.8%.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2010:
o First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet
college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance
(minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement;
the interest rate is a fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per month. There is also
an origination fee of 4%.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the
Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources
Office. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships,
loans, and grants. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment
per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on the position and the needs
of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the
student employee for each placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student
employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—
Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with
the College to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the
classroom are an important part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities of the College and the surrounding area. Whether students take
classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social
growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and
provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural
backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition.
Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams, and community outreach opportunities, retreats,
peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and
staff gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers
and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend and
Evening College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking
distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and
discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the
church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be
the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for
spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of
vocation—the idea that all people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the
world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a
program called Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore
the connections between faith, learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a wide variety of shortterm projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service
projects, international seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums,
vocation retreats, and scholarships for students interested in exploring service to the
community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—
the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s
vision. This center continues many of the earlier initiatives and carries on the work of promoting
discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students, faculty, and staff at Augsburg
as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, Oren Gateway Center, Room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend and Evening College Student
Government organizations support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities.
These student government groups serve as the official student governments, and the primary
voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming
that fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students
can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. CAO programming works to
enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg College through
quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education. CAO is
made up of five program areas:
Campus Activities
CAO offers programs and activities designed to connect and engage students with the
Augsburg community and with the broader Twin Cities community.
Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA)
Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty,
and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understanding of
gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a community that honors and affirms the
wholeness of all identities.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Programs include Student Group Development and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
CAO advises student groups and provides skill-building workshops focusing on recruiting
members, event planning, facilitating meetings, conflict resolution, and other areas of
development. ELP is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg; emerging
leaders learn skills necessary to be effective in leadership roles through intentional learning
opportunities and relationships with upper class mentors.
Orientation Programs
Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a required two-day, overnight orientation
experience for incoming first-year day students that is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college
resources and services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of firstyear day students that runs concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain
important information about the campus; meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about
college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their students on
campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required one-day orientation experience for transfer students in the day
program designed to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students will learn about
College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover why being a part
of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day
students, which is designed to complement SOAR. It provides opportunities to enhance
academic and personal success and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a
central gathering place for the diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend and
Evening College, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and cocurricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Office of Admissions,
Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Ethnic Student
Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student
group office area and houses the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the
Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio) office. Cubicles,
lockers, and additional workspaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to
appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform
on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire
range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to
attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup
Hall 207, offering a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a
meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library, a
seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just
hanging out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on
topics such as sexuality education and sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such
as The Vagina Monologues; an annual Feminist Film Series in the spring; monthly brown-bag
lunch discussions, and of course, the Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture in the fall, which
features women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as
everyone’s, lives. The center also regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student
Assocation’s Women in Islam Day and for the Asian American Women’s Group.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event!
Contact us or friend us on Facebook. Student staff positions at the WRC are posted online with
Human Resources.
The WRC is the home of the Student Feminist Collective and provides meeting space for
the Asian American Women’s Group, the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg
(SAAGA), and the Women of Africa Resource and Development Association (WARDA). Friend
us on Facebook to learn out about upcoming events.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually
compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and
field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice
hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An
intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual
performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules
for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus
offers, on a space-available basis, a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness
center with workout machines and weight room, and an air-supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See additional information under Health and
Fitness, Fitness Centers.)
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic
goals here at the College and beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend and Evening College undergraduate
students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial
course selection. This office continues to serve students throughout their tenure at Augsburg by
interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills assessments,
interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering
questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to
Augsburg’s faculty advising system and supports the work of professional staff advisers across
campus. The Academic Advising office is located in the Gage Center for Student Success, Link
Level of Lindell Library.
All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their sophomore
year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare a major
and select a faculty adviser. Majors and minors are declared online through Augnet Records
and Registration. Students select a faculty adviser from their major area of study using the
Change of Major/New Adviser Form. All day students are required to meet with their assigned
faculty adviser(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and weekend students are
encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser(s) as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized
accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students with physical disabilities. CLASS
has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain full access to the
College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous
and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds,
preparations, and experiences.
Support and specialized services are provided to students with documented physical
disabilities, which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or
speech impairments.
Each term, disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and
determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions
may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance,
academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
The disability specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other
members of the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work
toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s
responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by
submitting appropriate documentation to CLASS. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of
a Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal
screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These
screenings are meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough
evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for
students with disabilities. The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however, extend
to adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the basic nature or essential curricular
components of an institution’s courses or programs.
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis for students with disabilities
based on the review of appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and the amount
of equipment and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage
family and the Groves Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become selfdirected learners. Comprehensive academic support (e.g., time management, note-taking,
reading, testing, motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all
Augsburg students through individual and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills
coaches address affective needs and aid in the transition to college. Coaches also refer
students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services—ASO coordinates free tutoring (contract
and drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in specific courses. Tutors
and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide
tutoring support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)—A limited number of students are admitted
conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP students do not meet the program
requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or
dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising—Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation
are required to meet with an approved academic advocate. A registration hold is placed
on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until the student completes the
probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of their
probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more
information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)—Based on their application for admission
to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects students for the
AASK program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine
University (St. Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition
from high school to college with specific courses and supportive programming. The
program provides participants with the opportunity to complete similar coursework that
first-year students complete at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both campuses for support,
resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of
seven course credits) and will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg
requirements.
To complete the program, students are required to:
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Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations in
Fitness (at Augsburg) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation process with adviser at St.
Kate’s by March 15.
• Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in
Summer I at Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts
degree from St. Catherine’s University, may be an option for students who are unable to
transition after their first year in the AASK program. Students should contact SCU and
Augsburg advisers if interested in this option.
TRiO Programs
TRiO programs are federal student services programs funded by the US Department of
Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College. TRiO Programs seek to
help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good
academic standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for
graduate school.
TRiO/ Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program designed to help students persist in
college and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are low-income,
first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and/or students with
disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a
bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRiO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents
or refugees, must demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRiO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each
year. Students meet regularly with their program adviser to address academic success issues,
through:
• Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
• Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career
decision making, and long-term course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
• Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
• Assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
• Academic progress monitoring
• Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted
through Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
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Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including
free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising
• Need-based scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS. Students may
apply for TRiO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is
given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information,
an application, or to make an appointment with a TRiO/SSS adviser, contact TRiO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRiO-McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRiO program
funded by the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral
studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to
increase graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society
and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must
be enrolled full time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College, demonstrate strong
academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for
the program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or
Hispanic/Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research
experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive funding from
the College and the grant for a total of $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 for room and board and
up to $500 for research supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their
work at a professional conference (up to $1,000). Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as graduate school application and GRE fee waivers, and
other financial incentives, such as McNair-designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for
admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses—Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to
Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school
opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these
areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
• Summer Research Program—URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus
program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing research/creative line or carry
out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget and a
housing stipend.
• Academic year research—$1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships—Provide application assistance and interview
preparation for awards such as the:
• Fulbright US Student Program
• Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
• Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
• Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
• Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
• Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
• Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
• UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
• NSF (graduate fellowship)
• Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate and Professional School Advising—Individualized advising and application
assistance for:
• Graduate school
• Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school,
veterinary medicine, etc.)
• Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, on-campus prep courses
Other Initiatives
• Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings
• Mayo Innovation Scholars Program—Collaborative research between select Minnesota
private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual
Property
• Zyzzogeton—Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and
creative activity
• Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium for students in STEM disciplines
(in conjunction with Nobel laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St.
Olaf College)
Services for Students with Disabilities
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities.
Provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRiO/SSS.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of
recovery, achieve academic success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and
support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the
12-step model; personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success;
giving back through servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free
environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with
licensed alcohol and drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building
activities. Students have access to academic skills specialists and other support services on
campus. Participation in Step-UP offers students leadership opportunities within the program,
on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form
a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step abstinencebased recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide
by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian
students to further their academic careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s
mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic, financial,
emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment. Some
of the services provided include:
• Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
• Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for
students to learn about their heritage
• Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American
Indian people and cultures
• Providing academic advising and course plans
• Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and
alumni
• Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Award, Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in
seeking and applying for other outside/tribal scholarships
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Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native
community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in admissions and financial aid
procedures, scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling,
housing, internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations (such as the Spanish Club and the Allied
Latino/a Augsburg Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/activities that
improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide
awareness of the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain AsianAmerican students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg
College. The program seeks to create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in
and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process,
orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic pursuits, and employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association
organizes various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and
support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in
May” when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs with the community. As a result,
Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally-conscious personal,
academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students of Afrikan descent.
This service enhances the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and
enables their learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience
of Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and
advises the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is
to enable students of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively express their
fellowship with the Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a variety of social and cultural
activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the
program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application
process. Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a
mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful within their chosen profession.
Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally,
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
o A GPA of 2.5 or higher
o Demonstrated financial need
o Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
o Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
o Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
o Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best
serve the world?
o Assist in discerning vocation
o Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the
program each successive year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA)
Services works to improve the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at
Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and
sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire
campus through a variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender,
and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities
for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department
honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are
honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to
discuss personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through
counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges, identify self-care and
support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values
and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and
consultations in the case of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood
swings, relationship concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol
and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity
concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns. Professional
counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers
to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health
issues and assists students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly
pilates and yoga classes. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health
educators, Engaging Peers on Issues and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an
interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the program. Health promotion also
works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within
the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception
of international students and student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance
plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion for more information on
student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University
Fairview Physicians – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health
insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal co-pay at the
time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through the contract between
Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic
for a variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed
for medical services and the student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic
services, call 612-330-1707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are
equipped with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout
machines. They include a weight room with universal and free weight systems. All staff,
students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the recruitment and advising of international students. Members of
the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1 student visa
program and carry out the Responsible Officer (RO) role for the College’s J-1 student/scholar
exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to F-1 students. An RO ensures institutional and individual
compliance with the law and government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and
scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J regulations so that students maintain
their F or J immigration status.
Other examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
● Providing general advocacy for international students
● Advising the International Student Organization
● Overseeing the International Student Mentor Program
● Supporting the development of intercultural competence
● Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
● Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes,
banking, and acquiring a driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
● Recruiting international student applicants and guiding them through application and visa
processing procedures
● Managing international student recruitment partnerships
● Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the
midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends among roommates and
classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library, classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the
ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living on
campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years.
Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be
involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher grade point average. Department of
Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students
in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community
members become acquainted with life at Augsburg through educational and social
opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous
events are planned to welcome students to the community, including dances, movie nights,
open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study
lounges, 24-hour security, laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A
skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and
Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to
class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
o Enrollment deposit
o Housing deposit
o Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after May 1 will be placed in housing
as space is available. During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with
information on the process to secure housing for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisers, this nine-story
high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two
to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104
one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students.
Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It is furnished with beds and
dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room
suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new
Auggies, upper-class students, and the special interest housing program. All rooms are
furnished with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and fourbedroom apartments with full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided.
Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for upper-class students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway
Center offers substance-free living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and
classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the StepUP first-year and
upperclass community and upper-class students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free
environment. Flats, apartments, and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal
plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available to students who are
interested in creating a living/learning environment by designing their own house system. All
house members meet to determine their program focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past special interest housing include PASU,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban Studies House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the Cross-Cultural House.
Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service
facility for students, faculty, and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy
conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and Murphy Square. Students on board plans
who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels
sells coffee, smoothies, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the
accent on the first syllable, featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a
pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or
nearby apartments.
College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student behavior and has provided
for due process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are
in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Students have the right to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain to them and
that are maintained in the registrar’s office and the placement office, and to challenge
inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student Guide available on the website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus
box), the A-Mail publication, and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check
their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online
publication on Inside Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides
certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to
give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog in the Student Life section and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students
must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of
the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others
cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit
written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not
sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with regard to FERPA are available
from the Office of the Registrar.
Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of human
resources, ground floor, Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources
at Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be
educated intellectually, spiritually, and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a
broad grasp of the world from which they have come as well as the world in which they live. By
providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general
education curriculum introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and
culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian
tradition, introduce them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the
importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses offer students
opportunities to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a
discipline and to prepare for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular
activities supported by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College
education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science
degrees. Augsburg also offers the Master of Arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the
Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science (in physician assistant studies), the
Master of Social Work, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar, with fall and spring semesters of
approximately 14 weeks. Full-time students normally take four course credits each semester.
The Day College calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), so that students can take a course on another campus
during the regular term.**
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends and
the program follows a trimester calendar. Some classes may meet weekly on weekday
evenings. The fall trimester is held from early September through mid-December. Winter
trimester meets from January through late March. Spring classes are held from early April
through the end of June. There are seven to eight class sessions each trimester, and classes
meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program schedule for weekday evening
meeting times.) Students may take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar. Classes are held on weekday
evenings and meet alternate weeks. Similar to Weekend and Evening College, Rochester’s fall
trimester begins in September, winter trimester begins in January, and spring trimester begins in
April. There are seven to eight class sessions each trimester with each class meeting for 3.5 to
4 hours. Students may take one to four classes each term.**
**See Registration under the Academic Policies and Procedures section and Calendars
under Academic Calendars
Courses and majors offered through Weekend and Evening College and on the Rochester
campus are the same as their Day College counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to
selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two summer online options. Select
graduate-level courses may be made available in a separate summer term. The summer
session schedule is available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant
studies. (See Graduate Programs Section.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud
of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest
degree in their field, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and research activities that support their teaching. They are
actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current
thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities. Every incoming student receives an adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act as
both mentors and models for students.
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot
facility houses the library and information technology functions of the College as well as the
Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large collection of print volumes, e-books,
and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum library, a
computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for
media viewing and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup
Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of
technology as well as spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia
lab, students can create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases.
They have access to 23,000 e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within
Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access to the library holdings of the seven
private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large collection of
media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research
assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for
access by students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students
with relevant and timely access to information technology and training. Visit the Student
Technology website, www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at
Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers are available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab,
and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41
technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless
laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic
departments. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online
services, printing, and to the internet and internet2. Network-ready student machines can
connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using
WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the registrar’s student services are
available securely on- and off-campus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for
administrative and instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English,
History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts,
Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics,
Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies—Business Administration, Education, Health and Physical Education,
Nursing, Social Work.
Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or
may cross academic disciplines. Some students decide on a major or majors before they enter
college; others explore a variety of disciplines before deciding.
The College requires students to declare a major upon completion of 12 course credits, and
earlier in some disciplines. Details of majors and minors are in the Departments and Programs
section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed
prior to graduation will be listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they
are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisers
from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs
Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and
supporting letters from three faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval of the program.
Students should seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by
AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting the student’s proposed completion
date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to AAC is the first term in which
the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before the
student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisers from relevant
fields, who together constitute the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover
sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess
both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the validity and value of the
proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including
the capstone course, and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more than one of which is a lowerlevel language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion
of how the courses are related to the program goals. Indicate how the proposed
courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with
a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs
of study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students
should consult with the Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information
showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation
skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken sometime during
the senior year. The student should devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative project/paper that draws together the
coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least
one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone
in his or her supporting letter, though approval of the student-designed major
program by all advisers presumes their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the
program designed and still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the
college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisers regularly throughout the
design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed
major may be made through the normal petition process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for full-time day students to complete other majors through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major or
minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor
Declaration Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC courses
required and be signed by the ACTC school adviser. Some majors may not be available or may
have a competitive application process with acceptance determined by the major department.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in
kindergarten-elementary, or K-6 license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of the
following: mathematics, science, communication arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary
endorsement (3- to 5-year-olds) is also available.
Licensure is also available in the following middle school/high school fields: life sciences,
chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This
license prepares people to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these
areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Specialist licenses are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental music (K-12),
and physical education (K-12). The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and subject area
departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and licenses in emotional/behavioral disabilities and in
learning disabilities are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only through
Weekend and Evening College. Students seeking elementary licensure and special education
licensure have Education Department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers in their subject area major and in
the Education Department. It is very important that students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the Departments of Art and Business
Administration (see Departments and Programs section). Certificates are available to nondegree seeking students or students who are completing a degree from a different academic
department. A student may declare degree-seeking status after earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science,
pharmacy, or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be
reviewed and the course of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser is
available in each field to assist students in their planning. Students who want to plan a preprofessional program should contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to
arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the
School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM
115, 116, 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163 or 248; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See Engineering in the Departments and Programs section.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by
the Association of American Law Schools. Students may wish to take law-related courses to
help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid
achievement coupled with an acceptable Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Medicine—Majors in chemistry and biology are not required in order to apply to medical
schools, but many students with an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these
fields. The competitive candidate typically has substantially more training than the minimal
course requirements. At this time, most medical schools list as prerequisites courses which are
the equivalent of CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253; MAT 145, 146 and PHY 121,
122. Many also require the equivalent of BIO 369 and MAT 163 or 248. Students should take
care to examine closely the requirements of each program to which they intend to apply.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is scheduled to be substantially altered in
2015. A new section in social and behavioral sciences will be added and greater emphasis
placed on advanced topics in biology. Students planning to enter medical school in the fall of
2016 or later should work closely with health profession advisers to learn how the exam will
differ from the current format and what prerequisite coursework will be required by medical
schools at that time.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy—
Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the
College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351,
352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two
courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different
majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended
preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of history (Western civilization); one
or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in the junior and/or senior year. The
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning provides resources and support, including scholarship
opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary
Medicine at the University of Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT
114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116 351, 352; PHY 121, 122.
Additional liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a
passion for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it
gives students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students
have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors
House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or
attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses bring in professors from
several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at
honors@augsburg.edu. Also see the Honors Program in the Departments and Programs
section.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more than 2.5 million
volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at Augsburg and
the St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas
may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or
approved independent studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses
taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency
requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student has crossregistered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC
institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new
perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a specific course
or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students among
the campuses.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation
with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the
International Programs and Metro-Urban Studies sections of Departments and Programs.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take
one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music (MSCM) providing that they meet
all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their adviser to confirm if the
classes will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course
be used as a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally
Smith exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency
requirement. The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the
exchange is kept in the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program
at the University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to
compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at
Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St.
Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800-328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota,
and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in education abroad,
which includes study, internships, service-learning, research, student teaching, and field study
abroad.
Services provided through the Augsburg Abroad office:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students study abroad at least once before
graduating. Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For
example, students have the opportunity to study gender issues in Mexico, study social change
in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, do student teaching
in Italy, intern with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do
ecological field study in Tanzania, take organic chemistry in New Zealand, and gain fluency in a
foreign language where it is widely spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries. Programs vary in
length from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg Study Abroad programs
(Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Center for Global Education, exchange and HECUA
programs), students can choose from affiliated program providers.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on Augsburg Abroadapproved study abroad programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements
including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts Foundation, lifetime activity, and internship
requirements. This is determined prior to departure when students fill out the required Course
Approval Form that is signed by faculty adviser(s), and appropriate staff and faculty approving
courses.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• Students must take courses graded A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit on
the transcript, and thus are not figured into the GPA.
• A C-equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may
vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any courses
removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of the program
will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these reinstated
courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring Weekend and Evening College
(WEC) programs: January and spring WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional 4.0
or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the spring
can use the January or Spring WEC faculty-led short-term program as a spring term course in
order to be considered part-time or full-time.
Crossover Policy Exemption—The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad students.
WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the day program do not count that as
their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for day students doing a study
abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
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Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Short-term, faculty-led
programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from the
faculty-leader.
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Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• No academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The
student is responsible for all non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• No outstanding balances on student account
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to
these programs on a first applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is
important.
Application Process
In order to study abroad students should follow the P-A-C-K steps:
• Profile: Create an online profile by clicking “Get Started” on the Augsburg Abroad website at
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad.
• Advising: Attend an advising meeting--held daily in the Augsburg Abroad office or by
appointment
• Choose: Choose from more than 300+ Augsburg and affiliate programs in more than 90
countries. An advanced online search tool help students find programs based on location,
academic needs, and personal interests. Applying online is easy—click "Apply Now" and follow
the simple steps.
• Key Dates: Keep track of application deadlines.
Application Deadlines:
September 30 Spring semester study abroad and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 Spring-break faculty-led programs
February 1
Spring WEC term and Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1
Fall semester and non-faculty-led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility
requirements set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for
study abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes
toward disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The
Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to university-sponsored programs and
services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present
unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and
institutions is that reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and
culture, there may be different ways to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of
accommodations that can or should be made. Students are encouraged to work closely with
Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time
frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work
closely with the student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make
appropriate and possible accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include
tuition, housing, international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees.
Airfare, personal expenses, books, and other expenses are not included in the price of semester
programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s
behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their
financial aid for study abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when
studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg
can use that entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving
Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s, Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other
Augsburg scholarships, and tuition remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study
abroad multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in Study Abroad Program section).
However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study abroad costs on an
affiliate program. Cost estimates for the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in
planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying abroad. Additional
scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer
programs), meals, airfare, ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These
costs are on top of any semester/year tuition charges. Some scholarships are available, but are
limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund the additional cost of
education travel.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue
with their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a
cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of
notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe the study abroad fee, the
deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Augsburg Study Abroad Programs
Augsburg Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively
study on a course abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program
length varies from nine days to five weeks. Programs change annually. Scholarships are
available for some programs.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Cuba, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students
in a community house, spending several days in a rural setting, and living several weeks with
host families. In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week
seminars—from Mexico to Central America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of
these programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester on campus, plus
airfare. Scholarships are available for Augsburg students.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context
in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish
language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn
firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, and feminist activists and scholars, government
representatives, politicians, and political activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to
advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program includes rural travel within
Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study center
for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Students may meet
several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four
concentrations: business, religion, Spanish, and women’s studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives
(Namibia)—Fall or spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal
with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by
today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the
mind is a long-term project. Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are also available in several disciplines.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
(Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to
the key issues facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles
of the people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches toward
social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the
next four weeks in El Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local
host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one course in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and
globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking
populations in the United States. as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an
internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that
are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history,
women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester living in
Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor of Social
Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential
learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social
work courses. Social work field is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
International Exchange Partner Programs
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
exchange programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose
from several options in diverse disciplines. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships are
available for these programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships
contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in
Ecuador, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA programs
explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field
study.
For more information on international HECUA programs, see the International Programs and
Metro-Urban Studies sections of Departments and Programs).
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine
intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the community
development process. A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills.
The program addresses globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and
international issues.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape
political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many
different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future. A number of topics explored
during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty and the truth and reconciliation
process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key strategies used
to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with
organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at
the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
SUST: Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (Norway)—Fall and Spring
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing
Northern Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case
studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian
social democracy and Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed
by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project
or Norwegian language courses.
MUST: Poverty, Inequality and Social Change —Fall or Spring
This semester-length Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST) program delves into the root
causes of increasing levels of poverty and inequality in the United States. To understand these
issues, the program focuses on the economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government
policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities
artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough
examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Community Action—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict
over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like
the links between rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and
global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers,
government planners, and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more
sustainable world.
Writing for Social Change—Fall
Writing for Social Change prepares students to be better readers, writers, and actors in our
society by looking at the role of literature and literary production in creating social
transformation. As one theme of the program, students focus on “voice” and the idea of claiming
voice as a means of empowerment, while they simultaneously develop writing craft and critical
reading skills. The program offers a balance of creative writing workshops (in fiction, poetry, and
creative nonfiction) and critical reading/reflection sessions.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center
emphasizing the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career
development, and the exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of
“knowing and doing” adds breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts
education is an effective preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests; explore career paths; and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important
part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional
career staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff
also assist students with choosing majors, planning for internships, preparing for internship and
job searches, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to
the experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the
academic-related objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students
do internships in nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts
organizations, and schools and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a day program
semester, Weekend and Evening College trimester, or summer sessions. Interdisciplinary (INS)
internships are also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term, see Evaluation
and Grading. Internships can be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours.
Internships for .5 credit require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four courses of
internship may count toward the total courses required for the degree. Internships completed off
campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Not-for-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered
for a zero-credit transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to
practice in a work setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are part
time during the academic year and/or full time during summer, and can begin and end anytime.
Students set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career
and Internship Center supervises non-credit internships and transcript notation work
experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by completing a Work-Connections reflection
process.
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and
civic engagement activities. A key component of community service-learning is reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic
responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the city,
Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about
pertinent and related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach
employs reciprocal learning between students and their community. Service-learning
components are embedded in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs, and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by
using food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through
service-learning. To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
Food to Share—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and
senior programs, and others.
Food to Grow—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their
own food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth
learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus
produce from the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery
program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leader program,
funded through the national Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy
throughout their four years at Augsburg. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College
Bonner Leaders were largely first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical
backgrounds and unique experience with community-leadership roles. Through service
placements with partner nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200
hours over the course of the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running
an employment education computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing program,
providing community health outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond
their work-study service, students participated in at least 100 volunteer hours with various
community initiatives and civic engagement projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leader program, students engaged in monthly
guided reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community
Leader program is a successful campus model to build on the College’s culture of community
and civic engagement and bring together existing community service programs to take the
College community to the next level of deepening knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic
engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads program is a federally-funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood that are focused on student achievement
through after-school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social
Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary education, and special education—E/BD and LD. The
MAE also offers the preprimary specialty and the K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students
are able to take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure
programs with a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then
apply their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students
will complete their master’s degree through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership
coursework and graduate level education coursework.
Licensed teachers also can pursue special education (E/BD and/or LD), as well as the K-12
Reading Licensure Endorsement and the preprimary endorsement at the graduate level. The
program is available through the Weekend and Evening College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Office of Admissions. For further information about the programs,
contact the Education Department or the admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership
studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical
approaches to situations, issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s
program recognizes that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with
a more comprehensive understanding of their world. Designed for working adults, the program
offers courses primarily on alternate Saturdays (Note: A five-year program is available to
Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that would qualify them for CPA certification and
fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in leadership. See the Department of
Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and
transcultural community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on
addressing health inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the
context of a Christian liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national
certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in
Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a
flexible schedule (every other week or once per month) that includes weekdays, weekday
evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used for all classes. Practicums include
optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in Mexico;
Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge, S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in Nursing
program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with
its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a
bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program
as a “bridge student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA in Nursing program and
completion of three courses in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the
MA in nursing through an “expedited” process. After provisional acceptance to the MA in
Nursing program while still a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three
designated courses in the Master of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the MA at
Augsburg upon successful completion of the undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for registered nurses (RNs)
who currently hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to advance their practice within
diverse communities and complex institutions. The program prepares nurses for advanced
transcultural nursing in community life, integrating holistic practice modalities that uphold and
improve human potential across care settings and care systems. The emphasis is on nursing
leadership and system level changes that decrease health inequities and improve health
outcomes of persons underserved by the current health system. Short-term study abroad and
away opportunities are woven throughout the curriculum, and students are encouraged to take
advantage of these opportunities.
The DNP program is structured in a cohort model. Students are admitted to the program
during the spring, and classes begin in the fall term. Classes meet face-to-face one day per
month and three times during a term. Seminars are scheduled for the mornings following
classes. Video conferencing between Minneapolis and Rochester is used for most classes and
seminars. The program is structured to be completed in 32 months of part-time study---five
semester credit hours per term.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to give students mastery of
the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater
responsibility in an organization. Meeting primarily one evening per week, this challenging
program is designed to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program
encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of
interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to
think critically and effectively manage in complex environments. An intensive management
consulting course allows students to apply theory and classroom learning to an actual business
or organizational environment. Local businesses and organizations provide a laboratory for
students as they complete comprehensive projects in various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations
including finance, health care management, international business, social entrepreneurship, and
marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) is designed for students
interested in careers as health care providers. The mission of the program is based on a
foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward
providing care to, underserved populations. Students are well educated in current medical
theory and practice in primary care medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising
physician in order to practice. The program is three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base
of the College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the
world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program
development, policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two
concentrations for their program focus. The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and
oppressed groups, social justice, leadership for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based,
problem-solving framework. Graduate social work classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse
peoples across the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The
program development, policy, and administration concentration prepares students to actively
seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing
energy toward changing policies that obscure and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Arts in Theology
degree (MSW/MA, Theology) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration
degree (MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther
Seminary. It is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the
spiritual and social needs of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree
is offered in collaboration with the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills
and expertise necessary to build well managed and financially sound organizations that serve
diverse communities, both locally and globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults
with lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally,
professionally, and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives
to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit programs consistent with
the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St.
Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional
Office of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel
bequest for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as
student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include
community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/US relations, and
provision of opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses
will be reflected on a student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Day students are
required to meet with their faculty adviser prior to registration for the fall and spring terms.
Weekend and evening students are not required to meet with a faculty adviser, but it is strongly
encouraged. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their registrations.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, although the
Enrollment Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic
calendar for the schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through
AugNet should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the
Enrollment Center:
• THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
• 100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (Separate form available at the Enrollment
Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships (Registration form available at the Strommen Center or Enrollment
Center;
instructor and director of Strommen Career and Internship Center signatures
required)
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students
registered for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students.
Students registered for two course credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: Students with a
cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits without
petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of
5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done in person at the
Enrollment Center. (Note: There is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring
day term will include winter WEC and spring WEC.) Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit
will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available on the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the day program (semesters) is the Friday
before the term begins. After initial registration, day students may add individual classes to their
current schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students
may still petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a
fee for this petition. Day 20 is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of
the term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the
course. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of
T1/T2 classes. Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar. .
Weekend and Evening College and Rochester program students typically register for one or
two course credits each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at
least two course credits in one term are considered full-time for that term. Students registered
for one course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend and Evening College program
(WEC) is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration, WEC students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through Friday
after the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the
class meets. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a
class through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition.
The last day to petition to add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend and Evening College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw
without notation through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade
option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class
meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business
day before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first
week of classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets
and it must be processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee
on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week
of classes. There is a fee for this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday
before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through
the Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer Session. Late course registrations may be subject to
additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate
years, students should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic
program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are
available from these offices:
Office of the Registrar—612-330-1036
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either the day,
Weekend and Evening College, or Rochester Program. It is expected that students will
complete most degree requirements through their home program. However, full-time students
may register for up to 1.0 credit per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Tuition will be charged at the rate of their home program for courses registered outside their
home program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any
calendar date over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0
credits in the day program, and 1.0 credit in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and
will be charged the full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the
WEC program, and 1.0 credit in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking more than 4.5 credits will pay the day part-time rate for any credits over
4.5 in their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits that may be included in the day full-time tuition rate for
students who cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home programs. Crossover registration dates are
published on the registrar’s office webpage. Crossover registration is not available online.
The WEC and Rochester programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT cross over to attend
ACTC courses.
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate
program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for
approved courses in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.)
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those
courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an
undergraduate course will pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered (Day,
WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are
limited to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the
term begins. Students registered in spring day may not do a change of program into spring
WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will
result in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal
from College must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form
may be obtained at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last
day to file for withdrawal from the College is the last day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the
date the Withdrawal from College form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be readmitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for
Readmission form is available from the Enrollment Center or can be downloaded from the
registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Leave of Absence
Students following the day calendar (semester) may apply to take a leave of absence for
one term. The leave of absence allows continued access to e-mail and AugNet Records and
Registration. If a student on a leave of absence does not register for the subsequent semester,
the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for
Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The leave of absence program is not available to day
students who withdraw from all courses in a term.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are
called to active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall
include a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students
must provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W
for the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active
duty. This is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty
and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework
completed, or to work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some
of their courses would have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s
office as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies.
Typically, the committee considers requests for:
•
Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition
fee attached to the petition. This fee is nonrefundable regardless of the outcome of the petition.
Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must
be submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared
before submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the
published registration deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation
or dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from
students who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately
after a term in which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (SeptemberApril), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s
webpage, www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family
emergency. Have your adviser, instructor, or department chair sign and add comments
concerning your request. Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for
completion. Note: If petitioning for a change in registration, submit a drop/add form signed by
both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; if
applicable, include a signed drop/add form and $50 check.
Step 4: Confirmation of the committee’s decision will be e-mailed to the student via his or her
Augsburg e-mail account.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they
matriculated at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of
any of the catalogs in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are
readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the
catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete an additional major
will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded.
(BA, BM, BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to
earn multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science,
but may earn a BS in computer science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on
a student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at
regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined
as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not
grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or
continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to
Augsburg College. Competency credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and
will be evaluated on an individual basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit
and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments
are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor.
The College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours.
Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer
credits that have been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to
Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a
maximum of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student
reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will transfer from two-year institutions toward the
minimum number of course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken
beyond the credit limit can be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript.
Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty advisers and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and
residency requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will
reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted
credit for transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC
must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will
reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two
Lifetime Fitness requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded
C– or better. Transfer courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry
level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be
granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be completed prior
to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department
to discuss major requirements. Courses with C– grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes
required. Check with the Office of Admissions and consult the Departments and Programs
section of this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are
considered Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for
advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and
REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and
will not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for
transfer credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the
American Council on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the US Armed
Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS: http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART: https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by US Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally
accredited institutions. Students should submit official transcripts from these schools during the
admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the
student. Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage. Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff,
department chairs, and the registrar’s staff are available for counsel and assistance in program
planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the
Registrar in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open
courses on the academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and
residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied
toward the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study;
four course credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate
with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits.
Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be
applied toward the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P
grade toward a minor. The Department of Education is an example of a department that allows
students to apply more than two course credits with P grades within the major program (two in
major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of
2.00. Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in
coursework for the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certificate programs require a
higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section
for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg
College. Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg
Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted
against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum
number of courses that are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog
description of the major/minor or the chair of the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need
to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general
education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses
and experiences, a liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing, English, and language placement for Augsburg language
courses
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
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Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning;
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place
of leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Placement Tests
There are entry level skills assessments in:
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Writing
Placement in French, German, or Spanish
English Language Learners
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments.
These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
First-year students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2012 or later must complete all
required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students
who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2012 or later must complete all required
developmental/entry-evel courses by the end of their third term. The developmental courses
subject to this policy are:
• GST 100
• ENL 101
• ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
• ENL 217 / 218
• MAT 103 / 105
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry-level critical thinking skill component, based on
review of their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of
2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have
their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in MPG 1 must take
MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must
achieve Math Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses
require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate
writing class. In some cases, students who have transferred an equivalent English composition
course from another college or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition with a
score of 4 or 5 may have their placement determined by the registrar’s office. All other students
must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. All
students are required to complete Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors
Effective Writing). Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as
stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and
sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or
higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish will complete an
assessment to determine placement in Augsburg’s modern language courses. This
assessment determines the appropriate starting point for satisfying the modern language
requirement. This online assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Assessment to
determine placement in other languages taught at Augsburg is administered by faculty
representing the specific language.
English Language Learners Assessment and Requirement
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete an assessment to
determine English comprehension and preparedness for classes taught in English. This
assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners (ELL)
placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement by taking ENL 217/218. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skill requirement.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or HON 111 Honors
Effective Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or an equivalent transfer course is required.
Attendance at the first day of class is required.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a twocourse sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is
required. For a language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful
completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement
into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online
Brigham Young University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages may
seek a placement evaluation through faculty fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or
other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may
audit, but will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The
Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override assessment results as
deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or
full completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The
requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score
above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement
fulfill the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information. More information can also be found in the English
Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime activity courses
(HPE 002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from
a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical
Education Department each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this
requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not
included in the 32-course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200)
highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking
students to think critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
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You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with
one another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open
to doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and
Christianity as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories,
claims, and key concepts.
We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model
and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year
weekday program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year
learning community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to
help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning
community at Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger
Augsburg community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with
their AugSem introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically
through civic engagement, cultural engagement, or service-learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of
cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can
promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view,
the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful
communication among diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement
for graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential
education and active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five
categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships and applied work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and
student teaching), faculty-student research, service-learning/community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic
learning and (2) link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus
people, organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional
activities, and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular
class schedule. The length of time required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for
approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging
world. Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major
requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think
critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—
under the heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal
arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their
specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the
heading General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film,
Music, Theater Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111,
112, 114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college.
Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components
of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in
the major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the
application of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught
have a QF designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and
practice those foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational
skills and an application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a
prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate
one required course with a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation
(departments may also designate a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose);
OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill
(departments may also designate a list of QFA courses from which students can choose); OR,
departments may list this skill as embedded.
See the Departments and Programs pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills
catalog supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for
more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify
their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science
and Mathematics courses, two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course,
and one Humanities course) The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF
Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of
Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as
part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written
papers, oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or
the Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit
and a grade of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
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Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is
six course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 traditionally-graded
course credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors.
Transfer students should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect only two P/N
credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on
the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N
grading option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point
average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after
determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who
receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily
complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file
an Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar.
This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course,
and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course
(or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor
and filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s
program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the
grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year
from the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the
instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is
being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is
completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant
an extension where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a
grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for
dropping classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for
credit. Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a
grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N,
will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point
average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included
in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit
(V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5
credits. The charge for part-time and Weekend and Evening College students is listed under
Weekend and Evening College costs in the Financing Your Education section. The signature of
the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the
instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance,
and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the
transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed
with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general
education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the
P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the
GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted, i.e., courses with 0 to 4
grade assigned.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is
based on the number of course credits completed.
Sophomores—7 completed course credits
Juniors—15 completed course credits
Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations.
Some of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that
comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning
program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for
examination for possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal
arts college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a
field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively
demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of
these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and
appropriate credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3,
4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is
required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional
information is available on the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests
developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg
College. CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the Office of the Registrar and on the Academic Advising
webpage.
Language Testing International World Language Assessment Program (LTI)—This
standardized test assesses written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small
fee, students can assess their level of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit
or/and waive the modern language requirement. Information about LTI Assessment is available
from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
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There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for
departmental exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam
of $400 for a full course credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty
team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s
previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit
assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a
student’s previous learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is
strongly recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged
upon approval of each course. Credit is available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as
determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be
placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg
allows a maximum of eight credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through
previous experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning,
the student may use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL
Program: AP exams, CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL
placement test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL
111, HON 111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan
test (85-100 range for exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will
be administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the
class will determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100
and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until
such time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be
counted only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have
completed the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
(GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a
higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass
grades
• At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established
through the Conditional Admit Program [see the Academic Skills Office Conditional
Admit Program (CAP) section of the catalog].
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills/.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary
consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the
end of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive
permission from the Student Standing Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by
any statements and evidence attesting to the student’s commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit
Requirements and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines
stated above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student
Standing Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter
of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work,
education, and nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through
the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is available at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade
point average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum
equivalent of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full
course credits for a Weekend and Evening College student), graded on the traditional grading
system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s
calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a WEC trimester term by a day student, or in a
semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If
permission has been given by the student, an announcement of the Dean’s List is sent to the
student’s hometown newspaper.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic
achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department
and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude
3.90-4.00 GPA, plus successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude
3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded credits at
Augsburg and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral
examination, go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry
different meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students
graduate when all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can
graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the
Augsburg College community to celebrate academic achievement. Participation in
commencement, however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not
graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other six graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in the Weekend and Evening College and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the
conclusion of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer
or fall terms immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans
should consult with the VA certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of
enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding
repayment of educational assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides
certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is
required to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In
accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student
must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present
evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education
records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information—You
have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally
identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA
and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One such
exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to school officials who have
legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law
enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the board of
trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term
“Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the
request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of
Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name
• The student’s address
• The student’s telephone number
• The student’s e-mail address
• The student’s date and place of birth
• The student’s major and minor field of study
• The student’s academic class level
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
• The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams
• The student’s dates of attendance
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
• The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot
assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If
the notice is not received by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start
of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be
disclosed for the remainder of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
SW, Washington, DC, 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information
may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on
and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus
security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html.
For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day program and Weekend and
Evening College. Listings indicated by asterisks are also offered through both the day program
and Weekend and Evening College, and may include completion of weekday evening courses
for some requirements. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty adviser.
Weekend/Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may choose a major offered in the day
program if they wish, but must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They
may also take as many courses as possible through Weekend and Evening College, then finish
the major as a day program student. A change of program is allowed once each academic year,
and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (BA or BS)
Life Sciences (BA)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher licensure major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Economics (BA)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities (WEC only)
Secondary (nonmajor, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film
Finance
Health Education (BA or BS)
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (BS)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through Weekend and Evening College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Space Physics (BS)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater Arts
Theater Arts
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1
Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and agreements
with the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/
advanced language courses not available at consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office
for specific program options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2
Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are
interrelated and are integrated into a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however,
divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the academic disciplines. The knowledge
of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students.
These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of
a broad general education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular
individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions
offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus
containing a more detailed explanation of content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for
a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of the educational philoso-phy of
each department, its goals, and its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements for
individual majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes are offered fall and/or spring
terms unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major
requirements and course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are published
in a separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional courses, for one-half or onequarter course credit, are offered. Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course
is valued as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most day program courses meet for
three 60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required for
laboratory work. All full credit Weekend and Evening College courses meet for eight three-andone-half-hour sessions during fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring
terms.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 and above are classified as upper division. In general, courses in
the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the course
description as prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been
fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such
as ENL 111, math placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the instructor. NOTE:
Not all courses are offered in all schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for
information on when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course
description and process for registering for credit is normally the same for each department.
Some departments have additional statements that can be found in the departmental course
listing. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form and secure the signatures of the faculty
supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the
Enrollment Center. You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with
the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement plan (on-line form available from the Strommen Career and
Internship Center) must be submitted to the faculty member responsible for grading the
experience. The form is is sent to the Strommen Career and Internship Center and copies are
sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
196
Internship/On-campus
197
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
198
Internship/On-campus (.5)
199
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the
ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Prior
to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Career and
Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register.
396
Internship/On-campus
397
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
398
Internship/On-campus (.5)
399
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student,
faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and
methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some
majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning of
the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship
coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Career and Internship Center
regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399 internships are
one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction
of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores and juniors.
Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson
before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to junior
and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
American Indian Studies—AIS
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the
original, indigenous cultures of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary
understanding of the history and present situation of American Indians. The program
emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy,
religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians.
This course of study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian
cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Sophia Jacobson, Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Roxanne Gould, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston, Jim Rock
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the
major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
American Indian Studies Courses
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian studies
curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal
Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences,
and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural anthropology. Course objectives
include providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and
theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and awareness of differing
cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding
contemporary human problems.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights,
language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will
expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation
a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native
American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American
women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about
Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women
are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include
the role of women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of Eastern
Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close
readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and
small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course
provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film
historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective
of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from preEuropean contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory
as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding Native American art.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently
due to the political, social, and cultural influence about sovereignty, land rights,
economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements through
site visits of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn and interaction
with indigenous organizations. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women’s roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the
influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian
women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities
through their activism and traditionalism. This course is cross-listed with women’s
studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural
perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within
the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform
storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme
such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics
of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation:
Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary
texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it
shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the
exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native
Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work behind the
American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal
of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views
that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are
studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with
nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an
afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will
expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation
a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native
American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American
women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about
Native American women. (Prereq.: WST 201 or any 2XX women’s studies course; or
AIS 105 or any 2XX American Indian studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently
due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each
country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits and interaction
with indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and American Indian
Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently-designed research project.
Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world,
and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small
campus in the heart of a major metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and
history is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative
exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students and
professional artists. Small class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in
disciplines like drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand
papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital media. Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning, internships, and
study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from all
disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102
ART 107
Design
Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118
ART 223
ART 225
ART 257
Painting I
Printmaking I
Graphic Design I
Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
ART 250 Ceramics I
ART 280 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo
or two-person show with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division art history courses
(349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389) to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following courses upper division art history
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in
emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240
ART 388
Art History Survey
Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102
ART 118
Design or ART 107 Drawing
Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are
embedded in the upper division art history courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor
combination should meet with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art
history majors) reflecting the highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special
projects and/or research. Application should be made to the department chair before the last
term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or 349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one
studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (ART 215, ART 225, ART 320, and, ART 340),
one in art history, and ART 102, and two studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some
studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and some
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Introduction to foundational drawing from direct observation, memory, and
reference. Traditional and experimental media and methods are explored to
develop technical and formal skills in support of individual expression.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the
department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to observational and experimental approaches and techniques in
acrylic or oil painting. Color theory, composition, painting methods, and individual
expression are emphasized.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
Introduction to traditional sketching media and approaches for drawing en plein air,
outside and on location. Portable, all-weather materials and processes, and
perceptual techniques are emphasized to create a sketchbook of drawings from
direct observation
ART 132
Photography I
This course introduces the technical skills, creative applications, and vocabulary
of black-and-white film photography. Technical lectures and demonstrations cover
35mm camera operation, film processing, and black-and-white darkroom printing.
Class lectures, readings, field trips, and research introduce students to the canon
of photographic history, including a broad range of genres, historical contexts, and
artistic practices. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera.
ART 180
Introduction to Community-Based Photography
This course introduces the technical skills and creative applications of black-andwhite photography with coursework that integrates partnership and service. Art 180
combines art and social research concepts to help students understand how the
arts foster community building and engagement. Class lectures, demonstrations,
assignments, and service will introduce students to documentary work that will be
presented as portfolio to a nonprofit partner. Students need a 35mm single lens
reflex camera.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical review of
drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing processes as
modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course provides an introduction to designing for the internet. Students will
learn basic skills for interactive design and will become familiar with Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the
explorationof the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Printmaking
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing.
Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
This course provides an introduction to the practice of graphic design. Design
principles are explored in creating and organizing through visual
communication. The focus of this class will be building the foundation in design
programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and discovering the
visual language necessary to develop as creative problem solvers.
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical
processes to produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students
learn water-based printmaking techniques while exploring several kinds of
collaboration. Students critically analyze works of art produced by themselves and
their peers, and through this analysis they will articulate different theories of
aesthetics.
ART 247
Life Drawing
Introduction to traditional and experimental methods and techniques for drawing
the human figure through direct observation of the live nude model. Perceptual
proportions, planes, and individual expression of the human form in space are
emphasized.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and
throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to foundational techniques, and observational and experimental
approaches to watercolor painting. Exploration of color theory, composition, and
individual expression are emphasized. Includes some painting outside on location.
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theater Arts section for course description.)
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and bookmaking; emphasizes the
interplay of text, image, and form in the contemporary artist's book.
ART 305
Junior Exhibition and Review (.0 course)
Junior Exhibition and Review showcases the junior art major’s emerging style and
content in a group exhibit to focus exploration in support of the upcoming senior
exhibition. A committee of art department faculty and staff conduct a formal review
of the exhibition. Junior art majors prepare and present an artist statement at the
review. (Prereq.: Completion of 16 credits)
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 315
Web Design II
This course explores interactive design through the use of animation, sound, and
video in website development. Students will use software such as Flash and
Fireworks as primary applications. (Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional and
contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms using digital, hand-set type,
and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
Advanced study of drawing en plein air emphasizes creating a sketchbook outside
on location to explore advanced observational technique, significant experiential
engagement, complex composition, and emerging personal style using portable allweather materials and processes. (Prereq.: ART 122)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
This studio course explores and develops concepts used in solving design
problems through visual communication. Students will explore the various tools
necessary in this discipline, such as typography, layout, color, information design,
branding, packaging, and illustration. (Prereq.: ART 225 or instructor permission)
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study that focuses on refining the skills and visual vocabulary introduced
in ART 132. Emphasis on portfolio development using advanced black-and-white
materials. Semester projects encourage individual creativity and examination of
critical issues in contemporary photography. Students must provide their own
35mm camera.
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using various
software programs to create digital images, animation, and digital games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil painting emphasizes individual expression and
emerging style through advanced color theory, series development, and
exploration of individual subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced study in watercolor painting emphasizes individual expression and
emerging style through advanced color theory, series development, and
exploration of individual subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual
research and expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a practical approach, exemplifying best
visual arts practice and showcasing the senior art major’s body of work through a
solo or two-person exhibit. A committee of two art department faculty and one
outside department faculty/staff of choice conducts a formal review of the
exhibition. (Prereq.: ART 305 or permission of Art Department chair)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Studio Art
ART 299
Directed Study in Studio Art
ART 399
Internship in Studio Art
ART 499
Independent Study/Research in Studio Art
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of world art from prehistoric to modern times.(Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100. WEC: alternate years)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 231
Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Contemporary Mexican Art
Develops an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, including Frida Kahlo, Diego
Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Numerous
excursions to museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. (Prereq.:
SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see program listings in International Programs)
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by
Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western and
non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost
exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from indigenous communities of
North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning
from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the political nature of
that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western
concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit a variety of Native American
art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the cultural, social, and political
context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th
centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture, and folk
arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Art History
ART 299
Directed Study in Art History
ART 399
Internship in Art History
ART 499
Independent Study/Research in Art History
Augsburg Core Curriculum—
AUG/KEY/GST
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a
disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101 Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with
learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning
college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis,
Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to complete the seminar if
the student withdraws from the linked content course(s) is at the discretion of the
instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470 Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to real-world insights and hands-on experiences,
this course will delve deeply into the skill sets and mind sets important for arts
professionals in all fine arts majors. While exploring vocation concepts, this course
balances entrepreneurial awareness, attitudes, and skills with intrapreneurial insights,
skills, and reflection.
KEY 480 Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad
and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English with readings in
a language other than English. Open to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than English or who
have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking countries, with
consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the
major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a
student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and write about the
integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with
others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to each student’s
reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or HON 111 or ENL 112)
Liberal Arts Foundation
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses (listed
under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends
on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people
living simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In
examining these connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science,
biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential
education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class—neither remote
nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the
application of knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and
Behavioral Sciences LAF. Fall)
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand and
appreciate various art forms: theater, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and film. Class
sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites.
(Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120 Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
This is the introductory course for medieval studies. It uses an interdisciplinary
approach to study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages,
roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex
system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature,
art, theater, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material,
for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as
they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes,
climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment
or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week.
Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week. Natural Sciences LAF.
Prereq.: SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability of
students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments.
Students identified by the Critical Thinking Assessment are required to complete GST
100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those
skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and
textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization,
concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness
training, and motivation strategies.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence in
arguments, with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and
analysis of statistically-based arguments. Topics include association, causation,
observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias, and chance. Common
techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional reasoning using English to
describe and compare rates and percentages presented in tables and graphs, and the
use of standardization to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed.
Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an approved notfor-credit/internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning
evaluations are conducted by the Strommen Career and Internship Center. With
approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked
within the human and other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in
diverse ecosystems in changing environments, biologists and members of the public are
grappling with an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing on the core
principles of biology, students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of
the revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research projects, given the
opportunity to themselves contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration
across biological sub-disciplines is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the
maturing field of systems biology. As biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical
tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science, biology is increasingly a
multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the
successful study of biology. Biological forces have many profound effects on society, and in turn
humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, service-learning opportunities are tightly
integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of
opportunities in the Biology Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both
during the academic year as well as during the summer. Students at Augsburg also participate
in research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a springboard for further study.
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in
college or university teaching, basic and applied research, and public health. Many have
entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates
have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries,
laboratory research, natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski,
William Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor
of Science in biology, or Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine-and-a-half courses. There are
additional required supporting courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
The Core Series (4.5 total courses):
A. Introductory Biology Courses (3.0 courses)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
BIO 253
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
Introductory Cellular Biology
B. Plant Biology or Ecology (1 course):
Note: At least one of the following courses must be taken in fulfillment of the major.
BIO 361
Plant Biology
or BIO 481
Ecology
C. A Keystone Course (0.5 course)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490
Integrated Keystone
or another keystone with departmental approval
The Electives (5 courses)
Note: In addition to the requirements listed above, at least five of the following courses must be
completed:
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 361
Plant Biology
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
BIO 475
Neurobiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 481
Ecology
BIO 486
Immunology
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Core Series above, but with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry (Must be taken concurrently with BIO151/BIO152,
respectively)
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 145/146
Calculus I, II
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section
of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the
following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
Astronomy
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
See the Medical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for details of the MLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115 (preferred) or COM 111.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the
department, subject to review by the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed
(2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. No more than two upper division
courses from other institutions may be applied toward the major.
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253 and at least two upper division electives
may, in consultation with their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete major
requirements with as many as four upper division courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully
complete one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO 499), b) a
research internship combined with BIO 497, or c) participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars
Program. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by
Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the
following December. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects must include public presentation and a
written report approved by the department.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, 253,
and two upper division courses. The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg
College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of
the biology faculty. Biology majors must have an adviser in the biology department. In order to
complete all major requirements in four years, BIO 151 and 152 and General Chemistry should
be taken in the first year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second
year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers. To enroll
in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, a minimum grade of 1.0 and average grade of
2.0 is required in BIO 151, 152, and 253. For courses that require only BIO 151 and 152,
students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses
applied to the major. Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of
2.5 in upper division biology courses is required for the life sciences major.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care
should be taken to study the requirements for every program well in advance of making
application. In general, medical schools require two-semester sequences in calculus, physics
and organic chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required, and in some instances
statistics and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, and such typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a
post-baccalaureate program in these areas should consult early and often with health science
advisers Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry,
organic chemistry, calculus, and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research
through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or independent study. Careful consultation with
a biology adviser is recommended to select among coursework and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science
portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be
completed before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined
by the department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to
students who have completed at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0
in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and
defining cooperative education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and skills
based on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a selection
process based on student interest, invitation, and interview selection. It is
recommended for students in the Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg
Experience as an experiential course in research if the student project results in
presentation of the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.:
Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are emphasized.
The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to gather and analyze data
and propose and test hypotheses are considered. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103.
Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: HPE 104 or MUS 101 or MUS 111 or
permission of the instructor; CHM 102 or another chemistry course strongly
recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics,
and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of
life on earth. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. A student may not
receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor in
biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 102 before taking this class.
Fall and spring)
BIO 150
Introductory Biology Workshop
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in BIO 151. Students will
explore topics covered in BIO 151 in more depth using AVID-based strategies for
succeeding in college-level biology courses. P/N grading only. (Coreq: BIO 151 and
consent of the instructor)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a two-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors,
including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO 151 and 152
must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of
lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or
concurrent registration in MAT 105. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a two-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution,
ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. (Three hours of lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151. Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
An introduction to structure and function in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 297
Directed Study: Research in Biology (0.5 credit)
Directed research with a faculty member. No more than two terms may be applied to
minimum graduation requirements. (Requires permission of the instructor and chair of
the department.)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life
history, and phylogeny. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
151, 152. Fall)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology of
vertebrates. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152.
Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity. The course integrates classical transmission
genetics, molecular genetics, and genomics. Special topics will include epigenetics,
developmental genetics, and human disease genetics. Contemporary genetic model
systems will be utilized in laboratory experiments. (Three hours of lecture, four hours
of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY
215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the diversity and evolution of algae and plants. Topics on plant anatomy,
physiology, phylogeny, ecological and economic importance, and plant-microbe
interactions are integrated throughout. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
The course addresses the chemical structure and function of the major biological
macromolecules. Key topic areas are protein structure and function, enzyme
mechanisms, thermodynamics, intermediary metabolism, and metabolic regulation.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 351 and
MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development,
and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to structure and life
history. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology,
cell-signaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and select additional topics. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory
perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions, emphasizing
vertebrates. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and
MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A study of development from the embryonic to adult stages. The course will focus on
the physiological, molecular, and morphological changes that occur during
development. Additional topics to be covered will include evolutionary developmental
biology (evo devo), teratology, stem cells, regeneration, and cell death. (Three hours
of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics to be studied include the electrical
activity of neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and
memory, animal behavior, and human cognition. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial, and
medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human pathogens.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment.
Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of
biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation. (Three hours of
lecture, four hours of laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 152, CHM
106 or 116 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates the
structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms
of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 355. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important
biological issues that have ethical and societal implication and ramifications are
explored, including the topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections between faith
and science, and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists. (Prereq.:
senior biology major. Fall, spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the world at
large, including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will
reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science in a global context of
the interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-politicaleconomic situation. (Prereq.: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5
course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by other course offerings.
Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
(Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the
biological basis of behavior. Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology
and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of theories and research covering a variety of
topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology.
These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and
environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in
neuroscience, statistics, and chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for
careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology
industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit
(Psychology), David Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler
(Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
Thirteen Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 475
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 Psychology Lab (two semesters)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391
Individual Differences
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322
Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486
Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 495
BIOL 356
Genetics
Biochemistry
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Animal Behavior (this topic only)
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
PSY 400
SCI 490
Biology Keystone
Keystone Internship
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or 115/116 sequence to complete the
biology courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill these skills. An
average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for the biology introductory
sequence BIO 151, 152, 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all upper division courses
applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the
department chair(s). Only those biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research
project, approved and evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal
application must be made no later than the junior year.
Department of Business
Administration—BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS,
MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate
studies. This preparation involves a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication,
emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the needs of the business community.
The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of
practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student and the community by providing an
education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden, John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad,
John A. Furia, Jennifer Grant, Marc D. Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J.
LaFave, Laura K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield,
David G. Schwain, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: business administration
(BUS), accounting (ACC), finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management (BUS),
management information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT). There is also a combined
business and economics major, which incorporates courses from both the Departments of
Business Administration and Economics.
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to deepen their
knowledge of a particular aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major
there are two specializations: marketing (WEC only) and music business (Day only).
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an
area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in fields
outside the Department of Business Administration, in addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business Administration. The Department of Business
Administration offers six minors: business administration (for non-business majors only),
international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and
marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the
needs of working people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new
career. The department offers certificates in information technology, business management, and
business finance through the Weekend and Evening College program. Certificate requirements
are listed in management, finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the
major at Augsburg, or at least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the
department. Transfer courses must be approved by the department. Courses taken more than
10 years ago will not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select
a departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of the
sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel students
on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of recommendation
for prospective employers or graduate programs. The full-time business administrator is also
available for advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international
courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students
need to consult with the department chair. Students need to apply to the department and start
the process during the junior year.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center
and department faculty to obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during their
junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be valuable in
competing for jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For
additional details, see the section on International Partners under International Programs in this
catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department administrator, for
international business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Students are encouraged to take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
Business Administration—BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for professional careers in business
administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a
common business core. This common core provides students with a broad foundation so they
can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and to external changes in
circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit (2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg),
selected from:
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by
completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either BUS 264 or BUS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend and Evening College students only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
business administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration, accounting, finance, MIS, or marketing
course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
combined major in business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non-business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331 or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252.
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS
245, BUS 254, plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 399
(maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the Music and Business Administration
Departments. The minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in
the music industry.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a
career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be exposed to the
key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management
information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242 Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and
control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role
of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects, and organizations.
Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis
is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from
practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea
successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with attention to the
resources needed for success.
BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions. Analysis of
business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting, understanding, and
managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and
inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical analysis (trends and confidence
intervals). Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo
simulation in business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that
facilitates decisions by non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate choices,
sub-optimization, and unanticipated consequences. Optional topics include process
control, six-sigma, data mining, and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS
260 or equivalent. WEC and evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are
required.)
BUS 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
BUS 301 Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. (Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources;
desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of
the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of
the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is
supported with real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS
200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics include
descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and
statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used
is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT
171. WEC and evening schedule: Additional sessions are required, usually on a
weekday evening.)
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or
BUS 200)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include multivariate
modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA.
(Prereq.: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BUS 299 Directed Study
BUS 399 Internship
BUS 499 Independent Study/Research
Accounting—ACC
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high quality financial
information. Augsburg accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of
theories and practices associated with the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting,
tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, accounting majors take courses in other business
areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding how accounting serves the needs of
business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors
and public accountants, management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their
education will give them knowledge and skills to work as accountants in business, government,
and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring engagement with financial
information.
The Augsburg accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business
coursework required to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students
should note, however, that in order to take the exam they must have completed a total of 150
credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework (an Augsburg equivalent of 37.5
credits). Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting
examinations upon graduation. Students interested in learning more can find information at the
following websites:
CPA exam general information:
http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements:
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=1105.1500
CMA exam:
http://www.imanet.org/cma_certification.aspx
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Nine courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
ACC 323
ACC 324
ACC 326
ACC 423
ACC 425
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Accounting Theory and Practice II
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Auditing
Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program
designed for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By
the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both
a BA in accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to
qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of course
offerings.
It is recommended that students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan
for successful completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The
application process includes submission of a completed application form, three letters of
recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an
example of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an interview with a threeperson panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or
internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, 322, 323 and 324 plus one of the following courses: ECO 112, ECO 113, MIS
260, FIN 331 or BUS 379. This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and finance.
Accounting Courses
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts, and fundamentals of accounting,
the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling
processes, decision making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration.
(Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and
other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on
accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation
concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and
stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision
making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other quantitative and
behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT
163 or 373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326 Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance for income
taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent of instructor)
ACC 423 Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the
basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or
112, or HON 111)
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting,
partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ACC 199 Internship
ACC 299 Directed Study
ACC 399 Internship
ACC 499 Independent Study/Research
Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the
financial services industry. Augsburg finance majors learn requisite skills through courses
focused on financial theory and practice, investment and portfolio theory, intermediate
accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, finance majors
take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how
finance serves the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major
leads to careers in banking, asset management, insurance, and investment banking. Students
will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial analysts and financial managers in
business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the
use of spreadsheets such as Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate
school and professional career examinations such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),
conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
FIN 433
FIN 438
FIN 460
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
International Finance
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue
positions in the banking or brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63
examinations, and will partially meet requirements for the Level I CFA examination. It is
designed for students who want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree or who
are looking to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business
Finance Certificate is available to non-finance majors and is available through the Weekend and
Evening College (WEC) program. The certificate consists of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221,
FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in Math Placement Group 3. They must also have a background
in computer skills (especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate
program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance
Certificate courses.
Finance Courses
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate planning. (This
course is typically offered online in the summer.)
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation,
capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management. (Prereq.: ECO
112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also offered as an online
option in summer.)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy,
capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management, corporate
restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio managementtheory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and
return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management,
including currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward rates, hedging,
and international monetary and trade flows as represented in the accounting and
macroeconomic identities for current account and trade deficits. This course extends
the framework of financial management to include international transactions as well
as ethical considerations. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
International Business—BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly
competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is
absolutely necessary for American graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do
successful business outside the US as well as in the US market where much of their
competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange
rates, the laws and logistics of international trade, and investments made in foreign markets.
Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a successful international business person.
Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also learn about
different cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362
International Business
BUS 465
International Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international
economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This
does not include American Sign Language. The language requirement may be waived for
international students. Contact the international business coordinator for details on language
equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
international business major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and three courses in international
business (one may be in international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in
international economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of
the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is
supported with real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS
200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision
and senior management. Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is
probably the main resource of developed countries and the most needed resource in developing
ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the
accomplishment of goals. The skills developed in the study of this major are applicable in
businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources,
strategy, international management, project management and/or quantitative methods of
management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 440
Strategic Management
BUS 465
International Management
MIS 376
Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
management major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to
a current degree, update previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase
their value in the job market. It is available through the Weekend and Evening College program.
Students may begin by completing the Business Management Certificate Program and continue
on to complete a bachelor’s degree in management. The certificate consists of five courses:
BUS 242, 340, 440, 465, and one of the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO 318.
Management Courses
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources;
desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of
the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or
BUS 200).
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
Management Information Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers
in information systems such as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant,
or project manager. MIS studies information systems as both a resource and a tool for decision
making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design and develop
new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from computer
science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and marketing as well as from
MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Three required supporting courses:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
MAT 171
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, plus two courses selected from
MIS 270, MIS 375, and MIS 376 or ECO 318 (but not both MIS 376 and ECO 318)
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is comprised of six courses, which are
part of the management information systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree seeking
students can complete these six courses to earn the certificate. The certificate is available
through the Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program. Students who do not have a
degree are eligible to go on with their studies to complete the bachelor’s degree in MIS. The six
certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, CSC 160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However, MIS 260 should be the first MIS
course, and CSC 160 should be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet a
math proficiency level of MPG 3 prior to entering this program.
Management Information Systems (MIS) Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario
Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision support tools for
problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational
databases using a hands-on approach. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology
architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control, and
close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools
such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed
to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer Aided
Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and process
modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A course-long project
is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent
of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
MIS 299
Directed Study
MIS 399
Internship
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
Marketing—MKT
The marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of
marketing functions within both business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues
include marketing research, product management, marketing communications (e.g., advertising,
public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating both theory
and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan
location makes it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies,
and other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of the
marketing field.
Marketing Courses
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive,
behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer decision
making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual
decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family, and purchase
situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252
or consent of instructor)
MKT 352 Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.: MKT
252, BUS 379 or 264, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An
alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics course with consent of
instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379
prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY 215.)
MKT 354 Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment,
departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and
compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation, and
personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note: Either MKT
355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357 Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355
or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term planning
issues; development and implementation of marketing plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252,
MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or
GST 100, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199 Internship
MKT 299 Directed Study
MKT 399 Internship
MKT 499 Independent Study/Research
Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter.
Chemistry has been described as the central science because matter includes the entire
physical world, such as the things we use, the food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas that excite
and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific
problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their work, including potential
problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their
society. The liberal arts as offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist
is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and
offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of Chemistry has established the following
objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates
who complete our ACS chemistry major to compete successfully with their peers of
similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as professional goals
other than traditional positions as chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong
learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after
graduation, and be able to move into new areas as opportunities arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the
methodology of the natural sciences in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and
limitations of science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to
make better value judgments concerning science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg (emeritus), David R.
Hanson, Joan C. Kunz, Michael Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should
plan to take MAT 145, 146 in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in
biology. Other pre-health and pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy,
engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the Academic Information section)
should consult the chemistry department for assistance in course planning early in their college
careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361, 363
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
CHM 470
CHM 495
Properties of Polymers
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245
Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II (should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer
proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program.
See Graduation Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be
taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further
developed in upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics and 3.0 over-all; one
course or summer of approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other chemistry
courses above 300. At least one of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a twoterm sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use
of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic chemistry
concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does not count
toward a chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory experience.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
This is the entry course for chemistry and related science majors, including biology
and physics. Course topics include an introduction to matter and measurements,
chemical equations, stoichiometry, energetics, electronic structure, and bonding
theory. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.:
MPG 3, high school chemistry recommended. Fall and Spring)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution chemistry
including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring and Summer)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms
and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of modern
theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms.
(Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 116. Fall: CHM
351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail and
gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of
analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of samples, and
includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA
course. Prereq.: CHM 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
CHM 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection
and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture.
CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments related to CHM 361.
(Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration, and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied
in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy,
surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
(.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to
CHM 364. (One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent registration.
Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details of
macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic
compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for IR,
UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in
organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between
structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor interactions;
enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs are detoxified.
Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic substances.
(Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron
spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical
methods are covered. (Three hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of inorganic substances and their reactions using electrostatic and molecular
orbital models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a variety
of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors
under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and seniors are
expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors are also
invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic
chemistry.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project (not
counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic year (that
may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent opportunity to
be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CHM 199
Internship
CHM 299
Directed Study
CHM 399
Internship
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: junior or senior standing).
Communication Studies—COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to
make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in
communication studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public
advocacy and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions
of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental adviser as early as possible to design
an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel
Hanson, Jenny Hanson, David Lapakko, Emanuelle Wessels
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four courses within one of eight
emphases. For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural Communication
COM 490
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying communication from an artistic
and humanities perspective. It is appropriate for career interests such as communication
graduate school, other professional graduate programs (e.g. law school), rhetorical criticism,
political communication, and for being a professional trainer, communication consultant,
professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329, 345, 405, 399,
499; THR 350; BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or
industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate programs in
organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321, 329, 356, 399,
405, 480, 495, 499; BUS 242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440 (required); COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal
structure and personnel. People who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination,
work rules, employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required); COM 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 495;
PSY 373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in an
organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495, MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields of public relations and crisis
management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An internship in public
relations, advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media
(both performance and production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school in mass
communication or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348,
399, 495, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427; POL
342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for students planning to do graduate
work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356,
405, 495, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program.
Students should be aware that the tournament season is essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one internship (COM 399) as one of their
electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part of their major concentration other
Augsburg courses not listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the
departmental adviser for prior approval. Also, students may petition to include up to three
courses from other ACTC schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or department
chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
One QF: PSY 215 or MAT 163 AND a QA: COM 352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only,
COM 352 or ENL 327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in the English Department
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching
requirements in the Education Department, offers students the preparation necessary to
become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools and allows them to
become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation
for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in
the major. All requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are listed in the Department of English section of the
catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding
achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors
students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their
major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (COM 499
registration). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior
year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112
or COM 115
COM 254
COM 280
COM 120
or COM 243
or POL 342
COM 351
or COM 352
COM 355
or COM 345
Contest Public Speaking
Scientific and Technical Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Mass Media and Popular Culture
Studio Production
Mass Communication in Society
Argumentation
Persuasion
Small Group Communication
Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a wellrounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical
considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major
explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry members,
internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist series. Students will
gain experience in scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital.
Students will be introduced to the study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are
encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields such as art, English, theater,
philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies, and American Indian studies, to name a
few.
Film Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley
Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses
FLM 180 FA
FLM 216
ENL 241 HUM
COM 247 HUM
FLM 260
ENL 371
FLM 420
FLM 490
Film Sight and Sound
Film Production I (Prereq.: FLM 180)
Intro to Cinema Arts (Prereq;: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Documentary History and Theory
Documentary Production I (Prereq.: FLM 180 and COM 247)
History of Cinema (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and a 2XX literature course)
Issues in Contemporary Cinema (Prereq.: COM 247 or ENL 371)
Film Keystone (Prereq.: FLM 216 and FLM 260)
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR 232
THR 233
FA
Acting
Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your
adviser, who is designated by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered
every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be chosen.
Track #1 Production: Students interested in producing films or videos complete three (3)
electives chosen from:
ART 132
ART 215
ART 315
ART 340
COM 243
FLM 312
FLM 348
FLM 499
ENL 228
MUS 130
PHY 119
THR 328
FA
FA
Photograph
Web Design 1
Web Design 2 (Prereq.: ART 215)
Digital Imaging
Television Production
Film Production 2 (Prereq.: FLM 216)
Intermediate Video Production (Prereq.: FLM 260)
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Broadcast and Online Journalism (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FA
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
NS-L Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Theatrical Design (Prereq.: THR 228)
Track #2 Performance: Students interested in acting and directing choose from:
ENL 325
Playwriting (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ENL 328
Screenwriting (Prereq.: ENL 220, 221, 226, or 228)
PHY 119 NS-L Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
THR 233
Acting for the Camera
THR 328
Theatrical Design (Prereq.: THR 228)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
TTHR 366
Stage Direction (Prereq.: THR 362 or consent of instructor)
FLM 499
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Track #3 Theory and Culture Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and
cultural context choose from:
ART 240 FA
AIS 264
AIS 364
AIS/WST 208/408
ENL 221
ENL 228
ENL 240
ENL 430
FLM 499
PHI 120 HUM
PHY 119 NS-L
SPA 248
REL 309
Art History Survey (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
American Indians in the Cinema
Indigenous Filmmakers
Native American Women and Film (Prereq.: WST 201 or any WST 2xx
women’s studies’ course; AIS 105 or any 2xx AIS course, or consent of
instructor)
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
Broadcast and Online Journalism (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Introduction to Literary Study (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Advanced Studies in Theory and Method (Prereq.: any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Ethics (Prereq.: pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Spanish & Latin American Culture through Film
Religion at the Movies (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, PHI 230, or PHY 119
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered
at Augsburg. Prospective minors must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111 Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style,
listening, and overcoming speech fright. Note: Students may take only one of either
COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. (Fall, spring)
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest
situations. Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments
and compete in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive
speaking, speaking to entertain, and/or communication analysis. Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. (Fall)
COM 115 Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical
fields. Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public speaking,
including delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is
then applied to specific contexts common in technical fields, with special attention to
distinguishing expert or lay audiences and the use of technical vocabulary and
notation systems. Note: Students may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit.
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
This course is a survey of the mass media in popular culture. Students will examine
the different types of mass media and will gain an understanding of what popular
culture is and why it is important. The course examines the importance of media
criticism and the impact that media have had on culture and society. Students are
encouraged to think critically about media and media consumption.
FLM 180 Film Sight and Sound
This is a beginning-level production course that explores the language of film by way
of its aesthetic roots, technological history, and the vocabulary associated with visual
story telling. Students will analyze scenes at the shot-by-shot level while learning the
creative potential of the moving image. Students then incorporate these lessons into
their own work.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This is an introductory film production course that explores the short narrative story
form. Students will write, shoot, and edit four 16mm silent B &W films. This course
explores the collaborative nature, technical requirements, and creative demands of
telling stories through film.
COM 243 Television Production
This is an introductory television production course utilizing three cameras in a live
studio environment. This course emphasizes the demands of live television
production, such as collaborative team effort, pre-production, time management, and
meeting deadlines. Through a series of exercises, students learn the skills required to
produce a live 30-minute news magazine program. (Fall)
COM 247 Documentary History and Theory
This course studies the history of film’s nonfiction art form, as well as the theoretical
methods of engaging the world through a lens. Through the study of selected
documentaries, students will identify and analyze the filmmaker’s point of view and
the methods used to deliver the message.
COM 254 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers.
FLM 260 Documentary Production I
This is an introductory video production course that explores documentary’s nonfiction
art form. Through a series of four video projects, students learn the elements and
structure of stories that observe the world through a lens. Emphasis will be placed on
research and story development, as well as learning through collaboration during
production. (Prereq.: FLM 180 and COM 247)
COM 280 Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas
that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
FLM 312 Film Production II
This intermediate 16mm production course builds on the lessons and skills learned in
FLM 216, with the addition of negative color photography and synchronized sound.
Each student creates three narrative film projects with a collaborative team where
they experience the tasks of writing, directing, shooting, and editing. (Prereq.: FLM
216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction,
and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging from impromptu
speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone
students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115)
COM 329 Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication,
including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems.
COM 345 Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such
as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation of employees,
organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication
problems.
FLM 348
Intermediate Video Production
This course explores the potential of digital cinema. Building on the lessons learned in
COM 247, emphasis will be placed on the visual aesthetic of the digital image while
exploring the craft of storytelling. Each student will produce projects in each of film’s
three main genres: narrative, documentary, and experimental. (Pre-req: FLM 260)
COM 351 Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument,
evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze public
arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115 or
consent of instructor; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall)
COM 352 Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying special
attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111,
112, or 115 or consent of instructor; and either MAT 163 or PSY 215)
COM 355 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles, and conflict management.
COM 356 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from communication studies related to
our understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it means to lead a
compassionate life. As such, it provides students with an opportunity to probe deeper
into theories and concepts introduced in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication.
(Prereq.: COM 254 or consent of instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that
occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the
cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated
critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger
societal value and impact.
COM 405
Nonverbal Communication
This course focuses on the nonverbal elements of communication. Nonverbal
communication encompasses all communication except the spoken word. In order to
fully explore the functions of nonverbal communication in everyday life, students will
conduct a research project that looks at nonverbal communication in depth. (Prereq:
COM 280)
COM 415 Advanced Critical Media Studies
This course explores the role that various media, such as film, television, and the
internet play in shaping and influencing society. Topics covered include theories of
influence and effects, representations of gender, race, and class, ownership and
democracy, and new media. After taking this course, students should possess
heightened understanding and appreciation of media’s significance and impact in the
world.
COM 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An
overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional
communication in profit and nonprofit organizations.
COM 490 Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Communication and
Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to each
student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495 Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary sources and
methodology of research.
FLM 490
Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
A synthesis of film theories and application of those theories to each student’s sense
of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement. (Prereq.: FLM 216, FLM
260)
FLM 495 Film Topics
Selected topics in film with emphasis on professional standards at every step of the
finished project.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199 Internship
COM 299 Directed Study
COM 399 Internship
COM 499 Independent Study/Research
FLM 399
Internship
FLM 499
Independent Study/Research
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 328
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 230
THR 232
THR 350
Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major.
The coursework provides students a strong foundation in computer science, with emphasis on
concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their coursework by
electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education
experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 114
MAT 171
or MAT 145
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to serve students with need for
some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major requires six courses
from computer science, six from economics, and a required capstone independent study.
Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
or CSC 320
or CSC 352
CSC 345
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
ECO 318
ECO 315
or EC0 415
CSC 499
or ECO 499
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Database Management and Design
Principles of Computer Organization
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Management Science
Money and Banking
Managerial Economics
Independent Study
Independent Study
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major. Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and
philosophy of language. The major requires seven courses from computer science, six from
philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this major should
consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent
study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a
major requirement. A course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a
prerequisite for a subsequent computer science course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the
internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent registration with
MAT 171 or complete CSC 160 prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a highlevel programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100; MAT 171
recommended)
CSC 210 Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three hours of
lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of
MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory, distributed
processing systems, network protocols and security, standards, network
management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
CSC 272 UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that
the student has knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in
some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a
programming language)
CSC 320 Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph
traversal algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable
problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
CSC 345 Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, binary representation of data, processors,
instruction sets, and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352 Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and
security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
An introduction to the physical design and tuning of database systems. Topics include
data storage, indexing, query processing, and transaction processing with a focus on
the relation database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases
(e.g., distributed databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging
technologies, and applications. (Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as Lisp or
Scheme. A study of the foundation algorithms used in the field of artificial intelligence.
Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 385 Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof
theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state
automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and
uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 431 Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing, sensor
fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and other
network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and a
detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.:
CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450 Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages.
Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and semantics,
parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or
concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 451 Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the runtime environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450,
and CSC 385)
CSC 457 Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics include
geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques, graphical user
interfaces, human-centered software development, computer animation, virtual
environments, and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than twice as
part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CSC 199 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 299 Directed Study
CSC 399 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 499 Independent Study/Research
Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an emphasis on national and international issues.
Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education
in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: economics, applied economics, mathematical economics,
business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science
(education majors only). The economics major and the applied economics majors lead to
careers in the business world or government. The mathematical economics major is designed
for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another quantitative field
such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in
quantitative fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries.
Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer science. The
combined economics/business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to
explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it
presents a disciplined way to analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares
students for community leadership and leads to a great diversity of career opportunities
including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law and
potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider
economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such as business
administration, international relations, mathematics, management information systems, political
science, history, and area study programs. Students who are interested in any type of
quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are encouraged to either
major or minor in mathematics. These students should also take courses in computer science.
Consult an adviser for specific course suggestions.
For the economics and applied economics majors, the capstone experience is Economics
490 Research Methods in Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their adviser
for other alternatives. Internships are recommended. Students must consult with the department
chair and the internship office before registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a
major and two for a minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with
at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Kevin Bowman, Stella Hofrenning, Bernard Walley
Major in Economics, BA
Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
Three upper division economics course electives
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics BA
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 318
Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350
Labor Economics
ECO 399
Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120
Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One upper division economics course elective
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
One upper division business course elective
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
Eight economics courses:
Eco 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
Eco 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Eco 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Eco 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Eco 416 Mathematical Economics
Eco 490 Research Methods in Economics
Two upper division economics course electives
Seven mathematics courses:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 373, 374 Probability and Statistics I and II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
MAT 324
Analysis
or MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Physical Sciences
or MAT 377 Operations Research
Recommended Courses: CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
and CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students, therefore, should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course. Other
configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students who
plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a department adviser as soon
as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
Economics Courses
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a metrourban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation
and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS. (On demand)
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal
policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current
economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to
market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311 Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of fiscal
policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.:
ECO 113. On Demand)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and the role
of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the
pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction to welfare
economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Spring
semester and winter trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial banks,
and the Federal Reserve system and its role in relation to aggregate economic
activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall,
spring semesters and winter trimester)
ECO 317 Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on
different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including systemic
changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and compared to realworld variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318 Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of
management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio
selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory models.
(Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall semester and winter trimester)
ECO 350 Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of collective
bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall in
alternate years)
ECO 360 International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations.
Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate
systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring in alternate years)
ECO 365 Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of
society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the public
policy approaches designed to address those market failures, including
command/control and incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined include air
and water pollution, global environmental issues like ozone depletion and global
warming, and environmental policy for developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall
in alternate years)
ECO 370 International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the
developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income inequality,
population growth, education and health of society, agricultural production,
environmental externalities, and the role of international trade and foreign assistance.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113. Spring in alternate years)
ECO 415 Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among the
topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and
cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management.
(Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416 Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical tools to
the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312 or ECO 313 and
MATH 145 or a calculus class approved by course instructor.)
ECO 490 Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models and
methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to
analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international economic problems and
policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199 Internship
(P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299 Directed Study
ECO 399 Internship
(Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499 Independent Study/Research
Education- ECE, EED, ESE, EDU, ESL,
SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that
are accredited by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for:
● Elementary (grades K-6);
● Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and
social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and physics;
● K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language
(ESL) and special education: Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) and Learning
Disabilities (LD). (Note for special education: ESL, EBD, and LD are available in
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) only. The new academic behavior specialist -ABS
program (pending approval) begins January 2013 in WEC only.
● Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include preprimary (ages 3-5),
mathematics (grades 5-8), general science (grades 5-8), social studies (grades 5-8), or
communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both weekday and weekend/evening
formats. WEC degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary
communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and special
education. Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite
courses, elementary core courses, and professional education courses are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Field service requirements, associated
with courses, and student teaching must be completed during regular weekday hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field experiences in P-12 educational
settings.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already
holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of
Arts degree in Education (MAE). Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete
a licensure only program within the day or WEC undergraduate program. Contact the
Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the
Education Department prior to beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken
prior to admission). All students are required to take the Minnesota Teacher License Exam
(MTLE) in basic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—prior to admission to the department
and must pass the MTLE basics skills tests before student teaching. Additional criteria for
acceptance into the Education Department are available through the department website.
Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree
and/or licensure State law requires passing appropriate exams (MTLE, pedagogy, and content
exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in elementary education and
education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also offers a special
education minor which is described at the end of this section after course listings.
Students are assigned an Education Department program adviser at the outset of
coursework. All students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow
through with department policies. Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available
through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the Education
Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students who teach abroad will do part
of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Education Faculty
Jeanine Gregoire (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Ann Grugel,
Gretchen Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Audrey Lensmire, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor, Vicki
Olson, Donna Patterson, Ron Petrich, Barbara Short, Christopher Smith, Diane Vodicka, Dana
Wagner, Barbara West
Elementary Education—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major
courses. To be licensed they must also complete a student teaching experience. Degreeseeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for students (Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.)
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II (required)
Science sequence for students (Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science
endorsement.)
Option A is for weekday students who do not have college-level science courses in their
background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111
Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level
science course accepted in transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics (spring semester—evening) or EED 203 Elementary
Education Physical Science (summer session I only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer session II; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
BIO 102
The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311
EED 312
EED 325
EED 326
EED 386
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
K-6 Literacy Methods
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
K-6 Children’ Literature (.5)
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student teaching is required for licensure.
Students with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through
the elementary education non-licensure major.
EED 488: Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
(.5)
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry,
physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media Literacy
Student Teaching—five weeks
Social Studies (5-8)
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103; HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT 141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8)
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121
Human Biology
BIO 102
The Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
SCI 106
Meteorology
Geology
(take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 341
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
Preprimary Teaching (3-5-year-olds)
PSY 250
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education (fall trimester)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children (winter trimester)
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence (spring trimester)
ECE 488, 489 Student teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or kindergarten, seven weeks in
a
grade (1-6)
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of
P in student teaching courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required
core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of two full courses graded P/N,
plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major
requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening
College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
The graduate credits can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact the Education Department
or Office of Admissions for information.
Secondary Education—ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education
Department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to
have advisers in both their subject area major and in the Education Department. K-12 licensure
is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary licensure program is
available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general
science endorsement for grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met
through the Augsburg College Education Department licensure program. These requirements
are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an approved teaching area, and completion of an
approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical
Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I (Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.)
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
ESE 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
(.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in
student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements,
and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education
program even though they may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a
major in one of these special areas will take three to four courses in student teaching and do
some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note: Recommendation for
teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades
K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact
the Education Department or the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices for
information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199 Internship
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical
and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Field service
experience in an urban P-12 school is required. This course meets Engaging
Minneapolis requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore
standing)
EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an
awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes
impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective
Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
(WEC and summer only)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major
minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills
applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of
instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of
effective audiovisual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations.
Computer training will be included in this course.
EDC 310 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications of theoretical constructs. Field
service requirements in an educational program or P-12 school.
EDC 399 Internship
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on
techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and
special focus on needs of urban students. Field service in a mainstreamed P-12
classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EDC 490 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships
with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. This course
meets the senior keystone requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199
Internship
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer session II only)
This course provides hands-on investigations that model modern inquiry learning and
teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for
initial licensure. This is a content intensive course. Plan to spend much time outside
of class reading and completing assignments. (Prereq.: Must be an elementary
education major)
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science (summer session I only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism;
and kinds of ways to transfer energy. All elementary MSEPs for physical science are
met in this course. (Prereq.: Must be an elementary education major)
EED 299
Directed Study
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into K-6 elementary literacy instruction, focusing on the fundamentals of
linguistics and literacy development in children, with special attention to English
language learners. This course aims in particular to develop students’ base
knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate research and practices involved in K-6
literacy instruction by examining the competing theories regarding literacy, the
research findings that give support to these theories, and a range of practical
approaches to teach literacy in an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to
the department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
Observation, analysis, and preparation of assessment tools and literacy materials for
K-6 students in an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 325.)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level
students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing, and integrated
writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary
licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
EED 336
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to
intervention, and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy setting. Field service in a
P-12 classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department, and
successful completion of EED 225 and EED 325/326)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Field service in a mainstreamed P-12 classroom
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. MPG3. MAT 137
recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for analyzing and translating
elementary science curriculum, considering different instructional strategies, models
of instruction, and authentic assessment techniques. Additional focus on scientific
inquiry from the perspective of a learner, teacher and scientist and translation of
theoretical constructs to an elementary classroom. Field service in a P-12 classroom
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department.)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten.
Field service in a kindergarten classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
EED 386
Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature for children and young adolescents. It
includes wide reading across the genres represented in children’s literature, to
evaluate the quality of the literature read, exploring children’s response to literature,
and using children’s literature in teaching and learning.
EED 399
Internship
EED 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for
licensure. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of degree program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience
requirement. (Prereq.: Admission to department; GPA: 2.5; Passing MTLE basic skills
tests; completion of coursework)
EED 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) & Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the principal concepts, approaches, and
perspectives of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic patterns
and processes. Major topics include population distribution; cultural characteristics and
cultural landscapes; political integration and disintegration; economic land use; settlements
and urbanization. This course will meet the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice in
Geography for middle school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Field service in a 712 classroom required.(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking the 5-12 communication arts/literature license do must take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required in social studies is taught as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in
the Minnesota Graduation Standards, national standards and required state testing.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Field service in a 7-12
classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics
(.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required in science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
ESE 481, Student Teaching
483, 485 Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to three.
Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of
licensure program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) & Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (EBD) and/or Special
Education: Learning Disabilities (LD) –
SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only through Weekend and
Evening College (WEC). These majors are ideally suited to people who are currently working in
schools with K-12 students with EBD/LD. The K-12 special education license includes a
specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE
are to be taken during the final year of coursework while students are working in an EBD or LD
setting. Students must complete field service requirements in special education and general
education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program requirements; field service
requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year. See the Education
Department for more information on the distribution of field service hours. The new K-12
Academic Behavior Specialist (ABS) program will begin Fall 2013, pending approval. Contact
the Education Department or the Education Department website for current information
concerning this transition.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening College
(WEC). Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disabilities, and Learning
Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of LD
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with LD
Special Education Courses
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a final
portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for student
teaching. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical
aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student
learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as
they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the
recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and personcentered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program
plans and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD.
Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming
partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities (LD only)
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This
includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various
theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral)
applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will also provide a critique
of current philosophical positions in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge
related to accessing information relevant to the field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices (EBD only)
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled
EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches
drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, personcentered planning, and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities (LD only)
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentallyappropriate instruction that supports the learning of students identified as having
learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing,
listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a
strong focus on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process
involved. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically
those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced
and applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is
emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement
in the core curriculum. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship
context. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: Education Department
admission, 2.5 GPA, passing MTLE basic skills tests)
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology
course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is
designed to fit the needs of students in various disciplines interested in disability issues. This
minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260
Humans Developing
SWK 301
History and Analysis of Social Policy
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
PSY 359
Assessment
Interested students should contact the director of special education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus oncampus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with the
special education director about a placement prior to registering for the course.
(Prereq.: Completion of all other courses in special education minor or consent of
instructor. Open to non-special education students)
Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to
earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either
the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan
Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special requirements and
opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs require the recommendation of the Augsburg
engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson, Physics Department, johnson9@augsburg.edu or
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the College
of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they
will be informed of their status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final
acceptance into the program. Formal application to the College of Science and Engineering may
be completed during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra
courses that are completed at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of
undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding
through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second
semester of the junior year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed
during the senior year. Those admitted will receive special counseling from the College of
Science and Engineering staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of
Science and Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a
Bachelor of Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university.
Students accepted into the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if
they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are
recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan
Technological University. Further information on these and other graduate programs is available
from the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will be
encouraged to apply to the engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their
applications will be evaluated using need and academic performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at
Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in
chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas, and images
helps people understand who they are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify
and share our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and better
understand the world in which we live and work. Students majoring in English have the
opportunity to choose one of four concentrations: literature, language, and theory; media writing;
creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is concerned with the
pleasure that comes from artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. With
psychology and sociology, English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With
philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and language.
With science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. With speech
and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other
social sciences and humanities, English studies the way people have acted and thought at
different times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of
this vital urban area. Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended plays, films, and
readings available near the campus. English majors have the opportunity to use and refine their
skills through working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language Learner
(ELL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and
college education, journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine,
advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
John Schmit (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donsky, Douglas
Green, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga
Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English literature, language, and theory concentration provides students various
approaches to the life-enhancing study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses
focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke discovery of new literary
experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial
literatures reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and world literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a classically
structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory demand the intense and intellectually
challenging engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical approaches to literature and deeply
examine race, class, and gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our courses
infuse these concerns into their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction, film, and drama.
All literature classes involve students in dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are
taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and
demand the skills of aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear
speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills of the educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theater Arts, and Women’s
Studies.
The English writing concentration is for students who intend to develop professional skills in
either creative or media writing. Over the course of their study, students will master terminology;
understand historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the field; and study the works of
established writers and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies
in observation, research, and analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of
sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will understand the interdisciplinary
demands inherent in creative and media writing (including issues of design) and will enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who are practicing writers themselves.
The writing concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies,
and Theater Arts.
The communication arts/literature teacher licensure major is for students who seek to be
licensed to teach in Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the first and sophomore years, and to apply for the
education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in the English Department and the
Education Department in order to meet the professional requirements within the Education
Department as well as the requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two additional,
specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory; English Writing; Creative
Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of
either a:QA: ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT
138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion
of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT
138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion
of:
QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper
division courses in English, as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two 200-level
literature courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature,
American literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with concurrent enrollment in ENL 490
English Keystone. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required. One course must be
ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language, and theory courses, three
of which must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
three literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or
higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221. And a 300 level writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320 and 321), or
Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL
228; ENL 320 or ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC creative
writing course; or an internship. And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art
class is required, either Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or 228; and Either ENL 220 or 221.
Also required, ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from the following:
ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC
writing/reporting course; or an internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112, including at least one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112 and must include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing
courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112, and must include ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division
media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in British, American, and world
literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or
related activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. They include EDC 200, 210, 211,
220, 310; ESE 325, 350, 351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to consulting
your designated ENL adviser, contact an Education Department adviser for information about
education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early
October in senior year for department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty
committee. Honors project may receive independent study credit (refer to departmental
guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three of their English courses at
Augsburg. Transfer students who minor in English must take at least two of their English
courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at
least three of their English courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These
courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate
writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition
must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—
such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and
sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective
Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if
possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or
ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their
instructor up through the last week of class (without special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one time only) if
their work is below a 2.0. A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade
of 2.0 or higher, will receive a grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place
in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of students
identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in
composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not fulfill the
graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing critical
reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing,
organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style.
A writing lab is provided for those needing additional help. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing.
Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically;
reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL 111;
placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon entry to the
College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218
English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials,
and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing determines
placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines
whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in ELL until the requirement is
completed but can receive credit for only two courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop
foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities
for diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a
prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction, and drama.
Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts that serve future
literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for communication arts/literature teacher
licensure major. (Prereq. or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and technical and
aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of film form
and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from one another in
any number of ways. This course foregrounds those voices that are usually identified
by dint of ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic literature such as Hispanic,
Asian American, or Jewish literature will be emphasized. Check the departmental web
page for further information or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 251
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of
modern African-American literature from its origins in the 18th century to the present.
explores various literary genres, representative authors, epochal texts, and literary
and ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of the African
American literary tradition. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close
readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and
small group discussion. Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or
co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Spotlight Courses
Offered alternating terms (content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and Screen,”
“Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,” “Mark Twain in the
20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,” “Literature and
Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the
title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions
and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may
include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and Literature,”
“Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the
departmental web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects may
include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,” “Challenging the
Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the departmental web page for
the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in
historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts
by employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in
effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise indicated,
students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays—comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances—for
their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200level literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European
contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and Canterbury Tales and
ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include “the
enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier; utopian dreams and the literature
of conquest; the writer as politician; and the challenges to religious certainty in a postPtolemaic universe. Major writers include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More,
and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual, and social influences of the major literary movements on both
sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the history
and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous “big six” poets
(Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be studied in the context of
poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents
in other genres, including Austen, Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century, Britain was
the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen
Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in all four major
genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—the love-plot and the education-plot—
in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and 19th centuries. The
course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying and critiquing the ways
literary theorists and historians have explained and theorized British fiction. Authors
surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen, Trollope, Brontë, Eliot, and others.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights,
organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Mysteries and
Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “What Is My Nation?”
Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the
prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid to their
contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William
Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel
Spark are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in African-American Literature
This course offers a chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences,
and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature.
The course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will
be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s emphasis.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th-Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the period.
Many different genre—slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic poetry—are
considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain, Emerson,
Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature,
significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald, Faulkner,
Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as well as
contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short Stories
anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th century
as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry. Attention will be
given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in the Best American
Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme
such as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices from the Southwest,” “Poetics and
Politics of Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native Literature, ““UrbanReservation: Homing,” and “American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.” Students
focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural
emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with
American Indian studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present,
organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,”
“Blacks and Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American Stage.” Readings range
from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later literature,
and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the 14th
century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans—
both classical and “barbarian”—and Christians; Islam and Christendom. Attention is
paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography); the literature of
courtly and profane love; and visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or
one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to the
modern period, including such authors as Molière, Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and
Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in
an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their
literary, cultural, and social contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or
one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on
the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the
reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which
women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. This
course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized historically
and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin
American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social Issues in
Contemporary World Drama.” (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of the moving
image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as one of the most
important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on important
international cinematic artistic movements, such as Italian neorealism and the French
New Wave, on cultural contexts that influenced the reception of film art, and on
technological advancements that altered the medium and influenced both narrative
and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the
English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the
communication arts/literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers
can both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition: Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which
research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in
language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written language,
students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use
to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks. Recommended for licensure and
potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black and White and Red
All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others. Check the departmental
web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course description in
the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature course or consent of
instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course
engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course
topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,” “Cognition,
Meaning, and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in
Theory,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific
term, and get a complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any
300-level literature course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place
in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop
format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer
evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. Required for the
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective Writing,
but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the world of art and
literature. Particularly aimed at art, theater arts, and film majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering business
and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing
and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but including journal
keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and write those
facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for broadcast
and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn the basics of
newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read classic and
contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of established writers
as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work.
(Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of
work. Students will also be expected to create at least one new work of short fiction
during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review and acceptance by instructor
of four story drafts written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as they create their own
poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new and established poets
reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and revise a collection of poems to be
produced as a chapbook. Some of the poems written during this semester will be
experiments with formal verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.: ENL 322 or
review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a portfolio of creative works in the “fourth
genre,” which may include memoir; personal essays; flash nonfiction; researched
feature stories; mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theater. Students will learn the basics of dramatic
structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of
playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and junior or senior
standing, or consent of theater department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226
recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: From Computers to Community
This course introduces students to gathering, analyzing, and presenting quantitative
data by using computers and other sources. The course also incorporates off-campus
resources to provide students with real-world experience of how data are
incorporated into print, broadcast, and online journalism. This course is designed for
persons wishing to explore use of quantitative data and for those preparing to enter
the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from story
outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their own scripts,
students will review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the
class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft,
and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or 226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed
product. The topic changes; check the departmental web page. (Prereq.: Any 300level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in
global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American
journalism and considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and
technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past
and situations that arise now in a digitized information world. Students will study the
special position given the media in the United States and will consider First
Amendment protections and the media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free
and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227, or 228; and any
300-level media writing course.)
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course, along
with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391
Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students will spend approximately three weeks
in May in Thailand. During this time, students will visit temples and sites in Bangkok,
Chiangmai, and Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai Buddhism,
government, traditional customs, and culture. Students will also spend several days
teaching English to Thai students in a Thai secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication arts/literature licensure students. It is
normally taken with students enrolled in English 101 Developmental Writing. Interns
prepare class presentations, assess student writing, and learn methods useful in
teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved
by the department. Independent study projects not designated for honors must be
approved by the chair of the department.
Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural
world. The program pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social
sciences, humanities, and professional studies—of the interdependence shared by people and
nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and
cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, environmental studies
students focus on the most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of
complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas,
most people live in cities. Urban residents shape nature in innumerable ways, including through
energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities
often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind,
Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality
and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in environmental
studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological
processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’
interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences in nature,
identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses
grounded in multiple disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on
their experiences in settings as diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit
organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate
settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
John Zobitz (Mathematics, Director), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology),
Kristen Chamberlain (Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work), Z. Vivian Feng
(Chemistry), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), John Harkness (English),
Ann Impullitti (Biology), Colin Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Michael Lansing
(History), Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
ENV 120
Environmental Connections
Introduction to Environmental Science
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban Planning
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ENV 399
Internship
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change,
Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
ENV 120
Introduction to Environmental Science
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends
on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people
living simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In
examining these connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science,
biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as
experiential education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class—
neither remote nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the
course is the application of knowledge gained in the class to a campus project.
(Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 120
Introduction to Environmental Science
An introduction to the systematic study of the environment from physical, biological,
chemical, and quantitative perspectives. Satisfactory completion of this course
satisfies a Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in the Natural Sciences and
Mathematics and as a QF. MPG 3 and CT required.
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved by the program director and a
committee of three environmental studies faculty representing at least two academic
divisions) that displays a student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary approaches,
demonstrate higher-level learning, and examine vocational issues through the study
of an environmental problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored.
(Prereq.: ENV 100, BIO 152, CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210, HIS 316, and ENV 399)
Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Health, Physical Education, and
Exercise Science—HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience
with the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the
department are to provide quality experiences, preparation for the professions, and an
education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational participants as well
as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education
endeavors in the schools and in allied professions. It also provides general education in physical
activity for all Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for careers in school health education,
wellness, and allied professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines
prevention and promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The exercise science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge
needed to become a health fitness or community health professional. Interested students will
also be prepared to move on to graduate or professional school in allied health fitness
professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), David Barrett, Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Steven
Dalhed, Carol Enke, Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch,
Ted Vickerman
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
HPE 410
HPE 450
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
Current Health Issues
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does
not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may
be subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to
consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students
must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements
under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 220
HPE 254
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors
in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following
courses are recommended for those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching
effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may
be subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to
consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students
must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements
under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 305
Stress Management
HPE 350
Kinesiology
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397 or 399 Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 430
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at Univ. of St. Thomas)
or HPE 304 Advanced Fitness Training
Health, Physical Education, and
Exercise Science Courses
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPE majors. It seeks to
improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical
fitness and how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well-being. This course
is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to assess, monitor, and discipline
oneself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected physical
activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy,
and rules of the activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 007 Lifetime Activity - Hybrid
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to improve proficiency in one or more
student selected activities. Students will understand and demonstrate fundamentals
and benefits of selected activities. This course will be taught in a hybrid format,
blended between in-person lab experiences and online discussions and reporting.
(Fall, winter, spring WEC)
HPE 008 Foundations of Fitness - Hybrid
(.0 course)
Foundations of Fitness is designed to improve the student's knowledge and
understanding of physical fitness, nutrition and stress and how they influence health
and well-being. This course provides knowledge and skills needed for an individual to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. This course will be taught in a hybrid
format, blending in-person lab experiences with online discussion and reporting.
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the
student to become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The
proficiencies will address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness
training. This course will implement optimal research-based theories for improving
aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of designing an individualized strength
and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall, spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall, spring)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life. National
Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications. (Fall, spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser.
Includes information about school health education and services. (Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness.
Includes history, current trends, and professional opportunities related to health,
human performance, and wellness. Students also will examine the components of a
healthy lifestyle found on the wellness continuum. (Fall, spring)
HPE 215 Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and psychological benefits associated with
exercise are addressed along with health promotion, intervention, and adherence.
Examples of topics covered include anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, self-efficacy,
and determinants of exercise. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance,
and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood through grade 12. The role of school-based health and physical education
programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries. Practical
experience in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 114. Spring)
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology
of sport and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements, food
sources, and functions of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals and
their impact on health and performance. Students will evaluate and design nutritional
regimens to support optimal athletic performance, ultimately examining nutritional
supplements, ergogenic aids, and anabolic steroids and the safety and efficacy of
legal and banned substances.
HPE 304
Advanced Fitness Training
This course is designed to examine and apply the latest in scientific research of
advanced personal training. Participants will be exposed to established training
methods for developing advanced workouts as well as a variety of breakthrough
exercises that may result in fitness improvements. Ultimately, students will create and
optimize aspects of the different training phases for their year-round program design.
(Prereq.: BIO 103, HPE 104, HPE 114. Spring)
HPE 305 Stress Management
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to concepts related to stress and stress
management. Along with the study of the role of stress in dysfunction of the human
body, individual assessments and reflection are used to assist students in developing
a greater understanding of the role of stress in their life. Individual stress
management plans will be constructed. (Fall)
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary
system. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the
physiological and pathophysiological responses of the body to clinical exercise testing
and to develop a basis for the exercise prescription in health and disease. The
content of this course is focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking
the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor (HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE
357. Fall)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of national standards and pedagogy for
health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even
years)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age- and skill-appropriate
activities to elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 205. Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills and teaching selected games and activities. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor
educational activities and to study the natural environment in which these activities
occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip. Fieldwork experience
is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205. Fall even
years, spring even years)
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and
athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the muscular
system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it relates within the
physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.:
BIO 103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological principles
applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and
physical education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability,
estimation, ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPE 104,
and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6. An
in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged
children. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104,
HPE 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in
secondary schools. An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to
secondary-aged students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 334. Spring)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K-12.
Emphasis on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and
development of materials included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even
years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and
media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.:
HPE 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon growth
and development for grades K-12. Examination of national standards and pedagogy
for physical education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the pinnacle component of the Exercise
Science degree plan. The keystone will provide an understanding of human
responses to exercise and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as
help develop a basis for research as this relates to the major. The student will choose
a research topic in the field of kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research
study, recruit subjects, conduct testing, evaluate data, and present their research to
the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department at the end of the
semester. The student will also choose from a number of options to advance their
career and improve their marketability in the field. (Prereq.: HPE 350, HPE 351)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 199
Internship
HPE 299
Directed Study
HPE 397/399
HPE 499
Internship
Independent Study/Research
Open only to junior or senior majors.
History—HIS
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an
understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way:
“No community can survive and no institution can function without constant reference to past
experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that we are
ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes
scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in
society. The construction of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in
appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the future. History majors are
prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education,
graduate study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of these courses must be upper
division. A major must have at least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the
four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed
throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in the following courses (both required for
majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST
200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special instances, application before
the end of the first term of the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level
(or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be defended before a faculty
committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval studies. For more information,
refer to Medieval Studies in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the 100-level courses. The 200-level
courses are normally reserved for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses
are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required
before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at
Augsburg including HIS 280 and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
History Courses
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of Greece
and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the Middle
Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the
present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and Africa of
the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from first
contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as
well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as
chronologically through the colonial and early national period. Themes include the
legacies of massive ecological and demographic change, the colonial competition for
North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, enslavement of African peoples,
the creation of the United States, and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that
nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through the years in which the United States came
to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence
of a national identity, political system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and empirebuilding, regional differences, the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern era. Themes
include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of gender, race, and
ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal government, the
emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation of a consumer society,
the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350
Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin American
experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and economic
development as well as the relations that each of these regions shared with the
United States. Special attention will be paid to independence movements,
neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological transformations, the
Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of
instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. In the International Programs section, See Social
Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
(Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua).
HIS 162/462
20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, decolonization, and
independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Upper division students will have additional assignments and different exams from
lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower division
classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of frontier
urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation, immigration, and
ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota,
from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the period of British and
French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on legal,
economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of W.E.B.
DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and
Martin Luther King Jr.
HIS 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively
of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence.
(Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban
studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by
professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in
professional careers and public life. Students will also gain and sharpen the research
and writing skills critical to their success in upper-level history courses. Guest
speakers and off-campus site visits will enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to
social, racial, ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 300
Public History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a nonacademic audience in
mind. This survey explores the components of public history, many of its venues, and
pressing issues in the field through examination of a range of topics (including, but
not limited to): local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral histories,
documentaries, publishing, museums, historic sites, and historic preservation.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas. Topics include the
commodification of nature, the death of the organic city, political movements
organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and
relationships between culture and nature. Additionally, students will use both primary
sources and fieldwork to explore the specific environmental history of a Minneapolis
neighborhood.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839, the erosion of
China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system, and the Nationalist and
Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. In the International Programs section, see Nation
Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia).
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions between
internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the United States as an
economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through the age
of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and
planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and 20th
centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working-class life and community,
evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American history
that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence
of our modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the
West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the important role that
the West plays in modern American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native
peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in Western daily and political life, the creation of
an international borderlands, and the ecological transformation of Western
landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples,
the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence, and the roots of
apartheid and its institutionalization. (Center for Global Education course. In the
International Programs section, see Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing
the Mind: Southern African Perspectives [Namibia]).
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of 1917, the
rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The course will
emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern Germany,
focusing on the question of Germany’s Sonderweg (special path) and examining such
topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include
literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic change in British
politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 155.
HIS 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional
readings and written assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught
on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education. In International Programs, see
the listing for Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)
(Prereq.: One previous history course or consent of instructor required)
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200
to 323 BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also
looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to
476 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand
these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social,
economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300 to
1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand
medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at
social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 to 1648 AD, and uses a
variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late medieval
society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social,
economic, and cultural aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when
warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy Land from its
Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources, we will examine such
issues as pilgrimage, holy war, and the complex relationships between East and
West, between Muslims and Christians. We will pay particular attention to the
question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great
to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and visual sources
in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in
religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres. Cross-listed with REL
378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in regular
course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict, the
building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these
imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students
who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be announced prior to
registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This course fulfills the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Generally offered
fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
HIS 299
Directed Study
HIS 399
Internship
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a
passion for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it
gives students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students
have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors
House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or
attending music, theater, and art perfomances. Honors courses bring in professors from several
different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at
honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education
requirements, except those for physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition,
résumé-building positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg
Honors Program. Prospective students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways.
Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT score of 27 or higher (or a combined
SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However, students
without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, students should fill out the online application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest
academic scholarships: the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and
Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and
Postsecondary Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted
College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors program director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second
semester of first year, or first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the
second semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining Honors requirements, may substitute
REL 100 for HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who enter the first
semester of the sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute
REL 100 for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation
courses for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking
HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may enter the Scholars Program but
may not enter the Honors Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors
courses, join an Honors House, and participate in all Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, students must join an Honors House
and participate in required meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON
340, HON 490, and two other full-credit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of
receiving academic advising and program information. All Honors students are required to
attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses. These meetings are
necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or
prize opportunities, and graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also
organizes events related to scholarship, such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising
opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and
fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and
scholarship applications, and the Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin
House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high
school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential
learning, and political activity opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also
organizes related events, such as Honors service days and Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary
journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at
Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership within their Honors
House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program leadership positions. The
house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning
experiences. These student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular
requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s education. Such student-created experiences
may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply be an
elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by
any Augsburg faculty or staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors
Council member or the Honors Program director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord
with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally, the proposal should be
submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of
order if schedule conflicts require it.
First Year: Fall
First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students are not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review.
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120
Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking
skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
HON 130
HON 111
Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
(0.0 credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF
and quantitative reasoning skill requirements)
* HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
(0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
• Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors
Review
• HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the president or dean of the College; 0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
Third Year: Spring
• Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors
Review
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from fall semester; 0.0 credit, pass/no pass)
Fourth Year: Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors
Research Requirement as detailed in the Research Requirement document available in the
Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the
following to document the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without
prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may need to
defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120 The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great primary
texts focusing on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses
of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). (Includes theater lab)
HON 130 The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that explores the Western tradition of
letters through significant texts and modern context. Students stage courtroom
trials where great authors, characters, or ideas are challenged and tested. Based on
the medieval liberal arts trivium of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked
with HON 111 and both courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions.
Students are strongly encouraged to register for both courses in the same term.
(satisfies humanities LAF and speaking skill requirements)
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based and
argument-focused approach to college-level writing. Students are strongly encourged
to register for HON 130 and this course during the same semester. (Satisfies effective
writing requirement).
HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200. See REL 200 for content and requirements.
HON 220 The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this
course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic, computing, and
formal systems. (Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230 Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries, concerts,
plays, and other significant arts events while researching and writing critical and
historical critiques of central theories and approaches to the fine arts. (Satisfies fine
arts LAF)
HON 240 Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and chemistry
are used to critically examine a key national or global issue. (Satisfies lab natural
sciences and mathematics LAF)
HON 250 The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two social
science disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad at some point during their four-year
degree. This may include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, international
travel seminar, or domestic immersion trip.
HON 340 Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the dean and/or president of the College, this seminar explores themes of
leadership and service in the public context. (0.0 credit; P/N)
HON 380 Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as determined
by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0
credit, and may use traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Students in the fall semester of HON 450 practice and complete a structured process
for
collecting,synthesizing, applying, and documenting research and academic writing.
Students should take this course in conjunction with another course within which they
will produce a research-based paper. A final research paper is required to complete
450. Students also solicit and evaluate manuscripts for the Honors Review (0.0 credit,
P/N only).
Students in the spring semester of HON 450 edit and publish the Honors Review, a
national journal for undergraduate scholarship that resides at Augsburg College.
Students will evaluate and select potential articles for the journal, shepherd those
manuscripts through an external review process by faculty referees, and publish the
journal by the end of the term. This course will assist students in developing
evaluative, copy-editing, layout, and publication design skills (0.0 credit, P/N only).
HON 470 Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to gain
course credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490 Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the Honors
Program. It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying primary texts
related to philosophy, rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
Interdisciplinary Studies—INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple
academic disciplines to provide both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study.
Through interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and
understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a number
of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions, and their requirements are listed alphabetically within the
Departments and Programs section of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are
listed under International Programs.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of
expertise or be a good manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a
minor in leadership studies, drawing on a wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A
minor in leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of disciplines including
business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science, economics, and
psychology.
Four required courses:
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader (prereq. one POL course or
permission of instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Two required electives:
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one per department)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (Prereq.: BUS 200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/Day)
PSY 373
Industrial Organizational Psychology (Prereq.: PSY 105)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355
COM 410
Small Group Communication
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations, in the Department and Programs section.
Interdisciplinary Studies Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and political systems, and Islamic patterns of
life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience, focusing
on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of that
experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation, and Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature of work and its role and value to the
individual and to society and provide the strategies and skills necessary for a lifetime
of career-related decision making, meaningful work, and active citizenship. The
course is geared to both students who are undecided and students who are seeking
an in-depth look at a chosen personal life and career path.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down the
Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river.
Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with
residents, legislators, activists, and government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or
equivalent and passing a water safety test)
International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for
informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service,
nonprofit organizations, or international business. The student may focus on a discipline or
geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives
chosen from a wide list of courses offered at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at
some point during their time at Augsburg. Competency in one language is required, and some
students study two languages. All majors complete a significant senior research project and
thesis on a topic of their own choosing, including immigration, conflict resolution, economic
development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with
considerable freedom to choose options for specialization. Students have focused their studies
on Latin America, the Middle East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the Far
East, and Southeast Asia.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business,
or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103
The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
or one course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332
History of US Foreign Relations
POL 368
Model United Nations
POL 459
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the
major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Languages and CrossCultural Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can
be considered here with the approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher
of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite
courses or competencies cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should
confer with the program director about regional and disciplinary concentrations possible within
the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines in
the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR
elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ECO 370
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major electives, excluding other business,
economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and
your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major,
the student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to
complete an honors major by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS 332, POL 363
or 461. One year of modern language. Three courses from the list of required electives for the
major. Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and
intercultural understanding in moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the
campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each year by Augsburg College) and
the Center for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves
students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that
emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability.
Students will draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two upper division
electives (chosen from ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/WST 341,
REL 313, POL/WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365,
and other topics or study abroad courses, with approval of program director), a senior keystone
seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See
international relations program director for full program description.
International Programs
Study abroad at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in
today’s highly interconnected world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is
defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies guided by the faith and values
of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.” This strong
commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad in every
student’s degree program. Augsburg’s programs, the Center for Global Education, and HECUA
provide study abroad opportunities for students in all majors. Using an experiential education
model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge students
academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers,
and responsible leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have 300 programs in nearly 90 countries
from which to choose the best opportunity for their curricular and personal needs. Augsburg
Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad, and provides
advising on programs, finances, and academics. More information about study abroad is located
in Augsburg Abroad, in the Academic Information section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Programs
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context
in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish
language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn
firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists and scholars, government representatives,
politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City.
Students stay in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host
families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish
majors and others upon request. Although students may select courses from several different
disciplines, they may meet several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses
in the following four concentrations: business, religion, Spanish, and women’s studies.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory
pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
BUS 461
Global Business Management: Mexico and Other Emerging Markets
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital
issues, such as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures,
resources, tariffs, trade barriers, government regulations, shipping options, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the perspectives of both developed
and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or
113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help students develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. The course carries no academic credit, but it fulfills a physical
fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical
discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to
each student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is given to
women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political violence,
ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social
change. This course fulfills a Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will include
particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to
social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and
practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399
Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican
organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development.
Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department
chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the
department chair prior to enrollment.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and
globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking
populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an
internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that
are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks
living with Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent
study, and the choice of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including ART 231, which
meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available
for no credit.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. Taught in Mexico. (Prereq.: SPA 311.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
HIS/WST 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to focus on Mexican history, culture, and cosmovision. Additional
readings and written assignments will be required for upper division students.
Taught in Mexico. (Prereq.: One previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help students develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. The course carries no academic credit, but it fulfills a physical
fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
POL/WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes
political, social, and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable
development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest in
Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will include
particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399
Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican
organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development.
Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department
chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499
Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the
department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social
Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential
learning focused on social and economic justice.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include
SWK 295, SWK 316, a field placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course
from 17 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which when taken as ART 231 meets the
LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish
course or the equivalent. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January prior to the start of the semester.
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history.
Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of US foreign policy in
Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social welfare and
social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the Minnesota and the
United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior in
families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will be
examined, and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational, and/or community goals. Students will practice
skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A six-week
home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to learn about
Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis, and the influence
of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing, and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican
immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours required
for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish-language oral competency.
Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small group seminar.
(Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfills the
physical fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community
Engagement (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to
community engagement, offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops
Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families, urban and
rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict,
US foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and
the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses: One Spanish
course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for
SPA 112.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the
development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history
of resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the
present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial
periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Citizen Participation in Policy Formulation within a Globalized Economy—A
Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political
economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The
course aims to help students understand the interplay between global processes
and political and economic factors that define development policy formulation
and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to
social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and
practical implications.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African
Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid in South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal
with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the
rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under- and unequal
development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process—Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development,
hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the political
transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a
variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political
movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States: Struggles
against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HPE 002/003
Lifetime Activity: Yoga (.0 course)
Designed to meet the general education graduation requirement for lifetime
fitness. This course has no credit, but will appear on the transcript. It fulfills a
Lifetime Activity graduation requirement at Augsburg College.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor.
History, Culture and Politics of Cuba—Fall or Spring
Learn about decision making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of
paternalism, centralism, bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective
rights, and the meaning of community. Students will also explore social justice as it relates to
wealth production, including discussion of market mechanisms, socialization, and material
versus moral incentives. The program will also delve into race, class, gender, and sexual
orientation in the Cuban context and students will be challenged to examine issues of equity,
the impact of a classless society, and the historical context of today's social relations.
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Cuban instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
HIS 440
Topics in World History: History of Cuba
Overview of Cuban history, including colonization, independence struggles, the
1959 revolution, the social impacts of the revolution, and the special period, with
particular emphasis on US-Cuba relations as they developed through the
centuries. Students will be able to situate an analysis of contemporary Cuba
within a historical context.
POL 461
Topics in International Politics: Cuban Politics
Analysis of the Cuban State—how it is organized, how it functions, and the role
of the Cuban Communist Party. The course includes a historic evaluation of USCuba relations and Cuba’s international relations, as well as discussion of the
role of Cuban society in politics and decision making.
SOC 295
Special Topics: Cuba Today
Investigation of Cuban society today, including race and gender dynamics, youth,
the arts, nongovernmental organizations, and state-organized federations.
Students develop a complex analysis of the various institutions, identities, and
relationships that form Cuban society, situating their analysis in a rich web of
government institutions, state-organized federations, cultures, beliefs, and
practices.
HECUA Programs
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall or spring
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and
increasingly multicultural. Twenty-five percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic
Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in Northern Europe by analyzing the
development of the Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as
globalization theories, nation-building and national identity, governance and political party
systems, European integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics,
sexuality, and environmentalism. Students study Norwegian language or do an independent
research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience
with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to
meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a
homestay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and culture. Models of
community participation, organization, development, and social change are compared and
contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and
explore ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships,
and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly
in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship (two course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with
organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at
the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship (two course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities in the New Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations—Norway, Romania, and Hungary—students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of
Europe’s most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
INS 371
Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes
in many ways to realizing the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in
today’s world. The department is committed to the view that education should go beyond career
preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an essential
step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in cross-cultural studies.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg,
and courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg students
through the five-college Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential
in preparing for careers in second-language education and translation, but also represents a
valuable special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in
international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions, or the
ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in
languages is a valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most
academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Maria Ceplecha, Brian Duren, Anita Fisher, Michael Kidd, Diane
Mikkelson, Peter Morales, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, Dann
Trainer, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of 10 courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480,
and three electives (from any of the three areas above). At least seven of these courses must
be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
The cross-cultural studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a
study-abroad requirement and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish or completion of
the 212 level in two different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved study abroad program or two
travel seminars (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upper division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen
in consultation with the student’s academic adviser and must include comparative study of a
non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at
other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met
by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses:
GST 200, MAT 145 or 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
The language minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including one in language and one in literature or culture approved by the department. All of
these courses must be taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on
the Augsburg campus. There is no minor in cross-cultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior year.
Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one
upper division course per year at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg
courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. See adviser for guidelines on portfolio documentation of
coursework taken abroad. Majors in cross-cultural studies must complete a semester abroad or
two short-term international study experiences approved by the department. An advanced-level
internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking
language skills with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical study of cultures and cross-cultural
difference. It examines the connections between social relations and the
production of meaning. It sets the stage for global citizenship by revealing how
our “position” in the world affects the way we view, interpret, and interact with
other cultures.
LCS 295/495
Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English, with
readings in a language other than English. Open to international students and to
upper division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than
English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking
countries with consent of instructor).
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112
Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop
communicative skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and
reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other
Farsi-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
French (FRE)
FRE 111, 112
Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these courses
work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four class meetings
per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
FRE 211, 212
Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading and
writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency,
accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas. A
prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall. Prereq.: FRE 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to the
modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual,
political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of
audiovisual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the
contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audiovisual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353
Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through the
reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral and
written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
FRE 299
Directed Study
FRE 399
Internship
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding,
and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended narratives
in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation in short
conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and
idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in
speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Prereq.: GER
212. Fall)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 BC) to the Thirty Years
War (1648). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view
of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the
German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German
experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from Hildegard
of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive the
Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has many
German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud, Nietzsche,
Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry,
and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized the birth of the
modern age. (Prereq.: GER 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199
Internship
GER 299
Directed Study
GER 399
Internship
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
Norwegian (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking,
listening, reading, and writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and
integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a
basis for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review.
(Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and
literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to understand contemporary cultural
developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, within a
broader historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures,
newspaper articles, and video materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or
consent of instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311.
Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports in
Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 199
Internship
NOR 299
Directed Study
NOR 399
Internship
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
Ojibwe (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies Department and as part of the American Indian Studies
major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis
is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice
will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, prereq.:
111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Programs.
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required.)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin American
societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the
aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles;
language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency
and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills
in Spanish and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining
grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization
through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish.
(Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 352, 353
Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures
on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature. Lectures,
discussion, written, and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: on rotational basis)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and oral
reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note: Students
who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: on
rotational basis)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199
Internship
SPA 299
Directed Study
SPA 399
Internship
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide
variety of problems. Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the
natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every
member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a
variety of careers. In addition to acquiring computational and problem solving skills,
mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason abstractly; to conjecture,
critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems;
to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for
graduate school, for work in business, industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching
mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art
(through the BA degree) or choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS
degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics, statistics, teaching mathematics, and
the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science, computing,
business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working
with mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Jody Sorensen(Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew
Haines, Kenneth Kaminsky, John Zobitz
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts—Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by
the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of
which are numbered above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing
(W) are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional
course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the
major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the
department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students
transferring in mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT adviser about potential additional
skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science—Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are
numbered above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list
of supporting courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481,
BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364, CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC
320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY
215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY
215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY
215, SOC 362, or other courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473,
BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT 369, MAT 373
• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160,
BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173,
MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT 163 and
MAT 248 may count).
•
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC
457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364; two
of MAT 324, MAT 327, MAT 355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT
374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics
course approved by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287,
MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges
in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II, Abstract Algebra
II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship,
volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in
mathematics, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also
fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate research project,
the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is
expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing
(W) are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional
course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the
major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the
department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students
transferring in mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT adviser about potential additional
skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state
requirements are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should
consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure
to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must
include ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287 History
of Mathematics; MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT 324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; and an “Applied
Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics
to teach in grades 5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete
Mathematical Structures; and MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School
Methods in Mathematics is also required.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly
encouraged to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level
MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with mathematics
beyond the classroom, have a GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have
an overall GPA of at least 3.00, complete a project with significant mathematical content
(usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department.
The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is
expected. The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete
departmental honors in mathematics should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair
at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by
invitation. To be considered, students must have a declared mathematics major, junior or senior
status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163 or MAT 248, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement.
All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College
Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department.
All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available from
Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in
MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
mathematics course.
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations
with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only. Grade of P
advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit toward
graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an emphasis on
applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Grade
of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT 114
should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions for
students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or
other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of department.
Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with an
emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability and
statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game
theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. Note: Students who
have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, or
SOC 362 may not register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis,
and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning,
connections, communication, and representation. These courses are designed for
prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus
II. Calculus related problems and activities that require significant collaborative
and creative effort. Emphasis on strategies for succeeding in college-level
mathematics courses. MAT 140 does not satisfy NSM-LAF requirement. P/N
grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146 and consent of instructor).
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for MAT
146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis testing,
analysis-of-variance, and regression. Note: Students who have successfully
completed BUS 379, MAT 248, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register for credit
without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may not
register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments,
mortgages, life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction to actuarial
mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
(.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology,
reading, and bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count as an
elective in the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course plus one of
MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken at
Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill requirement. Students with majors
other than mathematics should consult their major department before taking this
course. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables, partial
derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear
transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues. (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 248
Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical
inference are applied to scientific studies in Biology, Medicine and other Health
Sciences. Material is centered on real studies in these areas. Other topics include
graphing techniques, correlation and regression, experimental design,
combinatorics, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and, time
permitting, analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. Credit may not be
received for both MAT 163 and MAT 248. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or both MPG 4 and
BIO 151)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing,
and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics, graph
theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis on
algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT
146 or MAT 145 and one of MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 252, or MAT 287; and pass
CT assessment or GST 100.)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard graphs, classic questions, and topics
such as degree sequences, isomorphism, connectivity, traversability, matching,
planarity, coloring, and graph metrics. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq,:
MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course. Also
recommended MAT 246.)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT
271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions,
derivatives, and series in a theoretical setting. Focuses on theoretical structures.
(Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking
course. Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and
integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical
implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications.
Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, and a speaking course)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams,
symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications of
dynamical systems and/or complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set and
Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, MAT 269, or MAT 271)
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including quantitative and qualitative methods of
linear and non-linear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential
equations to model biological phenomena. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.:
MAT 245, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random
variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem,
sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing, regression,
analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. 374 includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from
industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory,
alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on both the mathematical
theory and the application to current business practice. Includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, combinatrics, complex
analysis, mathematical biology, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at
least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an
additional upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be
required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members,
or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics
to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit, significant
mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required.
(Prerequisite for upper division: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing)
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum with the
guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is
required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or senior
standing, and consent of instructor.)
Medical Laboratory Science—MLS
Medical laboratory scientists perform complex biological, microbiological, and chemical tests
on patient samples. They also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory
equipment in the performance of diagnostic tests. The medical laboratory scientist analyzes
these test results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests based on DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the
medical laboratory scientist will find opportunities in test development, experimental design,
administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on campus to complete the
prerequisite curriculum. Students spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a
hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree
is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required coursework.
Admission to the medical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis. Students apply
for admission to the medical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the
academic year just prior to the beginning of their professional studies, typically in the junior year.
Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program is based on the submission of an
application for admission to the major, personal recommendations, review of academic
performance, and interview with the Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point
average of 2.75 overall as well as in science and mathematics courses is strongly
recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the College. The
hospital program affiliated with Augsburg is Fairview Health Services. The program is accredited
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North
River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5156; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital program, students will register for
12.25 credits. The clinical phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the
following spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification examinations
offered by national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside (West Bank)
UMMC, Fairview-University (East Bank)
Generalized four-year academic plan for medical laboratory science (MLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve Math Placement Group 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the Critical Thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO 151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your department chair or academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science–MLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
MLS 400
Introduction to MLS
MLS 405
Body Fluids
MLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
MLS 415
Clinical Immunology
MLS 420
Immunohematology
MLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
MLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
MLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
MLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
MLS 445
Research Design and Methods
MLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
MLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
MLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
MLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
MLS 475
Advanced Applications in MLS
MLS 480
Advanced Topics in MLS
MLS 485
Advanced Studies in MLS
Clinical Rotations
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
or COM 111
Public Speaking
To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, students must earn an average
grade of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting
courses, upper division biology courses, and MLS courses applied to the major. Courses
required for the major must be traditionally graded. Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including general education, grade point, College residency, and total credits.
Medical Laboratory Science Courses
MLS 400 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the MLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also provide
teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by health care professionals.
Current issues in MLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations,
and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and
admission to the MLS program)
MLS 405 Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and
their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory
focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of results. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 410 Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the MLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased
states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the correlation of
results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on specimen preparation red
cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and
electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 476, and 486; and admission to the MLS
program)
MLS 415 Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for the
specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune
system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection by specific
microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods for detection of
antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486;
and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 420 Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility
testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing, storage,
preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks. The laboratory
section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor processing,
compatibility testing, antibody screening, and identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369,
and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 425 Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ systems,
with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human
disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical
procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers skills necessary to
the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369
and 476; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 430 Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as
they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the
disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of transmission, and
methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process
specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with
identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and
safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and Immunology; and admission to the MLS
program)
MLS 433 Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics
include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and
processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory
emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality assurance, and safety.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 435 Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function, and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify,
manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and practice.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 440 Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the medical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus on
human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program)
MLS 445 Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional
review board approval and informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.: MAT 163
and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 450 Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry in the
clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and
applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (MLS 400, 425) and
apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical
chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 400 and 425)
MLS 455 Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
A six-week rotation with mini-lectures, extends the learning to the clinical hematology,
hemostasis, and hematopathology laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens.
The rotation also includes the fundamentals of flow cytometry techniques and
molecular diagnostics (genetics) with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to
the MLS program and MLS 400, 405, and 410)
MLS 465 Applied Immunohematology
A six-week rotation with mini-lectures, extends the concepts and skills learned in MLS
420 Immunohematology, to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody
identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance
management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, and cell therapy. The
rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing with interpretation of results.
(Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 420)
MLS 470 Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of MLS 430. Student will
process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and gain
experience with a wide variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment for the
isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and
viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 430 and 433)
MLS 475 Advanced Applications in MLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such as
ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture
included. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and enrollment in applied courses)
MLS 480 Advanced Topics in MLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory testing with an
emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice and outcomes
assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 405, 410, 415, 420,
425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
MLS 485 Advanced Studies in MLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the MLS program.
Student will complete a research project under the supervision of a mentor. Course
culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis will be in one of the
specialty or subspecialty areas included in the clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program and senior standing)
MLS 499 Independent Study in MLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of an MLS instructor. (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program; repeatable for maximum of one credit)
Medieval Studies
The objective of medieval studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle
Ages—its diverse history and beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and
interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in medieval studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education.
Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in
medieval studies find a model context for the pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern
world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in medieval studies prepares
students for life beyond college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of
texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in medieval studies offers a solid
foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer
(Philosophy), Douglas E. Green (English), Martha B. Johnson (Theater Arts), Michael Kidd
(Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies), Merilee Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120
LAT 101
LAT 102
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 490
Medieval Connections
Beginning Latin I
Beginning Latin II
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
SPA 352
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
Medieval Church
PHI 242
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 361
Church in the First Four Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
Medieval Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
History and Literature of Music I
Theater History and Criticism I
Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
HIS 440
POL 380
SPA 331
Medieval Crusades
Monks and Heretics
Western Political Thought
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as
electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which
medieval scholarship is published (e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT
American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the Modern Language Core Skills
requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the medieval
smajor this might include study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare
Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Prior approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg Experiences related to medieval studies.
Medieval Studies Courses
HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for medieval studies. It uses an interdisciplinary
approach to study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages,
roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex
system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature,
art, theater, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material,
for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as
they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, Spring)
HUM 490 Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
The final project in medieval studies functions like an independent study. Because
medieval studies is an interdisciplinary major, the final project must be also be
interdisciplinary. Students are free to choose any topic connected to the Middle Ages,
but must examine it with professors from at least three different disciplines. The
traditional disciplines that comprise medieval studies are art history, English, history,
music history, philosophy, religion, and theater history, but students have also
completed projects involving professors from other disciplines, such as sociology and
psychology.
Experiential approaches are encouraged but not required. For example, past students
have built medieval musical instruments, medieval suits of armor, and Renaissance
commedia dell’arte masks, and then written about the process.
This course fulfills the Keystone requirement.
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-urban studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities.
Metro-urban studies brings many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an
interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history,
environmental studies, and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of complex
relationships that contribute to both opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to
utilize the city as our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy, and lived
experience. Metro-urban studies coursework often includes walking tours, field trips and field
research. Augsburg College’s Metro-Urban Studies Program emphasizes the theme of planning
metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable that promote the health and civic
engagement of citizens.
The Metro-urban studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in
urban planning, public administration, environmental studies, government, community
organizing, social welfare and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in
internships that reflect their career interests as part of the keystone experience.
Many students who major in metro-urban studies double-major in related disciplines such as
environmental studies, political science or sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring,
please consult the director of Metro-Urban Studies about how to best plan your academic
schedule to accommodate both majors.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty: The following faculty teach courses in the Metro-Urban Studies
Program.
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science),
Kevin Bowman (Economics), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael
Lansing (History), Garry Hesser (Sociology), and Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
A total of 10 courses, including the following: (please see department descriptions for individual
courses)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
or ART 249/349 The Designed Environment (art credit)
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment (history credit)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
or POL 483
Political/Statistics/Methodology
SOC 363
Research Methods
or POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381
INS 399
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related electives. For electives, please see the following list,
which is not exhaustive. Consult the director of Metro-Urban Studies for other elective
possibilities that suit your career interests, including off-campus study such as ACTC courses,
HECUA, or study abroad.
ART243
ART244
ECO365
ENV100
HIS225
HIS335
POL241
POL325
SOC265
SOC295
SOC349
History of Architecture to 1750
History of Architecture after 1750
Environmental Economics
Environmental Connections
History of the Twin Cities (not regularly offered)
American Urban History (not regularly offered)
Environmental and River Politics
Politics and Public Policy
Race, Class and Gender
Special Topics: Sustainable Cities (various locations, study abroad)
Sociology of Organizations
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take
courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 364,
and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221, 321, and 322). HECUA offcampus programs are highly recommended, especially the Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
Twin Cities program, described below.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO113 or an
approved metro-urban studies elective.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit) in Departments and Programs.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description in Departments and Programs. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit). Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide
supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Please note that
students may also fulfill their internship requirement through HECUA, Sociology
(SOC399) or Political Science (POL399).
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia,
performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated
by a department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 111 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
Urban Studies Options through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning
programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the
Twin Cities. The following programs can be counted towards the metro-urban studies major and
minor. Ask the director of Metro-Urban Studies for more detail. Also see International Programs
listings.
Metro-Urban Studies Term: Poverty, Inequality, and Social Change—Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and
inequality in the United States. To understand these issues, the program focuses on the
economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional
race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change
(Reading Seminar)
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory and Practice
(Field Seminar)
INS 399
Internship
(Two course credits)
City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities
artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough
examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social, and Historical Context
INS 399
Internship
(Two course credits)
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict
over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like
the links between rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and
global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers,
government planners and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more
sustainable world.
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399
Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
HECUA International Programs
See HECUA in International Programs for study programs outside the United States.
Music—MUS
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context
of a liberal arts curriculum through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety
of music courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and
courses that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study
music, and the music faculty seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and
the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to explore the links between
theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the
United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp,
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Brad Eggen, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Nancy
Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Rena
Kraut, Dale Kruse, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan
Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson,
William Webb, Matthew Wilson, Yolanda Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA
requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must
declare their major, perform a sophomore/transfer music major jury/audition, and complete the
Music Department degree application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is
included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted on the Music Students site on
Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree
program, students are strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the
department, i.e. attempting two music degree programs simultaneously. In those rare cases
where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are required to petition the
department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their double
majors.
Music Core
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 201 Materials of Music III
MUS 211 Aural Skills III
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 or .5 credit, according to degree requirement) Four
semesters
MUP3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0
credit)
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141: Large Augsburg Ensemble (0.0/.25 credit)
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Additional requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail):
Piano Proficiency Test
Sophomore/Transfer Music Major Jury and Music Department degree application
Music Repertoire Tests
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of
Music Performance: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical
Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range
of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue nonperformance graduate study or desire to enter one of the many music-related business fields
most often choose this course of study.
Faculty adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Two music course electives
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half-hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour-lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue
career opportunity where the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts,
and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare
students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business
student the opportunity to pursue music business studies. The music business major has two
tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music
emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Specialization in Music
Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally
Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music
requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for the music business major is available
in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute for any
required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty adviser: Ned Kantar
BA in Music with Music Business Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Music Business
Arts Management
MUS/BUS 39 Internship
MUS/BUS
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
MUS 458
Senior Recital
MUP 1xxPerformance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half-hour lessons on major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
BA in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105
Music Business
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399
Internship
MUS/BUS
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits—OR—two MUS credits and one MUE/MUP credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 7-8 credits
MUS 101, 102
Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112
Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
either MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or conducting. Other courses may be
approved by departmental petition.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of performance studies in the
major instrument/voice
Additional requirements
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in
the music industry. With the music business minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll
in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that address specific professional
skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between
the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105
The Music Business
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399
Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS
245 (maximum of one credit in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and
Minnesota Board of Teaching), the music education major offers students the preparation
necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This coursework and preparation
includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music
Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota
Department of Education for acceptance to the music education licensure program which is
granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music
education major. All music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A
cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure
program.
Faculty adviser: Michael Buck
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311
Composition I
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358
Half Junior Recital
MUS 459
Full Senior Recital
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200
Orientation to Education
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology
EDC 310
Learning and Development
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325
Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370
Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410
Special Needs Learner
EDC 480
School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359
Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5)
Choose one of the following two areas of emphasis:
either Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251-254
Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS/THR 235
Skills of Music Theater (.5 credit)
or Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
Performance Studies and Ensembles: Students should choose the following courses in
accordance with their area of emphasis.
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half-hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
A music education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a
minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with
their large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice .
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic
voice, and performing ability of the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who
are interested in graduate school, professional performance opportunities, or private studio
teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition and interview (see the
Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty adviser: Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half-hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters chamber music playing on major instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 credit)
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists: four
semesters of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other
assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254
Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359
Music Methods: Voice/Choral
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater
and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS Elective (1.0 credit)
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore music performance audition; interview; & music department degree
application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a clinical facility approved by the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser: Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274, 275
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372, 373
Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
MUS 458
Senior Recital
EDC 410
The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 262
BIO 103
MUS 340
MUS 345
Abnormal Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362
PSY 215
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods: Design Procedure, and Analysis I
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at
Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a
bachelor’s degree and wish to meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy
Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares
students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director
of music therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes
participation in a major ensemble for four terms and successful completion of a two-year music
theory equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree
application
• Complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements during the first semester of
residence
Departmental Honors
Senior music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in music courses may apply for
music departmental honors by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such
work could include, but is not limited to, one of the following: defending a senior thesis,
presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program,
presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a
project title, a transcript, and a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by
November 1 of the senior year.
Examinations
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard
required by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to
Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to
develop their piano skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with
extensive training may be able to simply pass the test; those with some training may register for
private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that
determines their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS
135/136/237/238) designed to teach the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student
learning, it is strongly recommended that piano training is started during the first year, when
piano study will complement and strengthen the student’s experience in the music theory and
aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano major and non-piano
major requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by
requiring students to familiarize themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical
music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the Music Student Handbook for the
lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the repertoire test
CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the
end of the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required
to pass three music repertoire tests, transfer students must pass two, and music minors must
pass one.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar for up-to-date information or the Music Department for
course offerings in each term.
Theory and Musicianship
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II (.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I (.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing, and
harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with
MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II (.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160 Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter,
intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, and chords). Students will develop
basic aural and keyboard skills, identify typical compositional forms in popular and
classical music. Students write their own composition for the final project.
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis (.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century
practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201 and
211 with a minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III (.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV (.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and pass CT assessment or GST
100.)
MUS 311
Composition I (.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation
and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 312
Composition II (.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality,
serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related
literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
E.D. Hirsch describes cultural literacy as “the network of information that all
competent readers possess.” This course draws students into that information web
using the history of Western art music as the thread that ties culture together from
the Middle Ages to the present. A “top ten of the last millennium” will provide
mileposts for understanding music in social context. Live performance will be a
feature of this course. Evaluation of student work will include short essay papers,
several quizzes, and a midterm and final examination. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles and
instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying music
in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of repertory.
(Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including early
New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive
jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The MUS 331-334 sequence provides an opportunity to explore the music, cultural trends,
and composers associated with each of the four main stylistic eras of the Western European
classical tradition. Representative repertoire is studied in conjunction with the cultural forces and
ideas that help shape the music. Music majors will have an opportunity to integrate their liberal
arts education, knowledge of music theory and history, and writing skills through a major
research paper required in each course.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary worship
practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance.
Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253, 254, or
permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
This course introduces students to a wide variety of music written for keyboard
instruments from the 17th century to the present. The changing role of the piano as a
cultural symbol is emphasized as the piano, and its music, is inextricably linked to
important compositional and social trends in Western culture over the last 300 years.
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy (.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational
music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes
on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity,
with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical
behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art,
music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation,
and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course
credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary instruments used in MT sessions, e.g.,
guitar, keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus on skill development in
accordance with AMTA standards. The course will emphasize functional playing
skills as well as song composition and group leading. The class is open for firstyears, sophomores, and transfer students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making
use of the skills acquired in Techniques and Materials I. These include the use of
modes, various song forms, harmonic relationships, and rhythm-based exercises.
The course will explore the student’s own personal relationship to music while
introducing them to clinical improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and
movement. Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in
expressive and creative arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a
multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation,
and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course
credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums (.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring
more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two hours per
week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency test)
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months (minimum
1,020 hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200 hours). Application for
internship must be made nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited.
(Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency
exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy with music.
This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing, contracts,
publicity, and marketing. Other topics include the record industry, agents, and
managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations.
Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors are discussed. Emphasis
is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting
from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5 course)
This methods course introduces string instrument performance techniques and
problems. Students will perform on violin/viola, cello, and double bass. Other topics
include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo
and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5 course)
This methods course introduces brass/percussion performance techniques and
problems. Students will perform on at least one brass instrument and snare drum.
Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional
materials, solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5 course)
This methods course introduces woodwind performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on flute, one single reed instrument, and one double reed
instrument. Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy,
instructional materials, solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music
technology.
MUS 359
Music Methods: Vocal (.5 course)
This methods course introduces choral/vocal performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform vocal solo and ensemble repertoire. Other topics include
performance practice, instructional pedagogy, physiological mechanics of singing,
and instructional materials.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
This course introduces students to various ideas, tools, methodologies, and
resources associated with piano teaching. Students will apply what they learn in
class to actual teaching experiences through a community service-learning
requirement that pairs Augsburg teachers with piano students from the
neighborhood. This course fulfills the LAF Augsburg Experience requirement.
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 135
Class Piano 1 (.25 course)
This course is designed for beginning pianists with minimal piano training. The
course will
teach basic piano skills in the areas of sightreading; scales and chords progressions;
improvisation; and repertoire from a variety of styles. The class will use and apply
many of the concepts, terms, and ideas taught in MUS 101/111. (Co-req. or prereq.:
MUS 101 and MUS 111; placement test and/or permission of the instructor)
MUS 136
Class Piano 2 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of MUS 155A: Class Piano 1 and MUS 135: Class
Piano 1, and will build on the skills introduced in these classes. The course is
designed for students with some prior piano and music theory training and/or
students who have completed a class piano course. (Prereq.: MUS 155 or MUS 135;
or placement test and/or permission of the instructor)
MUS 237
Class Piano 3 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of Class Piano 1 and 2 and is designed for students
with piano training prior to Augsburg and/or students who have completed MUS 155,
MUS 135 and MUS 136. Class Piano 3 will cover all the skills and requirements of
the piano proficiency test and is designed to provide opportunities for students to
apply their piano skills to practical ‘real life’ situations such as score reading;
transposing; improvising; playing simple accompaniments; and learning repertoire in
a variety of styles. (Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136; or placement test and/or
permission of the instructor)
MUS 238
Class Piano 4 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of MUS 237: Class Piano 3. At the conclusion of this
course
students should have a command of the skills required for the piano proficiency
exam. (Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136: MUS 237; or placement test or
permission of the instructor)
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 158
Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253), French Diction
(254) (each .25 course)
This is an intensive introduction to basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular
class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis and
preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 111,
231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced
conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test
and MUS 341)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency
test and MUS 341)
Performance Courses
Performance Study
These courses provide unique opportunities for Augsburg students to study on an individual
basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region. Performance study is offered
for woodwind, string, brass, percussion, keyboard instruments, electric bass, harp, and voice.
Lessons are individualized to fit the requirements of Augsburg’s three music degrees and five
majors, and are also available to qualified liberal arts students.
MUP 1XX
Performance Study (0; 0.25; 0.5 credits)
These courses are available for qualified liberal arts students with some prior
training in music; music minors; and music majors in their first and second years
of study. MUP 1xx-level courses can be repeated and are available for .25 credit
(half-hour lesson); .5 credit (one-hour lesson) and 0 credit (half-hour lesson).
Registration is by Add/Drop form and requires a signature.
MUP 3XX
Performance Study (0.5 credit)
These courses consist of a one-hour weekly, individual lesson designed for
music majors. (Prereq.: at least four semesters of MUP 1xx or its equivalent; a
sophomore/transfer music major jury; an approved Music Department degree
application)
MUP 111/311 Voice
MUP 116/316 Electric bass
MUP 121/321 Violin
MUP 122/322 Viola
MUP 123/323 Cello
MUP 124/324 Bass
MUP 131/331 Oboe
MUP 132/332 Bassoon
MUP 133/333 Clarinet
MUP 134/334 Saxophone
MUP 135/335 Flute
MUP 137/337 Horn
MUP 141/341 Trumpet
MUP 142/342 Trombone
MUP 143/343 Baritone
MUP 144/344 Tuba
MUP 152/352 Piano
MUP 161/361 Guitar
MUP 171/371 Percussion
MUP 181/381 Organ
MUP 191/391 Harp
MUP 192/392 Improvisation
MUP 193/393 Composition
Chamber Music
These performance-based courses introduce students to a wide range of music composed
for small groups, usually one person per part. All chamber music courses fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors, and are also open to nonmajors by
permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
MUE 122
MUE 125
MUE 131
MUE 142
MUE 144
MUE 145
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
Jazz
MUE 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and
vocalists.
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety
of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and historical
context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director.
Preference is given to Concert Band members.
Vocal Performance
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theater
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and
theater techniques to develop the student’s basic skills of music theater. Concepts of
diverse music-theater forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation,
memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop (1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop (.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
Recitals
Music students must work closely with their studio teacher to plan all aspects of degree
recitals including repertoire choice, confirmation of dates, dress rehearsals, selection of an
accompanist, etc. In addition to registering for a recital (i.e., MUS 358/458/459) students must
also complete an Application for Student Recital form to confirm scheduling, hall space, and
publicity. The form is due in the music office no later than the Add/Drop deadline at the
beginning of the semester of the recital.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for Bachelor of Music degree candidates. To meet the
requirement, music education majors must complete a half-hour program of level III
repertoire; performance majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire.
At the discretion of the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a
recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. To
meet this requirement, students must perform a half-hour recital of level III repertoire
from a variety of classical style periods. At the discretion of the studio instructor,
students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Music degree. To meet the requirement,
music education majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire;
performance majors must perform one hour of level V repertoire. At the discretion of
the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior
to the public recital.
MUP 159
Piano Accompanying
This offering is an opportunity for music majors to receive individual weekly coaching
with one of Augsburg’s piano faculty or staff accompanists, and is highly
recommended for students preparing for recitals, auditions, or special performance
projects. Registration requires pre-notification/approval from the appropriate coach.
MUP fee schedule applies (see the Music Department Student Handbook)
Large Ensembles
Note: To fulfill the Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in Fine Arts, students must
participate in a large ensemble for four semesters at the 0.25 credit option. A maximum of two
credits for large ensemble participation may be used towards graduation requirements.
Music majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25 credit, depending on
course load/need. Transfer music majors must participate in a large ensemble for each
semester of their residency at Augsburg.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week each fall
semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band (0.0/.25 course)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
MUS 299
Directed Study
MUS 399
Internship
(MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study (.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
Open only to advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
The natural science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with
early and ongoing teaching preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad background in science and allow for specialization in
an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the distribution/general
education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses, and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Education Department for licensure requirements. Early consultation with the major
area coordinator is essential to complete undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a
timely basis.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements. All upper division
courses required for the biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8)
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off campus)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122
General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following
differences: only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are required. Upper
division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division
biology courses is required for all life sciences majors.
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
CHM 351
CHM 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
MAT 145, 146
General Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics—PHY 121, 122
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121
General Physics
PHY 122
General Physics
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245
Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equiv.)
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated
cultural region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social, and
economic interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic regional identity
as a context in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included in the major with approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also present the equivalent of
intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course
listings under the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners or
SUST (See International Programs, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies
Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; and elective
courses or a second major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.
(See International Programs)
NAS 121 Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature.
Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity against the
broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values, and globalization.
NAS 230 Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language required.
NAS 351 The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors
will be required to do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring:
alternate years)
NAS 352 The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century
dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic
drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian.
(Spring: alternate years)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199 Internship
NAS 299 Directed Study
NAS 399 Internship
NAS 499 Independent Study/Research
Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively for registered nurses who
want to advance their education and increase their career opportunities, and to address
changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care settings. No longer do nurses
practice only in hospitals. They are moving into communities, corporations, parishes, and
schools, as well as into their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a
difference in community health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for
diverse groups of persons across the life span.
The BSN program at Augsburg equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge
students’ interests and engage their creativity as they increase skills in critical thinking,
community assessment, leadership, and decision-making. Classes that combine short-term
immersion models of study both at home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum, and
students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse
registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Marty Aleman, Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator, BSN program in
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator, BSN program in
Rochester), Joyce Perkins, Pauline Abraham, Kathleen Clark (Coordinator, Augsburg Central
Health Commons and the Dar Ul-Quba Health Commons at Cedar Riverside), Kaija Sivongsay,
Ginny McCarthy, Lisa Van Getson
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305
Communication
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are
required. Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing major and are
met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to
meet requirements in the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential
adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over
15 months (full-time study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however, students may
pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum
courses (NUR 410 and 411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to
complete the total course of study depending on the number of liberal arts (general education)
courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number of credits each
student transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in nursing
may take non-nursing courses in both day school and Weekend and Evening College. Students
interested in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Office
of Admissions for assistance applying.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall,
application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by
nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be presented before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than 2
elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N by the
department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the Latin Honors
section in Academic Information.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the
nursing major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
• Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and
currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
at Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program.
Full admission to the program requires students to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in
two liberal arts courses at Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program
provided all admission requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will
be granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous lower
division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing
(ADN) program or a diploma in nursing program. Both must be state board-approved
programs.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to
the World Education Services (WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to
evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to Augsburg College. In
addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS
(www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational credentials report to the Minnesota State
Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for
licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential
verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have passed the NCLEX, will be
considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected
of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BS in Nursing completion program
will lose the six-credit block grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The
six-credit block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities,
and work demands that must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college
degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing
a nursing degree.
Courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Generally, nursing classes
meet on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time blocks. Clinical practicum requirements
usually occur on weekdays. Optional immersion courses and practicums at home and abroad
are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis campus
and in Rochester, Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are
explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305 Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional
socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are
applied to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment,
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and
conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice and
research. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life span.
(Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve the
health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Prereq.:
Math Placement 3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II *
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public health
principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410 or concurrent enrollment)
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing and the
liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs in
selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: Senior status and completion of 300-level nursing
courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495 Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing. The
subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and students.
NUR 499 Independent Study/Research (optional)
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410 or concurrently with NUR 411,
students are required to consult with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the
theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit
courses already taken. There is a fee to audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48 clinical practicum hours.
Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at
Augsburg may enroll in up to three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill
elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in the MAN program. Note that these
graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate courses if they
have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also
fulfilling requirements in the MAN. The three graduate nursing courses include the following:
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing
transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring for
individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. (36 clinical
practicum hours)
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
Introduces students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural
contexts in which they developed and the philosophical underpinnings of selected
complementary therapies. (36 clinical practicum hours)
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Inequity
This course explores how health and illness are related to inequities in society and dynamics of
power in systems of health care. (72 clinical practicum hours)
Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences
and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For example, Is there a God? Is there life
after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through
the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the
past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with
two majors. Some philosophy majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others
use the major to prepare for other professional studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry,
or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Michael Lotti, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the
College, but it recommends for philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the
discretion of the departmental faculty adviser.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the Philosophy Department also offers a
cross-disciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing
areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence,
cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the major is
to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that
provides an excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate
study in philosophy. See Computer Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy
faculty. Such recommendations will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will
consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s choice that involves research
above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if
we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God
exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical
thinking and what it means to view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to
make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to
evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The
Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI
120 may not receive credit for PHI 125. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by asking what the end or purpose of
human life is, and students then learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required
to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of
human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit for
PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the rules
that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and construct
sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal logic and inductive
reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG3 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from Thales
to Plotinus still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language
and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge, and
the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers in
order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in constructing
a Christian philosophy. Topics include the nature of being, human understanding in
relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature, music,
architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment, the definition of
art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art; creativity, the relation
between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic
tradition. For arts majors and students with a strong background in the arts. (Prereq.:
Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 315
Philosophy of Human Nature and Human Culture
This course concerns the philosophical study of human nature and its relation to
human culture. Students will read a selection of texts by eminent philosophers on the
subject. Topics studied in the course include the knowledge and nature of the self, the
definition of the human being in terms of culture, myth and religion in human culture,
human nature and the culture of language, and the culture of art.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of
rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century idealism and the reaction to it (Marx,
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries:
analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and postmodern
philosophy. Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are
strongly encouraged to take PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What
is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said
about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human suffering? Are miracles
and life after death possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self,
ways of knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s knowledge
of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the non-scientist, and what
degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods. (Suggested prior course: one
course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist
authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-the-world and explores
such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one
prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of
scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the
dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof
theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state
automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and
uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI
385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT 145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on an individual philosopher, an individual text, or a specific topic
in philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper on some aspect
of the course through discussion of the course material. Short lectures are used to
introduce students to the material followed by discussion and debate to move
students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic in
philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific
problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit. (Suggested prior
courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of
specific philosophical ideas or philosophers.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHI 199
Internship
PHI 299
Directed Study
PHI 399
Internship
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental
principles that describe and govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called
“natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and
mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles
to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of
stars. Physics plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to
society’s understanding of such areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space
exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem solving skills obtained
therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of
rapid technological advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding
of basic concepts, but also insights into recent developments. A rigorous major provides
students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also provides flexibility,
serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics,
environmental science, and the medical and health-related fields. The department serves the
liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that enable them to attain a general
understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for further study
and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available at
cooperating universities at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers
Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for
Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several
students work as research assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the
summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical
situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Jeffrey Johnson (Chair), Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David
Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245 Calculus III and MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and
Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 111,
COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245 Calculus III and MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and
Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and
PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic
in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of
the physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during
the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics
community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested
in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those
students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in
physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition, the
course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization to the
present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: MPG 2.
Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of
physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes,
climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall, spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems, and
experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a broad
survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the human
body relating to music, the visual arts, and theater. Explores the physics of
phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion. Designed
for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified
majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 121, ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective.
Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics. This course develops
the experimental foundations and need for quantum mechanics. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis and use
of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring: cross-listed with
computer science)
PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric,
ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms, particle
precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245.
Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential
equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel,
and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix
multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants),
functions of a complex variable, and an introduction to computer programming in IDL.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or
equivalent. Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations,
central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
122, MAT 369 or PHY 327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, coupled oscillations,
and noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and electric
properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY
327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic
radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and
optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific
communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software for computerized
data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory and an
occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum physics and
technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior
standing or consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts,
particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation,
magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band
structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The
conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be explored at a very
detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199
Internship
PHY 299
Directed Study
PHY 399
Internship
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
Open to juniors and seniors with departmental approval.
Political Science—POL
Students studying political science at Augsburg College are provided with the intellectual
tools
for understanding and taking effective action in regard to the pressing political issues of the day.
The role and significance of authority and power in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of experienced faculty who teach
courses in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns
and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, economic
development,
comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology,
and
American public law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around our college,
the
department directly engages the world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a
whole
range of phenomena, including elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and
migration.
Our majors explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and conflict,
analyze
and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the
process,
our students are encouraged to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as
philosophy,
psychology, economics, history, and sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political science, the major supplies the breadth
appropriate
for graduate work in political science, public administration, public policy analysis, law, and other
professions. It also serves as a foundation on which to develop careers in public service,
business,
communications, and other fields. Legislative and other internships, as well as significant
independent
research projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science students in the Twin
Cities area.
Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities
enhance
the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth
Klages,
Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 160
World Politics
POL 170
Law in the United States
Also, at least five other upper division courses in four out of five political science areas. A
seminar
in one of the five areas may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an
upper
division area.
Also, one other political science course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses—six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be
any
other upper level Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six
Specific
Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II.
The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III.
The same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the four
courses
required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the
following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a
faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For
specific requirements, consult the department chair. Students should apply for the honors major
no
later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158; and at least three upper-division
courses in three out of five political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for a
minor.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four
Required
Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives:
Two
courses
from
the
choices
below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be
canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 or 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II.
The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the three
courses
required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and
two
courses in education. ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social
studies
core; education courses also fulfill licensure requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315
Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200
ESE 310
Orientation to Education (required for licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies—Capstone course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the
Department of Education. To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the
social
studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative Politics and Analysis, (III) International
Politics, (IV) Public Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course listed in more than
one
area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a political science major or the
teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the student also
take
courses required for the social studies core. For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in which courses are offered.
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
POL
121
American
Government
and
Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the
presidency, and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism,
interest
groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing
on
influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin Cities metro
area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and
social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper
Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the
lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices.
Includes 10-day canoe trip down the river to see how local policy-makers and
stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking
primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how individuals
can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political
science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the
environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and
implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process.
Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential
elections (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for
newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore,
junior, or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process
with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary
issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or domestic
politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes and
countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons of
political processes such as political participation, political development, political
change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
III. International Politics
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 368
Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth understanding of the United Nations
and
international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the
National Model United Nations Conference which is held each spring in New
York City. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on
which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy
decisionmaking, simulations of international problems. Topic to be included in
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some
methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends; senior
thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses
in the international relations sequence and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as “supreme”
law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in the
national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least
junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle of
the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent of
instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education (issues
may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice. Emphasis
on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes some
coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define Asian
Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals, and
assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including
an
examination of the requirements of science as a model for political study. Major
research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
POL 158 and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the
construction and execution of political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
POL 199
Internship
P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
POL 399
Internship
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a
liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and group
behavior. The study of psychology equips students to understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for graduate study
and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s
emphasis on the experiential dimensions of learning and the integration of liberal arts and
professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings including business,
education, social services, research, law, government, church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations
including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and
industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological applications to health,
law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning experiences
including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research
teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Ben Denkinger, Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, O. Evren Guler, Bridget
Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses.
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201
PSY 235
PSY 263
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Health Psychology
Psychology and Law
Sports Psychology
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from
among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills. All psychology majors must have an adviser in the
Psychology Department.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses,
must be approved by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See
Biopsychology in Departments and Programs.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and
graduate education in mental health care fields. Students will learn about the biological,
psychological, and social factors related to defining, understanding, and treating abnormal
behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both the science
and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-
student research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting.
See the department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional
aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field
encompasses contributions made in a number of different areas—research, clinical practice,
public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations within the field of
psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students
in this concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory
research, a community-based internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts. See the
department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with
interests in social psychology. The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide
students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with specific coursework to strengthen a
cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the social
psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See the department chair for
specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project.
Formal application must be made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400, and 499
may be counted.
Psychology Courses
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications of
psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This
sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and data
collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of
research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy, and
problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness memory, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior. Practical
implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent
and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and
negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who study and work
with the largest growing segment of our population—the elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of both the
natural and built physical environment on human behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and cross-cultural behavior.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for
psychological disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia,
substance use, and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports and
enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team development,
leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 291
Addiction and Recovery
Examines addiction and recovery from multiple perspectives, giving special attention
to physiological, religious-spiritual, neurobiological, and sociocultural dimensions.
Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches to prevention, treatment, and
recovery. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory
settings.Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence, attitudes
formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention,
perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem solving, decision
making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning
and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, and normal and altered states of
consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management,
family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment
on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability and validity, and
legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full-credit course in the faculty member’s area
of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include the individual,
group and organizational structure/process and change. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions, from the
early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century, inclusions of women
and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g.,
psychoanalysis, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and postmodern approaches). Topics include counseling diverse clients, evidence based
practice, and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105
with consent of instructor)
PSY 391 Individual Differences
General introduction to the study of individual differences. Particular focus is placed
on behavioral genetic methods and designs. Explores the degree to which genetic
and environmental influences co-determine the expression of various psychological
phenotypes, including psychometric IQ, personality, and facets along broader
psychopathologic dimensions. (Prereq: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor; PSY 355 is recommended)
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
Students work 80 hours at an internship site of their choosing and attend weekly (or
weekend) class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and
personal goals as well as the relationship between the internship work and concepts
learned in the psychology major. PSY 400 satisfies the Keystone requirement but
must involve an off-campus internship to satisfy the Augsburg Experience
requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and senior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic brain injury
and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human neuroanatomy in
order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality,
and awareness. Address clinical issues, including neuropsychological assessment
and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary
professional issues and implications for social policy. Recommended for students
headed for graduate school and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or
consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary, theoretical, professional, and social
policy issues from a psychological viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
(Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course)
PSY 299
Directed study
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396
Internship
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: PSY 315)
Religion, Youth and Family Ministry—
REL, YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held
religious beliefs and values. The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a
search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own religious beliefs and those of their
neighbors, gain a broader view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand our global
context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore courses REL 100, 200, or 300.
Here they learn to articulate their own beliefs and understand that what they believe really
matters. Students engage in a close reading of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their
historical contexts, and apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They also explore
their own gifts and how they might be used in service of the broader community as they pursue
a life of vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a
major or minor in religion, which offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and
world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and
staff are eager to engage in dialogue with Christians from all denominations, with people who
practice other faith traditions, and with those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the
Religion Department represent several Christian denominations and model respectful dialogue
with students from a variety of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect
and learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives
together.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen,
Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson, Matthew Maruggi,
Jeremy Myers
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry
(YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the Religion Department. A maximum of
13 total REL and YFM courses may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for
graduation. Taking extra electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than
the minimum 32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years
will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible
and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100
and 200 requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department,
and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the department by Dec. 30
of the student’s senior year.
Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for
professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only
eight courses, students are encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering
seminary should attend two Bible courses and one course in theology or church history.
Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world
religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A religion major also provides strong
preparation for graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history,
and related fields. The major prepares students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly,
and speak confidently—skills that make our graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New
Testament Greek course may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second
major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with adviser for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department adviser about potential adjustments
to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300
and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses
counted toward the major or minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course examines how people of faith—Jewish, Christian, and
Muslim—understand their faith and live out their spiritual commitments. In particular,
it explores some of the biblical and theological resources that the Christian tradition,
seen through the lens of vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for
credit for students who have taken REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite
for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through issues
that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media. Examples of
topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell
research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical
and philosophical development of science in its relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions
and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical
interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other
world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion. Students
will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and politics and
investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these complex issues.
Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic under investigation.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic study of
Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods and research
skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 260
Self, Sex, and Sin in Christian and Modern Thought
We face complex questions about human beings, sexuality, and sin. The Bible and
Christian thinkers have reflected on these topics, but it often seems like traditional
claims disagree with modern views. This course explores how the Christian tradition
and modern anthropology define self, sex, and sin. (Prereq.: REL 100 and 200 or
300)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible, Christian
tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological questions and
positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a world of many
religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for
students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, prophets, and writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by ancient and
modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and
other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and modern
communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from
those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of
this faith on other continents, the course will explore the deep questions of the
relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness,
faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy will be explored
through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South, Central, and
North America.
REL 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
Study the range of Latin American liberation theologies that have developed since the
1960s, when Catholic theologians first asserted that God has a “preferential option for
the poor” and therefore linked their faith to revolutionary social movements against
political and economic oppression. Recently, Latin American theologies have
expanded to include feminist, queer, and postcolonial struggles against sexism,
heterosexism, and imperialism. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 366. (Taught only in Mexico)
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the
context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a
variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Finding Your Religion/Spirituality
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian denominations and
of the world religions as practiced in America. Some controversial religious
movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin
Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the 16th
century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative
figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. This course explores religion as force for
personal transformation, community, and social change. In the journey from
Puritanism to pluralism, special attention is given to the quest for religious freedom
and the search for meaning in history.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin American
culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology and social/political
transformation. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are
studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with
nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an
afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church
(See description under HIS 378.)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational worldview of process philosophy on Christian faith and
ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation through study
of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and ethics, taking
into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social
sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought
on by modern medical technology.
REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants
discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the
Christensen Scholar program only.
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants
discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the
Christensen Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service. Students
explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual disciplines such as
prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men,
feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology,
especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing
with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to the variety of
interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the
early church, and some of the themes found in his writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300
and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention
to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens through
which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Note: Some majors, including REL, may still require a particular
keystone course in that discipline.)
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought today,
as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing theological task
of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The course will focus on the understanding of ethics from a Christian as well as an
interreligious perspective, examining the theological and social science context of
both individual and social ethics. Students will probe their own definitions of what it
means to live a moral life and the processes one uses to make moral decisions.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students
who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by instructor.
Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major research paper.
(Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
REL 399
Internship
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260 Religion and Society
Youth and Family Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world, the
major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family
ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary,
combining a core study of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the social
sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of practical and theological
training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills
in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before participating in off-site fieldwork. A youth and family
ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may apply up to 15 courses from the Religion Department
toward graduation if they are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course is a REL
or YFM study abroad course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the student is required to take REL
300, they may apply up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM study abroad course
or the Christensen Scholar Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry
(AIM) status within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM
certification should consult with their home synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their
second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (six courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
REL 481
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
Contemporary Theology
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (four courses):
YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (Two courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (students will choose two topics
courses from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
Peer Ministry
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
REL 345
The Lutheran Heritage (required for AIM certification)
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
REL 356
World Religions
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260
Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or
minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses:
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of half-credit
courses in which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM
235 and elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year to year and include
such subjects as outdoor ministry, service-learning, program administration and
planning, youth culture and religion, communications, media, music and ministry, and
ministry with youth on the margins.
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I
(.0 course)
A noncredit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to
be completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students will complete an
entrance process into the major, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly
roundtables, attend multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational
formation retreat.
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
(.0 course)
A noncredit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to
be completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students will complete a
professional portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, have
multiple meetings with an assigned mentor from the field, and attend one approved
professional conference or workshop. (Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as peer
ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and practice
communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a listener/helper.
Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others within a Christian belief
system.
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory-level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations
of ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will also be introduced to
the principles of practical theology and learn the skills and sensibilities necessary for
discerning what faithful ministry might look like in a specific location.
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for
the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of the history and
development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern
practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this course.
(Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another
country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry
organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the United States. Shortterm travel seminar; available as offered.
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out
its mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and
challenges facing modern and “postmodern” churches. A central element of this
course will be a research project that studies the methods and strategies of
congregations and other ministry organizations in their efforts to introduce, nurture,
and shape the Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399 Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice focused
on youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved
ministry setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the development of a
professional portfolio round out the internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and
YFM 305 or 358)
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete a broad
foundation program in the social sciences and professional requirements within the Education
Department.
Coordinators
Jacqueline DeVries, degree-seeking students
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120
America to 1815
or HIS 121
19th-Century United States
or HIS 122
20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science,
psychology, or sociology. Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they
are not offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree
and seeking licensure only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as
possible, the Augsburg Education Department and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals,
families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at designing
change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment.
The curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social work skills
development, history of social work and social welfare in the United States, analysis of social
welfare policy, and social science research. In and out of the classroom, students study
privilege and oppression and engage with diverse communities. In the end, students are
prepared to practice in multicultural settings.
Students graduating with a social work major receive a Bachelor of Science degree in social
work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students interested in
a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of
an MSW program, reducing the number of credits needed. Both the bachelor’s and graduate
social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College motto, “Education for Service.” One
example of this motto in action is the extensive service-learning and practica assignments
embedded in the social work curriculum. Students begin service-learning early in their major
and engage in more than 400 hours of agency-based training, supervised by licensed social
workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of innovative and professional programs and agencies.
Students are encouraged to train with and learn from these local, regional, and national leaders
in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenborg (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program
Director) Mauricio Cifuentes, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (Field Education Coordinator),
Annette Gerten (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Abel Knochel, Barbara Lehmann
(BSW Program Director), Terrence Lewis, Michael Schock
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree consists of 10 upper level courses and a total of seven
supporting courses. Social work courses that are open to nonmajors are designated with an
asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100
SWK 210
SWK 230
Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
POL 122
POL 325
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After
admission to the program, a minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a
2.00 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the curriculum and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social
work majors are allowed to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation,
as are other majors. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may only take two P/N
credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
SWK 407
SWK 417
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give nonmajors a sense of the impact of social
work on society and a means to incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen
career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Polices
Race, Class, and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant
social work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in social work. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg College.
The candidacy application is completed in the spring term of the sophomore year at Augsburg
or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each social work major must complete the
application materials and be officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the
first field practicum in the junior year. Social work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to
enter the program. Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an
opportunity to explain their GPA and may be considered for conditional admission. Admission to
the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400-level courses restricted to
social work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors
through the completion of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental
honors if they have earned and maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA
of 3.60 in all social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors applicants may take up to
two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded
Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project
designed to demonstrate critical understanding of one area in the field of social work or social
welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on this paper or project. Please consult
with the adviser or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses and SWK 280
The social work major offers three ways to begin the BS degree: SWK 100 is for those
students interested in the profession; SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy and
advocacy; and SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues.
All three courses are equal as introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in
a human service agency, program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student,
approved by the course instructor, and supervised by agency staff. These courses are also
open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK 280, that is
to be taken after the entry level courses.
SWK 100 Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work
major or future career in human services. Students will receive an overview of social
welfare as an institution and social work as a profession. The course examines
service needs associated with the unequal impact of social, economic and political
structures on diverse groups in society.
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues and
principles and methods of social change. It explores the relationship between
environmental damage and damage to human populations, the differential effect of
environmental damage on specific populations, and the ways social change agents
can mobilize action to correct these injustices.
SWK 230 Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic
development and nonviolent social change. Case studies present examples of how
social work and human services function in a global context and are vital to fostering
peace, human rights, and well-being.
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional
practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural competence in
work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential
exercises, and community observation.
Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught
once a year. The following courses must be taken together during the same term (as indicated):
SWK 301 History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and around the world profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and
programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior
standing and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SWK 303 Human Development and the Social Environment
Students focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students will study how people develop, with
attention to the interaction among individuals, families, and the changing social
environment. The course takes a life span perspective of human development, from
birth to death in the context of the person in the environment. Traditional approaches
to life “stages” are also explored, along with less traditional issues, such as human
behavior and development as a result of different cultures, sexual orientation, poverty,
differing physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses
and the social environment. (Fall)
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual clients. Course
readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning
opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist social work practice
with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the
strength-based problem solving approach and working with diverse populations.
(Coreq.: SWK 307. Fall)
SWK 307 Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social work
practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise
students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their course-based
learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative
seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the
fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 306. Fall)
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills, and
values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and working
with diverse groups and families. (Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317. Spring)
SWK 317 Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge and
skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their course-based
learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative
seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the
spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316. Spring)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and social
policies emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for
empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt, and how to influence
local, regional, and national policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407. Fall)
SWK 407 Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a
senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced course learning with
their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars.
Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term.
(Coreq.: SWK 406. Fall)
SWK 401 Social Work Research and Evaluation
This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist
theories and related methods commonly used in both social science research and
social work evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work values and ethical
principles with social science research and evaluation. Methods of program and
practice evaluation will be examined. Various approaches to organizing information
and interpreting data will also be examined. (Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, and
MPG 3.Spring)
SWK 417 Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the social work major keystone course and a continuation of SWK 407.
Social work students synthesize their advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a
minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199 Internship
SWK 295 Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299 Directed Study
SWK 399 Internship
SWK 499 Independent Study/Research
Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination
of human social organization provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and
in which we live. The sociological perspective provides an important way to critically understand
how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of social contexts.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes
and the social order, how it affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their
lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an understanding of the theories of society and
social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of
sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as
a laboratory for learning. Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of
sociology while they explore career alternatives. Students also may take an independent study,
special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively
in the social world as professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge
base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in
sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research positions, human resources
positions in both government and private corporations, criminal justice field, and as professors
of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as
law, human services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James VelaMcConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a
number of fields from human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The
foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it provides a clearly organized curriculum that is
challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces a challenging
set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective
perspectives in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses
intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives allow students to choose courses
that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at
least three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Introduction to Human Society
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
At least three of the following upper division courses (Prereq.: SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485,
and 490) to receive credit in the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers Interest
Tracks within the major. These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance;
Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting
elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and skills. Working
with an adviser and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below,
sociology majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or
graduate work in criminal justice, law, organizational development, public relations, social
services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their
adviser or the Sociology Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found
at the Sociology Department website, www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of
3.50 in the major and overall. See department chair and website for specific requirements. An
application for departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg
College. Students are required to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative
2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology courses
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and political forces
that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the Twin
Cities are a basis for exploring these themes. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights into
discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions with each
other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can
workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does the current
expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.?
This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories
of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United States. Family
systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among
families, and modern cultural and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts do
social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even personal
identity? This course explores these and other questions through studying social
movement theory and several social movements occurring over the last two
centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S. history
recommended, but not required. Fall, spring)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to
secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—
race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth,
power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and
individual processes involved in social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods
it’s been a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of
psychological perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a
personal identity. This class explores how sexuality and its components (desire,
pleasure, love, the body) are socially constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain crime
sociologically? Patterns of crime, theories to explain crime, and analysis of the police,
the courts, and the correctional system are examined.
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and riots.
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course takes
violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not
satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses only: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor)
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the Constitution/Bill of
Rights? Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral, in practice, the law
constructs people in different, unequal ways based on their class, age, race, gender,
and sexuality. We will explore the different ways that law is practiced and theorized.
Coursework will involve observing law in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349
Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our
daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect to their
goals, culture, technology and structure. We will explore the consequences of living in
a society dominated by organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor,
pass CT assessment or GST 100, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the social
sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—
be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall/Spring)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself?
Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of
the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis. (Prereq.:
SOC 362 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
SOC 375 Social Psychology
Who are you, really? Taking the perspective of symbolic interactionism, this course
begins with an exploration of how we create and sustain our identities through
interaction with those around us and how those identities change with the surrounding
circumstances. The course continues with a consideration of how social situations
affect and shape individual identity and behavior. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor.Fall)
SOC 377
Organizational Crime and Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle
explosions, insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents; corporate
scandals. What are the causes and consequences of organizational crime and
deviance? Case study analysis and the application of sociological models of
explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor;
Recommended but not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349. Spring of alternate
years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Explores and analyzes theories and approaches to urban planning and the shaping
of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a
seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In
addressing this question the social construction of deviance and delinquency as well
as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics
include: sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal
reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? By focusing on a
specific social problem that changes every time the course is taught, this course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections between
micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private troubles with
public issues. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
The classical tradition in sociological theory shaped the development of the discipline
today. By examining the primary texts of Spencer, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead,
Simmel and others we are able to better understand both the history and biography of
sociology itself. An examination of the classical theoretical traditions within sociology,
tracing the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two
upper division courses in sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SOC 490 Senior Seminar and Keystone
What is sociology as a discipline all about? In this course, students engage in a
synthesis of the discipline by taking a step outside of it and examining it as a whole.
In other words, through seminar discussions and readings about the nature of
sociology and its underlying philosophies, we will engage in the "sociology of
sociology” in which students develop an understanding of the value of sociology
beyond college, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional identity. Pass/No
Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SOC 199
Internship
This course requires at least 140 hours at a college-approved internship site and
completion of a learning agreement before or at the beginning of the
internship. Participation in a biweekly on-campus seminar is also required to receive
course credit.
SOC 299
Directed Study
SOC 399
Internship
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops, making
extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available in the
metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College resources. (Prereq.:
SOC 111 or 121 and/or consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and department chair. Fall and Spring)
Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Theater Arts—THR
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal
context. In our courses, productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces
both classical and new forms, centers marginalized voices, and encourages in-depth creative
exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical thinking abilities and to master
professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies in
design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural
representation and diversity as they find and express their own creative visions; and the
program prepares them well to continue with their education and/or become leaders in the field
of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and
principles from many academic and artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy,
religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality curriculum and dramatic
productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and the
campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theater. In order to encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six
theater arts minors and welcome all Augsburg students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it
an ideal place to study theater. At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to
grow both as theater artists and scholars by encouraging connections between our campus and
the greater arts community, while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study, theatrical
production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting
theater professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance
at numerous professional productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a
valuable opportunity for students to enter into creative collaboration with faculty and
professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a critical and vital
laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest
standards of the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by theater majors or minors are highly valuable and
transferable to other professions: collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication,
organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and self-expression. Involvement in theater
arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, and journalism, as well as professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers, Warren C. Bowles,
David DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major:
performance, directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical. Each concentration
consists of the theater core curriculum supplemented by one concentration requirement, one
concentration elective, plus two theater major electives. Each concentration requires 10
production units taken as THP practicum courses.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The Theater Arts Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model.
Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration
require various projects that address Critical Thinking (CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT 145,
MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Theater Arts Major
Nine core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 270
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
Black Theater
Theatrical Design
Theater History and Criticism I
Theater History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Theater Major Electives
For each of the three concentrations, students may choose two electives from the following pool
of
courses. Within a single concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if
NOT taken to satisfy a concentration requirement or concentration elective:
THR 233
THR 226
THR/FLM 230
THR 235
THR 237
THR 255
THR 265
THR 275
THR 280
THR 295
Acting for the Camera
Movement for the Theater
Scene Painting for Stage and Film
Skills of Musical Theater
Dance for Musical Theater
Introduction to Musical Theater
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Theater Topics
THR/ENL 325
THR 326
THR 350
THR 365
THR 425
THR 495
ENL 221
ENL 330
ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NOR 352
Playwriting I
Playwriting II
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Advanced Acting
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
Theater Topics
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Shakespeare
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as performers.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major courses taken by
all theater majors plus the electives and requirements listed below. Students in the performance
concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives. Advisers
will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students
are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional internship at a local Twin Cities
theater.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one performance concentration
requirement, one performance concentration elective, two theater major electives, plus 10
theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Performance Concentration Requirement:
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Performance Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under Theater Major Electives. Within the
performance concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to
satisfy a performance concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a director,
dramaturg, or playwright. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core
theater major courses taken by all theater majors plus the requirements and electives listed
below. Students in the directing/dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their
adviser when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and
semester elective courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting
concentration requirement, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration elective, two
theater major electives, plus 10 theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Requirement:
THR/ENL 325
Playwriting
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/ENL 326
Playwriting II
THR 425
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under theater major electives. Within the
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective
only if NOT taken to satisfy a directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement or
elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one main-stage show
Design/Technical Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theater designer
or technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major
courses taken by all theater majors plus the requirements and electives listed below. Students
in the design/technical concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when
selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses--nine required core courses, one design/technical concentration
requirement, one design/technical concentration elective, two theater major electives, plus 10
theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Design/Technical Concentration Requirement:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Design/Technical Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/FLM 230
Scene Painting for Stage and Film
THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under theater major electives. Within the
design/technology concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT
taken to satisfy a design/technology concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theater arts should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during
their first year. Students who are second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose
from the following courses, depending on their concentration and courses offered: THR 226,
230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, and 325. Theater majors who are juniors or
seniors may take THR 328, 361, 362, 366, 326, 350, 365, 425, and 495. Note: While many
courses are offered annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are
offered only on an occasional basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75
GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial
independent project of honors quality. Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to
be submitted by the first week of April. The theater department will assign an honors project
adviser to students submitting successful proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what
credits taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The majority of theater core
classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg. Additionally, transfers are required to take a
minimum of three upper division theater arts courses. Ten practicum units are also required; a
minimum of five need to be completed within the department. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the department.
Theater Arts Minors
The Theater Arts Department offers six minors: musical theater, performance, design/technical,
film/performance, theater history and criticism dramaturgy, and a general theater arts minor.
Please note: ALL theater arts minors are required to complete five theater practicum units (THP
credits) in any of the three areas (acting/performance, production, or artistic/production
management).
Musical Theater Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232
Acting
THR/MUE 235
Skills of Musical Theater
THR 255
Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 237
Dance for Musical Theater
Take one of the following:
THR 365
Advanced Acting
MUE 294/494
Opera Workshop
Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232
Acting
THR 250
Script Analysis
Take three of the following:
THR 116
Creative Drama
THR 222
Introduction to Theater
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
THR 350
Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
THR 495
Theater Topics
Design/Technical Minor (5 courses):
One Required Course:
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Take four of the following:
THR 228
Stagecraft
THR 250
Script Analysis
THR/FLM 230
Scene Painting
THR/FLM 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR/ART 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Film/Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 323
Acting
THR 233
Acting for the Camera
Take three of the following:
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
THR 350
Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 325
Playwriting
THR 361
Theater History Criticism I
THR 362
Theater History Criticism II
Take one of the following
THR 299
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
THR 299
Directed Study in Theater History and Criticism
Theater Arts Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theater History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
Take one of the following:
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Theater Arts Courses
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction to a
variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each class includes
a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation (.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises and will
learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern. Improvisational
techniques will be introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces.
(NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to
fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting, and
storytelling with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original
performance, and reflective writing. This course is primarily designed for non-majors
and does not fulfill credit toward the theater arts major. Attendance at theater
productions required. Students will be required to pay for theater production tickets.
THR 222
Introduction to Theater
Introduction to Theater is an examination of theater as an artistic form and focuses on
the appreciation and value of theater in society. Focus on historical periods, plays,
artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students
attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors
and does not fulfill credit toward the theater major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will improve
their use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing, and spontaneity
through practical exercises. This course uses established theory and techniques in
neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal characterization exercises.
Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional
productions.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theater: its organization, crafts, and
creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theater tours, see
professional productions, and participate in the Theater Department’s fall productions.
Open to all students. Thirty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the stage, film,
and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading
assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project,
students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a
scenic artist and what role the scenic artist plays in artistry of theater and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character study in
American drama, culminating in a final performance. Students attend and review local
professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to oncamera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology
elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theater
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theater techniques to
develop the student’s basic skills of music theater. Concepts of diverse music theater
forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class discussion,
exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance.
Students will attend and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 237
Dance for Musical Theater
Introduction to movement technique in two dance styles. Students will learn
fundamental skills in and aesthetics of dance technique, as well as the sociohistorical
content and meaning of various dance forms, with a particular focus on the
representation of individual and cultural identity through movement.
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asian and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures, films,
videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local theater
productions required. Students will be required to pay for theater production tickets.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theater
literary analysis and research and uses discussion, writing, performance, and projects
as ways to interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic purposes. Close
readings of plays from various genres and in-depth research projects will enable
students to learn and apply skills they will use in more advanced courses.
THR 255
Introduction to Musical Theater
This course examines American musical theater in societal, cultural, and historical
context with special attention to the representation of race, class, gender, and
sexuality on stage. Through active discussion and written assignments, students will
engage with specific musicals through the examination of cultural artifacts, live and
recorded performances, and popular and scholarly texts.
THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
An introduction to drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use basic
commands to input information, organize, lay out, and print 2-D drafting plates, with
an emphasis on drafting for the theater.
THR 270
Black Theater
An examination of the principles, major movements, and fundamentals of theater by
and about African Americans. It examines the historical, political, and cultural context
of Black Theater and focuses on plays written by African American playwrights.
THR 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
A practical study of the lighting and sound design processes for theater and beyond.
This course leads the student step-by-step from script analysis through final
execution of both a lighting and sound design. Basic principles of light and sound, as
well as equipment, will be addressed.
THR 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
A practical study of the costume design and makeup application processes for theater
and beyond. Topics covered include period research, sketching, rendering, fabric
selection, fabric draping, and basic sewing techniques, as well as introductory
techniques in stage makeup application and design.
THR 295
Topics
An introduction to selected theater arts-related topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will include travel abroad courses. In
addition, this THR 295 designation will fulfill an LAF requirement for Fine Arts.
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting I
An introductory course in writing for theater and performance. Students will learn the
basics of dramatic structure, character development, and theatrical language, as well
as techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to complete draft.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, or consent of Theater Department chair. THR
250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR/ENL 326 Playwriting II
A playwriting workshop with emphasis on the revision process and the continued
development of craft. Students will revise, redraft, and polish an original one-act play,
as well as create one new, short piece of theatrical writing. (Prereq.: THR 325 or ENL
325)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute four design
projects for scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound, using a research-based design
process. The class will take theater tours and host visiting artists.
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation,
resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism.
This course will use established exercises and theories in several methodologies of
vocal training. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports and papers,
voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361
Theater History and Criticism I
An overview of theater history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical
Greek through the French Neoclassical period. Reading a range of texts (including
plays), writing a research paper, and attendance at local theater productions are
required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362
Theater History and Criticism II
An overview of theater history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English
Restoration through contemporary performance. Reading a range of texts (including
plays), writing a research paper, and attending local theater productions are required.
Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111. Fall alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize
differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene
study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance
demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from the classics
(Shakespeare, French Neoclassicism, Restoration Comedy, realism, and
nonrealism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232, THR 362 or
consent of instructor, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage direction: directing concepts and
methodologies, stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis; rehearsal planning
and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall
staging of a play. Theories of directing are also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362 and
junior or senior standing)
THR 425
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
This course will examine principles and practices of the modern and contemporary
stage director as auteur. We will study radical reinterpretations of classic plays by
such directors as Meyerhold, Mnouchkine, and Sellars, and explore and apply some
of their methodologies in workshops and projects. Students will gain insights into
postmodernism and deconstruction in regard to stage direction and contemporary
theater. Prerequisite: THR 366.
THR 495
Theater Topics
Selected topics in theater.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit) under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 299
Directed Study
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
Theater Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and
are required for the theater arts major/minor. All THP theater practicum courses are taken for
noncredit with pass/no pass grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1)
successful and timely completion of practicum area for which student is registered; 2) positive
and professional attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) demonstrated
competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient
enough to lead to a minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theater faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the Registrar’s Office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 counts as two and three practicum units respectively
because of the extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP
courses count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit requirements (10 major/5 minor.)
Seven practicum units (major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at
Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have program
verification or a letter from a previous adviser.
Theater Practicum Courses–Areas
All theater arts majors in all concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units
(THP) from the three established units.
Area 1: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main-stage theatrical production, or
substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project or in final scenes for THR 366
Stage Direction
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theater Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, lighting crew, for main-stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theater Practicum: Running Crew
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main-stage production: light or sound board operation,
dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes from Stage Direction
class.
THP 115/125/135 Theater Practicum: Stage Management–small project
2 practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main-stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theater Practicum: Stage Management–large project
3 practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main-stage production.
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the production area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132
THP 113, 123 or 133
THP 114, 124 or 134
THP 115, 125 or 135
THP 116, 126 or 136
THP 115, 125 or 135
THP 116, 126 or 136
House Management
Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
Running Crew
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Stage Manager–small project counts as two units
Stage Manager–large project counts as three units.
Area 3: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theater Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the director
(dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main-stage production), or a substantial
arts management project.
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
THP 127
THP 137
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theater practicum courses count as one theater practicum unit, except for
stage management THPs.
Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an
inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, St.
Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on
gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of
women’s experiences. The women’s studies program offers both a major and a minor, and
provides students with academic preparation for careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Kristin M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer,
Doug Green, Milda Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn Swanson,
James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies, a mid-level
course in feminist theory or feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485
(seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399 (internships). Weekend and Evening College (WEC)
majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST
199/399; interested students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved women’s studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a
sexuality emphasis. At least three courses must be upper division courses. Students may take
courses at any of the colleges participating in the women’s studies program. However, at least
three courses must be completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written
approval of the women’s studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged
to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s
Studies credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall
semester) and Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring
semester).
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at
all levels and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill can be met by completing GST 200. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Women’s Studies
Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives, one of which must be upper
division; and WST 485 or 499. Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as
Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval of the women’s studies
program coordinator.
Minor or Concentration in Sexuality Studies (Women’s studies majors must take a
concentration, rather than a minor, in sexuality studies)
The five credit minor/concentration in sexuality studies offers students the opportunity to
explore the history, social construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural
meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual practice on a global level. Students are
required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper division), as
follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305
Issues in Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 281
HPE 316
WST 315
WST 281/481
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
Human Sexuality
Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (in Mexico)
Minor or Concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies (Women’s Studies Majors
must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Global Women’s and Gender Studies).
The five credit minor/concentration in global women’s and gender studies offers students the
opportunity to focus on women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context.
Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper
division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 201
WST 315
POL 359
Foundations in Women’s Studies
Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 281
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (CGE)
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE)
WST 362
WST 341
WST 357
WST 366
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment (CGE)
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision (CGE)
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320
American Indian Women
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural
Perspective
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in
women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon
transfer. The Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College
and with Inver Hills Community College that govern students from these institutions with a
Women’s Studies certificate who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and
universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the
major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women
inhistory, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the
questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women’s
perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s experiences in terms
of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics
WST 281
Topics: Gender and Islam
The course introduces students to the diversity and heterogeneity of gender
relations in Muslim societies in the Arab World, Europe, Africa, North America, and
South and Southeast Asia. It traces Islam as a culturally-lived experience, spanning
from the local to the transnational. The course introduces students to feminist
theoretical arguments from the humanities and social sciences, and juxtaposes
these to complex case studies from various locals in order to illuminate connections
between Islam and rituals, ethnicities, gender, education, the media, travel,
migration, citizenship, political commitments, and conflict and societal change.
Concurrently the course aims to undo the many stereotypes about Islam, Muslim
societies, and Muslim women.
WST 281
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
This course will explore global contemporary issues of sexuality and gender,
examining social institutions and their impact on women's and men's experiences of
gender and sexuality. The course will focus in depth on topics such as ritualized
genital cutting, sex work and sex trafficking, sexual violence, disability and sexuality,
maternal sexuality, and global LBGT movements.
WST 281/481 Topics: Introduction to Men's Studies
This course will look through a feminist academic lens at men and masculinity,
particularly in
relation to such topics as boyhood, health, relationships,
sexualities, and violence.
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context
(CGE course; taught in Mexico)
WST 305
Issues in Queer Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary US
culture, including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may
include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local GLBT/supporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee.
Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology,
psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global
voices often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts—including
personal narratives, political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies—will
be analyzed to highlight different theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Programs—Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 335
Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries
and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis
of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about
Latin American women. Aims to help students develop an appreciation for the
complexity of diversity of Latin American women's experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311.
Taught in Mexico.) (CGE Course.)
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Migration and Globalization: Engaging
Our Communities)
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to
focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision.
Additional readings and written assignments will be required for upper division
students. Taught on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1
previous history course or consent of instructor required for 300-level course)
WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and
epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and
political responses to the disease are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course.
Summer)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 481
Topics: Research Methods
This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary, qualitative research methods.
We will explore the nature and ethics of the subject-researcher relationship and
practice participant observation and interviewing skills. The final product of the
course will be a completed research proposal.
WST 485
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies the
Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do an
independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester and may
be taken in conjunction with WST 490.
WST 490
Women’s Studies—Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201
and permission of instructor)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American women as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we
will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes
of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of
cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made
by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary,
and historical
origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles
of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures.
Studies include the role of women in Native
American and African tribes,
peasant societies of Eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and China.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. May be taken in conjunction with WST 490 or AIS 490.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity
of women’s roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the
influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian
women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities
through their activism and traditionalism.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender
in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their
literary, cultural, and social contexts. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
This course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis
on the conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the
reflection of women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which
women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
(Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers
can both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
Topics: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to
social, racial, ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Prereq: HPE 110).
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and
social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. (Prereq: one
course in political science or consent of instructor.)
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men,
feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian
theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions
vary dramatically across world cultures and subcultures in the United States. Family
systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations
among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both
the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods
it’s been a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of
psychological perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a
personal identity. This class explores how sexuality and its components (desire,
pleasure, love, the body) are socially constructed.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator)
WST 199
Internship
WST 299
Directed Study
WST 399
Internship
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Karen Durant ’81
Matt Entenza, JD
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr, ’85, MD
Alexander J. Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, PhD
Eric J. Jolly, PhD
Cynthia G. Jones ’81, PhD
Dean Kennedy ’75
Toby Piper LaBelle ’96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’68, JD
Andre J. Lewis ’73, PhD
Jennifer H. Martin, EdD
Marie O. McNeff, EdD
Paul S. Mueller ’84, MD
Jeff Nodland ’77
Lisa Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, PhD
Bishop Peter Rogness, ex-officio
Gary Tangwall ’80
Rev. David Tiede, PhD
Bishop Harold Usgaard, ex-officio
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, DMin
Bonnie Wallace
Rev. Mark Wilhelm, PhD, ex-‐officio
ELCA Program Unit for Congregational
and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
Augsburg College Faculty and
Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. BA,
College of Saint Benedict; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA,
Loyola University; JD, University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer.
BS, St. Cloud State University; MBA, St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, MA, Augsburg
College.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President of International Programs. Executive
Director of
Center for Global Education. BA, University of Iowa; MEd, University of Colorado; EdD,
University of Virginia.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity
Officer, BA, Swarthmore College; JD, Case Western Reserve University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts, Development. BA, Concordia College; MA,
North Dakota State University.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety. BA, College of St. Scholastica; MA,
University of St. Thomas.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. MA, St. Paul Seminary
School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA,
George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. BA, Marquette Unversity; MSW,
University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of
Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud State University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. BA, University
of Iowa; MEd, University of Colorado; EdD, University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate
Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio
State University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP,
University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Dean of the College. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard
University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving, Development. BS, University of
Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St.
Thomas; MA, University of Phoenix.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; MS, University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg
College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St.
Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA,
Earlham
College; MDiv, Yale University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA,
George Mason University; EdM, Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. BS, University of Minnesota;
MBA,
University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning. Professor of
Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. BA, University of Sioux Falls; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. BA, Grinnell College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Professional Studies. Assistant
Professor of Business Administration. BSB., MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint
Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead
State University; EdM, Rutgers University.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. BA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; MBA, Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA,
Augustana
College; MA, American University.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar
College;
MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. BS, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MDiv, Asbury
Theological Seminary; EdD, Pepperdine University.
Faculty (Full-time)
A
Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community
College; BSN., Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD,
Ohio State University.
William Aleman (2011). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. Doctor in Medicine in
Surgery,
Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and
DPharm,
University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. AB, Oberlin College; MA, University of
Minnesota; MA, Luther-Northwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA,
Morningside College; PhD, Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota;
MDiv, Luther-Northwestern Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York
University; MS, Northeastern University; MBA, Boston University.
B
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint
Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of
Minnesota; PA Certificate, Augsburg College; MA, University of Nebraska, Omaha.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA,
Normandale Community College; BA, Texas Lutheran University; MEd, Southwest Texas
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St.
Thomas;
BS, Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD,
Medical College of Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Minnesota State
University-Mankato; MA, Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD,
University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS,
PhD, Clemson University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of
Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. BLA, BS, MFA, University of
Minnesota.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University;
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, St. Olaf College; MME, Vandercook
College of Music; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago;
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island
College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD,
North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD,
Florida State University.
Mauricio Cifuentes (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. JD, Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana; MSW, PhD, Loyola University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Golden
Valley Lutheran College; BA, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State
University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MN,
Augsburg College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California;
MA,
University of California, Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. PhD, Indiana
UniversityBloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director,
MBA Program in Rochester. BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University;
MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA,
Vermont College; PhD, The Union Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland;
MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata
Institute of Social Sciences; PhD, Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD,
University
of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The
Mannes College of Music.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of
Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther
Theological Seminary; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BA, Augsburg College; MFA,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. BS, MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota;
MSW., University of Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA,
Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, College of St. Benedict; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD,
University of Illinois.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The
American University; PhD, State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa
State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida;
MA, PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island
College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
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Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, College of St. Catherine;
MSW., University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, Moorhead State University;
MA, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD,
University of Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, University of
Minnesota; MBA, Northcentral University; PhD, Graduate Theological Foundation.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College;
MPAS, University of Iowa.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA,
PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia
College-Moorhead; MA, JD, University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD,
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
H
Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS,
PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA,
University of Chicago; PhD, University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA,
Augsburg College; MA, Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan
School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University;
MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Mills College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. BA, Phillips
University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland;
PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MA,
Art Institute of Boston.
I
Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS,
University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Associate Professor of English. BA, Carroll College; MA, University of
Notre Dame; PhD, Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa;
MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College;
MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
J
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time, American Indian Studies. BA,
Metropolitan State University; MA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theater Arts. BA, MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
K
Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BComm, University of
Cairo, Egypt; MBA, University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College;
BMusicEd, MMusicEd, University of Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University
of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA,
Pomona College; PhD, Cornell University.
Ericka Kimball (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BSW, College of St. Catherine;
MSW,
Augsburg College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University
of Minnesota; PhD, Eastman School of Music.
Kel Abel Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Albright College; MSW,
Spalding University of Social Work; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA,
Columbia University; MSW, Smith College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State
University; MA, Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis;
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BA, Michigan State University;
MA, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. BA, University of Florida;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. AB, College of William and Mary;
MA, Utah State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester
College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS,
Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MLS, Valparaiso
University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College;
MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT,
National-Louis University; PhD University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Catholic University of America;
MSW, University of Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University
of
Iowa.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MS, University of
Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv,
Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA,
University of Colorado, Denver; MS, PA Certification, University of Colorado Health Science
Center; PhD, Capella University.
M
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue
University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland
Institute of Art; MA, PhD, University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD,
University of St. Thomas.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN,
University of Washington; DNP, St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul
University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA, Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. BA, Western Michigan University;
AMLS, University of Michigan; MA, Michigan State University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of St. Thomas;
MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College;
BS, MA, Augsburg College.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston
University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA,
Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theater Arts. BS, Northwestern University; MFA,
PhD, University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN, EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician Assistant
Studies. BA, Northwest College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MD, University of
Minnesota.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota;
MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS,
University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA,
MA, Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna,
Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. BA, MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire;
MA, St. Mary’s College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. BA, National
University, Tehran; MA, University of Nice; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A., Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
PhD, Luther Theological Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA,
University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. MA, Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS,
PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University;
MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, Arizona State University.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS,
University of Illinois; PhD, Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New
Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington;
MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time, Business Administration. BBA,
University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre
Dame; MBA, Northeastern University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. BA, Texas Christian
University; PhD, University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MS, EdD,
Illinois
State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau
Claire;
MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD,
Northwestern University.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg
College; MACI, College of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern
University; MBA, Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD,
University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College;
MS,
University of Minnesota.
Kris Stellon (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BA, MA, College of St. Scholastica.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA,
Carleton College; MA, PhD, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota,
Morris; PhD, University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; MA, DTh, Luther
Seminary.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
T
Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, clinical site
director. BS, University of Minnesota; PA Certificate, Augsburg College; MPAS, University of
Nebraska Medical Center.
Ismael S. Talke (2012). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BSc, University of Asmara; MSc,
University of Natal; MSc, PhD, Montana State University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM,
The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple
University.
JosephTowle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. BA, North Dakota State University; MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Professor of Religion. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD,
Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar
College
MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
U-V
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of CaliforniaBerkeley; MA, San Francisco State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. BA,
Gustavus Adolphus College; MS, Mankato State University.
Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St.
Catherine University; MS, Winona State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston
College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. BS, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, North Park College; MEd,
Georgia Southwestern College.
W
Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MEd, University
of Minnesota.
Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MPhil, University of Ghana,
Legon;
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi,
Kenya;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Denver;
BS, MA, Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia
Community College; BS, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Mike Weimerskirch (2011). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, Northwestern University;
MA,
University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence.
BA, Boston College; MEd, PhD, University of North Carolina.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS,
University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of
Iowa;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement
/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Mankato State
University; MS, Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San
Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther Seminary.
X-Y-Z
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA,
PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Middlebury College; PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD,
University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, University of Wisconsin;
BTh, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, Union Theological Seminary.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theater Arts. BS,
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas;
MA, University of Virginia; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, MSW, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of MissouriColumbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW,
University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University
of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. BA, BSL, BSEd, MA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan
State University; PhD, Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College;
MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen. Professor Emeritus of Music. BA, Augsburg College, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, PhD,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD,
Southern Illinois University.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA,
University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological
Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA,
Bucknell University; PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of
Minnesota; ME, South Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana
College; MA, University of South Dakota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North
Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern
Lutheran Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. BS, MEd, EdD, University of
Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of
Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA,
PhD, Indiana University.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA,
PhD, University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University
of Minnesota; PhD, The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg
Theological Seminary; MTh, ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State
College; PhD, University of Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD,
Northwestern University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas;
MSW, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg
College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State
University; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther
Theological Seminary; ThD, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia
University.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD,
University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS
degrees; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers (1998). Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA,
University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St.
Olaf College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of
Pennsylvania.
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
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Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2011-2012
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergr... Show more
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Index
Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2011-2012
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergraduate
education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject
to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the
time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic
policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult Academic
Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published 2011
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives
together as a college community.
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at
Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience
that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and
commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you find in this
map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to
believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education,
welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution,
but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant
city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the
city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only
provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share your own
talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and
service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in
preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking — will occur on a
small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the
emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you
here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated
to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar
and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2011
Summer
September 4-6
September 7
October 28
Nov -----14-Dec 2
November 24
November 28
December 9
December 12-15
First-year registration
New student orientation
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2012
January 17
Classes begin
March 19
Mid-term break begins
March 26
Classes resume
April 9-20
Registration for fall
April 6
Easter break begins
April 27
Classes end
April 30 - May 3
Final exams
May 5
Baccalaureate/Commencement
---The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.-
2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Weekend College and Graduate Programs (not including the PA program
and MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar
and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2011
Class Weekends:
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September 9-11
September 23-25
September 30 - October 2
October 14-16
November 4-6
November 18-20
December 2-4
December 9-11
Winter Term 2012
Class Weekends:
January 6-8
January 20-22
January 27-29
February 10-12
February 24-26
March 9-11
March 23-25
March 30 - April 1 (MSW only)
Spring Term 2012
Class Weekends:
April 13-15
April 27-29
May 11-13
May 18-20
June 1-3
June 8-10
June 22-24
June 29-July 1 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
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Directory
Area Code: 612
Access Center 330-1749
Academic Advising 330-1025
Academic Enrichment 330-1165
Academic Affairs 330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 330-1001
Toll-free 1-800-788-5678
Office of Graduate Admissions 330-1101
Augsburg for Adults 330-1782
Alumni and Constituent Relations 330-1178
Toll-free 1-800-260-6590
Athletics 330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR 330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) 330-1053
Classroom Services 330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry 330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion 330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College) 330-1613
Toll-free 1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center 330-1046
Toll-free 1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning 330-1107
Facilities Management 330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) 330-1000
Fax 330-1649
Graduate Studies 330-1101
Human Resources 330-1058
Lindell Library 330-1017
Lost and Found 330-1000
Parent and Family Relations 330-1525
President’s Office 330-1212
Registrar 330-1036
Residence Life (housing) 330-1488
Rochester Campus 507-288-2886
StepUP . 330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center 330-1148
Student Affairs 330-1160
Student Government 330-1110
Summer Session 330-1046
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TRIO/Student Support Services
Weekend College 330-1101
330-1311
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of
discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is
the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses,
students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with
the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime:
writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are
able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships,
experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the
resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus
or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium allows
day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student
at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They
stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community
that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by
excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran
church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the
confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in
September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were
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enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two
teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the
direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide
such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare
future theological students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement
stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This
commitment to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president
(1876-1907), required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran
Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to congregational
autonomy and personal Christianity. This change made Augsburg the only higher educational
institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important primarily as
an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr., became
president. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students
than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more
general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made
Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic
offerings. Now the College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most
attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college
program based on general education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the
College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests
of the Lutheran Free Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now
Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with the American
Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church merged with two other Lutheran
bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) Augsburg became a vital
and integral part of the city. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations,
ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall,
Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment
to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a
curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some
of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate degree programs, hosting
national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership,
the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in
vocational calling that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to
succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to
educate students of all ages — in the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send
out productive, creative, and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning
laboratory for Augsburg students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to
serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful
work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers
master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies,
and social work. The College’s first doctoral program, in nursing practice, has been approved. For
information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate weekend
trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn. and a
center in Bloomington, Minn.
Weekend College
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to
earn a baccalaureate degree and work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by
which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or
pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional studies.
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Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were
offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each term and a variety
of majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its type
among Minnesota private colleges.
The Adult Learner
Augsburg’s Weekend College is based on the assumption that adult students are mature,
self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for
independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for
three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or
Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the week.
WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. The WEC academic year is divided into
three trimesters (fall, winter, and spring), so that students may complete three terms in the traditional
nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College is participation in a community of adult
learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work
and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC
students to make use of College facilities, such as Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and
co-curricular activities, such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine
arts events, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own
leaders through the WEC Student Senate.
Augsburg for Adults
Through the Augsburg for Adults program office, Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to
meet the needs of adult students by creating new programs, providing faculty and staff development
in adult learning, and serving adult and non-traditional students.
Students are recognized as adult learners from age 25 to 60-plus whether they take courses in
the traditional day program, the Weekend College program, or any of the graduate programs. To learn
more about graduate studies at Augsburg, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. Most faculty
hold a doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activities
at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but
these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and
theories.
Weekend College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities.
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Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the
College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six undergraduate
majors, plus a certificate program in business management, are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA),
a few blocks south of the heart of the city which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In
addition to the half- dozen degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location, students
may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through
an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of
online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is available at
www.augsburg.edu/Rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the Third
Age. College of the Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years ago to
serve older adults by encouraging lifelong learning, fostering interactive discussion, and introducing
new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A roster of more than 25 retired, semiretired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based upon their areas of
expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in the
Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and senior
residences. The current catalog lists more than 200 classes available for group study at partner
organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the program or to request a catalog,
call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the
oldest of 170 parks in Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city’s largest medical complexes—University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to
Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theater district just a few blocks away.
Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreational
opportunities, are just minutes west and east of campus via Interstate 94, which forms the southern
border of the campus.
Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located
just blocks away from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all areas of the United States.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A
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tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle,
plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Office of Graduate Admissions is located on the second floor of Christensen
Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College from
1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of
living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies;
the Strommen Career and Internship Center; and the Office of Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and Inter-Race—This house, located at 620 21st Avenue, provides office
space for these two programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and
well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with admission offices, student lounge and
recreational areas, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice
field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss
Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which provides space for
campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)-—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and
recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for
Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, new fitness
center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center
houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College.
The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment
complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units
from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball
coach, and head of the Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and
general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to
1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus
conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
Murphy Place (1964)—Located at 2222 7 1/2 Street, Murphy Place is the home of the Office of
International Programs: Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, International Partners and
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International Student Advising. It is also home to the four ethnic student support programs: American
Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino
Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and CrossCultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is
home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family
Relations Offices, Augsburg for Adults Office, and substance-free student housing. It also houses
the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson
Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics;
mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other
program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment
Center and Academic Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
SverdrupOftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a dormitory and named in honor of Augsburg’s
second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living
quarters for 324 first-year students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement.
InterRace: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction—Inter-Race facilitates
interracial understanding in families, schools, places of work, communities, and society. The institute
provides training and consultation, research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy,
and legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620 21st Avenue.
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with
regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship
and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where
religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing
equal access and opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as
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promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American
Colleges.
Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education
Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
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Augsburg College Facts and Figures
Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to
Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although the highest
percentage of students are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church, and 25
percent represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education, American Music Therapy Association, National Association of
Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America,
Minnesota Private College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education.
Enrollment (Fall 2009)—4,054 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—More than 20,000 graduates from 1870 through present.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1. Undergraduate class size averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings with special emphasis on campus accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/
tunnel/elevator system provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside.
Degrees Granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
Financial Aid—Over 90 percent of the students receive some form of financial aid from the College
and many other sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and summer school sessions. For Weekend
College, Rochester campus, Bloomington Center, and most graduate programs: three trimesters,
September to June.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs
throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and International
Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.
Non-Discrimination Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students
representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s
academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, firstyear and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions
counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-7885678, and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and tours
are available Monday through Friday, including most Saturday mornings during the school year. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center and serves
traditional and non-traditional students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-years
Application for Admission—Applicants should complete the application for admission and the
essay and return them to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the non-refundable
$25 application fee. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html or
www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. Firstyear applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have their most
recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken
college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent. General Education
Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test
scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has
been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, employer, pastor, or
co-worker.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s
previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with
an admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until
other information has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present
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semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by
the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will
inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The
first offers of admission are made in late September. After that, students are notified of the admissions
decision usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to make a $150* enrollment deposit
to the Office of Under-graduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office. *Nonrefundable after May 1.
Day College Transfers and Weekend College Students
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the $25 nonrefundable
application fee to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students may apply online for free at
www.augsburg.edu/weekend/admissions/.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous post secondary institutions should be sent
directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants with less than one year of previous
transferable college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test
certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test
scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
First-year applicants who have been out of high school for more than five years do not need to submit
an official test score.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s
previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally
with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions
Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may
also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may
be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will
inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan.
Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is
complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Please check
with an admissions counselor and department sections of this catalog to see if admission to the major
is required.
Transfer Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work
is recommended for admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in
the Academic Information section of the catalog.
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Former Students
Day students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more,
and WEC/Rochester students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for three
trimesters or more, must apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office to resume attendance.
Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an
official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not
pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted
the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status
by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as
a special student (non-degree). An application form for special-student status is available from
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for admission as a special student, submit
the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will
not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Minors are not
noted on the transcript if they are completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may
complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum
of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any liberal
arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous degree,
completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student
Advising on page 32.)
International students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for an international
student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free); e-mail
admissions@augsburg.edu; or write to:
International Student Admissions
Campus Box 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain
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a foreign credential evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit
organization with more than 30 years experience evaluating international credentials. WES will
examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help Augsburg College understand how your
international course work compares to courses and grades in the United States. Augsburg College will
use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than
tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their
families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
College Costs 2011-2012 Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to
adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
$29,802
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2011. Students are considered
full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The charge includes
tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course $3,559
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time students
taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
per course $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy in the Academic Information section.
Room Rent (average starting price)
$4,578
(Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus $3,956
(15 meals a week; $100 in Augsburg Flex Points)
10 Plus $3,854
(10 meals a week; $150 in Augsburg Flex Points)
5 Plus $3,524
(5 meals a week; $345 in Augsburg Flex Points)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Office of
Residence Life.
Fees $637.50
(Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
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Other Special Fees (Nonrefundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time students) $90
Late Registration $200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) $50
Lifetime Sport (part-time students) $220
Newspaper Readership $20
Technology Fee (per credit) $50
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/Rochester/United combined)
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) $390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) $780
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) $155
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) $215
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) $425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) $1000
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students) $25
Locker Rental $40
Student Parking Lot Permit
car $220
motorcycle $110
Transcript Fee
Regular service $6
Next day $10
On demand $16
Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
$3,559
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the
deposit is considered initial payment toward their first term tuition and fees. Should the student
not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited. For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit $200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing
assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student
account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period covered by the
contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by following the conditions
delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to late
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cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
College Costs 2011-2012
Weekend College
Application Fee (payable once,
$25
non-refundable)
Tuition (per course credit) $1,777
Tuition (per summer course 2011) $1,725
Activity Fee (per trimester) $11.50
Facilities Fee
(includes parking permit; per trimester)
$35
$1000
Audit Fee (per course)
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course $220
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning $150
Nursing Clinical Fee $250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) $215
Late Registration Fee $200
Transcript Fee
Regular service $6
Next day $10
On demand $16
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable)
$50
Zero-credit seminar $1000
Payments
Day college
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing
basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to
the student.
Payment Options—Augsburg College offers payment plan options for Day Program students.
Information about payment plan options is mailed annually to each student’s permanent address.
Weekend College
A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial aid will be mailed to each
registered student prior to the start of each term. All statements are available online through Augnet
Records and Registration. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the financial aid website.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each term. (2) Employer Reimbursement:
Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year,
prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the employer reimbursement payment plan,
students have until 60 days after the end of each term to pay their term costs in full. There is a
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$20 per term fee associated with this payment option. The student is responsible for payment
of the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers partial
reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in full at the start of the
term. (3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in
a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through V.A. education
benefits, such as the G.I. Bill. (more details can be found at www.augsburg.edu/enroll/accounts.html)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an open
balance of 30 days or more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the
student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates
until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules
and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their
charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those students
who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form
available online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in
to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed,
or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room
(except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center (or online) in order
to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete
the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the
student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/
add form is processed.
The Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester, Bloomington, and
Graduate Studies
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their
charges based on the refund schedule below. This refund is based on the percentage of calendar
time remaining on the date of the student’s offiicial withdrawel from classes. This applies to all
students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all courses in the term.
Percentage of calendar time remaining after official drop or withdrawal:
100% to 90% remaining Full refund
(minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 60% remaining 50%
Amount of refund:
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Please allow 30
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to 45 days for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance remains
on the student’s account, a credit refund will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are
available online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident,
the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule),
plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon
submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical
circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the Financial Petition
Committee. Petition forms are available through the registrar’s website.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all
their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending),
the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or
Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible
for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial aid should they
stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college.
If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made.
Petition forms are available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to
withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide
proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at another college
or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The
administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid
eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs,
students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or
certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress Standards
for Financial Aid Recipients webpage www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family makes in
a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a college, but also
in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students
and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a time of increasing financial
challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholar-ships, grants,
loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and
private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2010-2011 academic year, more than
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eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family.
Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and the Augsburg
Aid form help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes
into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family
members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic
standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students
and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of
Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include
the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the processing
agency after January 1. Applications must be filed by March 1 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year Augsburg Aid form, available at www.augsburg.edu/finaid, and
submit it to the Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal 1040 tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2010 to be
considered for financial aid for 2011-2012). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of
dependent students, or spouse of student if filing separately.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid
eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter
details the financial aid award and includes information regarding:
• institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility,
• federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds).
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a
specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for
information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the
possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile
to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools,
service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students who meet their
requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s Scholarships
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are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50 GPA in core
academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater).
Separate applications are required. The application must be postmarked by January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer students
with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and December 15 for spring.
Call Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new first-years
of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or December 1 for
spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by May 1 for
fall or December 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to full-time day students
working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or siblings of
current Augsburg students or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore Hanwick Science Scholarships
recognize incoming first-year students of high academic science achievement. The renewable award
of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors. Students must
be in the top 30 percent of their high school class or on national tests (ACT or SAT), have a grade
point average of 3.0 or above in the proposed science major, have completed intermediate algebra
or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day program. No scholarship application is required.
Students who receive a science scholarship will not receive a Regents’ award. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1 for fall enrollment.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students who have participated in a college
preparatory program such as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for admission by
May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning Day
program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the
appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual knowledgeable
about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 1. For more
information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active
participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The
application deadline requires a postmark of January 25 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
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Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA
congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod, Southeastern Minnesota
Synod, or Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg Corporation.
The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation will
receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and payment from
the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment
of less than four years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. This grant is also based on
financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit,
SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to
students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of
higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2010-11 is $5,550.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal
and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a
federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact
the director of the American Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all
other forms of financial aid. Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg
College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have
to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in school. Simple interest
of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you
leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause.
The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the
federal govern-ment subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during the
grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the
borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school
or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the
loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2010, is a fixed rate of 4.5% and 6.8%, respectively.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2010:
• First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
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• Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college
costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other
student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement; the interest rate is a
fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per month.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the
Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resource
department. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships,
loans, and grants. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per
week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on the position and the needs of the
department.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student
employee for each placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—Under these
programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to
provide part-time work opportunities.
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Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the
classroom are an important part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal
and informal activities of the College and the surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the
day, evening or weekend, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add dimension to their
education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social
growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for
students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural
backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible
studies, growth groups, outreach teams and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff
gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend College Chapel is
held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are
held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and
discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church,
we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the
kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual
guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and longstanding commitment to the theological concept of
vocation—the idea that all people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world
and that each person’s contribution is uniquely valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a
program called Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore
the connections between faith, learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a wide variety of short
term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, offcampus service projects,
international seminars, vocationthemed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats,
and scholarships for students interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church
leadership.
Because Exploring Our Gifts will end in the summer 2010, the College recently created a permanent
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center—the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that will keep vocation at the core of
Augsburg’s vision well into the future. This new center will continue many of the current initiatives and
will carry on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the Lilly
Resource Center, Memorial Hall, room 231, or the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, Oren
Gateway Center, room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend College Student Government
organizations support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student
government groups serve as the official student governments, and the primary voice and liaison
between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that
fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students can
connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. CAO programming works to enhance and
supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg College through quality transitional
programs for new students as well as through leadership education. CAO is made up of five program
areas. These include:
Campus Activities
CAO offers programs and activities designed to connect and engage students with the Augsburg
community and with the broader Twin Cities community.
Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA) Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and
visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and
sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Programs include Student Group Development and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). CAO
advises student groups and provides skillbuilding workshops focusing on recruiting members, event
planning, facilitating meetings, conflict resolution and other areas of development. ELP is an initiative
designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg. Emerging leaders learn skills necessary to be
effective in leadership roles through intentional learning opportunities and relationships with upper
class mentors.
Orientation Programs
Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a required twoday, overnight orientation
experience for incoming firstyear day students which is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college
resources and services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of firstyear day
students that runs concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents will obtain important
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information about the campus, meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their students on campus.
TRANSFERmation is a required halfday orientation experience for transfer students in the
day program designed to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students will learn about
college resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover why being a part of the
Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required oncampus orientation experience for incoming firstyear day students
that is designed to complement SOAR. It provides opportunities to enhance academic and personal
success and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Student Center
The Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central
gathering place for the diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and graduate
students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and cocurricular programs and activities.
The Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions, Campus Activities and Orientation, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center,
Shipping and Receiving, the Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of the Christensen Center, serves as the student
group office area and houses the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the ECHO
(campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio) office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional
work spaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing
on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national
and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical
styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under
the direction of the Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall
207, offering a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a meeting place
for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library, a seminar room for films and
discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just hanging out. The Women’s Resource
Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and sexual
assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues; an annual Feminist
Film Series in the spring; monthly brownbag lunch discussions, and of course, the Koryne Horbal
Convocation Lecture in the fall, which features women and men who speak about the many issues
important to women’s and to all lives. We also regularly cosponsor annual events for the Muslim
Student Assocation’s Women in Islam Day and for the Asian American Women’s Group.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to cosponsor your event!
Please contact us or friend us on Facebook. Student staff positions at the WRC are posted with
Human Resources, so please check their listings. We hope to see you soon!
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The WRC is the home of the Student Feminist Collective and provides meeting space for the
Asian American Women’s Group, the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg (SAAGA), and the
Women of Africa Resource and Development Association (WARDA). Friend us on Facebook to find
out about upcoming events.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete
in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and
golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural
program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open
use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers
on a spaceavailable basis a doublerink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with
workout machines and weight room, and an airsupported dome over the athletic field for winter
fitness use by walkers and runners. (See Fitness Centers on page 32.)
Gage Center for Academic Achievement
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals
here at the College and beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend College undergraduate students to the
academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial course selection. This
office continues to serve students throughout their tenure at Augsburg by providing interpretation of
core curriculum requirements, administering entrylevel skills assessments, interpreting graduation
requirements, providing degreeplanning materials, and answering questions on student academic
progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to Augsburg’s faculty advising system and
supports the work of professional staff advisors across campus. The Academic Advising office is
located in the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a faculty advisor. Prior to the end of their sophomore year,
when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare a major and select
a faculty advisor. Majors and minors are declared online through Augnet Records and Registration.
Students select a faculty advisor from their major area of study using the Change of Major/New
Advisor Form. All Day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty advisor(s) each term
prior to registration. Both Day and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty
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advisor(s) as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized
accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field,
helping these students gain full access to the College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of
Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education
to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and
determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may
include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance,
academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Computer Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other members of
the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success.
Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting
appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal screenings
for students who suspect they may have a learningrelated disability. These screenings are meant
only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified
professional.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage
family and the Groves Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office provides comprehensive academic support (e.g. time management,
notetaking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination) for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills Coaches address affective needs and aid
with the transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
• Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services: ASO coordinates free tutoring for most classes
and supplemental instruction in specific courses. Tutors and SI Leaders receive a professor
recommendation and are trained by the ASO.
• Conditional Admit Program (CAP): A limited number of students are admitted conditionally
through the CAP program. Students must fulfill CAP requirements or they will be continued
in the CAP program or dismissed. See the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal”
section of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Probation Advising: Students placed or continued on academic probation are required
to meet with an approved academic advocate. Registration is prevented until the student
completes the probation requirements as specified by their academic advocate. Students who
do not meet with their academic advocate and/or do not fulfill the probation requirements will
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be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more information on probation requirements,
go to the Academic Skills Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills/. See the “Academic
Progress, Probation, and Dismissal” section of the catalog for a description of probation and
dismissal procedures.
• Augsburg Advantage at St. Kates (AASK): Based on their application for admission to
Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects students for the AASK
program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St.
Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to
college with specific courses and supportive programming. The program provides participants
with the opportunity to complete similar coursework that first year students complete at
Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis campus of St. Catherine University
and have access to both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 7
course credits) and will have fulfilled many of the firstyear Augsburg requirements.
To complete the program, students are required to:
• Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations in Fitness (at
Augsburg) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and no course grade below a 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation process with adviser at St. Kate’s by
March 15.
• Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in Summer I
at Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are federal student services programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College. TRIO Programs seek to help
students overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. They help
students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic
standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, and assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRIO-Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college
and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are lowincome, firstgeneration
college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop
the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants
in TRIO/SSS must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must demonstrate
academic need for program services, and be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year.
Students meet regularly with their program Adviser to address academic success issues, through:
• Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies
and selfadvocacy skillbuilding
• Academic program planning, including preregistration for each term, major and career
decisionmaking, and longterm course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
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• Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
• Assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
• Academic progress monitoring
• Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation, and for students admitted
through Conditional Admit Program
• Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
• Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
• Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
• Social and cultural activities and studentled events
• Equipment lending program for shortterm use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
• Fiveweek residential Summer Bridge program including free summerterm college
coursework, academic seminars, adjustmenttocollege workshops, and advising for 25
incoming firstyear students
• Needbased scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College; however,
preference is given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more
information, an application, or to make an appointment with a TRIO/SSS Adviser, contact
TRIO/SSS program staff at 6123301311, or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO program funded
by the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through
involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase graduate
degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society and to encourage these
students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must be
enrolled full time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College, demonstrate strong academic
potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for the program,
the student must be lowincome AND first generation OR a member of a group underrepresented
in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. The
Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience
in collaboration with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive funding from the college and the
grant for a total of $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 for room and board and up to $500 for research
supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional
conference (up to $1,000). Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as graduate school application and GRE fee waivers and
other financial incentives, such as McNair designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for
admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuitionfree academic credit courses, Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to
Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
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Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg
students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO
also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and research opportunities on and off campus, graduate and
professional school advising, prehealth sciences advising, GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for selected research projects and conference travel.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Access Center
The Access Center provides support and specialized services to students with documented
physical disabilities. These may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing,
or speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with
disabilities to the academic, social, cultural, and residential programs that Augsburg College offers
with the goal of promoting independence and assisting students in reaching their individual potential.
Areas of assistance include but are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support services and other nonacademic issues
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis for students with physical
disabilities based on the review of appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and the
amount of equipment and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for
students with disabilities. The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however, extend to
adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the basic nature or essential curricular components of an
institution’s courses or programs.
Weekend College and graduate students with documented physical disabilities are encouraged to
contact the Access Center for assistance. Every effort will be made to schedule a meeting time that
works for all involved.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities.
TRIO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery,
achieve academic success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The
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culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the 12step model;
personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success; giving back through
servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol and drugfree environment; and
developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits and emotions.
Students live in oncampus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed
alcohol and drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community building activities. Students
have access to academic skills specialists and other support services on campus. Participation in the
program offers students leadership opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the greater
Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form a community in which recovery is
celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds students form
while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12step abstinencebased
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the
StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to
further their academic careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit,
retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support
and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment. Some of the services provided include:
• Assists students with the admission process and financial aid application
• Nurtures students’ identification as an American Indian and provides opportunities for
students to learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American
Indian people and cultures
• Provides academic advising and course plans
• Provides opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and
alumni
• Provides a number of different scholarships including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Award, Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in
seeking and applying for other outside/tribal scholarships
• Offers community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native
community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in many
areas, including academic support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in admissions and financial aid procedures,
scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling, housing, internships
and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations (such as the Spanish Club and the Allied
Latino/a Augsburg Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/activities that
improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide awareness
of the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
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Pan-Asian Student Services
The PanAsian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian
American students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The
program seeks to create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all
aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process,
orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic
pursuits, and employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes
various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services
The PanAfrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in May”
when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs with the community. As a result, Black
Student Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious personal,
academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for students of Afrikan descent. This
service enhances the recruitment, retention, and graduation of PanAfrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience of Afrikan people in
the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and advises the PanAfrikan Student
Union.
The PanAfrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship
with the Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a variety of social and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievementoriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the program
is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes, supports,
challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process.
Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is
an alum of color and is successful within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services
directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
• Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
• Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best
serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
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• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the
program each successive year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services
works to improve the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College
by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a
community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire
campus through a variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender, and
Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities for the
entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA
and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the recipients of the LGBTQIA
Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to discuss
personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through counseling, students
can name personal strengths and challenges, identify selfcare and support resources, learn new
relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values and choices. Counseling services
to students include individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral to campus and
mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for another
student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings,
relationship concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other
drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural
identity, selfesteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns. Professional counseling can help increase
student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased selfunderstanding and
personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health issues
and assists students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly pilates and
yoga classes. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging
Peers on Issues and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education
program to groups requesting the program. Health promotion also works with various campus
organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of
international students and student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan,
they may contact the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion for more information on student
health insurance plans.
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Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University
Fairview Physicians – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health
insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal copay at the time of
the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and
Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of clinic or
other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any copays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic
services, call 6123301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped
with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include
a weight room with universal and free weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the
centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student Advising (ISA)
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational and personal development needs of the international
student body in a way that embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student Advising is responsible for:
• Fulfilling duties of Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for F1 student visa
program and Responsible Officer (RO) for J1 student/scholar exchange program
• General advocacy for international students
• Advising the International Student Organization
• Facilitating intercultural skillbuilding sessions for students, faculty, and staff
• Celebrating diversity of cultures by increasing awareness of international/intercultural
issues
New international students participate in an orientation program that provides practical information
on housing, health insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment to a new culture
and education system.
The International Student Organization (ISO) provides a forum for the interests and concerns
of international students and fosters productive interaction among them, the college administration,
and U.S. students. This mission is accomplished through yearly programming of events such as
International Education Week, sponsorship of forums on international issues, and outings to sites of
interest in the community. Information on how to get involved is available through ISA.
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of
a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library, classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center,
and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living on campus, most students and faculty
greet each other by name.
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Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years.
Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved
on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher grade point average. Department of Residence Life
staff are professional and student team members available to support students in their academic and
cocurricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events
are planned to welcome students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights,
and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges,
24hour security, laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook
ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby
of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell
Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
• Enrollment deposit
• Housing deposit
• Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after May 1 will be placed in housing as
space is available. During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information
on the process to secure housing for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upperclass resident advisers, this ninestory high
rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a
room) with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed,
dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13story highrise apartment building. It contains 104 one
bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upperclass students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: twobedroom apartments, tworoom suites,
floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new Auggies, upper
class students, and the special interest housing program. All rooms are furnished with beds, dressers,
desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two and four
bedroom apartments with full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground
parking is available at an additional cost. Meal plans are optional. This building is designed to provide
an environment for upperclass students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center
offers substancefree living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms.
Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the StepUP firstyear and upperclass community and
upperclass students committed to an alcohol and drugfree environment. Flats, apartments, and
studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available to students who are interested in
creating a living/learning environment by designing their own house system. All house members meet
to determine their program focus, educational goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples
of programs of past special interest housing include PASU, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth
and Family Ministry, Urban Studies House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the Cross
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Cultural House.
Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility
for students, faculty, and staff. This spacious room features smalltable units for easy conversation
overlooking the College quadrangle and Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in
residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells
coffee, smoothies, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced ‘náhbu’, with the accent
on the first syllable, featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar,
pastries and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby
apartments.
College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student behavior and has provided for due
process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are in the Student
Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students
have the right to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading
information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student Guide available on the website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box),
the AMail publication, and the student’s Augsburg email account. Students should check their
campus mailbox and their student email account regularly. The AMail is a daily online publication on
Inside Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s policy is published
in this catalog on page 62 and in the Student Guide distributed annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must
give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write
letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission
is given by the student to release non“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
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Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of human resources,
ground floor, Memorial Hall 19, 6123301023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
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Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be educated
intellectually, spiritually, and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a broad grasp
of the world from which they have come as well as the world in which they live. By providing courses
in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian
tradition, introduce them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the importance
and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses offer students opportunities to develop
skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a
discipline and to prepare for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities
supported by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of science degrees.
Augsburg also offers the master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the master of business
administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), the master of social work, and
the doctor of nursing practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar, with fall and spring semesters of
approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities, so students can take a course on another campus during the regular
term.**
Weekend College classes typically meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet weekly on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is held
from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from January through late
March. Spring classes are held from early April through the end of June. There are 78 class sessions
each trimester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program schedule for
weekday evening meeting times.) Students may take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar. Classes are held on weekday
evenings and meet alternate weeks. Similar to Weekend College, Rochester’s fall trimester begins
in September, winter trimester begins in January, and spring trimester begins in April. There are 78
class sessions each trimester with each class meeting for 31/2 to 4 hours. Students may take one to
four classes each term.**
**See Registration under the Academic Policies and Procedures section and Calendars under
Academic Calendars
Courses and majors offered through Weekend College and the Rochester campus are the same
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as their Day College counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses
and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two summer online options. Select graduate
level courses may be made available in a separate summer term. The summer session schedule is
available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant studies.
(See Graduate Programs Section.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of
the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree
in their field, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a
variety of professional and research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved
in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current thought in many fields, but
especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities. Every firstyear is assigned an Augsburg Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for students.
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The fourlevel, 73,000squarefoot facility
houses all library and information technology functions of the College. In addition to the 190,000
volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities
for media viewing and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of
technology as well as spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab,
students can create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They
have access to 190,000 volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, to the
library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A serviceoriented staff provides students and faculty with research
assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by
students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students
with the best access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
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Students have access to more than 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab and in
the 24hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology
enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for
use in the Library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic
departments. A highspeed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services,
printing, and to the Internet and Internet2. Networkready student machines can connect to the
campus network from dormitory rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the AugNet online
services and several of the registrar’s student services are available securely on and offcampus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for
administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history,
languages and crosscultural studies, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics,
physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business administration, education, health and physical education, nursing,
social work.
Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may
cross academic disciplines. Some students decide on a major or majors before they enter college.
Others explore a variety of disciplines before deciding.
A major at Augsburg shall require no more than 13.0 credits from any one academic department.
The Academic Affairs Committee may amend this credit maximum in support of industry or
professional accreditation standards. Students may complete nonrequired electives within the
department beyond the 13.0 credit limit.
The College requires students to declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in
some disciplines. Details of majors and minors are in the course description section. Unless otherwise
indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed prior to
graduation will be listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed
after a bachelor’s degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisers from
relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A studentdesigned major allows flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to
design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should seek AAC approval as
early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without
affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program
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design to AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must
be approved the term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the studentdesigned major in concert with three faculty advisers from relevant fields,
who together constitute the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit
supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to
complete the proposed major and the validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least
one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course, and their commitment to
oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a studentdesigned major program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more than one of which is a lower
level language course and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the
courses are related to the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support
a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include
research describing comparable programs of study at a minimum of three other academic institutions.
In addition, students should consult with the Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the
Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the studentdesigned major capstone to be taken sometime during the
senior year. The student should devise the capstone in consultation with advisers. It should require
an integrative project/paper that draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one
for further study. In addition, at least one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for
the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter, though approval of the studentdesigned major
program by all advisers presumes their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the
program designed and still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the
college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisers regularly throughout the
design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved studentdesigned major
may be made through the normal petition process to the Student Standing Committee with adviser
approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for fulltime day students to complete other majors through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major or minor
offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor Declaration
Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be
signed by the ACTC school adviser. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive
application process with acceptance determined by the major department.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
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Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in
kindergartenelementary or K6 license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of
the following: mathematics, science, communication arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary
endorsement (3 to 5yearolds) is also available. Licensure is also available in the following middle
school/high school fields: life sciences, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics,
physics, and social studies. This license prepares people to teach in grades 512. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete secondary
licensure coursework. Specialist licenses are available in art (K12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K12), and physical education (K12). The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K
12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and subject area
departments for more information.)
K12 special education majors and licenses in Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and in Learning
Disabilities are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure and special education licensure have education department
advisers. Students seeking 512 and K12 licensure have advisers in their subject area major and in
the education department. It is very important that students work closely with their advisers throughout
their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the departments of Art and Business
Administration (see departments and programs section). Certificates are available to nondegree
seeking students or students who are completing a degree from a different academic department. A
student may declare degree seeking status after earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science,
pharmacy, or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed
and the course of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser is available in each field
to assist students in their planning. Students who want to plan a preprofessional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the
School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering degree and major requirements.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by
the Association of American Law Schools. Students may wish to take lawrelated courses to help
determine their interest in law. Prelaw students should major in a discipline of their own choosing;
most law school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled
with an acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry and biology is not required in order to apply to medical
schools, but many students with an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these fields. The
competitive candidate typically has substantially more training than the minimal course requirements.
Students should review requirements and recommended courses of each program being considered
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for application and consult early and frequently with a prehealth science adviser. Coursework that is
required by most medical schools includes: one to two semesters of English composition such as ENL
111, 220; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146, 163;
PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476; CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy—
Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College
of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351,
352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in
Behavioral Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors,
such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation
includes REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses
in the history of philosophy, and Greek in the junior and/or senior year. The Center for Faith and
Learning (Memorial 231) provides resources and support, including scholarship opportunities, for
students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional
liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion
for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to
an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives
students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the
opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn
through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending
music, theatre, and art performances. Honors courses bring in professors from several different
departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departments and programs section.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and media
resources of the fourteen libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Fulltime day students at Augsburg and the
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St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect
to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No additional fee
is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent
studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent
record of courses for which a student has crossregistered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at
Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation with
17 other colleges and universities, offers offcampus study semesters in Norway, Northern Ireland,
Ecuador and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College fulltime students may elect to take one
course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith
College of Music requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisor to confirm if the classes
will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a
substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally Smith
exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement.
The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the
University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to compete for
two and threeyear AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St. Thomas at 6519626320
or 18003286819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the
program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. Services
include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Predeparture and reentry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Facultyled, shortterm program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying abroad. Graduate students also
find shortterm programs as part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves in a variety
of locales and studying a variety of disciplines: studying gender issues in Central America; acting
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with masks in Norway; interning with community organizations in Northern Ireland; studying political
science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New Zealand;
and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken
abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, liberal arts
foundation, lifetime activity, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure
when students fill out the required Course Approval Form that is signed by academic advisers and
appropriate staff and faculty approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on offcampus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• Students must take courses AF while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and nonAugsburg programs are reported as transfer credit
on the transcript, and thus are not figured into your GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the shortterm program. Credit values
may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any
courses removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of
the program will be readded to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these
reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for facultyled January and Spring Weekend College (WEC)
programs: January and spring WEC facultyled programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, fulltime Day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional
4.0 or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the
spring can use the January or Spring WEC facultyled shortterm program as a spring term
course in order to be considered parttime or fulltime.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad
students. WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do not
count that as their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for Day students
doing a study abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
• Be at sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Shortterm,
facultyled programs will allow participation as a firstyear if the student receives approval from
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the facultyleader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student
is responsible for all nonrecoverable program costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on student account.
• Be aware that students applying to facultyled programs, who meet the above criteria, are
accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited on these programs so applying early is important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and winterbreak facultyled programs
November 1: Springbreak facultyled programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session facultyled programs
March 1: Fall semester and nonfaculty led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements
set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure
to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on facultyled programs on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward
disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with
Disabilities Act mandates equal access to universitysponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present unique challenges in
international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that reasonable
accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways
to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be
made. Students are encouraged to work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time frame
prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work closely with the
student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make appropriate and possible
accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These costs vary
from program to program. Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s behalf and
then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that
entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally
funded aid (e.g., Presidential, Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships, and tuition
remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs
(see below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionallyfunded aid may be used only
once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate or nonAugsburg program. Cost estimates for the time
abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
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students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with
their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification nonrecoverable costs will be assessed
and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may
owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some, or all, of the program fee. Students are also
subject to the cancellation and refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from which to choose. In addition to the
below Augsburg College programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These
programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs from the Augsburg College or Augsburg
affiliated options then they can apply to do a nonAugsburg program. Students with a strong academic
or financial reason, faculty support (as shown on the Course Approval Form), and who choose a good
quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide crosscultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students
experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the Mexico
and Namibia programs, students travel together on twoweek seminars — from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is equivalent to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. (Some scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientiallybased intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, U.S.Mexico relations, and the context in
which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish language
skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about key social,
economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race,
ethnicity, class, and gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse women
and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders,
and feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.The
program includes rural travel within Mexico and 45 day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in
the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six
weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request.
Although students may select courses from several different disciplines, they may meet several
AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following 4 concentrations: 1)
Business, 2) Religion, 3) Spanish, and 4) Women’s Studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—
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Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nationbuilding, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had
its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a longterm project.
Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement (Guatemala,
El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the key issues
facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of
Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches towards social and economic
development. Course credit maybe earned in Spanish, religion, history, women’s studies, and political
science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and
the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one course in collegelevel Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanishspeaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop crossculturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social work courses. Social work
field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs, group programs, “tailormade” individual study
programs, and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships
are available for some locations. For further information on programs in Finland, Germany, and
Norway, contact the International Partners office. For exchange programs in China and Slovenia,
contact Augsburg Abroad.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs
in Norway, East and Central Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships
and field study. For more information on international HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for HECUA programs in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern
Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework
and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural
and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nationstates have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, rightwing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense
involvement in a communitybased organization with study of the community development process.
A homestay and a handson internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a sevenweek internship, students get handson experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the International Student Teaching
Abroad program coordinated through the University of MinnesotaMorris. Students who teach abroad
will also do part of their student teaching under direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional
information, contact the Department of Education student teacher director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable students to earn credit through short
term travel. Contact Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
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Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing
the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development and the
exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making more informed academic and
career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective preparation
for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important
part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional career
staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff also assist
students with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for internship and job searches,
graduate school applications, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work or servicebased learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the
experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in
the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan,
negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related objectives,
strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students do internships in nonprofits, small
and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a Day program semester,
Weekend College trimester or summer sessions. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also
available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and Grading on page 58.
Internships can be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit involves a minimum
time commitment of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit
require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the
total courses required for the degree. Internships completed offcampus for credit will automatically
fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Notforcredit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for
a zerocredit transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in
a work setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are parttime during the
academic year and/or full time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students set learning
goals and evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center
supervises noncredit internships and transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit
and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by
completing a WorkConnections reflection process.
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Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Servicelearning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through courseembedded service experiences and civic
engagement activities. A key component of communityservicelearning is reflection on and analysis
of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility.
By connecting classroom content with servicelearning experiences in the City, Augsburg students
deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning
between students and their community. Servicelearning components are embedded in most
academic disciplines.
Examples of community servicelearning sites include: homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using
food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through servicelearning.
To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth and senior
programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their own
food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus produce from
the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 20082009, Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders
program, funded through the National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in longterm policy advocacy throughout
their four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner
Leaders program were largely firstyear students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds,
and unique experience with communityleadership roles. Through service placements with partner
nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200 hours over the course of
the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education
computer lab, helping coordinate a lowincome housing program, providing community health
outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond their workstudy service, students
participated in at least 100 volunteer hours with various community initiatives and civic engagement
projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders program, students engaged in monthly guided
reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders program
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is a successful campus model to build on the college’s culture of community and civic engagement
and bring together existing community service programs to take us to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads Program is a federally funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the CedarRiverside neighborhood focused on student achievement through after
school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education, Master
of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social Work. Consult
the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in
elementary education, secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD. The MAE also
offers the preprimary specialty and the K12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with
a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply their graduate
level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level
education coursework. Licensed teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD, as
well as the K12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the preprimary endorsement at the graduate
level. The program is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process
begins with the Graduate Admissions office. For further information about the programs, contact the
Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This
crossdisciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations,
issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s
leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a more comprehensive understanding
of their world. Designed for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on alternate
Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington
site. (Note: A fiveyear program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that
would qualify them for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in
leadership. See the Department of Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog
for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural
community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing health
inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the context of a Christian liberal
arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural
Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every other week or once per month)
that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Webenhanced teaching is used for all
classes. Practicums include optional shortterm study abroad experiences. Students may choose
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to study in Mexico, Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in
Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a bachelor’s
degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a “bridge
student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA in Nursing program and completion of three
courses in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in
nursing through an “expedited” process. After provisional acceptance to the MA in Nursing program
while still a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three designated courses in the
Master of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at Augsburg upon successful completion of
the undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for registered nurses (RNs)
who currently hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to advance their practice within diverse
communities and complex institutions. The program prepares nurses for advanced transcultural
nursing in community life, integrating holistic practice modalities that uphold and improve human
potential across care settings and care systems. Emphasis is on nursing leadership and system level
changes that decrease health inequities and improve health outcomes of persons underserved by
the current health system. Short term study abroad and away opportunities are woven throughout the
curriculum and students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.
The DNP program is structured in a cohort model. Students are admitted to the program during the
spring and classes begin in the fall term. Classes meet facetoface one day per month and three
times during a term. Seminars are scheduled for the mornings following classes. Video conferencing
between Minneapolis and Rochester is used for most classes and seminars. The program is
structured to be completed in 32 months of parttime study 5 semester credit hours per term.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills
and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in
an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening per week, this challenging program is designed
to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program encourages learning in a
collaborative smallgroup environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the
faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in
complex environments. An intensive management consulting course allows students to apply theory
and classroom learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a laboratory for students as they complete comprehensive projects in various
disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations including
finance, healthcare management, international business, social entrepreneurship and marketing
management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is designed for students interested in
careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved
populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice in primary care
medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is three
years long with classes held Monday through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base of the
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College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development, policy,
and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations for their program focus.
The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership for
social change, and a holistic, strengthsbased, problemsolving framework. Graduate social work
classes meet in fourhour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse peoples across
the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for clients
within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure
and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Theology or Divinity
degree (MSW/MA/MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration degree
(MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary. It is
designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs
of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree is offered in collaboration with
the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary to build well
managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with
lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs
of the community by offering credit and noncredit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg
College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St. Paul
public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest
for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student
internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include community
involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of
opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will
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be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations. Additionally, day students are required to meet with their academic advisers prior to
registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, though the Enrollment
Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic calendar for the
schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through AugNet
should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the Enrollment
Center:
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• 100level MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form available at the Enrollment Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships (registration form available at the Enrollment Center; instructor and Director of
Strommen Career and Internship Center signatures required)
Fulltime day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students registered
for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as fulltime students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: students with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits without petitioning; students
with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5 course credits without
petitioning. All overload registrations must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note: There
is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 4.5 course credits. This includes combining the
credit load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter WEC and spring
WEC.) Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day program (semesters) is the Friday before
the term begins. After initial registration, Day students may add individual classes to their current
schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day 20
is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of the
term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the course.
Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College and Rochester program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at least two course credits
in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are
considered halftime for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend College program (Weekend College)
is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration, Weekend College students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through Friday after
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the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the class meets.
Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to
add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation
through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a
W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business day
before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes
to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets and it must be
processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing
for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the
Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional
late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students
should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available
from these offices:
Office of the Registrar—6123301036
Academic Advising—6123301025
Augsburg for Adults—6123301782
Rochester Program—5072882886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either day, Weekend
College, or the Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete most degree
requirements through their home program. However, fulltime students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based on class availability.
Tuition will be charged at the rate of their home program for courses registered outside their home
program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any calendar date
over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits in the day
program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be considered fulltime and will be charged the full
time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits
in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day parttime rate for any credits over 4.5 in
their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring WEC). The
maximum number of credits that may be included in the day fulltime tuition rate for students who
crossregister is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home programs. Crossover registration dates are
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published on the registrar’s office webpage. Crossover registration is not available online.
The WEC and Rochester programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT cross over to attend ACTC
courses.
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program
before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved courses
in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in
graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg
graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the program in
which the course is offered (Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited
to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of program into spring WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result
in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from College
must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained
at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a
Withdrawal from College is the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from college and
any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College
form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be readmitted to the College when they are
ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form is available from the Enrollment
Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Leave of Absence
Students following the Day calendar (semester) may apply to take a leave of absence for one
term. The leave of absence allows continued access to email and AugNet Records and Registration.
If a student on a leave of absence does not register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will
be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for Readmission form in order to re
enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students who withdraw from all courses
in a term.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to
active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100
percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must provide a copy
of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W for
the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This
is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
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withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and
have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or
work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some of their courses would
have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office
as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically,
the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition fee
attached to the petition. This fee is nonrefundable regardless of the outcome of the petition. Petitions
involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared before
submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the published
registration deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation or
dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from students
who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a
term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (SeptemberApril),
and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s webpage,
www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency.
Have your adviser, instructor, or department chair sign and add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning for a
change in registration, please submit a drop/add form signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; if
applicable, include a signed drop/add form and $50 check.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition with the committee’s decision is returned to
the student. Day students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home address.
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Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated
at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs
in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of
continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete an additional major will
not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA, BM,
BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn multiple
degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot
earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on a
student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses
similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not grant transfer
credit for developmentalremedial courses, vocationaltechnical courses, or continuing education units
(CEUs). Courses with grades of C, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on a individual
basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The College requires that certain courses and a
minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Augsburg
course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer credits that have
been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from twoyear colleges. Students may transfer a maximum
of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from twoyear colleges. Once a student reaches this credit
limit, no additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum number of
course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can
be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades
and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the
student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty advisers and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency
requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
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Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will reduce the
Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search
for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C – or better. Transfer
courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern
language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to
discuss major requirements. Courses with C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or
for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required.
Please check with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of
this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered
Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer
students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and REL
200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entrylevel Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will
not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for transfer
credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council
on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet
transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
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www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions.
Students should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student.
All students are required to file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to
graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff are
available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to
confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the Registrar
in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open courses on the
academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg
Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward
the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study; four course
credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors,
students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than two course credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor. The Department of
Education is an example of a department that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00.
Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for
the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade point
average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section for details about the grade
and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg College.
Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at Augsburg or
within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer
courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted against the residency
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requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits prior to
reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required in
residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description of the major/minor or the chair of
the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to
complete entrylevel skill courses before enrolling in collegelevel classes. The general education
requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses and experiences, a
liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and Placements)
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed,
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and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of
leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments.
These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Firstyear students who begin at Augsburg in the Fall of 2010 or later must complete all required
developmental/entrylevel courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students who begin at
Augsburg in the Fall of 2010 or later must complete all required developmental/entry level courses by
the end of their third term. The developmental courses subject to this policy are:
• GST 100
• ENL 101
• ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
• ENL 217 / 218
• MAT 103 / 105
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking skill component, based on review of
their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions
and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available
from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake the Math
Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment. Students are required to take the Math
Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of their
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first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math
Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as
a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer
evaluation, transfer students must also take the writing placement exam. Students entering Weekend
College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of
2.0, P, or higher, is required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a twocourse
sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a
language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade
of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement into French, German and Spanish
courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool.
Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all
languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may audit, but
will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The Department of
Languages and Crosscultural Studies may override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full
completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on
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the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language
Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English Department for additional
information. More information can also be found in the English Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE
002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not included
in the 32course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight
Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with one
another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open to
doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity
as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories, claims, and key
concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model and
lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments and actions
we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, firstyear weekday
program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as firstyear students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a firstyear learning
community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first
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year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning community at
Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg
community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential
education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with their AugSem
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic
engagement, cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages firstyear students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural
diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can promote
understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view, the Many
Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved
experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships and applied
work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and student teaching), facultystudent research,
service learning/community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) link oncampus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of offcampus people,
organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities, and/
or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the regular
class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/nocredit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world.
Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and indepth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under
the heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
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The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts
provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study
and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading
General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental
Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and CrossCultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music,
Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112,
114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college. Critical
thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application
of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF
designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an
application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all
quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
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a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate
a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA
course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may list this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog
supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for more
information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their
Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor
of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided at least
one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The
following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/
Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of endofterm grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
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Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the
Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P
graded courses, or rank each as a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six
course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• Pgraded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course
credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors. Transfer students
should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students may elect only two P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates published each
term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining
that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete
Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following
term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following
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academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the
following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from
the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to
communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained.
A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping
classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit.
Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but
may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded
on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately
repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses completed
at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V).
Fulltime day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for parttime and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the
Financing Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the instructor is required to register an
audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning
of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have
been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not
been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation
and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N
grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on
the number of course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
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Juniors—15 completed course credits
Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some
of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the
academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL)
at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other than that which is
transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit
toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts
college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of
study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by
comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these
means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and appropriate
credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines
are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4,
or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is required. AP
exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that
have been developed by the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College.
CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for departmental
exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty team
is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s previous
learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should
consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the
faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal
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arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There
is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit assessment process for each
course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course. Credit is
available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by
faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be placed
in the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of eight credits (onefourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may
use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL Program: AP exams,
CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL placement
test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their first term at
Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan test (85100 range for
exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will be
administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and a course
grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such
time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be counted
only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed
the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A
minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum
GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
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• He/she is a firstyear student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through
the Conditional Admit Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) section of the catalog).
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills/.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration
used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the end
of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive permission
from the Student Standing Committee to reenroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his/her commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements
and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated
above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing
Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as Social Work, Education and
Nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal
Appeal Process. The process is available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be fulltime students (a minimum equivalent
of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses
offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are
not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission has been given by the student, an
announcement is sent to the hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement
by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental
honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department and program
descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
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Summa cum laude: 3.904.00 GPA plus successful completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.803.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.603.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg
and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude oral examination,
go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different
meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when
all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during
the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg
College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation in commencement,
however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
Day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other six graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in the Weekend College and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion
of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 7037424200
Fax: 7037424239
Email: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should
consult with the V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans
will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational
assistance funds received.
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Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give
notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you
are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student must
request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will respond in a
reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your
request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information—You have the
right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding
FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom
the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the
Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or
her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term “Directory
Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to
the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be
refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s email address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
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• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume
responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability
for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by
the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic
year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 202024605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be
reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and
near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security
and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 6123301717.
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Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day program and Weekend College.
Listings indicated by asterisks are also offered through both the day program and Weekend College,
but may include completion of weekly evening courses for some requirements. Students are
encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major courses with their faculty adviser. Weekend/
Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may choose a major offered in the day program if they wish, but
must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may also take as many courses
as possible through Weekend College, then finish the major as a day program student. A change of
program is allowed once each academic year, and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
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Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher Licensure Major)
Mathematical Economics (B.S.)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
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Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Evening program offered through
Weekend College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
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Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with the
University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced language
courses not available at consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program
options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
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Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and media
resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at Augsburg and the
St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect
to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No additional fee
is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent
studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent
record of courses for which a student has cross-registered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at
Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other
colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Norway, Northern Ireland, Latin
America, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one
course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith
College of Music requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisor to confirm if the classes
will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a
substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally Smith
exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement.
The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the
University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to compete for
two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320
or 1-800-328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the
program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. Services
include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
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• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying abroad. Graduate students also
find short-term programs as part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves in a variety
of locales and studying a variety of disciplines: studying gender issues in Central America; acting
with masks in Norway; interning with community organizations in Northern Ireland; studying political
science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New Zealand;
and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken
abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, liberal arts
foundation, lifetime activity, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure
when students fill out the required Credit Agreement form that is signed by academic advisers and
appropriate staff and faculty approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• You must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• You must take courses A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit
on your transcript, and thus are not figured into your GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values
may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any
courses removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of
the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these
reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring Weekend College (WEC)
programs: January and spring WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time Day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional
4.0 or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the
spring can use the January or Spring WEC faculty-led short-term program as a spring term
course in order to be considered part-time or full-time.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad
students. WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do not
count that as their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for Day students
doing a study abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
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• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from
the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student
is responsible for all non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on your student account.
• Be aware that students applying to faculty-led programs, who meet the above criteria, are
accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited on these programs so applying early is important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and January faculty-led programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1: Fall semester and non-faculty led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements
set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure
to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on faculty-led programs on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward
disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with
Disabilities Act mandates equal access to university-sponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present unique challenges in
international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that reasonable
accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways
to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be
made. Students are encouraged work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time frame
prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work closely with the
student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make appropriate and possible
accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These costs vary
from program to program. Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s behalf and
then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that
entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionallyfunded aid (e.g., Presidential, Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships, and tuition
remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs
(see below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only
once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate or non-Augsburg program. Cost estimates for the time
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abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with
their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable costs will be assessed
and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may
owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some, or all, of the program fee. Students are also
subject to the cancellation and refund policies of their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from which to choose. In addition to the
below Augsburg College programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These
programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs from the Augsburg College or Augsburgaffiliated options then they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students with a strong academic
or financial reason, faculty support (as shown on the Credit Agreement form), and who choose a good
quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students
experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the Mexico
and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is equivalent to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel scholarships are available
for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
Learn about the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and
empowerment of women. Students will engage in gender analysis of key social, economic, political,
and cultural issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved in struggles for sustainable
development and social change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women’s
studies, and Spanish. Internships and independent studies are also available in nine different
disciplines. The program includes a two-week educational seminar in El Salvador, as well as rural
travel within Mexico and four-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest houses while
traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global Citizenship (Mexico)—Fall
The largest immigrant group in the United States is composed of people born in Mexico, and
Mexico is front and center in debates about globalization and U.S. immigration policy. This program,
designed for international business majors, will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S.
in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn
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about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. Students will have
the opportunity to study Spanish at levels from beginning to advanced, live with a host family for four
weeks, and develop closer relationships in the community and improve their international business
background by completing an internship in a local business or government office. Prerequisites: ECO
112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had
its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a long-term project.
Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Sustainable Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the key
issues facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the
people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches towards social and
economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion, history, women’s studies,
and political science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent is required.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social work courses. Social work
field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
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options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs, group programs, “tailor-made” individual study
programs, and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships
are available for some locations. For further information on programs in Finland, Germany, and
Norway, contact the International Partners office. For exchange programs in China and Slovenia,
contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs
in Norway, East and Central Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships
and field study. For more information on international HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for HECUA programs in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern
Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework
and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural
and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense
involvement in a community-based organization with study of the community development process.
A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the International Student Teaching
Abroad program coordinated through the University of Minnesota-Morris. Students who teach abroad
will also do part of their student teaching under direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional
information, contact the Department of Education student teacher director.
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May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable students to earn credit through shortterm travel. Contact Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing
the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development and the
exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making more informed academic and
career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective preparation
for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important part
of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional career staff
provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff assist students
with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for internship and job searches, graduate school
applications, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the
experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in
the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan,
negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related objectives,
strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students often do internships in nonprofits,
small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, schools, and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a semester, Weekend
College trimester or summer sessions. Inter-disciplinary (INS) internships are also available. For
extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and Grading on page 58. Internships can
be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit involves a minimum time commitment
of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit require a minimum of 80
total hours. A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses required for
the degree.
Internships completed off-campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience
graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zerocredit transcript notation. The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work setting and
reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic year and/
or full time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students must set learning goals and
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evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center supervises
non-credit internships and transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit and
transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-learning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic
engagement activities. A key component of community-service-learning is reflection on and analysis
of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility.
By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the City, Augsburg students
deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning
between students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most
academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include: homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using
food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service-learning.
To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth and senior
programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their own
food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus produce from
the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 2008-2009, Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders
program, funded through the National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout
their four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner
Leaders program were largely first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds,
and unique experience with community-leadership roles. Through service placements with partner
nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200 hours over the course of
the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education
computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing program, providing community health
outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond their work-study service internships,
students participated in at least 100 hours of volunteer hours with various community initiatives and
civic engagement projects on campus.
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Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders program, students engaged in monthly guided
reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders program
is a successful campus model to build on the college’s culture of community and civic engagement
and bring together existing community service programs to take us to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Read Program is a federally funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood focused on student achievement through after
school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education, Master of
Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies
catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in
elementary education, secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD. The MAE also
offers the pre-primary specialty and the K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with
a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply their graduate
level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level
education coursework. Licensed teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD, as
well as the K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the pre-primary endorsement at the graduate
level. The program is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process
begins with the Graduate Admissions office. For further information about the programs, contact the
Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This
cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations,
issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s
leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a more comprehensive understanding
of their world. Designed for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on alternate
Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington
site. (Note: A five-year program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that
would qualify them for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in
leadership. See the Department of Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog
for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural
community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing health
inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the context of a Christian liberal
arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural
Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every other week or once per month)
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that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used for all
classes. Practicums include optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose
to study in Mexico, Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in
Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a bachelor’s
degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a “bridge
student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA program and completion of three courses in the
Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in
nursing through an “expedited” process. After successful application to the MA program while still
a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three designated courses in the Master
of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at Augsburg upon successful completion of the
undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a post-master’s program for registered nurses (RNs) who
currently hold a master’s degree in nursing. The DNP at Augsburg will prepare nurses to guide
system level changes that improve health outcomes of persons underserved by the current health
system. The program emphasizes transcultural nursing leadership to maximize health through
peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential across care settings
with emphasis on health inequities in a global context. In addition to emphasizing transcultural
nursing, the DNP curriculum also focuses on advanced community/public health nursing and holistic
health.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills
and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in
an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening per week, this challenging program is designed
to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program encourages learning in a
collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the
faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in
complex environments. An intensive management consulting course allows students to apply theory
and classroom learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a laboratory for students as they complete comprehensive projects in various
disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations including
finance, healthcare management, human resource management, international business, and
marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is designed for students interested in
careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved
populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice in primary care
medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is three
years long with classes held Monday through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base of the
College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development,
policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations for their program
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focus. The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership
for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving framework. Graduate social work
classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse peoples across
the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for clients
within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure
and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Theology or Divinity
degree (MSW/MA/MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration degree
(MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary. It is
designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs
of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree is offered in collaboration with
the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary to build well
managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with
lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs
of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg
College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St. Paul
public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest
for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student
internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include community
involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of
opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will
be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations. Additionally, day students are required to meet with their academic advisers prior to
registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, though the Enrollment
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Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic calendar for the
schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through AugNet
should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the Enrollment
Center:
• Pass/No Credit (P/N) grade options
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form available at the Enrollment Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students registered
for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: students with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits or with a cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload
registrations must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course credits. This includes combining the credit load from both the
day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter WEC and spring WEC.) auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day program (semesters) is the Friday before
the term begins. After initial registration, Day students may add individual classes to their current
schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day 20
is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of the
term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the course.
Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two
course credits each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at least two
course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course
credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend College and the Partner Hospitals
program (Weekend College) is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration,
Weekend College students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without
notation through Friday after the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for
permission to add a class through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for
this petition. The last day to petition to add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
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Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation
through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a
W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business day
before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes
to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets and it must be
processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing
for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the
Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional
late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students
should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available
from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either day, Weekend
College, or the Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete most of their degree
requirements through their home program. However, full-time students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of their home program for courses in which they enroll outside
their home program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any
calendar date over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits
in the day program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be
charged the full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program,
and 1.0 credits in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day part-time rate for any credits over 4.5 in
their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring WEC). The
maximum number of credits that may be included in the day full-time tuition rate for students who
cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home program. Crossover registration dates are
published on the registrar’s office webpage. There is a special crossover registration form that must
be processed at the Enrollment Center. This registration option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester/hospital students may NOT
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cross over to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate
program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved
courses in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students
enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an
Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered (Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited
to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of program into spring WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result
in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from College
must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained
at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a
Withdrawal from College is the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from college and
any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College
form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be re-admitted to the College when they are
ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form is available from the Enrollment
Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to
active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100
percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. The student must provide a
copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W for
the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This
is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and
have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or
work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some of their courses would
have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office
as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically,
the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
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substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition fee
attached to the petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the petition. Petitions
involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared before
submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the published
petition deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation or
dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from students
who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a
term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (September-April),
and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s webpage,
www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency.
Have your adviser, instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning for a
change in registration, please submit a drop/add form signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; include
signed drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition with the committee’s decision is returned to
the student. Day students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated
at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs
in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of
continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete a second major will not
be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA, BM, BS)
Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn multiple
degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot
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earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on a
student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses
similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not grant transfer
credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units
(CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on a individual
basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The College requires that certain courses and a
minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Augsburg
course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer credits that have
been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a maximum
of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student reaches this credit
limit, no additional credits will transfer from two-year institutions toward the minimum number of
course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can
be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades
and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the
student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency
requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will reduce the
Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search
for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C – or better. Transfer
courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern
language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to
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discuss major requirements. Courses with
C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required.
Please check with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of
this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered
Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer
students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and REL
200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will
not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for transfer
credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council
on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet
transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student.
All students are required to file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to
graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff are
available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
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Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to
confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the Registrar
in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open courses on the
academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg
Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward
the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study; four course
credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors,
students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than two course credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor. The Department of
Education is an example of a department that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00.
Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for
the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade point
average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section for details about the grade
and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg College.
Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at Augsburg or
within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer
courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted against the residency
requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits prior to
reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required in
residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description of the major/minor or the chair of
the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to
complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general education
requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses and experiences, a
liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and Placements)
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Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed,
and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of
leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
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• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments. These
assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking skill component, based on review of
their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions
and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available
from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake the Math
Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment. Students are required to take the Math
Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of their
first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math
Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as
a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer
evaluation, transfer students must also take the writing placement exam. Students entering Weekend
College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of
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2.0, P, or higher, is required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a two-course
sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a
language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade
of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement into French, German and Spanish
courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool.
Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all
languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may audit, but
will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The Department of
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies may override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full
completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on
the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language
Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English Department for additional
information. More information can also be found in the English Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE
002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are non-credit courses and are not included
in the 32-course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight
Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
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• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with one
another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open to
doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity
as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories, claims, and key
concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model and
lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments and actions
we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday
program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year learning
community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help firstyear students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning community at
Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg
community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential
education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with their AugSem
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic
engagement, cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural
diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can promote
understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view, the Many
Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved
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experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships (including
fieldwork, practicums, and student teaching), faculty-student research, service learning/community
service, study abroad, and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates
enhanced learning and reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people,
organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities, and/
or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the regular
class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world.
Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the
heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts
provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study
and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading
General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental
Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
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Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music,
Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112,
114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college. Critical
thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application
of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF
designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an
application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all
quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate
a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA
course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may list this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog
supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for more
information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their
Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor
of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided at least
one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The
following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
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• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/
Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the
Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of Pgraded courses, or rank each as a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six
course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 tradition-ally graded course
credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors. Transfer students
should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students may elect only two P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates published each
term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
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2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining
that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete
Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following
term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following
academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the
following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from
the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to
communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satis-factory progress is being maintained.
A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping
classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit.
Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but
may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded
on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately
repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses completed
at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V).
Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the
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Financing Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the instructor is required to register an
audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning
of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have
been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not
been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation
and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N
grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on
the number of course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
• Juniors—15 completed course credits
• Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some
of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the
academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL)
at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other than that which is
transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit
toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts
college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of
study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by
comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these
means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and appropriate
credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines
are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4,
or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is required. AP
exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that
have been developed by the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
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score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College.
CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for departmental
exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty team
is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s previous
learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should
consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the
faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal
arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There
is a non-refundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit assessment process for each
course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course. Credit is
available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by
faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be placed
in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of eight credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may
use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL Program: AP exams,
CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL placement
test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their first term at
Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan test (85-100 range for
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exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will be
administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and a course
grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such
time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be counted
only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed
the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A
minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum
GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of their first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through
the Conditional Admit Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) section of the catalog).
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration
used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the end
of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive permission
from the Student Standing Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his/her commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements
and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated
above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing
Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as Social Work, Education and
Nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal
Appeal Process. The process is available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum equivalent
of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
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Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses
offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are
not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission has been given by the student, an
announcement is sent to the hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement
by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental
honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department and program
descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus successful completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg
and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude oral examination,
go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different
meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when
all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during
the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg
College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation in commencement,
however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
Day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other five graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in Weekend College, Rochester campus, and the Partner Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion
of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
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13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should
consult with the V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans
will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational
assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give
notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you
are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student must
request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will respond in a
reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your
request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You
have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable
information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations
regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits
disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person
or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent);
a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record
in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term “Directory
Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to
the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
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below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be
refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume
responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability
for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by
the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic
year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be
reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and
near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security
and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
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Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated
and are integrated into a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified
truth into more manageable parts: the academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is
subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students. These courses can be arranged in
various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions offer a
brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a
more detailed explanation of content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course
can be obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of the educational philosophy of each
department, its goals, and its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes are offered fall and/or spring terms
unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major
requirements and course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master
of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are published in a separate
Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or onequarter
course credit, are offered. Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course is valued
as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most day program courses meet for three 60minute
periods or two 90minute periods per week with additional time required for laboratory work. All full
credit Weekend College courses meet for eight threeandonehalfhour sessions during fall and for
seven fourhour sessions during winter and spring terms.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower division courses. Courses numbered 300 and above
are classified as upper division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for firstyears, 200s for
sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the course
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description as prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been
fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the instructor. NOTE: Not all
courses are offered in all schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for information on
when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course
description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments
have additional statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form and secure the signatures of the faculty
supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the
Enrollment Center. You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the
internship experience.
3. A learning agreement plan (form available from the Strommen Career and Internship Center)
must be submitted to the faculty member responsible for grading the experience. The original is
turned in to the Strommen Career and Internship Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor
and student.
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Internship/On-campus
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Internship/Off-campus (.5)
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Internship/On-campus (.5)
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Internship/Off-campus
A work or servicebased learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student,
faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods
of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/
registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty
member and the Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to
register.
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Internship/On-campus
397
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
398
Internship/On-campus (.5)
399
Internship/Off-campus
A work or servicebased learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty
member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of
the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in
a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested
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students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the
Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off
campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
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Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an
instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores and juniors. Approval must be
secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the
study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to junior and senior
majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson
before the term in which the study is undertaken.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original,
indigenous cultures of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding
of the history and present situation of American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations
among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of study exposes students to
the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Sophia Jacobson, Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Roxanne Gould, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major
must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two must be upper division.
Course Offerings at Augsburg College
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian studies
curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian
policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American
Indian literature, art, music, and language.
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OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ANT 141 Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural anthropology. Course objectives include
providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and theories, the
concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and awareness of differing cultures, and an
awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human
problems. (This course does not count toward the American Indian studies major or minor;
it is recommended as a supporting area of study)
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary American
Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights, language retention
and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women are
examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of
women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico,
the Middle East, and China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings
of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group
discussion.
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AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by Hollywood
and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course provides an
understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image
has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial
ideologies.
ART 290 Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from pre-European
contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political,
social, and cultural influence about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits es of the dominant
culture in each country. Students will learn and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of
Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian women have crossed
cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities through their activism and
traditionalism. This course is cross-listed with women’s studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural
perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the
broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform storytelling and
to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
AIS/ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such
as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native
Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American
Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary texts, comparing and
contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the
group of texts. Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
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Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the exciting and
expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will
explore the political and social forces at work behind the American indigenous film
movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and
provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views that inform Native American
cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature,
religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.: WST
201 or any 2XX women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX American Indian studies
course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political,
social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn
about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and
political movements through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and American Indian
Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
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Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and
express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small
campus in the heart of a major metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and history
is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students and professional artists. Small
class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in disciplines like drawing, painting,
printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital
media.
Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time;
service learning, internships, and study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000
students a year from all disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in art
history, studio art, art education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and
digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at Augsburg
College. We’re excited to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118 Painting I
ART 223 Printmaking I
ART 225 Graphic Design I
ART 257 Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
ART 250 Ceramics I
ART 280 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
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Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or
two-person show with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division Art History courses (349,
352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389) to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following courses upper division Art History courses
to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in
emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in
the upper division Art History courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination
should meet with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history
majors) reflecting the highest quality work, and art department approved special projects and/or
research. Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
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Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or 349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one
studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (ART 215, ART 225, ART 320, and, ART 340),
one in art history, and ART 102, and two studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some studio
courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and some threedimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design elements and
principles.
ART 107 Drawing
Introduction to foundational drawing from direct observation, memory, and reference.
Traditional and experimental media and methods are explored to develop technical and
formal skills in support of individual expression.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the material
environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to observational and experimental approaches and techniques in acrylic or oil
painting. Color theory, composition, painting methods, and individual expression are
emphasized.
ART 122 Plein Air Sketching I
Introduction to traditional sketching media and approaches for drawing en plein air, outside
and on location. Portable, all-weather materials and processes, and perceptual techniques
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are emphasized to create a sketchbook of drawings from direct observation
ART 132 Photography I
This course introduces the technical skills, creative applications, and vocabulary of blackand-white film photography. Technical lectures and demonstrations cover 35mm camera
operation, film processing, and black-and-white darkroom printing.
Class lectures, readings, field trips, and research introduce students to the canon of
photographic history, including a broad range of genres, historical contexts, and artistic
practices. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera. Materials will average $200225.
ART 180
Introduction to Community Based Photography
This course introduces the technical skills and creative applications of black and white
photography with course work that integrates partnership and service. Art 180 combines art
and social research concepts to help students understand how the arts foster community
building and engagement. Class lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and service will
introduce students to documentary work that will be presented as portfolio to a nonprofit
partner. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera. Materials will average $200-225.
ART 210 Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in architecture.
Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical review of drawing conventions
and systems, and examination of drawing processes as modes of perception and cognition.
(Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course provides an introduction to designing for the Internet. Students will learn basic
skills for interactive design and will become familiar with Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
Illustrator and Fireworks.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the
inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Printmaking I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio,
relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
This course provides an introduction to the practice of graphic design. Design principles are
explored in creating and organizing through visual communication. The focus of this class
will be building the foundation in design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and
Photoshop, and discovering the visual language necessary to develop as creative problem
solvers.
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical processes to
produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students learn water-based
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printmaking techniques while exploring several kinds of collaboration. Students critically
analyze works of art produced by themselves and their peers, and through this analysis
they will articulate different theories of aesthetics.
ART 247
Life Drawing
Introduction to traditional and experimental methods and techniques for drawing the human
figure through direct observation of the live nude model. Perceptual proportions, planes,
and individual expression of the human form in space are emphasized.
ART 250 Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and throwing
techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to foundational techniques, and observational and experimental approaches to
watercolor painting. Exploration of color theory, composition, and individual expression are
emphasized. Includes some painting outside on location.
ART/THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and bookmaking; emphasizes the interplay of
text, image, and form in the contemporary artist's book.
ART 305
Junior Exhibition and Review (.0 course)
Junior Exhibition and Review showcases the junior art major’s emerging style and content in
a group exhibit to focus exploration in support of the upcoming senior exhibition. A committee
of art department faculty and staff conduct a formal review of the exhibition. Junior art majors
prepare and present an artist statement at the review. (Prereq.: Completion of 16 credits)
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 315
Web Design II
This course explores interactive design through the use of animation, sound, and video in
website development. Students will use software such as Flash and Fireworks as primary
applications. (Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional and
contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms using digital, hand-set type, and hand
lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
Advanced study of drawing en plein air emphasizes creating a sketchbook outside on
location to explore advanced observational technique, significant experiential engagement,
complex composition, and emerging personal style using portable all-weather materials and
processes. (Prereq.: ART 122)
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ART 330
Graphic Design II
This studio course explores and develops concepts used in solving design problems
through visual communication. Students will explore the various tools necessary in this
discipline such as: typography, layout, color, information design, branding, packaging, and
illustration. (Prereq.: ART 225 or instructor permission)
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study that focuses on refining the skills and visual vocabulary introduced in
ART 132. Emphasis on portfolio development using advanced black and white materials.
Semester projects encourage individual creativity and examination of critical issues in
contemporary photography. Students must provide their own 35mm camera. Materials will
average $200-225.
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using various software
programs to create digital images, animation, and digital games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a continued
emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with theory, concept, and
form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355 Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil painting emphasizes individual expression and emerging
style through advanced color theory, series development, and exploration of individual
subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced study in watercolor painting emphasizes individual expression and emerging
style through advanced color theory, series development, and exploration of individual
subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual research
and expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a practical approach, exemplifying best visual arts
practice and showcasing the senior art major’s body of work through a solo or two-person
exhibit. A committee of two art department faculty and one outside department faculty/staff
of choice conducts a formal review of the exhibition. (Prereq.: ART 305 or permission of art
department chair)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
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ART 199
Internship in Studio Art
ART 299
Directed Study in Studio Art
ART 399
Internship in Studio Art
ART 499 Independent Study/Research in Studio Art
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey (offered in alternate years in Weekend College)
A survey of world art from prehistoric to modern times.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 231
Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Contemporary Mexican Art
Develops an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from the Pre-Columbian,
colonial, and contemporary periods, including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Numerous excursions to museums as well as
archaeological and historical sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see program
listings in International Studies)
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western and nonWestern examples.
ART 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive
walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for
ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART
349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from pre-European
contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
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The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including architecture,
folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present. (Prereq.: ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture, and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Art History
ART 299
Directed Study in Art History
ART 399
Internship in Art History
ART 499 Independent Study/Research in Art History
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Augsburg Core Curriculum—AUG/KEY/
GST
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a
disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning
strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning college students. While the
content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit.
Permission to complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content course(s) is at
the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470
Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to real-world insights and hands-on experiences, this course
will delve deeply into the skill sets and mind sets important for arts professionals in all fine arts majors.
While exploring vocation concepts, this course balances entrepreneurial awareness, attitudes, and
skills with intrapreneurial insights, skills, and reflection.
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by challenging them to
apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad and to analyze issues that transcend
national boundaries. In English with readings in a language other than English. Open to international
students and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than
English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking countries with
consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major program
does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a student’s education by providing
opportunities to reflect upon and write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings
and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to each
student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Liberal Arts Foundation
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses (listed under
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academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends on ecological
visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people living simultaneously in human
community and in physical environments. In examining these connections, we depend on the insights
offered by political science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well
as experiential education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class — neither remote
nor abstract — exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand and appreciate
various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and film. Class sessions consist almost
entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study
European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It
attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes
history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential
approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic
regalia, just as they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds, fronts,
cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate
change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
-SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the nature
of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation
and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on major
concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural
Sciences LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability of students to
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comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the
Critical Thinking Assessment are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or
better. Students who have passed the Critical Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the
permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important
to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and textbook reading, time management,
vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict
management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence in arguments,
with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. Topics include association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk,
confounding, bias and chance. Common techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional
reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and percentages presented in tables and
graphs, and the use of standardization to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed.
Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statistically-based
arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an approved not-for-credit/
internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the
Strommen Career and Internship Center. With approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors
or seniors will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
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Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked within
the human and other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse
ecosystems in changing environments, biologists and members of the public are grappling with
an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing on the core principles of biology,
students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of the revolution, and by
early exposure to original independent research projects, given the opportunity to themselves
contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across biological sub-disciplines
is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology. As
biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics
and computer science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background
in these sciences is also important for the successful study of biology. Biological forces have many
profound effects on society, and in turn humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, servicelearning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of
opportunities in the Biology Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both
during the academic year as well as during the summer. Students at Augsburg also participate in
research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a springboard for further study. Augsburg
graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or
university teaching, basic and applied research, and public health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have gone directly
into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William
Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in biology, Bachelor of
Arts in biology, or Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine-and-a-half courses. There are
additional required supporting courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
The Core Series (4.5 total courses):
A.
Introductory Biology Courses (3.0 courses)
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
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B. Plant Biology or Ecology (1 course):
Note: Plant Biology or Ecology taken to satisfy this requirement cannot be used, in addition,
as an elective. If both courses are taken, one can be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
C. A Keystone Course (0.5 course)
BIO 490 Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
or another keystone with departmental approval
The Electives (5 courses)
Note: 5 courses which have not been used to satisfy other requirements within the major
must be taken from among the following.
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 355 Genetics
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
BIO 475 Neurobiology
BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 486 Immunology
BIO 495 Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry (Must be taken concurrently with BIO151/BIO152, respectively)
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor
of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but with the following
supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
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CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
Introduction to Physics
PHY 116
or PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following
differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101 Astronomy
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
See the Clinical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for details of the CLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill
in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or COM 115.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department,
subject to review by the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above)
within the last 10 years will be considered. No more than two upper division courses from other
institutions may be applied toward the major.
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253 and at least two upper division electives may,
in consultation with their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements
with as many as four upper division courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and of 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully
complete one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO 499), b) a research
internship combined with BIO 497, or c) participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. BIO
497and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior
year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following December. BIO 497 and
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BIO 499 projects must include public presentation and a written report approved by the department.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, 253, and two upper
division courses. The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the
biology faculty. Biology majors must have an adviser in the biology department. BIO 151 and 152
and Principles of Chemistry (or General Chemistry) should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253
and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math
requirements early in their college careers. To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite,
students must earn an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. For courses that require only
BIO 151 and 152, students must earn an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or
above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses applied to the major.
Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in upper division
biology courses is required for the life sciences major.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care
should be taken to study the requirements for every program well in advance of making application.
In general, medical schools require a two-semester sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required and in some instances statistics and literature.
Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy and such typically
have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in
these areas should consult early and often with health science advisers Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson
and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry,
organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through
Augsburg Experience, internships and/or independent study. Careful consultation with a biology
adviser is recommended to select among coursework and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science
portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All
upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed before beginning
student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses
at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined by the
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department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to those
students who have completed at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in
biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and defining
cooperative education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and skills based
on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a selection-process based
on student interest, invitation, and interview selection. It is recommended for students in the
Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg Experience as an experiential course in
research if the student project results in presentation of the work in subsequent semesters.
All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.: Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are emphasized. The
nature of science and the approach used by scientists to gather and analyze data and
propose and test hypotheses are considered. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or
GST 100. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another chemistry course strongly recommended.
Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and application.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics and genetic disease,
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selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours
lecture, one three-hour lab. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103.
Does not apply to the major or minor in biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take
CHM 100 before taking this class. Fall and spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors, including
cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be
taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT
105, concurrent registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology,
and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be taken in
sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, four hours laboratory.
Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function in tissues,
cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life
history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152.
Fall)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity. The course integrates classical transmission genetics,
molecular genetics, and genomics. Special topics will include epigenetics, developmental
genetics, and human disease genetics. Contemporary genetic model systems will be
utilized in laboratory experiments. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the diversity and evolution of algae and plants. Topics on plant anatomy,
physiology, phylogeny, ecological and economic importance, and plant-microbe interactions
are integrated throughout. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
The course addresses the chemical structure and function of the major biological
macromolecules. Key topic areas are protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms,
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thermodynamics, intermediary metabolism, and metabolic regulation. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and
water relations in plants including the relationship of process to structure and life history.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cellsignaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and select additional topics. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception
as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions, emphasizing vertebrates. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A study of development from the embryonic to adult stages. The course will focus on the
physiological, molecular, and morphological changes that occur during development.
Additional topics to be covered will include evolutionary developmental biology (evo devo),
teratology, stem cells, regeneration, and cell death. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics to be studied include the electrical activity of
neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and memory, animal
behavior, and human cognition. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
253. Spring)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial, and medical
issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human pathogens. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics
include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of biomes, population
and community ecology, and conservation. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory,
some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or
PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates the structure
and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense. Protection from
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microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are considered. The role of
immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms of immune malfunction in
allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. (Three hours of lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important
biological issues that have ethical and societal implication and ramifications are explored;
including, the topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections between faith and science,
and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists. (Prereq.: senior biology
major. Fall and Spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the world at large,
including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on
science as a vocation and the philosophy of science in a global context of the
interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-political-economic
situation. (Prereq.: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5 course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course offerings.
Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
(Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological
basis of behavior. Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain
exposure to a broad range of theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition,
motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology. These topics will be studied at
multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in
neuroscience, statistics, and chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in
research, medicine, public health, education, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit
(Psychology), David Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler
(Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
13 Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 495
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 Psychology Lab (two semesters)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322
Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486
Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
Genetics
Biochemistry
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BIO 471
BIO 473
Biol 356
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
PSY 400
SCI 490
Biology Keystone
Keystone Internship
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or 115/116 sequence to complete the biology
courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill
in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an adviser
about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill these skills. A grade of 2.0 or above
is required for all upper division courses applied to the major.
Transfer course policy for majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department
chair(s). Only those biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the
last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be
applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
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Department of Business Administration—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies.
This preparation involves a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both
theory and practice, and is shaped by the needs of the business community. The department fosters
close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical expertise, a variety of
internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student and the community by providing an
education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden, John C. Cerrito, C. Lee Clarke, David A.
Conrad, John A. Furia, Jennifer Grant, Marc D. Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J.
LaFave, Laura K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield, David G.
Schwain, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: business administration (BUS),
accounting (ACC), finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management (BUS), management
information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day program only). There is also a combined
business and economics major, which incorporates courses from both the departments of Business
Administration and Economics.
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to deepen their
knowledge of a particular aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there
are two specializations: marketing (WEC only) and music business (DAY only). Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and managerial
accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area
of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in fields outside
the Department of Business Administration, in addition to students majoring in other areas in the
Department of Business Administration. The Department of Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information
systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the
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needs of working people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new career.
The department offers certificates in information technology, business management, and business
finance hrough the Weekend College program. Certificate requirements are listed in management,
finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major
at Augsburg, or at least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the department. Courses taken more than 10 years ago will
not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of the sophomore
year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel majors on their careers,
assist majors in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of recommendation for prospective
employers or graduate programs. The full-time Business Administrator is also available for advising
questions relating to degree progress, course selection and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to
consult with the department chair.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center and
department faculty to obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during their junior or
senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be valuable in competing for
jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For
additional details, see the section on International Partners under International Studies in this
catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department administrator, for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Students are encouraged to take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
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Business Administration—BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for professional careers in business
administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a common
business core. This common core provides students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt
to internal changes in interests and goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
FIN 331
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to
fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399
Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit, selected from:
(2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg)
Materials of Music I
MUS 101
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
Worlds of Music
MUS 220
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
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throughout the offered courses. The Quantitative (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two
courses: MIS 260 (QF) and 1 of: BUS 264 or BUS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend College students only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
BUS 264
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the business
administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration, accounting, finance, MIS or marketing course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 312
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the combined major in
business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331 or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252. Other
configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department chair.
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Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245,
BUS 254, plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 399 (maximum of 1
credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments. The minor is
a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and
for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career
in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be exposed to the key areas of
business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/
technology, finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242 Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and control.
The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors
affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between
the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a
working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience.
(Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea
successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with attention to the
resources needed for success.
BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions. Analysis of
business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting, understanding, and
managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and inferential
statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical analysis (trends and confidence intervals).
Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation in
business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that facilitates decisions by
non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate choices, sub-optimization, and
unanticipated consequences. Optional topics include process control, six-sigma, data
mining, and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC and
evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are required.)
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BUS 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
BUS 301 Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and business
organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST
100)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources; desirable
working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and
society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of the
U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with
real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics include
descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical
inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab
or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC and evening
schedule: Additional sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS
200)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include multivariate
modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq.:
BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
BUS 299 Directed Study
BUS 399 Internship
BUS 499 Independent Study/Research
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Accounting—ACC
The major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of
accounting-related positions. This major has two tracks: general accounting and professional
accounting. The general accounting specialization is adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes two specializations: public accounting and managerial
accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with CPA firms. The
managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidly-growing
companies.
The two professional specializations relate to two professional designations: the CPA and the
CMA. A certified public accountant (CPA) focuses on external reporting; a certified management
accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting. The public accounting specialization includes
the materials emphasized on the CPA exam; the managerial specialization includes the materials
emphasized on the CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement
in addition to passing the national exam. Under the rules of the Minnesota State Board of
Accountancy, accounting majors in the public accounting specialization are qualified to sit for the CPA
examination after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need to complete the equivalent of 150 semester hours of
education to be licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This can be completed in four years
through accelerated undergraduate work. Another option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree
plus a master’s degree.
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Seven courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
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ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
Specialization in Managerial Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal Audit and Management Consulting or ECO 318
Management Science and MIS 375 Management Information Systems in the Organization.
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program
designed for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the
end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the
CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a weekend schedule. Please
refer to the MAL program catalog for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan
for successful completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year.
The application process includes: submission of a completed application form, three letters of
recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an example
of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an interview with a three-person panel
from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or
internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222; FIN 331 or ACC 324; ACC 322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS 379, ECO 112, or 113.
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This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and finance.
Accounting Courses
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling processes,
decision-making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other
relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on
accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts,
FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’
equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision
making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other quantitative and
behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or
373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326 Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance for income taxes.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent of instructor)
ACC 423 Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the basis of
opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
ACC 424 Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective management
environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects.
(Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN
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331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111)
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting,
partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ACC 199 Internship
ACC 299 Directed Study
ACC 399 Internship
ACC 499 Independent Study/Research
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Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the
financial services industry. Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and
small, this major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and practice, investments, accounting theory, money and
banking, and international finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such
as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute.
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438
Investment Theory
FIN 460
International Finance
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
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Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue
positions in the banking or brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63
examinations and will partially meet requirements for the Level I CFA examination. It is designed
for students who want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree or who are looking
to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business Finance Certificate
is available to non-finance majors and is available through the Weekend College program. The
certificate consists of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in math placement group 3. They must also have a background
in computer skills (especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate
program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance
Certificate courses.
Finance Courses
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate planning. (This course is
typically offered online in the summer.)
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital
budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO
113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also offered as an online option in summer.)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital
structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management, corporate restructuring, and
corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and
practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis,
and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management including
currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward rates, hedging, international
monetary and trade flows as represented in the accounting and macroeconomic identities
for current account and trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial
management to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq.: FIN 331)
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International Business—BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly
competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is
absolutely necessary for American graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do
successful business outside the U.S. as well as in the U.S. market where much of their competition is
from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates,
the laws and logistics of international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of
other cultures is crucial to being a successful international business person. Besides your studies in
business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also learn about different cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362
International Business
International Management
BUS 465
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language
requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the international business coordinator
for details on language equivalents or other configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international
business major.
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and three courses in international business
(one may be in international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international
economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362 This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of the
U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with
real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 465 This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
MKT 466 Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252).
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Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and
senior management. Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main
resource of developed countries and the most needed resource of developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment
of goals. The skills developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in
both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources,
strategy, international management, project management and/or quantitative methods of
management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 440
Strategic Management
International Management
BUS 465
MIS 376
Project Management
or ECO 318Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
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The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to a
current degree, update previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase their
value in the job market. It is available through the Weekend College program. Students may begin by
completing the Business Management Certificate Program and continue on to complete a bachelor’s
degree in management. The certificate consists of five courses: BUS 242, 340, 440, 465, and one of
the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO 318.
Management Courses
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources; desirable
working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and
society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS
200).
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
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Management Information Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in
information systems such as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or
project manager. MIS studies information systems as both a resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design and develop new systems.
MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from computer science, mathematics,
economics, business, accounting, finance, and marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
MKT 252
Required MIS Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Three required supporting courses:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
MAT 171
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is comprised of six courses, which are part
of the Management Information Systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree seeking students can
complete these six courses to earn the certificate. The certificate is available through the Weekend
College program. Students who do not have a degree are eligible to go on with their studies to
complete the bachelor’s degree in MIS. The six certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, CSC
160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However, MIS 260 should be the first MIS course,
and CSC 160 should be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet a math proficiency
level of MPG 3 prior to entering this program.
MIS Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario
Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision support tools for
problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational databases.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational objectives.
Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems, business process
analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology architecture. (Prereq.: BUS
242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close
projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as
Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage
inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
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Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer Aided
Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and process modeling,
file and database design, and user interface design. A course-long project is used to
complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of systems
analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
MIS 299
Directed Study
MIS 399
Internship
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
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Marketing—MKT
The marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing
functions within both business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales
promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it easy for marketing
students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
MIS 260
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
Consumer Behavior
MKT 350
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
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to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of the marketing
field.
Marketing Courses
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive,
behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer decision-making
process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision
processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family, and purchase situation
influences. Application to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of
instructor)
MKT 352 Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of research
proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.: MKT 252, BUS 379 or
264, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is
another introductory statistics course with consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses
that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are
MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY 215.)
MKT 354 Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of sales force programs designed to
carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental
structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT
252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation, and personal
selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can
be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357 Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
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MKT 450 Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term planning issues;
development and implementation of marketing plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT
355 or 357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100, or consent
of instructor)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199 Internship
MKT 299 Directed Study
MKT 399 Internship
MKT 499 Independent Study/Research
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Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter.
Chemistry has been described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical
world, such as the things we use, the food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights
of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas that excite and offer
opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems
and also capable of providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as
well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their
society. The liberal arts as offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to
be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and
offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of Chemistry has established the following
objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who
complete our ACS chemistry major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability
in graduate school or research positions, as well as professional goals other than traditional
positions as chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners,
thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and
be able to move into new areas as opportunities arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study
areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the
methodology of the natural sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of
major concepts underlying the changes in matter, the opportunity to examine change in the
physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society
will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg, David R. Hanson, David Hays,
Sandra L. Olmsted, Michael Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
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CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to
take MAT 145, 146 in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in biology. Other
pre-health and pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see
pre-professional program listings in the Academic Information section) should consult the chemistry
department for assistance in course planning early in their college careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352
Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361, 363
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
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CHM 470
CHM 495
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
General Physics I, II (should be taken in sophomore year)
PHY 121, 122
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer
proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See
Graduation Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in
the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics and 3.0 over-all; one course or
summer of approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other chemistry courses above 300. At least
one of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM 106 and 116. Other
restrictions are in the course descriptions.
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
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CHM 102 Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic chemistry
concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does not count toward a
chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory experience. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change, chemical
reactions, chemical bonding and energetics. The sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for
students who have not studied chemistry in high school. Students may go into CHM 351 or
353 from CHM 106 and major in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with emphasis upon equilibrium, kinetics, and the
chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115 General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes chemical
equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with examples from inorganic
chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: high
school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116 General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution chemistry including
kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF
course. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multistep synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of modern theories of chemical
bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one fourhour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The
laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of samples, and includes trace
analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA course. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics, quantum
mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116;
MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and
experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is
to be taken in the fall and involves experiments related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab
periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM
361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction
techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
(.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM
364. (One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the organic,
analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details of macromolecules.
(Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds.
Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for IR, UV, NMR, and mass
spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours
of lecture, six hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug action.
Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological membranes, absorption,
distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between structure and activity; molecular
recognition process in drug-receptor interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic
pathways by which drugs are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design
of therapeutic substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended.
Spring, alternate years)
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron
spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are
covered. (Three hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,
361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of inorganic substances and their reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic compounds are
considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a variety of techniques. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
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CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors under
the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and seniors are expected to
participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic chemistry.
CHM 497 Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before graduation
that may be obtained by working on a summer research project (not counted as a course)
or by research participation during the academic year (that may be counted as a course).
Cooperative education is an excellent opportunity to be involved in industrial research
projects. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CHM 199 Internship
CHM 299 Directed Study
CHM 399 Internship
CHM 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: junior or senior standing).
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Clinical Laboratory Science—CLS
Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex biological, microbiological, and chemical tests
on patient samples. They also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory equipment
in the performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test results
and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills required for molecular
diagnostic tests based on DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the clinical laboratory scientist will
find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on campus to complete the prerequisite
curriculum. Students spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored,
accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the
satisfactory completion of all required course work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis. Students apply for
admission to the clinical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the academic year
just prior to the beginning of their professional studies, typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance
into the hospital-sponsored program is based on the submission of an application for admission
to the major, personal recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the
Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as well as in science
and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not
guaranteed by the College. The hospital program affiliated with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital program, students will register for
12.25 credits. The clinical phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following
spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification examinations offered by national
certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve MPG 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the critical thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO 151/152
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met
by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science–CLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 152
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 253
BIO 355
Genetics
Biochemistry
BIO 369
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
CLS 400
Introduction to CLS
CLS 405
Body Fluids
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
CLS 420
Immunohematology
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parsitology
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 475
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
Clinical Rotations
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
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or MAT 248
COM 115
or COM 111
Biostatistics
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
Public Speaking
To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, students must earn an average grade
of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses, upper
division biology courses, and CLS courses applied to the major. Courses required for the major must
be traditionally graded. Students must meet all College graduation requirements including general
education, grade point, College residency, and total credits.
Clinical Laboratory Science Courses
CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills required for
the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also provide teamwork,
leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare professionals. Current issues in
CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total
testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and their
chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on
performance, interpretation, and correlation of results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and
473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of hematology/
hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis
principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the correlation of results will be covered.
Laboratory component will focus on specimen preparation red cell, white cell, and platelet
identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355, 476, and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for the specific
diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune system, autoimmune
disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory
sessions offer exercises in methods for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient
specimens. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility
testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing, storage, preservation,
components, records, and regulations for blood banks. The laboratory section includes
performance of blood bank procedures, donor processing, compatibility testing, antibody
screening and identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486; and admission to the CLS
program)
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CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ systems, with
an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human disease
states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical procedures data with
the diseases. The laboratory section covers skills necessary to the performance of clinical
chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS
program)
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as they
relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease
process, specimen collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of
identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various
body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with identification, selection of
appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369,
476 and Immunology; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include
clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing,
modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on
isolation and identification, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479
and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA. Emphasis will
be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze
DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336,
473, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the principles of
laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus on human resource
management, operations management, and educational methodologies appropriate for the
supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems, systematic
applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through research design
principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval
and informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.: MAT 163 and admission to the CLS
program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry in the clinical
laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied
knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS 400, 425) and apply it to the
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performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and 425)
CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology,
hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience processing and
analyzing patient specimens with a wide variety of complex procedures and instruments.
Students will also expand their identification and diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of
hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in CLS 415.
Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical immunological
techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody reactions and identify the
relationship to diseased states. The rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing
and Flow Cytometry techniques with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in CLS 420 to the
blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic
disease problems, quality assurance management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility
problems, apheresis, and cell therapy. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student will process a
variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and gain experience with a wide
variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of
pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such as ancillary
biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture included. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and enrollment in applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory testing with an emphasis
placed on its impact on current laboratory practice and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS program.
Student will complete a research project under the supervision of a mentor. Course
culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis will be in one of the
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specialty or subspecialty areas included in the clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and senior standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor. (Prereq.: admission
to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one credit)
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Communication Studies—COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make
communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social
influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental adviser as early as possible to design an
approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wes Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko, Emanuelle Wessels
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four courses within one of eight emphases.
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
COM 254
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural Communication
COM 490
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying communication from an artistic and
humanities perspective. It is appropriate for career interests such as communication graduate school,
other professional graduate programs (e.g. law school), rhetorical criticism, political communication
and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329, 345, 405, 399, 499;
THR 350; BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional manager, sales, management
consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting,
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human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495, 499; BUS 242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440 (required); COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal structure
and personnel. People who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required); COM 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 495; PSY
373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication aspects of the marketing-communication
mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in an organizational role in marketing
communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480, 495,
MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields of public relations and crisis
management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An internship in public relations,
advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media (both
performance and production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school in mass communication
or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348, 399,
495, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427; POL 342; THR
232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for students planning to do graduate work in
such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 405,
495, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students
should be aware that the tournament season is essentially from October through mid-March, and
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should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one internship (COM 399) as one of their electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part of their major concentration other
Augsburg courses not listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the departmental
adviser for prior approval. Also, students may petition to include up to three courses from other ACTC
schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; OR a QF: PSY 215, MAT 129, 163, or 173;
AND a: QA: COM 352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only, COM 352 or ENL 327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in English
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements
in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of
communication arts and literature in public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at
the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only
to students who complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major
courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All requirements in the major must
be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are listed in the
Department of English section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding
achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students
must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program,
complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to develop a proposal
for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120
Mass Media and Popular Culture
or COM 243 Studio Production
or POL 342 Mass Communication in Society
COM 351
Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
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or COM 345 Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a wellrounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations,
and an understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the tension
between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship
opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist series. Students will gain experience in scripting,
directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the study
of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre, philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies, and
American Indian studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley
Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
FLM 216
Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper division) must be chosen from the three defined tracks below
in consultation with your adviser who is designated by the program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior Keystone requirement in either the English Department or Art
Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is designed for students interested in producing films/videos.
Electives include: FLM 312 Film Production II, COM 243 Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, FLM 499 Independent Study, Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for New Media
I, ART 315 Design for New Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR 328
Stage Design, THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for State and Film
Track #2 Performance: This track is designed for students interested in acting and directing.
Electives include: THR 233 Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325 Playwriting, THR 366 Stage
Direction, THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360 Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for Stage and
Screen,THR 499 Independent Study, ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theory and Culture: This track is designed for students interested in analysis of film,
film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture,
ENL 221 Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced Studies in Theory and
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Method, FLM 499, AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264 American Indians in Cinema, AIS 208/
408 Native American Women and Film, ART 240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI
120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin American Culture through
Film, REL 309 Religion at the Movies
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, PHI 230, or PHY 119
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241
FLM/THR 216
THR 232
or THR 233
COM 243
FLM/THR 420
Introduction to Cinema Art
Film Production I
Acting
Acting for Camera
Studio Production
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Plus one of the following:
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
COM 247
Documentary
COM 348
Digital Video Production
ENL 328
Screenwriting
THR 230
Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
THR 328
Stage Design
THR 366
Stage Direction
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at
Augsburg. Prospective minors must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111 Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style,
listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take only one of either COM
111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest situations.
Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in
at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, speaking to
entertain, and/or communication analysis. (Note: Students may take only one of either
COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115 Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
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An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields.
Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public speaking, including
delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is then applied to
specific contexts common in technical fields, with special attention to distinguishing expert
or lay audiences and the use of technical vocabulary and notation systems. (Note: Students
may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit.)
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
This course is a survey of the mass media in popular culture. Students will examine the
different types of mass media and will gain an understanding of what popular culture is and
why it is important. The course examines the importance of media criticism and the impact
that media have had on culture and society. Students are encouraged to think critically
about media and media consumption.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm filmmaking. The student will make short
films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
COM 243 Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, scriptwriting, directing, and producing for video. (Fall)
COM 247 Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience
dealing with nonfiction subjects.
COM 254 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome communication barriers.
(Spring)
COM 280 Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas that
serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. (Fall)
FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in FLM/THR 216 and adds the study
of color photography and sound design. Through exercises and assignments the student
will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
COM 321 Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and
speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging from impromptu speaking
and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’
speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115)
COM 329 Intercultural Communication
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This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including
differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as
superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation of employees,
organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication problems.
COM 348 Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on post-production
editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine
format news program and music video. (Prereq.: COM 243 or 247)
COM 351 Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence,
fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze public arguments that confront
students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115 or consent of instructor; ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
COM 352 Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying special
attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111, 112, or
115 or consent of instructor; and a Quantitative Foundations course. Please see full list of
prerequisites in Records and Registration. Spring)
COM 355 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making, leadership
styles, and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 356 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from communication studies related to our
understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it means to lead a compassionate life.
As such, it provides students with an opportunity to probe deeper into theories and
concepts introduced in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication. (Prereq.: COM 254 or
consent of instructor)
FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur
in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they
see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to
help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact.
COM 405 Nonverbal Communication
This course focuses on the nonverbal elements of communication. Nonverbal
communication encompasses all communication except the spoken word. In order to fully
explore the functions of nonverbal communication in everyday life, students will conduct a
research project that looks at nonverbal communication in depth. (Prereq: COM 280)
COM 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communication
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Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An
overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication
in profit and nonprofit organizations. (Evenings)
COM 490 Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to each student’s
sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495 Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary sources and
methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199 Internship
COM 299 Directed Study
COM 399 Internship
COM 499 Independent Study/Research
FLM 399 Internship
FLM 499 Independent Study/Research
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 328
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
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POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 230
THR 232
THR 350
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Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical
and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework
provides students a strong foundation in computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than
applications. We encourage students to strengthen their coursework by electing an internship,
undergraduate research experience or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin
Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 114
MAT 171
or MAT 145
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 475
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S)
graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the computer science
department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
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Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S)
graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the computer science
department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some
basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from
computer science, six from economics, and a required capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in economics, or one of
the coordinators.
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Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 160
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
CSC 210
Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 240
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and Design
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 112
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 315
Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499
Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy
of language. The major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in
computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
or MAT 145
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
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CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 241
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th Century Philosophy
Philosophy of Science
PHI 365
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study
project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division computer science
course, and one of MAT 171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major
requirement. A course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite
for a subsequent computer science course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and computer
communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and
programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent registration with MAT 171 or
complete CSC 160 prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a high-level
programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.:
CSC 160 and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210 Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three hours of lecture,
one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT
171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory, distributed processing
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systems, network protocols and security, standards, network management, and general
computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
CSC 272 UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some
other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a programming
language)
CSC 320 Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal
algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems.
(Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT assessment or GST
100)
CSC 345 Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, binary representation of data, processors,
instruction sets, and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352 Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and security,
and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
An introduction to the physical design and tuning of database systems. Topics include data
storage, indexing, query processing, and transaction processing with a focus on the relation
database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases (e.g., distributed
databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging technologies, and
applications. (Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as Lisp or Scheme.
A study of the foundation algorithms used in the field of artifical intelligence. Applications to
selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and pass CT assessment
or GST 100)
CSC 385 Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210
and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 431 Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing, sensor
fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
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Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and other network
examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process management, interactions
among major components of computer systems, and a detailed study of the effects of
computer architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450 Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics
include formal languages, programming language syntax and semantics, parsing, and
interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or concurrent registration,
CSC 385 or concurrent registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 451 Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the run-time
environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450, and CSC
385)
CSC 457 Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics include
geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques, graphical user interfaces,
human-centered software development, computer animation, virtual environments and 3D
immersive rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other courses.
This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than twice as part of the
requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CSC 199 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 299 Directed Study
CSC 399 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 499 Independent Study/Research
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Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background,
quantitative analysis, and an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate
with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or to work
successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors. The economics major and the applied economics majors lead
to careers in the business world or government. The Mathematical Economics major is designed
for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another quantitative field such
as finance or operations research. It is also intended to serve students who would like to work in
quantitative fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational
economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer science. The combined economics/
business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally,
the teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to
obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a
disciplined way to analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares students for community
leadership and leads to a great diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism,
private and public international service. Pre-law and potential Master of Business Administration
students are especially encouraged to consider economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such as business
administration, international relations, mathematics, management information systems, political
science, history, and area study programs. Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively
oriented graduate program in economics or in business are encouraged to either major or minor in
mathematics. These students should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for
specific course suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics, applied economics, business and economics,
computational economics, and economics and political science (education majors only.) For the
economics and applied economics majors, the capstone experience is Economics 490 Research
Methods in Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their adviser for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students must consult with the department chair and the internship
office before registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a
major and two for a minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at
least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Kevin Bowman, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella Hofrenning, Edward Lotterman, Bernard
Walley
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, B.A.
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Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 312
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 490
and three other upper division economics courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146
Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer
students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics B.A.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 318
Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350
Labor Economics
ECO 399
Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120
Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Economics,B.A.
See Computer Science.
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Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, B.A.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 113
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 313
and one other upper division economics course.
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
FIN 331
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
and one other upper division business course.
Major in Mathematical Economics, B.S.
Eight economics courses:
Eco 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
Eco 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Eco 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Eco 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Eco 490 Research Methods in Economics
2 Upper Division Economics Courses
Seven mathematics courses:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 3737 and 374 Probability and Statistics I & II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 324 Analysis
or MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Physical Sciences
or MAT 377 Operations Research
Recommended Courses: CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication and
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair
or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in
the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course. Other
configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students who plan to
major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a department adviser as soon as possible
in order to carefully plan their program of study.
Economics Courses
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban
environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation and is
designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS On demand)
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current economic
problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in
either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market structures,
and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May
be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311 Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of fiscal policy on
economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113 On
Demand)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via macromodels.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and the role of expectations.
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(Prereq.: ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing
of factors of production and income distribution; introduction to welfare economics.
(Prereq.: ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Spring semester and winter
trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial banks, and the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate economic activity. Emphasis
placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall/Spring semesters and
winter trimester)
ECO 317 Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on
different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including systemic changes in
Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and compared to real-world variants.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318 Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management
science to prepare students to make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is
on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental
protection, the shortest route, and inventory models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall
semester and winter trimester)
ECO 350 Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of collective
bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate
years)
ECO 360 International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations.
Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate
systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 365 Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of society’s
environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the public policy
approaches designed to address those market failures, including command/control and
incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined include air and water pollution, global
environmental issues like ozone depletion and global warming, and environmental policy for
developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 370 International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the
developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income inequality, population
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growth, education and health of society, agricultural production, environmental externalities,
and the role of international trade and foreign assistance. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113.
Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415 Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among the topics
considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and cost
functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.:
BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416 Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical tools to the
areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312 or ECO 313 and MATH
145 or a calculus class approved by course instructor.)
ECO 490 Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models and methods to
economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to
test hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and
ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international economic problems and
policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199 Internship
(P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299 Directed Study
ECO 399 Internship
(Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
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Education—ECE, EED, ESE, EDU, SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are
accredited by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota
for elementary (grades K-6); secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and physics; grades 5-8 in
general science; and K-12 specialist licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, and special
education: EBD and LD. (Note: special education: EBD and LD are available in WEC only.) Optional
endorsements for an elementary license include preprimary, middle school mathematics, middle
school science, middle school social studies, or middle school communication arts/literature. The K-12
Reading Licensure endorsement is also available at the graduate level to already licensed teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both weekday and weekend/evening
formats. Weekend College degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary
communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to weekday and
weekend students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary
core, and professional education courses except fieldwork and student teaching are available on
a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student teaching must be
completed during regular weekday hours. All students must have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already holding
a BA degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in
education. Contact the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the education
department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. All students are required to take the Minnesota
Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in Basic Skills—Reading, Writing, and Math—prior to beginning 300400 level courses. Additional criteria for acceptance into the education department are available
in the department. Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion
of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to
recommendation for licensure: MTLE, Principles of Learning and Teaching Test, and one or more
subject matter tests.
The education department offers non-licensure majors in elementary education and education
studies. Contact the department for details. The department also offers a special education minor
which is described at the end of this section after course listings.
All students are assigned an education department adviser at the outset of coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable of programs and follow through with department
policies. Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in an international student teaching
program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one
year prior to student teaching. Students who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the
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Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Note: Major changes in Minnesota elementary teacher licensure will be implemented in fall 2010.
No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2010.
Students who entered the College under earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the
new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Ann
Grugel, Gretchen Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna
Patterson, Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Diane Vodicka, Dana Wagner, Barbara West
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Elementary Education—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses.
To be licensed they must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students
follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education Department
for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty students
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty students
Option A is for weekday students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
SCI 111
Natural Science II
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
and EED 200 Elementary Education Earth Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
and BIO 102 The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II (courses from this point and on require admissions to the department)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I
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EED 311
EED 312
EED 325
EED 326
EED 386
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
K-6 Literacy Methods
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
K-6 Children’ Literature (.5)
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students
with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through the elementary
education non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Area (endorsements optional for elementary license)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media Literacy
Student Teaching
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT 141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching
Math Specialty
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
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MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching
Science Specialty
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121
Human Biology
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
SCI 106
Meteorology
Geology
(take elsewhere — see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 341
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Student Teaching
Preprimary Teaching License (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds)
Requirement: Must have elementary teaching license
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and teaching competence
ECE 488, 489 Student Teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or Kindergarten, then 7 weeks in a
grade (1-6)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P
in student teaching courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core,
specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure
is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits
can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for information.
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Secondary Education—ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the education
department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to
have advisers in both their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or
K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education, physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met
through the Augsburg College education department licensure program. These requirements are:
bachelor’s degree, academic major in an approved teaching area, and completion of an approved
licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking
(CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-departmental requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P in student
teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education
program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education program
even though they may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of
these special areas will take three to four courses in student teaching and do some student teaching
at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher licensure in music
is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music
education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or
the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices for information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199 Internship
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and
philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience
required. This course meets Engaging Minneapolis requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness
and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally,
as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this
course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal
government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer only)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major minority
groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to
teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based
American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of
instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective
audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer
training will be included in this course.
EDC 310 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
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A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special
emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
EDC 399 Internship
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on
techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and special
focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with
parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development.
Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. This course meets the senior
keystone requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199 Internship
EED 200 Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern inquiry
learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards
for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course. Plan to spend much time outside of
class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science (Summer only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and changes in
matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of
ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts learned, students will develop
demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms. Assessment is based on written
assignments, a technology project, lessons/demonstrations, and classroom participation.
(Prereq: students must be elementary education majors — this course does NOT meet the
Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer only)
EED 299 Directed Study
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into the study of K-6 elementary literacy instruction, which focuses on the
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fundamentals of linguistics and literacy development in children with special attention to
English language learners. This course aims in particular to develop students’ base
knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate research and practices involved in K-6 literacy
instruction by examining the competing theories regarding literacy, the research findings
that give support to these theories, and a range of practical approaches to teach literacy in
an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department, and successful
completion of EED 225. Students must be registered concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
Observation, analysis, and preparation of assessment tools and literacy materials for K-6
students in an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 325.)
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level
students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing, and integrated writing
across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure
with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 336
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to
intervention, and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy setting. (Prereq.: MTLE,
admission to the department, and successful completion of EED 225 and EED 325.)
EED 341 K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342 K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department. MPG3. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
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Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic
teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department.)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature for children and young adolescents. It
includes wide reading across the genres represented in children’s literature, to evaluate the
quality of the literature read, exploring children’s response to literature, and using children’s
literature in teaching and learning.
EED 399 Internship
EED 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure.
Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree
program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the principal concepts, approaches, and
perspectives of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic
patterns and processes. Major topics include population distribution; cultural characteristics
and cultural landscapes; political integration and disintegration; economic land use;
settlements and urbanization. This course will meet the Minnesota Standards of Effective
Practice in Geography for middle school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources
to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12 communication arts/literature license do must
take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
social studies is taught as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
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An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the
Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not
need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5
course). Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion reguired in
science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/
literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
ESE 481, Student Teaching
483, 485 Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to three. Successful
completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program
and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
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Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and/or Special Education:
Learning Disabilities—SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only through Weekend College; ideally,
to people who are currently in schools working with students with these labels. These majors lead to
Minnesota teaching licensure in special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities
and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during the final year of coursework
while students are working in an EBD or LD setting. Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 325
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disabilities and Learning Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
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All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a final portfolio
synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for student teaching. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities and
learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD
category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses
theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation
stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment
process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans
and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention
is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key
school personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This includes
an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to understanding
learning disabilities. The course will also provide a critique of current philosophical positions
in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant
to the field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled EBD.
It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive approaches drawn from
current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person-centered planning
and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally
appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as having learning
disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing, listening
comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a strong focus
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on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those
families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied.
The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. This course
along with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement in the core curriculum.
(Prereq.: MTLE, admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship context.
Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
Special Education Minor
The special education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course)
that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to
fit the needs of students in various disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available
through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
PSY 105
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260
Humans Developing
SWK 301
History and Analysis of Social Policy
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
PSY 359
Assessment
Interested students should contact the director of special education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus on-campus
seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with the special education
director about a placement prior to registering for the course. (Prereq.: completion of all
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other courses in special education minor or consent of instructor. Open to all.)
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to earn a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological University,
Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early
consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson, Physics
Department, 612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides for two
dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University
of Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they will
be informed of their status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance
into the program. Formal application to the College of Science and Engineering may be completed
during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from the University
of Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra courses that
are completed at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum.
The number of such courses varies by IT department and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second semester
of the junior year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed during the senior
year. Those admitted will receive special counseling from the College of Science and Engineering
staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior year at Augsburg. Participants in the
BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of Science and Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a
Bachelor of Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university.
Students accepted into the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if
they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are
recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
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Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan
Technological University. Further information on these and other graduate programs is available from
the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will
be encouraged to apply to the engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their
applications will be evaluated using need and academic performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146 and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in chemical
engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
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English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas, and images helps
people understand who they are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify and share
our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence. Through
the study of English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and better understand
the world in which we live and work. Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature, Language and Theory; Media Writing; Creative Writing; and
Secondary Licensure in Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure
that comes from artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. With psychology and
sociology, English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With philosophy, English is
interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and language. With science, English is
interested in discovering order and determining structures. With speech and communication, English
studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of this
vital urban area. Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors have the opportunity to use and refine their skills through
working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college
education, journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public
relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
John Schmit (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donsky, Douglas Green,
John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama,
Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various
approaches to the life-enhancing study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus
on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke discovery of new literary experiences. Courses
in African American, Native American, Asian American, and post colonial literatures reconfigure the
nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in
literary theory demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical approaches to literature and deeply examine
race, class, and gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our courses infuse these
concerns into their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film, and
drama.
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All literature classes involve students in dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are
taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the
skills of aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical
and engaging writing — skills of the educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theatre Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is for students who intend to develop professional skills in either
creative or media writing. Over the course of their study, students will master terminology; understand
historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the field; and study the works of established writers
and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies in observation, research,
and analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their
work. Writing majors will understand the interdisciplinary demands inherent in creative and media
writing (including issues of design) and will enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities
inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who are practicing writers themselves. The
writing concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and
Theatre Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major is for students who seek to be
licensed to teach in Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to take
courses toward their major during the first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education
licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in the English department and the education
department in order to meet the professional requirements within the education department as well as
the requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through
an English major, which requires at least two additional, specific courses, or through a communication
studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory; English Writing; Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT
145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of either a:QA:
ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of:
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QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division
courses in English, as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two 200-level literature
courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American
literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with concurrent enrollment in ENL 490 English
Keystone. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required. One course must be ENL
220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language, and theory courses, three of which
must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or 221.
And a 300 level writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320 and 321), or Poetry I and
Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or
ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC creative writing course; or an
internship.And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art class is required, either Web
Design I (ART 215) or Graphic Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or 228; and Either ENL 220 or 221. Also
required, ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from the following: ENL 226,
227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC writing/reporting course; or an
internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112, including at least one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112 and must include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of
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which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
and must include ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 365
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 396
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in British, American, and world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related
activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. They include EDC 200, 210, 211,
220, 310; ESE 325, 350, 351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to consulting your
designated ENL adviser, contact an education department adviser for information about education
courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October
in senior year for department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may receive independent study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three of their English courses at
Augsburg. Transfer students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at
Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least
three of their English courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must
be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
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The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible.
ENL 111, 112, or HON 111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL
112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one time only) if their work is below a 2.0.
A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher, will receive a
grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test. Note:
First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the
course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of students
identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition.
Students receive course credit, but this course does not fulfill the graduation requirement in
writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing critical
reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing, organizing,
and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style. A writing lab is
provided for those needing additional help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing.
Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; reading
closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL 111;
placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon entry to the
College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
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ENL 217/218
English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials, and
writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing determines placement in
these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL
requirement is met. Students continue in ELL until the requirement is completed but can
receive credit for only two courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop
foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for
diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite
or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and appreciating all
kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasis is placed
on learning fundamental terms and concepts that serve future literary inquiry and
enjoyment. Required for communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq or
co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and technical and
aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both feature
length and short films, illustrating the international development of film form and selected
aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from one another in any
number of ways. This course foregrounds those voices that are usually identified by dint of
ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic literature such as Hispanic, Asian
American, or Jewish Literature will be emphasized. Check the departmental web page for
further information or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 251
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of
modern African-American literature from its origins in the 18th century to the present. It
explores various literary genres, representative authors, epochal texts, and literary and
ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of the African American literary
tradition. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings
of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group
discussion. Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
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Spotlight Courses
Offered Alternating Terms (Content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and
Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,” “Mark Twain in
the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,” “Literature and
Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for the title of
a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and
ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may
include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and Literature,” “Victorian
Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects may
include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,” “Challenging the
Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for the title
of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical
and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing
techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive
expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221
(see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or gain consent of the
instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances — for their
literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European contexts.
Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and Canterbury Tales and ends with the
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Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero
as lover and courtier; utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician;
and the challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers include
Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences of the major literary movements on both sides of the
Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the history and
culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous “big six” poets (Blake,
Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be studied in the context of poetic
predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents in other
genres, including Austen, Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century, Britain was the
leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen Victoria’s
England and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry,
fiction, drama, and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—the love-plot and the education-plot—in the
rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and 19th centuries. The course spans
150 years of literary history, while studying and critiquing the ways literary theorists and
historians have explained and theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe,
Richardson, Austen, Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Mysteries and Moralities,” “London
Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the
Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid to their
contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William Butler
Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are
among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
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American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in African-American Literature
This course offers a chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and
theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The course’s
focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be emphasized; at other
times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the
departmental web page for a given section’s emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the period. Many
different genres—slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic poetry—are considered.
Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and
Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant
movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major developments of the period
are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston
are among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as well as contemporary
fiction writers represented by the Best American Short Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th century as
represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry. Attention will be given to
younger and/or less prominent poets represented in the Best American Poetry series.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such
as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices from the Southwest,” “Poetics and Politics of
Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native Literature, ““Urban-Reservation: Homing,”
and “American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.” Students focus on primary texts,
comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or
arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with American Indian studies. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
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ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,” “Blacks and
Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American Stage.” Readings range from O’Neill and
Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Aeschylus,
Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference to their mythological
foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later literature, and their enduring
relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the 14th century,
this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical
and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic
traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane
love; and visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to the modern
period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and Ibsen.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an
age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary,
cultural, and social contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the
conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women’s unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have
contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with
Women’s Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized historically and/
or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin American
Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social Issues in Contemporary World
Drama.” (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or THR 250, or
consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of the moving
image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as one of the most important
popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on important international
cinematic artistic movements, such as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on
cultural contexts that influenced the reception of film art, and on technological
advancements that altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary
filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the English
language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the communication arts/
literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers can
both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which research
in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code
switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written language, students will apply various
theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of
linguistic tasks. Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature
course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course
must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
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Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black and White and Red All
Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for
the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course description in the English
Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature course or consent of instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course engages
students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course topics include “Is
There a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning, and
Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and
others. Check the departmental webpage for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the
course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop format
stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the
relationship between reading and writing. Required for the communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective Writing, but in
this version students work on content related to subjects in the world of art and literature.
Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering business and
professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing and to
various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but including journal keeping and
creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and write those facts into
a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for broadcast and
online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn the basics of
newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
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HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Throughout the term, students will also read classic and contemporary short
fiction, analyzing and examining the work of established writers as they learn to identify
successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create at least one new work of short fiction during this
workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review and acceptance by instructor of four story
drafts written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as they create their own
poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new and established poets reading
their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and revise a collection of poems to be produced as
a chapbook. Some of the poems written during this semester will be experiments with
formal verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and
acceptance by instructor of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a portfolio of creative works in the “fourth genre,”
which may include memoir; personal essays; flash nonfiction; researched feature stories;
mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of dramatic
structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts
from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and junior or senior standing, or consent of
theatre department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
ENL 327, "Quantitative Journalism: From Computers to Community
This course introduces students to gathering, analyzing, and presenting quantitative data
by using computers and other sources. The course also incorporates off-campus resources
to provide students with real-world experience with how data are incorporated into print,
broadcast, and online journalism. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore
use of quantitative data and for those preparing to enter the communication professions.
(Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
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An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from story outline to
the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their own scripts, students will
review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the class, giving detailed
critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or 226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration, professional
standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic
changes; check the departmental webpage. (Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in global
society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and
considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and technological contexts.
The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now
in a digitized information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the media’s
responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or
221, or 226, or 227, or 228; and any 300-level media writing course.)
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course, along with
ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391
Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students will spend approximately three weeks in
May in Thailand. During this time, students will visit temples and sites in Bangkok,
Chiangmai, and Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai Buddhism, government,
traditional customs, and culture. Students will also spend several days teaching English to
Thai students in a Thai secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication arts/literature licensure students. It is normally
taken with students enrolled in English 101 Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class
presentations, assess student writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved by the
department. Independent study projects not designated for honors must be approved by the
chair of the department.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural
world. The program pursues a multifaceted examination — across the natural sciences, social
sciences, humanities, and professional studies — of the interdependence shared by people and
nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and
cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics, biology,
literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, environmental studies students focus on the
most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of
complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most
people live in cities. Urban residents shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy,
food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as
the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind, Augsburg’s environmental
studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in environmental
studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes,
recognize the many and varied forms of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy
debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences in nature, identify inequities in the
access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple disciplinary
insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as
diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico,
graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and
planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
John Zobitz (Mathematics, Director), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John
Harkness (English), Colin Irvine (English), Michael Lansing (History), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joseph
Underhill (Political Science).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
Introductory Meteorology
SCI 106
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
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WST 341
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban Planning
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ENV 399
Internship
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/
Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
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CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
Introductory Biology
BIO 151
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 152
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people living
simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In examining these
connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science, biology, economics,
literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and servicelearning. The issues examined in this class—neither remote nor abstract—exist in our
everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of knowledge gained in
the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 490 Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved by the program director and a committee of
three environmental studies faculty representing at least two academic divisions) that
displays a student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary approaches, demonstrate higherlevel learning, and examine vocational issues through the study of an environmental
problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored. (Prereq.: ENV 100, BIO 152,
CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210, HIS 316, and ENV 399)
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Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise
Science—HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with
the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to
provide quality experiences, preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong
participation in physical activity. Both recreational participants as well as athletes will find ample
opportunity for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in
the schools and in allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all
Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness,
and allied professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and
promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The exercise science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge
needed to become a health fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be
prepared to move on to graduate or professional school in allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Steven Dalhed, Carol Enke,
Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch, Ted Vickerman
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
HPE 410
HPE 450
BIO 103
PSY 250
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
Current Health Issues
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Child Development
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or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not
license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be
subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult
with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must
consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 220
HPE 254
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Physical Education Minor
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HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in
teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses
are recommended for those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching
effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be
subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult
with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must
consult with a faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 305
Stress Management
HPE 350
Kinesiology
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397 or 399 Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 430
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at Univ. of St. Thomas)
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or HPE 304 Advanced Fitness Training
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Courses
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPE majors. It seeks to
improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness
and how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is designed
to provide knowledge and skills needed to assess, monitor, and discipline oneself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected physical activity.
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy, and rules of the
activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 007 Lifetime Activity - Hybrid
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to improve proficiency in one or more student
selected activities. Students will understand and demonstrate fundamentals and benefits of
selected activities. This course will be taught in a hybrid format, blended between in-person
lab experiences and online discussions and reporting. (Fall, winter, spring WEC)
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the student to
become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The proficiencies will
address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness training. This course will
implement optimal research based theories for improving aerobic and muscular strength for
the purpose of designing an individualized strength and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall
and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life. National Safety
Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness. Includes
history, current trends and professional opportunities related to health, human performance,
and wellness. Students also will examine the components of a healthy lifestyle found on the
wellness continuum. (Spring)
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HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and psychological benefits associated with
exercise are addressed along with health promotion, intervention, and adherence.
Examples of topics covered include: anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, self-efficacy and
determinants of exercise. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and
how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early childhood
through grade 12. The role of school based health and physical education programs for
students with disabilities will be addressed. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries. Practical experience
in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPE 114.
Spring)
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology of sport
and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements, food
sources, and functions of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals and their
impact on health and performance. Students will evaluate and design nutritional regimens
to support optimal athletic performance, ultimately examining nutritional supplements,
ergogenic aids, and anabolic steroids and the safety and efficacy of legal and banned
substances.
HPE 304
Advanced Fitness Training
This course is designed to examine and apply the latest in scientific research of advanced
personal training. Participants will be exposed to established training methods for
developing advanced workouts as well as a variety of breakthrough exercises that may
result in fitness improvements. Ultimately, students will create and optimize aspects of the
different training phases for their year-round program design. (prerequisites: BIO 103,
HPE 104, HPE 114).
HPE 305 Stress Management
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to concepts related to stress and stress management.
Along with the study of the role of stress in dysfunction of the human body, individual
assessments and reflection are used to assist students in developing a greater
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understanding of the role of stress in their life. Individual stress management plans will be
constructed.
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system.
The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological
and pathophysiological responses of the body to clinical exercise testing and to develop a
basis for the exercise prescription in health and disease. The content of this course is
focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking the ACSM Health Fitness
Instructor (HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards and pedagogy for health
education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even years)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to
elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE
104 and 205. Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and activities.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104 and 205. Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor
educational activities and to study the natural environment in which these activities occur.
The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205. fall, even years; spring,
even years)
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and
athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the muscular
system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it relates within the
physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: BIO
103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological principles
applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
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HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and physical
education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA,
correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPE 104, and either HPE 110 or HPE
205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.:
HPE 104, 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6. An indepth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged children.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in secondary
schools. An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to secondary-aged
students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE
334. Spring)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K-12. Emphasis
on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and development of
materials included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE
110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to community
and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall, even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and media
from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards and pedagogy for
physical education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the pinnacle component of the Exercise Science
degree plan. The keystone will provide an understanding of human responses to exercise
and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as help develop a basis for
research as this relates to the major. The student will choose a research topic in the field of
kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research study, recruit subjects, conduct
testing, evaluate data, and present their research to the Health, Physical Education and
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Exercise Science Department at the end of the semester. The student will also choose
from a number of options to advance their career and improve their marketability in the
field. (Prereq.: HPE 350 and HPE 351)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 199
Internship
HPE 299
Directed Study
HPE 397/399
HPE 499
Internship
Independent Study/Research
Open only to junior or senior majors.
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History—HIS
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding
of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can
survive and no institution can function without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by
precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that we are ruled by the collective memory of the
past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society.
The construction of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and
understanding the present as well as anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active
and contributing members of their society. The study of history, which has long held a major role in
the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate study in many fields, and
a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization,
and processing of information.
History Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of these courses must be upper division.
A major must have at least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas:
ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. Speaking and Writing skills are also developed throughout the major, but are
given special emphasis in the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special instances, application before the
end of the first term of the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its
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equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval studies. For more information, please
refer to “Medieval Studies” in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the 100-level courses. 200-level courses are
normally reserved for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before
enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg
including HIS 280 and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
History Courses
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the Middle Ages
through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and Africa of the
last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from first contacts
to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as
political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically
through the colonial and early national period. Themes include the legacies of massive
ecological and demographic change, the colonial competition for North America, Indianwhite conflict and collusion, enslavement of African peoples, the creation of the United
States, and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
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topically as well as chronologically through the years in which the United States came to
prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a
national identity, political system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building,
regional differences, the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization. (Prereq.: Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through the modern era. Themes include
industrialization and urbanization, the significance of gender, race, and ethnicity in
American culture, the growth of a strong federal government, the emergence of the United
States as a world power, the creation of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and
the passing of American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350
Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean from the
1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin American experience, we will
examine cultural trends, social interactions, and economic development as well as the
relations that each of these regions shared with the United States. Special attention will be
paid to independence movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment,
ecological transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous
communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies, Sustainable, Development
and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462
20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and
independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Upper
division students will have additional assignments and different exams from lower division.
(Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower division classes.
The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of frontier
urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation, immigration, and
ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota, from
the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the period of British and French
exploration, and to the development of statehood.
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HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and inter-governmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other departmental
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on legal, economic,
and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing emancipation and
integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois,
Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther
King Jr.
HIS 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive
walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for
HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS
349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by
professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional
careers and public life. Students will also gain and sharpen the research and writing skills
critical to their success in upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site
visits will enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to social, racial, ethnic,
and sexual differences among women.
HIS 300
Public History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a non-academic audience in mind.
This survey explores the components of public history, many of its venues, and pressing
issues in the field through examination of a range of topics (including, but not limited to):
local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral histories, documentaries,
publishing, museums, historic sites, and historic preservation.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
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Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas. Topics include the
commodification of nature, the death of the organic city, political movements organized
around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and relationships between
culture and nature. Additionally, students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to
explore the specific environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the erosion of
China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the Nationalist and Communist
revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies section, Nation Building,
Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution through the Cold
War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions between
internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the United States as an economic
and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through the age of
industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and planning,
politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and 20th centuries,
emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized
labor, and the relationship of workers and union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American history that,
combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence of our
modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 343
The North American West
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This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the American
conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of
the most urban part of the United States, and the important role that the West plays in
modern American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity,
race, and gender in Western daily and political life, the creation of an international
borderlands, and the ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples, the
impact of South African occupation, the war for independence, and the roots of apartheid
and its institutionalization. (International Studies—Namibia)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief examination of
Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of 1917, the rise of Stalin, the
Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The course will emphasize political,
diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern Germany, focusing on
the question of Germany’s Sonderweg (special path) and examining such topics as
romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include literature,
film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic change in British politics, society,
culture, and international status.
HIS 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens
to focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written
assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through
Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course)
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200 to 323
BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand these
societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to 476
AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand these
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societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300 to 1350 AD,
and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand medieval
society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and uses a
variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late medieval society. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when
warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy Land from its Muslim
occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources, we will examine such issues as
pilgrimage, holy war, and the complex relationships between East and West, between
Muslims and Christians. We will pay particular attention to the question of historical
representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great to
Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and visual sources in an
attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters,
but also in the social and political spheres. Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in regular course
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict, the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems
at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be announced prior to
registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This course fulfills the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Generally offered fall and
spring terms.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
HIS 299
Directed Study
HIS 399
Internship
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion
for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to
an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives
students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the
opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn
through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending
music, theatre, and art perfomances. Honors courses bring in professors from several different
departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program Director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education requirements,
except those for physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition, résumébuilding positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors
Program. Prospective students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students
who are admitted have a composite ACT score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250
or higher), and a high school G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric
requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity or other
exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the
online application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest
academic scholarships: the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Harwick/Agre
Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and
Postsecondary Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted college
credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second
semester of first year, or first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the second
semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who enter the first semester of the
sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for HON
100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation courses for HON 130, may
substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
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Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may enter the Scholars Program but may not
enter the Honors Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all Honors Program activities. In order to graduate with the Scholars
Program transcript designation, students must join an Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON 340, HON 490, and two other fullcredit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving
academic advising and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their Houses. These meetings are necessary for advising,
information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they choose to join one of the
four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize
opportunities, and graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising
opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship
applications, and the Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also
organizes events for recruiting and socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting
trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and
political activity opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of
undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg and other
colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may
serve as House Presidents or serve in other program leadership positions. The House Presidents sit
on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning
experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements,
or may simply enrich a student’s education. Such student-created experiences may count toward
requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
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Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any
Augsburg faculty or staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council
Member or the Honors Program Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the
Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally, the proposal should be submitted by the
student to the Honors Program Director who will carry the proposal to the Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if
schedule conflicts require it.
First Year: Fall
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First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes theatre lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking skill
requirements)
First Year: Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and
quantitative reasoning skill requirements)
* HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
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Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or Dean of the College. P/N, zero
credit)
Third Year: Spring
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from Fall semester, P/N, zero credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
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• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460: Honors Disputation
League in their fourth year
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors
Research Requirement as detailed in the Research Requirement document available in the Honors
Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the following to
document the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements except
foreign language and physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without prior
permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven full-credit courses in the Augsburg
Honors Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may need to defer
the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120 The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great primary texts
focusing on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses of
knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). (Includes theatre lab)
HON 130 The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that explores the Western tradition of letters
through significant texts and modern context. Students stage courtroom trials where great
authors, characters or ideas are challenged and tested. Based on the medieval liberal arts
trivium of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked with HON 111 and both
courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions. Students are strongly
encouraged to register for both courses in the same term. (satisfies humanities LAF and
speaking skill requirements)
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based and argumentfocused approach to college level writing. Students are strongly encourged to register for
HON 130 and this course during the same semester. (Satisfies introduction effective writing
requirement).
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HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200–see REL 200 for content and requirements.
HON 220 The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this course
addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic, computing, formal systems.
(Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230 Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries, concerts,
plays, and other significant arts events while researching and writing critical and historical
critiques of central theories and approaches to the fine arts. (Satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240 Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and chemistry are
used to critically examine a key national or global issue. (Satisfies lab natural sciences and
mathematics LAF)
HON 250 The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two social
science disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad at some point during their four-year
degree. This may include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, international travel
seminar, or domestic immersion trip.
HON 340 Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the College, this seminar explores themes of
leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0 credit)
HON 380 Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as determined by
the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0 credit, and
may use traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Students in the Fall semester of HON 450 practice and complete a structured process for
collecting,synthesizing, applying, and documenting research and academic writing. Students
should take this course in conjunction with another course within which they will produce
research-based paper. A final research paper is required to complete 450. Students also
solicit and evaluate manuscripts for the Honors Review (0.0 credit, P/N only).
Students in the Spring semester of HON 450 edit and publish the Honors Review, a national
journal for undergraduate scholarship that resides at Augsburg College. Students will evaluate
and select potential articles for the journal, shepherd those manuscripts through an external
review process by faculty referees, and publish the journal by the end of the term. This course
will assist students in developing evaluative, copy-editing, layout, and publication design skills
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(0.0 credit, P/N only).
HON 470 Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to gain course
credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490 Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the Honors Program.
It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying primary texts related to
philosophy, rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
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Interdisciplinary Studies—INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic
disciplines to provide both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through
interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and understanding of
cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a number of majors that are
interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments
and Programs section of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of
expertise or be a good manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a
minor in leadership studies, drawing on a wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of disciplines including business,
sociology, political science, communication, computer science, economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader (prereq. one POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one per department.)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (prereq. BUS 200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (prereq. BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (prereq. Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/Day)
PSY 373
Industrial Organizational Psychology (prereq. PSY 105)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 410
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
Peace and Global Studies Minor
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See International Relations, page 153.
Interdisciplinary Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience, focusing on
historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of that experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation & Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature of work and its role and value to the
individual and to society and provide the strategies and skills necessary for a lifetime of
career-related decision making, meaningful work and active citizenship. The course is
geared to both students who are undecided and students who are seeking an in-depth look
at a chosen personal life and career path.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down the Mississippi
River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river. Students will
engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators,
activists, and government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water
safety test)
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International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis
for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service,
nonprofit, or international business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives chosen from a wide
list of courses offered at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to consider foreign
study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors
complete a significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, including
immigration, conflict resolution, economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with
considerable freedom to choose options for specialization. Students have focused their studies on
Latin America, the Middle East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the Far East, and
Southeast Asia.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business, or a
foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103
The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
or one course from the list of “required electives” listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332
POL 368
POL 459
POL 461
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
Model United Nations
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Topics in International Politics
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Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be
considered here with the approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college
work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses
or competencies cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with
the program director about regional and disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for
example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines in the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded throughout the
offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by
completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective
POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ECO 370
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major electives, excluding other business,
economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your
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academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the
student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior year and must defend the
thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major
by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS 332, POL 363 or
461. One year of modern language. Three courses from the list of required electives for the major. Not
more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural
understanding in moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources
of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each year by Augsburg College) and the Center for Global
Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff,
and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections
between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw on study abroad in taking
local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two upper division electives
(chosen from ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/
WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other topics or
study abroad courses, with approval of program director), a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program
director for full program description.
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International Studies
International study at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in
today’s highly interconnected world. The College’s strong commitment to a global perspective and
its mission to “... nurture future leaders in service to the world,” provide the foundation to include
international study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses, students have more than 300 programs in nearly 90 countries
from which to choose the best opportunity for their discipline and personal needs. Contact Augsburg
Abroad for advising on study abroad programs, finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad is the
front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. More information about study abroad is
located in the Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Courses
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, U.S.-Mexico relations, and the context in
which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish language
skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about key social,
economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race,
ethnicity, class, and gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn first-hand from diverse women
and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, and
feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and 4-5 day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay
in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six
weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request.
Although students may select courses from several different disciplines, they may meet several
AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four concentrations: 1)
Business, 2) Religion, 3) Spanish, and 4) Women’s Studies.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
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SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the
Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
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This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial
statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as
applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
BUS 461
Global Business Management: Mexico and Other Emerging Markets
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital issues, such
as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures, resources, tariffs, trade barriers,
government regulations shipping options, etc. Emphasis is on understanding issues from the
perspectives of both developed and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor).
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin Dance. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfils the physical fitness graduation
requirement. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the course of the semester. There is
additional cost of US $50/student to cover expenses. This course fulfills a Lifetime Activity graduation
requirement.
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major
program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a student’s education by
providing opportunities to reflect upon and write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future.
Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to
each student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112).
POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is given to women’s
organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political violence, ecology, human rights,
democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change. This course fulfills a Social and
Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement.
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REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the historical,
cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will
include particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/
political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and
participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues, organizational analysis, and
personal and professional development. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from
the department chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application, and
Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish credit
must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students
spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent
study, and the choice of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including ART/SPA 231 which
meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
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will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the
Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
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literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 335
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens to focus
on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education.
(Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor required for 300-level course).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation
requirement. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the course of the semester. There is
additional cost of US $50/student to cover expenses. This course fulfills a Lifetime Activity graduation
requirement.
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes political, social and
economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development from a gender perspective.
Particular emphasis will be placed on environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration
and social unrest in Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the historical,
cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will
include particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and
participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues, organizational analysis, and
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personal and professional development. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from
the department chair prior to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish credit
must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice.
All students are excpect to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include:
SWK 295, SWK 316, a field placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish courses from
17 different options (including ART/SPA 231 which meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity
course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: approval of the Social Work Department, and one college-level Spanish course or
the equivalent (students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to
the start of the semester).
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
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SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 335
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
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Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and cultural realities in
Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural
communication and the role of U.S. foreign policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of
contemporary social welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the Minnesota
and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior in families and in
groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will be examined and uniquely Mexican
models will be explored and discussed in relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be
used to accomplish individual, family, organizational, and/or community goals. Students will practice
skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A six-week home stay with a
Mexican family will provide an opportunity to learn about Mexican family structure through personal
experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent participants in
efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This course in comparative social policy
uses Mexico and the United States as a context for studying policy formation, implementation,
analysis, and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same field setting for both
courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social workers and citizens in formulating,
implementing, and evaluating policy responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and
Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience including work with
individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social service agency. A total of 120 hours,
continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the
practicum hours required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish-language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small group seminar. (Prereq.:
intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316).
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to
community engagement, offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops
Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families, urban and rural
communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict,U.S. foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and the final
six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses: 1) one Spanish course, 2)
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REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) POL 310.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history with special
emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and
racial/ethnic oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America from the
Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods,
and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy Formulation within a
Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political economy of
development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The course aims to help students
understand the interplay between global processes and political and economic factors that define
development policy formulation and implementation at the national level today.
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REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/
political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives
(Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South Africa had its
first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process
of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under and unequal development; and the
long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger,
injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. The course
examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the political
transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy of apartheid in
Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle
for independence.
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States: Struggles Against
HIS 327
Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa and in the
United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations of political victories over
apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic, social, political, and psychological effects of
racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the opportunity to
gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic related to their
major or minor.
HECUA Courses
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall and Spring
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In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly
multicultural. Twenty-five percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The
program investigates dramatic changes in Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the
Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as globalization theories, nation-building
and national identity, governance and political party systems, European integration, racial thinking,
histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students study
Norwegian language or do an independent research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall and spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with
a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the
learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for
an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and culture. Models of community participation,
organization, development, and social change are compared and contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities
are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with
discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in
English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities in the New Europe—Spring
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Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
INS 371
Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in
many ways to realizing the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s
world. The department is committed to the view that education should go beyond career preparation
and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural studies.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and
courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg students through the
College’s affiliation with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in
preparing for careers in second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable
special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in international business,
law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a
second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a valuable research tool for
those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher, Michael Kidd, Diane Mikkelson, Peter Morales, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, Dann Trainer, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of ten courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480, and
three electives (from any of the three areas above). At least seven of these courses must be taught in
the target language of the major and at least four of them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a
study-abroad requirement and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish or completion of the 212
level in two different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved study-abroad program or two travel
seminars (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upperdivision courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English
speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges
and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be counted from a single
department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing
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411 in French, German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST
200, MAT 145 or 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above), including one in
language and one in literature or culture approved by the department. All of these courses must be
taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on the Augsburg campus. There
is no minor in Cross-Cultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior year. Requirements:
3.50 GPA in the major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper
division course per year at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses.
Courses accepted for transfer must have been taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See adviser for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework
taken abroad. Majors in Cross-Cultural studies must complete a semester abroad or two shortterm international study experiences approved by the department. An advanced-level internship in
the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills with
community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical study of cultures and cross-cultural difference.
It examines the connections between social relations and the production of meaning. It
sets the stage for global citizenship by revealing how our “position” in the world affects the
way we view, interpret, and interact with other cultures.
LCS 295/495 Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
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LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480 Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by challenging
them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad and to analyze
issues that transcend national boundaries. In English with readings in a language other
than English. Open to international students and to upper-division students who have
advanced knowledge of a language other than English or have studied abroad for a full
semester (including in English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the
demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expressions and
body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall:
101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112
Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop communicative
skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and reading phonetic
transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other Farsi-speaking countries such
as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
French (FRE)
FRE 111, 112
Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these courses work toward the
discovery of French culture and way of life. Four class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212
Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading and writing
French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy,
and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary enrichment, grammatical
refinements, effective organization of ideas. A prerequisite to other upper division courses.
(Fall, Prereq.: 212)
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FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual, political, social,
and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials. In
French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote understanding
of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings,
reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials, and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE
311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353
Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through the reading of
whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral and written reports in
French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or political
interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at an advanced level.
Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of expression, refinements in
style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
FRE 299
Directed Study
FRE 399
Internship
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and
reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended narratives in simple
German, insights into German culture, and participation in short conversations. (Fall: 111;
spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of basic
structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic expression
through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and
literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
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GER 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311 Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic
expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is
supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall, Prereq.: 212)
GER 331 German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples from the
prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty Years War (1648). In
German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332 German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the
Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the
intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In
German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351 Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German experience from
Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe,
Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation,
and the Enlightenment.
GER 354 Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has many Germanspeaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud, Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke,
Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and
conflicts that characterized the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for expressing
ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including control of style. Oral
practice through use of German as classroom language. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
GER 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199 Internship
GER 299 Directed Study
GER 399 Internship
GER 499 Independent Study/Research
Norwegian (NOR)
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NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Stress is on communication and its cultural context. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111.
WEC—additional sessions required.)
NOR 211 Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading,
writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters.
Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis for class activities and writing
exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311 Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative contexts and
integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for
class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.: NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331 Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to understand contemporary cultural developments,
such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, within a broader historical
context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper articles, and video
materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 353 Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the study of
major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk. Readings, lectures,
discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent
of instructor.)
NOR 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and cultural
readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311. Readings,
journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR
311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
NOR 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 199 Internship
NOR 299 Directed Study
NOR 399 Internship
NOR 499 Independent Study/Research
Ojibwe (OJB)
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Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the Lanuages and CrossCultural Studies Department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, prereq.: 111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under International
Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. (Fall: 111 and
112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248 Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin American societies as
portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across
their works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On
demand)
SPA 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311 Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and
facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division
courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312 Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills in Spanish
and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining grammar skills. Highly
recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring)
SPA 331 Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization through
historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor)
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SPA 332 Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
odd years)
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of Spanish literature. Lectures, discussion, written,
and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall on a rotational
basis.)
SPA 354 Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and oral reports in
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note: Students who have taken SPA
356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: even years)
SPA 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical
exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199 Internship
SPA 299 Directed Study
SPA 399 Internship
SPA 499 Independent Study/Research
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Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide
variety of problems. Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the
natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every member of
contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of
civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety
of careers. In addition to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors
at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and comprehend
precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to experience
working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students
majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art (through
the B.A. degree) or choose a more focused program of courses (through the B.S. degree). B.S.
focus areas include theoretical mathematics, statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application
of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science, computing, business, or economics.
Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with mathematics through
internships, service learning, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Jody Sorensen(Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines,
Kenneth Kaminsky, Catherine Micek, John Zobitz
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts—Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the
department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are
numbered above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W)
are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in
Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the department, or completion
of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in mathematics course(s) must
consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science—Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered
above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of
supporting courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, BUS 379,
CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364, CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385,
CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN
331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by
the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC
362, or other courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO
481; two of MAT 363, MAT 369, MAT 373
• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS
379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT
373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT 163 and MAT 248 may count).
• Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457;
two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364; two of MAT
324, MAT 327, MAT 355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374;
one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved
by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT
304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex
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Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II, Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship,
volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics,
or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate research project, the work may build upon
a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W)
are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in
Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the department, or completion
of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in mathematics course(s) must
consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements
are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to
teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the B.S. major but the electives must include ESE
330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287 History of Mathematics;
MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT 324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248
Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; and an “Applied Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to
teach in grades 5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus; MAT
145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability
and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School Methods in Mathematics is also required.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged
to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with mathematics beyond
the classroom, have a GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have an overall
GPA of at least 3.00, complete a project with significant mathematical content (usually beginning
before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department. The project may build
upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected. The project results
must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation.
Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation.
To be considered, students must have a declared mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a
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GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163
or MAT 248, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement.
All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may have their
MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College Board Advanced
Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other students
must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1
may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG
3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first term
of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
mathematics course.
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of operations, exponents,
and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to
everyday life. P/N grading only. Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as
a credit toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an emphasis on applications to the
social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to
MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year
of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions for students planning to
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study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or other calculus courses may register for
credit only with consent of department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with an emphasis on
quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability and statistics and topics such as
the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or
cryptography. Note: Students who have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS
379, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability
with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication,
and representation. These courses are designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus II. Calculus related
problems and activities that require significant collaborative and creative effort. Emphasis on
strategies for succeeding in college-level mathematics courses. MAT 140 does not satisfy NSM-LAF
requirement. P/N grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146 and consent of instructor).
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals, differential equations,
and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability
distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression.
Note: Students who have successfully completed BUS 379, MAT 248, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not
register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences, recursion, induction,
formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on connections to computer science. Students who
have completed MAT 271 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, life
annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
(.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and
bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count as an elective in the mathematics
major or minor. Completion of this course plus one of MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT 355,
MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken at Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill requirement.
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Students with majors other than mathematics should consult their major department before taking this
course. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables, partial derivatives, vectors
and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations,
abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 248
Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference are applied to
scientific studies in Biology, Medicine and other Health Sciences. Material is centered on real studies
in these areas. Other topics include graphing techniques, correlation and regression, experimental
design, combinatorics, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and, time permitting,
analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. Credit may not be received for both MAT 163 and
MAT 248. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MPG 4 and BIO 151)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and geometric
transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT
145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, recursion
theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis on algorithmic thinking, mathematical
reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 145 and one of MAT 163, MAT 248,
MAT 252, or MAT 287; and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory, algebra, calculus, and
modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard graphs, classic questions, and topics such as degree
sequences, isomorphism, connectivity, traversability, matching, planarity, coloring, and graph metrics.
Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq,: MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking
course. Also recommended MAT 246.)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions, derivatives, and series
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in a theoretical setting. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, and a speaking course. Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200
or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical
solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on
modern computers, and applications. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams, symbolic dynamics,
chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications of dynamical systems and/or complex
dynamics including the Mandelbrot set and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, MAT 269, or
MAT 271)
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including quantitative and qualitative methods of linear and nonlinear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential equations to model biological
phenomena. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 245, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability
distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation,
hypothesis testing, regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. Includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from industrial
settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory, alternate optima, and
unboundedness with an emphasis on both the mathematical theory and the application to current
business practice. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
a speaking course)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, combinatrics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper division MAT course
depending on the particular topic may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other interesting ideas in
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mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities
found in the internship. For upper division credit, significant mathematical content and presentation
at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prerequisite for upper division: at least one upper division
MAT course, junior or senior standing)
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum with the guidance of a
faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper
division MAT course, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor.)
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its
diverse history and beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since
the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies
find a model context for the pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students
for life beyond college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful
writing, and spirited discussion, the major in Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or
professional study, as well as employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, critical
and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy),
Douglas E. Green (English), John Harkness (English), Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee I.
Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach (Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik
(Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 499
Medieval Connections
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
PHI 242
REL 361
REL 362
Medieval Church
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Church in the First Four Centuries
Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts courses:
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ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
Medieval Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
History and Literature of Music I
Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
HIS 440
Monks and Heretics
POL 380
Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as
electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as
grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin or other medieval language approved by their
adviser, which will fulfill the Modern Languages Graduation Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies
major this might include study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior
approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg Experiences related to Medieval Studies.
Courses
HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100
to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and
feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food.
It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and
faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
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Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic and cultural entities. MetroUrban Studies brings many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary
major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history, environmental studies and
architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of complex relationships that contribute to both
opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to utilize the city as our classroom,
demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy and lived experience. Metro-Urban Studies coursework
often includes walking tours, field trips and field research. Augsburg College’s Metro-Urban Studies
Program emphasizes the theme of planning metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable and
be places that promote the health and civic engagement of citizens.
The Metro-Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in urban
planning, public administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing, social
welfare and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their
career interests as part of the keystone experience.
Many students who major in Metro-Urban Studies double-major in related disciplines such as
Environmental Studies, Political Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring, please
consult the Director of Metro-Urban Studies about how to best plan your academic schedule to
accommodate both majors.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty: The following faculty teach courses in the Metro-Urban Studies
Program.
Nancy Fischer (Director, SOC), Kristin Anderson (ART), Andrew Aoki (POL), Kevin Bowman (ECO),
Lars Christiansen (SOC), Keith Gilsdorf (ECO), Michael Lansing (HIS), Garry Hesser (SOC), and
Joseph Underhill (POL).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
A total of 10 courses, including the following: (please see department descriptions for individual
courses)
ECO 113
POL 122
SOC 111
HIS 316
or ART 249/349
HIS 249/349
SOC 362
or POL 483
SOC 363
or POL 484
SOC 381
INS 399
Principles of Microeconomics
Metropolitan Complex
Community and the Modern Metropolis
U.S. Urban Environmental History
The Designed Environment (art credit)
The Designed Environment (history credit)
Statistical Analysis
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Research Methods
Political Analysis Seminar
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Internship
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Plus two additional approved urban-related electives. For electives, please see the following list,
which is not exhaustive. Consult the Director of Metro-Urban Studies for other elective possibilities
that suit your career interests, including off-campus study such as ACTC courses, HECUA or study
abroad.
ART243
ART244
ECO365
ENV100
HIS225
HIS335
POL241
POL325
SOC265
SOC295
SOC349
History of Architecture to 1750
History of Architecture after 1750
Environmental Economics
Environmental Connections
History of the Twin Cities (not regularly offered)
American Urban History (not regularly offered)
Environmental and River Politics
Politics and Public Policy
Race, Class and Gender
Special Topics: Sustainable Cities (various locations, study abroad)
Sociology of Organizations
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 364 and 365) or at the
University of St. Thomas (Geography 221, 321 and 322). HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities program, described
below.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. SOC 381,
taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO113 or an approved
Metro-Urban Studies elective.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
INS 299 Directed Study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit).
Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work
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experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Please note that students may also fulfill
their internship requirement through HECUA, Sociology (SOC399) or Political Science
(POL399).
INS 498 Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students), utilizing
the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The
course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a department faculty member.
(Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 111 and consent of instructor)
INS 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
Urban Studies Options Through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs.
Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning programs of
exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. The
following programs can be counted towards the Metro-Urban Studies major and minor. Ask the
director of Metro-Urban Studies for more detail.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term: Poverty, Inequality and Social Change —Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and
inequality in the United States.To understand these issues, the program focuses on the economy,
housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class
segregation, and institutional discrimination.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change (Reading Seminar)
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory and Practice (Field Seminar)
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
II. City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities artists,
activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the
role of art in advocating for social change.
INS 330 Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
INS 331 Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social and Historical Context
INS 399 Internship (2 course credits)
III. Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict over
environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve sustainability.
Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between
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rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and global trends. Students
gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers, government planners and business
leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more sustainable world.
INS 346 Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345 Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399 Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
IV. See HECUA under International Studies for programs outside the United States.
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Music—MUS
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a
liberal arts curriculum through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and courses that meet
Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music,
and the music faculty seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts
communities. These opportunities allow students to explore the links between theory and applied
knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community performances; music therapy
practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus performance and concert
attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music
(NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp,
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Nancy Grundahl, Megan
Holroyd, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Rena Kraut, Erick Lichte,
Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O.
Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson, William Webb, Matthew Wilson,
Yolanda Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
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Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA
requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must
declare their major; perform a sophomore/transfer music major jury/audition; and complete the music
department degree application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in
the Music Department Student Handbook posted on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single music-department degree
program, students are strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the
department, i.e. attempting two music degree programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where
such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are required to petition the department
for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their double majors.
Music Core
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 201 Materials of Music III
MUS 211 Aural Skills III
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 or .5 credit, according to degree requirement) Four semesters
MUP3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0 credit)
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141: Large Augsburg Ensemble (0.0/.25 credit)
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Additional requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail):
Piano Proficiency Test
Sophomore/Transfer Music Major Jury & music department degree application
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Music Repertoire Tests
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of
Music Performance: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing
the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration: Graduation
skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is
met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of
graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance
graduate study or desire to enter one of the many music related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Two music course electives
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
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Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career
opportunity where the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business
combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in
fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and general music business. The
program affords both the performing artist and the business student the opportunity to pursue music
business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music
Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith
College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of
approved electives from MSCM for the music business major is available in the Augsburg music
office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute for any required Augsburg course
specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores through seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as Vocation
MUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
MUS/BUS Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons on major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
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Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
MUS/BUS Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE/MUP credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to
fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 7-8 credits
MUS 101, 102
MUS 111, 112
MUS 341
either MUS 231
or MUS 232
Materials of Music I, II
Aural Skills I, II
Basic Conducting
History and Literature of Music I
History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or conducting. Other courses may be approved
by departmental petition.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
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MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Additional requirements
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a music departmental application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the
music industry. With the music business minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that address specific professional skills
necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music
and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105 The Music Business
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245
(maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education & MN Board
of Teaching), the music education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music
teachers in public schools. This coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the
elementary through the secondary levels, with either a vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major
candidates must apply to the Department of Education for acceptance to the music education
licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All music requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education
licensure program.
Faculty Adviser: Michael Buck
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311
Composition I
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MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
Choose one of the following two areas of emphasis:
either Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251-254
MUS 342
MUS/THR 235
Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
Skills of Music Theatre (.5 credit)
or Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
Performance Studies and Ensembles: Students should choose the following courses in accordance
with their area of emphasis.
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a
minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice .
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
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Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice and
performing ability of the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested
in graduate school, professional performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to
the program requires a half-hour formal audition and interview (see the Music Department Student
Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music playing on major instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists: four semesters
of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in
consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or
MUE 294 or 494 Opera Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
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MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS Elective (1.0 credit)
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore music performance audition; interview; & music department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program,
which includes a six month full-time internship in a clinical facility approved by the American Music
Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who wish to become
professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271 Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363 Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372, 373 Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 480 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 481 Music Therapy Clinical Internship
MUS 458 Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design Procedure, and Analysis I
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Performance Studies and Ensembles:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at
Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s
degree and wish to meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become
professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification Examination. Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by the director of music therapy. There is a minimum two-year
residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
• Complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements during the first semester of
residence
Departmental Honors
Senior music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in music courses may apply for music
departmental honors by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could
include, but is not limited to, one of the following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional
recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program, presenting a research paper, or
some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project
title, a transcript, and a brief music resume to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the
senior year.
Examinations
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard required
by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to Augsburg with a
wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano
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skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with extensive training may be
able to simply pass the test; those with some training may register for private piano lessons; the
majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that determines their appropriate
placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS 135/136/237/238) designed to teach
the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly recommended that
piano training is started during the freshman year, when piano study will complement and strengthen
the student’s experience in the music theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring
students to familiarize themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from
the Middle Ages to today. Consult the Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all
four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each
academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of the fall semester, and
again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and music minors must pass one.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website for up to date
information www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
Theory and Musicianship
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken concurrently
with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing, and harmonic
dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160 Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter,
intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures and chords). Students will develop basic
aural and keyboard skills, identify typical compositional forms in popular and classical
music. Students write their own composition for the final project.
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MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a minimal grade of
2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To
be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201 and 211 with a minimal
grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and
score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a
minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality,
serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature
(Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
E. D. Hirsch describes cultural literacy as "the network of information that all competent
readers possess." This course draws students into that information web using the history of
Western art music as the thread that ties culture together from the Middle Ages to the present.
A "top ten of the last millennium" will provide mileposts for understanding music in social
context. Live performance will be a feature of this course. Evaluation of student work will
include short essay papers, several quizzes, and a mid-term and final examination. The ability
to read music is not required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles and
instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying music in its
historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
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Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the historical
developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including early New Orleans
Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The MUS 331-334 sequence provides an opportunity to explore the music, cultural trends, and
composers associated with each of the four main stylistic eras of the Western European classical
tradition. Representative repertoire is studied in conjunction with the cultural forces and ideas that
help shape the music. Music majors will have an opportunity to integrate their liberal arts education,
knowledge of music theory and history, and writing skills through a major research paper required in
each course.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary worship
practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for
vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253, 254, or permission from
instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to a wide variety of music written for keyboard instruments
from the 17th--century to the present. The changing role of the piano as a cultural symbol
is emphasized as the piano, and its music, is inextricably linked to important compositional
and social trends in western culture over the last three hundred years. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music
activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus
practicum with children.
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MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with
an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An
understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and
movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary instruments used in MT sessions, i.e. guitar,
keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus on skill development in accordance
with AMTA standards. The course will emphasize functional playing skills as well as song
composition and group leading. The class is open for freshmen, sophomores and transfer
students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making use of
the skills acquired in Techniques and Materials Pt. I. These include the use of modes,
various song forms, harmonic relationships and rhythm based exercises. The course will
explore the student’s own personal relationship to music while introducing them to clinical
improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and movement.
Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in expressive and creative
arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on acoustics
and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the research process and
development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary
approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring more
advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two hours per week.
(Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
test)
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MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
(.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months (minimuym 1,020
hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200 hours). Application for internship must be
made nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all
other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings, including
discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy with music. This course
satisfies the Keystone requirement.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing, contracts,
publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry, agents and managers.
Musical genres and historical periods are compared and analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts administrator
in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends
and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and
non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary
of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces string instrument performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on violin/viola, cello and double bass. Other topics include
performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo and ensemble
repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces brass/percussion performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on at least one brass instrument and snare drum. Other topics
include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo and
ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces woodwind performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on flute, one single reed instrument, and one double reed instrument.
Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials,
solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 359
Music Methods: Vocal
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces choral/vocal performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform vocal solo and ensemble repertoire. Other topics include
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performance practice, instructional pedagogy, physiological mechanics of singing and
instructional materials.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to various ideas, tools, methodologies and resources
associated with piano teaching. Students will apply what they learn in class to actual
teaching experiences through a community service-learning requirement that pairs
Augsburg teachers with piano students from our neighborhood. This course fulfills the LAF
Augsburg Experience requirement.
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 135: Class Piano 1
This course is designed for beginning pianists with minimal piano training. The course will
teach basic piano skills in the areas of sightreading; scales and chords progressions;
improvisation; and repertoire from a variety of styles. The class will use and apply many of
the concepts, terms and ideas taught in MUS 101/111. Co-req. or prereq.: MUS 101 and
MUS 111; placement test and/or permission of the instructor.
MUS 136: Class Piano 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 155A: Class Piano 1 and MUS 135: Class Piano 1,
and will build on the skills introduced in these classes. The course is designed for students
with some prior piano and music theory training and/or students who have completed a
class piano course. Prereq.: MUS 155 or MUS 135; or placement test and/or permission of
the instructor
MUS 237: Class Piano 3
This course is a continuation of Class Piano 1 and 2 and is designed for students with
piano training prior to Augsburg and/or students who have completed MUS 155, MUS 135
and MUS 136. Class Piano 3 will cover all the skills and requirements of the piano
proficiency test and is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply their piano
skills to practical ‘real life’ situations such as score reading; transposing; improvising;
playing simple accompaniments; and learning repertoire in a variety of styles. Prereq.:
MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136; or placement test and/or permission of the instructor.
MUS 238: Class Piano 4
This course is a continuation of MUS 237: Class Piano 3. At the conclusion of this course
students should have a command of the skills required for the piano proficiency exam.
Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136: MUS 237; or placement test or permission of the
instructor
MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
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MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253), French Diction (254)
(each .25 course)
This is an intensive introduction to basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian, German,
and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular class
performances and phoneticization of texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis and
preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced
conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and
MUS 341)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting techniques,
organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS
341)
Performance Courses
Performance Study
These courses provide unique opportunities for Augsburg students to study on an individual basis
with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region. Performance Study is offered for
woodwind, string, brass, percussion, keyboard instruments, electric bass, harp and voice. Lessons
are individualized to fit the requirements of Augsburg’s three music degrees and five majors, and are
also available to qualified liberal arts students.
MUP 1XX Performance Study (0; 0.25; 0.5 credits)
These courses are available for qualified liberal arts students with some prior training in music;
music minors; and music majors in their first and second years of study. MUP 1xx-level courses can
be repeated and are available for .25 credit (half hour lesson); .5 credit (1-hour lesson) and 0 credit (a
half hour lesson). Registration is by Add/Drop form and requires a signature.
MUP 3XX Performance Study (0.5 credit)
These courses consist of a one-hour weekly individual lesson designed for music majors.
Pre-requisites: at least 4 semesters of MUP 1xx or its equivalent; a sophomore/transfer music major
jury; an approved music department degree application.
MUP 111/311
VOICE
MUP 116/316
ELECTRIC BASS
MUP 121/321
VIOLIN
MUP 122/322
VIOLA
316
MUP 123/323
CELLO
MUP 124/324
BASS
MUP 131/331
OBOE
MUP 132/332
BASSOON
MUP 133/333
CLARINET
MUP 134/334
SAXOPHONE
MUP 135/335
FLUTE
MUP 137/337
HORN
MUP 141/341
TRUMPET
MUP 142/342
TROMBONE
MUP 143/343
BARITONE
MUP 144/344
TUBA
MUP 152/352
PIANO
MUP 161/361
GUITAR
MUP 171/371
PERCUSSION
MUP 181/381
ORGAN
MUP 191/391
HARP
MUP 192/392
IMPROVISATION
MUP 193/393
COMPOSITION
Chamber Music
These performance-based courses introduce students to a wide range of music composed for
small groups, usually one person per part. All chamber music courses fulfill the chamber music/small
ensemble requirement for music majors, and are also open to non-majors by permission of the
instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
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Jazz
MUE 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and
vocalists.
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety of
venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and historical context of
jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director. Preference is given to
Concert Band members.
Vocal Performance
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre
techniques to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public
performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
(1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
(.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic repertoire.
Recitals
Music students must work closely with their Studio Teacher to plan all aspects of degree recitals
including repertoire choice; confirmation of dates, dress rehearsals; selection of an accompanist, etc.
In addition to registering for a recital (i.e. MUS 358/458/459) students must also complete an
Application for Student Recital form to confirm scheduling, hall space and publicity. The form is due in
the Music Office no later than the Add/Drop deadline at the beginning of the semester of the recital.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for Bachelor of Music degree candidates. To meet the
requirement, music education majors must complete a one-half hour program of level III
repertoire; performance majors must perform a one hour recital of level IV repertoire. At
the discretion of the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital
preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. To meet
this requirement students must perform a one-half hour recital of level III repertoire from a
variety of classical style periods. At the the discretion of the studio instructor, students
may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
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This course is required for the Bachelor of Music degree. To meet the requirement, music
education majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire; performance
majors must perform one hour of level V repertoire. At the the discretion of the studio
instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public
recital.
MUP 159
Piano Accompanying
This offering is an opportunity for music majors to receive individual weekly coaching with
one of Augsburg’s piano faculty or staff accompanists, and is highly recommended for
students preparing for recitals, auditions, or special performance projects. Registration
requires pre-notification/approval from the appropriate coach. MUP fee schedule applies
(see the Music Department Student Handbook)
Large Ensembles
Please note: to fulfill the Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in Fine Arts, students must
participate in a large ensemble for four semesters at the 0.25 credit option. A maximum of two credits
for large ensemble participation may be used towards graduation requirements.
Music majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25 credit, depending on course
load/need. Transfer music majors must participate in a large ensemble for each semester of their
residency at Augsburg.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week each fall
semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
MUE 141
Concert Band
(0.0/.25 course)
(0.0/.25 course)
(0.0/.25 course)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
MUS 299
Directed Study
MUS 399
Internship
(MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department curriculum.
Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
Open only to advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensures
The natural science licensure program for teachers is designed to provide strong preparation for
science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad, basic background in science and allow for specialization
in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the distribution/general
education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, the courses required
in the Department of Education and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus.
Consult with the Department of Education for requirements in education. Early consultation with the
major area coordinator is essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current licensure requirements. All upper division courses
required for the biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8 general science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but with the following
differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are required, along with:
Additional science courses required for 5-12 include:
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
SCI 106 Meteorology
An introductory geology course
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A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses
applied to the major. Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.50
in upper division biology courses is required for all life sciences majors.
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure
at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg
with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined by the department following
review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics — PHY 121, 122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
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PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
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Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social, and economic
interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic regional identity as a context
in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The remainder may
be transfer credits included in the major on approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating
with a major or minor must also present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a
Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course listings under the Department of Languages
and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners, or
SUST (See International Studies, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies Term);
independent study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective courses or a
second major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban studies, business administration,
international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term. (See
International Studies)
NAS 121 Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature.
Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity against the broad
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backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values, and globalization.
NAS 230 Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and developments in
the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language required.
NAS 351 The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors will
be required to do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate
years)
NAS 352 The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century
dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic drama.
Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring:
alternate years)
ART 382 Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199 Internship
NAS 299 Directed Study
NAS 399 Internship
NAS 499 Independent Study/Research
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Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively for registered nurses want to
advance their education, increase their career opportunities, and practice nursing to the full extent of
their education.
A bachelor’s degree prepares nurses for the rapidly changing health care arena. No longer do
nurses practice only in hospitals. They are moving into communities, corporations, parishes, and
schools, as well as their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a difference
in community health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for diverse groups of
persons across the life span.
The BSN program at Augsburg equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. Educational opportunities are provided to challenge students’
interests and engage their creativity as they increase skills in critical thinking, community assessment,
leadership and decision-making. Classes that combine short-term study away and abroad are woven
into the BSN curriculum and students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are
able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Marty Aleman, Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator BSN program in
Rochester), Joyce Perkins, Pauline Abraham, Kathleen Welle (Coordinator of Augsburg Central
Nursing Center)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305
Communication
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are required.
Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing major and are met by
completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet
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requirements in the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 15
months (full-time study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however, students may pursue
their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are offered on weekday evenings with a practicum course (NUR
411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal arts (general education) courses needed to complete the
BSN degree, and the number of credits transferred from other colleges or universities. Students in
nursing may take non-nursing courses in both day school and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall,
application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register
for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA
standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and
have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/
N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin
honors section on page 61.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the nursing
major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
• Unencumbered RN license – must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently
registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the bachelor of science in nursing program at
Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program. Full
admission to the program requires students to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal
arts courses at Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program
provided all admission requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered Nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN Completion program will be
granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous lower division
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nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN) program or a Diploma in Nursing program. Both must be a state board-approved
program.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the
World Education Service (WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate
foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to Augsburg College. In addition, nursing
coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign
Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the
educational credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their
credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful
passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have
previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who
have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same
residency requirements expected of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the B.S. in Nursing completion program will
lose the six-credit block grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The six credit
block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and
work demands that must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For
this reason, Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Nursing classes usually meet
on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time blocks. Clinical practicum requirements usually
occur on weekdays. Optional immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check
with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses toward the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis campus and in
Rochester, Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the professional
nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are explored in
relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305 Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional
socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied
to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment, ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and
conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice and research.
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(Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and explores
theories related to family structure and function throughout the life span. (Prereq.: NUR 305
and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve the health of
culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Prereq.: Math Placement
3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II *
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems. Students
will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public health principles with
culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410)
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing and the liberal
arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change,
conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and advocacy in the
leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings
with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495 Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing. The subjects
studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and students.
NUR 499 Independent Study/Research (optional)
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate
for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48 clinical practicum hours.
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Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy is in an important sense the most fundamental of the disciplines. All of the sciences
and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What is knowledge and
what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the
development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and
present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two
majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to
prepare for other professional studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Führer (Chair), David Apolloni
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the philosophy department also offers a crossdisciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science,
philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the major is to augment the technical
skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts perspective of a philosopher. The result
is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent logical and philosophical
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background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science for
course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty.
Such recommendations will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an
honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s choice that involves research above the course
level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if we can
have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the
nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it
means to view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to make
moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to evaluating moral
actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform
the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI
125. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by asking what the end or purpose of human
life is, students then learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required to reach the end.
Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness.
Students who receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love, marriage, the
institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the rules that
govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal logic and inductive reasoning.
(Prereq.: MPG3 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from Thales to
Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge, and the
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nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers in order to
understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in constructing a Christian
philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being, human understanding in relation to faith,
and the place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature, music,
architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment, the definition of art;
the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the
artist’s intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts
majors and students with a strong background in the arts. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the major
empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and
empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche
and Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic
philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are strongly encouraged to
take PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the
relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said about God?
Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human suffering? Are miracles and life after death
possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessement or GST 100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self, ways of
knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s knowledge of the
world is profoundly different and better than that of the non-scientist, and what degrees of
certainty are yielded by scientific methods. (Suggested prior course: one course in natural
science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors.
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The course examines what it means to be a being-in-the-world and explores such themes
as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in
philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to
problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources,
human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI
385. Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one philosophical writing, and/or on one topic in
philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper on some aspect of the
course through discussion of the course material. Short lectures are used to introduce
students to the material followed by discussion and debate to move students into the
depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic in philosophy,
such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar
format. May be taken more than once for credit. (Suggested prior courses: any course from
PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered
annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of
specific philosophical ideas or philosophers.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHI 199
Internship
PHI 299
Directed Study
PHI 399
Internship
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
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Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
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Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental
principles that describe and govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural
philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to the largest
galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics plays
an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background
in physics (and the associated problem solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a
multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of
rapid technological advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding
of basic concepts, but also insights into recent developments. A rigorous major provides students
with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a
stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science,
atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for nonscience students that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for further study and enable students to follow new developments in
science with heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available
at cooperating universities at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers
Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium,
funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for Atmospheric
and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education,
internship, and undergraduate research programs provide opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic
settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David Venne, Kevin
Landmark
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
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Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245
Calculus III, PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245, 369
Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
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The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major With Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and PHY
420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic
in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the
physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first
year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities
of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a
professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those
students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and
overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101 Introductory Astronomy
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A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition the course
traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization to the present day. Night
viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics.
(Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate
and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems, and experiments
are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a broad survey of physics.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the human body
relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the physics of phenomena and
perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three one hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121 General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion. Designed for
physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122 General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and
optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 121, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT
146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
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PHY 245 Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective.
Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics. This course develops the
experimental foundations and need for quantum mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261 Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis and use of
microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring: cross-listed with computer
science)
PHY 320 Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric,
ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms, particle
precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245.
Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential
equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel, and
other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix
multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants), functions of a
complex variable, and an introduction to computer programming in IDL. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring: crosslisted with mathematics)
PHY 351 Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations,
central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 369 or PHY 327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352 Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, coupled oscillations, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY 351, MAT
369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and electric properties
of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation
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based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 369 or
PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics subfields
(including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and optics) with a focus
on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific communication.
Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software for computerized data acquisition and
experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per
week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Fall)
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and software
design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by application of these
techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum physics and technology, modern
optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour
seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420 Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts, particle
motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics,
transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430 Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band
structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions
and consequences of the solid state of materials will be explored at a very detailed level,
taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the Schroedinger
equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and approximation methods.
Applications include potential wells and barriers, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen
atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199 Internship
PHY 299 Directed Study
PHY 399 Internship
PHY 499 Independent Study/Research
Open to juniors and seniors with departmental approval.
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Political Science—POL
Students studying political science at Augsburg College are provided with the intellectual tools
for understanding and taking effective action in regard to the pressing political issues of the day.
The role and significance of authority and power in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of experienced faculty that teach
courses in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, economic development,
comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology, and
American public law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around our college, the
department directly engages the world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a whole
range of phenomena, including elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and migration.
Our majors explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and conflict, analyze
and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process,
our students are encouraged to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy,
psychology, economics, history, and sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political sciene, the major supplies the breadth appropriate
for graduate work in political science, public administration, public policy analysis, law, and other
professions. It also serves as a foundation on which to develop careers in public service, business,
communications, and other fields. Legislative and other internships, as well as significant independent
research projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science students in the Twin Cities area.
Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities enhance
the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages,
Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 160
World Politics
POL 170
Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division courses in four out of five political science areas. A seminar
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in one of the five areas may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper
division area. Also one other political science course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skill is
embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any
other upper level Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six Specific Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
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POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the four courses
required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For
specific requirements, consult the department chair. Students should apply for the honors major no
later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158; and at least three upper-division
courses in three out of five political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
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PHI 230
COM 111
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be
canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the three courses
required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two
courses in education. ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies
core; education courses also fulfill licensure requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
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ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200
ESE 310
Orientation to Education (required for licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies — Capstone course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the
Department of Education. To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social
studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative Politics and Analysis, (III) International
Politics, (IV) Public Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course listed in more than one
area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a political science major or the
teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the student also take
courses required for the social studies core. For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in which courses are offered.
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
POL 121 American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the
presidency, and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest
groups, and political parties.
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on
influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin Cities metro area.
POL 124 American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social
issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241 Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the Upper
Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam
system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes 10-day canoe
trip down the river to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve
sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323 Social and Political Change
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Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but
not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how individuals can try to effect political
change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political science, or junior or senior status or
consent of instructor)
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials, bureaucrats, and
interest groups shape government policies in various areas, including taxes, the
environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and
implemented.
POL 326 Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field work
with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342 Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the traditional
electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling,
entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing)
POL 370 Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375 Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421 Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and leadership. Can
include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
POL 350 Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states. The course
will focus on either European community law and politics or domestic politics in European
states. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 351 Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist states in terms
of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political processes. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
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POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes and countries
vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 459 Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons of political
processes such as political participation, political development, political change, and
revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
III. International Politics
POL 160 World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the dynamics of
the international system, theories of international relations, and a focus on recent problems.
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the former USSR)
and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 368 Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth understanding of the United Nations and
international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the National Model
United Nations Conference which is held each spring in New York City. Students research
a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or
equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy decisionmaking, simulations of international problems. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490 Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of some
methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends; senior thesis. Open to
other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for
International Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses in the international relations
sequence and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170 Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society; roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as “supreme” law; law as
politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370 Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American political system
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in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in the national government and in
the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least junior status and one previous course in
political science)
POL 371 Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle of the course.
(Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375 Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation, including the
uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics, and ownership. (Prereq.:
one course in political science, POL 342, or consent of instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140 Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education (issues may vary).
Students develop their own arguments about social justice. Emphasis on class discussion;
substantial participation required.
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282 Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes some coverage
of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define Asian Americans.
POL 380 Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals, and
assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
POL 381 Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspective
and American political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an
examination of the requirements of science as a model for political study. Major research is
required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158 and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295 Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter. (On demand)
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POL 483 Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design, descriptive
and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution
of political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495 Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
POL 199 Internship
P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299 Directed Study
POL 399 Internship
POL 499 Independent Study/Research
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Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal
arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to understand and use the scientific method to think creatively
and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong foundation in research and
theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research experiences,
and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in
many settings including business, education, social services, research, law, government, church, and
medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations
including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/
organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological applications to health, law, and public
policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning experiences including group and
individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry
Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses.
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
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PSY 201
PSY 235
PSY 263
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Health Psychology
Psychology and Law
Sports Psychology
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among
PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer
students should consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills. All psychology majors must have an adviser in the psychology department.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses,
must be approved by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above)
within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may
only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate
education in mental health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and
social factors related to defining, understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is
placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both the science and practice of psychology.
Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student research projects and
completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting. See the department chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects
of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses
contributions made in a number of different areas — research, clinical practice, public policy, and
teaching/training among them — from a variety of orientations within the field of psychology, such as
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developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology departments offer courses relevant to students with interests
in social psychology. The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students with
a solid disciplinary foundation along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary
social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize research skills, theoretical analysis,
and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for
graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal
application must be made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed
requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from
Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be
counted.
Psychology Courses
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications of psychological
concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions
on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one course credit
without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence
emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and data collection, statistical
analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY
105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy, and
problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness memory, courtroom procedures,
and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
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Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior. Practical
implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and
young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and negative
aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who study and work with the
largest growing segment of our population—the elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of both the natural
and built physical environment on human behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for
psychological disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use,
and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports and
enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team development,
leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and behavior of
individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the term
immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory
settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence, attitudes
formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
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PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention,
perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decisionmaking, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and
cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and altered states of
consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family,
work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement, personality,
abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior.
Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability and validity, and legal and ethical
issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. Concurrent or
previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and
approval by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include: the individual, group and
organizational structure/process and change. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions, from the early
Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century, inclusions of women and
minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g., psychoanalysis,
person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and post-modern approaches).
Topics include counseling diverse clients, evidence based practice, and ethical guidelines
for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Individual Differences, Evolutionary
Psychology. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
Students work 80 hours at an internship site of their choosing and attend weekly (or
weekend) class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and personal
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goals as well as the relationship between the internship work and concepts learned in the
psychology major. PSY 400 satisfies the Keystone requirement but must involve an offcampus internship to satisfy the Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic brain injury and
diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human neuroanatomy in order to
relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and
awareness. Address clinical issues, including neuropsychological assessment and
interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’ knowledge of
statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues
and implications for social policy. Recommended for students headed for graduate school
and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary, theoretical, professional, and social policy
issues from a psycho-logical viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
(Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course)
PSY 299
Directed study
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396
Internship
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus internship.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: PSY 315)
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry—REL,
YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious
beliefs and values. The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a search for
meaning, challenging them to explore their own religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, gain a
broader view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore courses REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they
learn to articulate their own beliefs and understand that what they believe really matters. Students
engage in a close reading of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and
apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They also explore their own gifts and how they
might be used in service of the broader community as they pursue a life of vocation. Students are
invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a major or minor in religion, which offers
a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff
are eager to engage in dialog with Christians from all denominations, with people who practice other
faith traditions, and with those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion Department
represent several Christian denominations and model respectful dialogue with students from a variety
of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect and learn from one another and to
think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary
Lowe, Beverly Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy
Myers
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
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Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total
REL and YFM courses may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for graduation. Taking
extra electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum 32 courses
required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing
by the chair. Only courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective
credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible and/or
Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and
colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the department by Dec. 30 of the
student’s senior year.
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Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for
professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight
courses, students are encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary
should attend two Bible courses, and one course in theology or church history. Students planning on
graduate studies in Religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world religions course, and the
Philosophy of Religion course. A religion major also provides strong preparation for graduate studies
in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The major prepares
students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently, skills that make our
graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New
Testament Greek course may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing
(W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your adviser for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300 and
four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counted
toward the major or minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry (YFM) may count toward
the religion major or minor.
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Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course examines how people of faith—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim—
understand their faith and live out their spiritual commitments. In particular, it explores
some of the biblical and theological resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the
lens of vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and
family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through issues that
emerge in public discussion through news and popular media. Examples of topics include
evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social
role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical
development of science in its relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.:
REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion. Students will
explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and politics and investigate and
analyze the contemporary debates involving these complex issues. Students will develop
their own perspectives on the topic under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic study of Christianity
(Bible, theology, and church history), including methods and research skills. (Prereq.: REL
100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 260
Self, Sex, and Sin in Christian and Modern Thought
We face complex question about human beings, sexuality, and sin. The Bible and Christian
thinkers have reflected on these topics, but it often seems like traditional claims disagree
with modern views. This course explores how the Christian tradition and modern
anthropology define self, sex,and sin. Prerequisites REL 100 and 200 or 300.
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible, Christian
tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological questions and positions
and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a world of many religions. Open
only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
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REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres, historical
contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by ancient and modern Jewish
and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT assessment or GST
100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and other
New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of
Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on
other continents, the course will explore the deep questions of the relationship of culture
and religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness, faith
and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy will be explored through
the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South, Central, and North
America.
REL 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer & Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
Study the range of Latin American liberation theologies that have developed since the
1960s, when Catholic theologians first asserted that God has a “preferential option for the
poor” and therefore linked their faith to revolutionary social movements against political and
economic oppression. Recently, Latin American theologies have expanded to include
feminist, queer, and postcolonial struggles against sexism, heterosexism, and imperialism.
Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 366. (Taught only in Mexico)
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the context
of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of
religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations. Taught in
Namibia.
REL 353
Finding Your Religion/Spirituality
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian denominations and of the
world religions as practised in America. Some controversial religious movements will also
be considered.
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REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther
King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the 16th century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.:
REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. This course explores religion as force for
personal transformation, community and social change. In the journey from Puritanism to
pluralism, special attention is given to the quest for religious freedom and the search for
meaning in history.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin American culture
and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology and social/political
transformation. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature,
religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church
(See description under HIS 378)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian faith and ethical
deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation through study of
the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and ethics, taking into
account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences
have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern
medical technology.
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REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a
call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar
program only.
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a
call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar
program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service. Students explore
and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual disciplines such as prayer,
meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing with their
context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to the variety of interpretations given
the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early
church, and some of the themes found in his writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention to
current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and contemporary
culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens through which they view their
lives and communities. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Note: some
majors, including REL, may still require a particular keystone course in that discipline.)
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought today, as
seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing theological task of the
Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The course will focus on the understanding of ethics from a Christian as well as an
interreligious perspective, examining the theological and social science context of both
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individual and social ethics. Students will probe their own definitions of what it means to live
a moral life and the processes one uses to make moral decisions.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by instructor. Students will
improve writing abilities through writing a major research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
REL 399
Internship
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260 Religion and Society
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Youth and Family Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world, the major in
youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study
of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive
element of the major is the combination of practical and theological training: students will have many
opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills in specific ministry contexts, including
a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty approval before
participating in off-site field work. A youth and family ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take apply up to 15 courses from the religion department toward
graduation if they are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course is a REL or YFM study
abroad course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the student is required to take REL 300, they may apply
up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM study abroad course or the Christensen Scholar
Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
Course work completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry
(A.I.M.) status within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in A.I.M.
certification should consult with their home synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their second
year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
REL 481
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
Contemporary Theology
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
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YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2 courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (students will choose two topics courses
from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
YFM 316
REL 343
REL 345
REL 353
REL 356
REL 357
REL 425
Peer Ministry
Church and Culture in Context
Theology of Marriage and Family
The Lutheran Heritage (required for A.I.M. certification)
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
World Religions
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in
religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses:
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
YFM 358
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
REL 302
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
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Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of half-credit courses in
which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and
elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year to year and include such subjects as
Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning, Program Administration and Planning, Youth Culture
and Religion, Communications, Media, Music and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I
(.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students will complete an entrance
process into the major, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, attend
multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
(.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students will complete a professional
portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, have multiple meetings
with an assigned mentor from the field, and attend one approved professional conference
or workshop. (Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as peer ministers
in their congregations and communities. They will learn and practice communication skills,
facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the
act of caring and serving others within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of
ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will also be introduced to the
principles of practical theology and learn the skills and sensibilities necessary for discerning
what faithful ministry might look like in a specific location.
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the
grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of the history and
development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern
practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this course. (Prereq.:
YFM 235)
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another country.
An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry organizations
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in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the United States. Short-term travel seminar,
available as offered.
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its
mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and challenges
facing modern and “post-modern” churches. A central element of this course will be a
research project that studies the methods and strategies of congregations and other
ministry organizations in their efforts to introduce, nurture, and shape the Christian faith.
(Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399 Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice focused on
youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved ministry
setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the development of a professional portfolio
round out the internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and YFM 305 or 358)
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to
the professional requirements to be met within the Department of Education, a program designed to
provide a broad foundation in the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
America to 1815
HIS 120
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science,
psychology, or sociology. Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are
not offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and
seeking licensure only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the
Augsburg Department of Education and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals,
families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at designing
change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment. The
curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social work skills development, history
of social work and social welfare in the United States, analysis of social welfare policy, and social
science research. In and out of the classroom, students study privilege and oppression and engage
with diverse communities. In the end, our students are prepared to practice in multi-cultural settings.
Those graduating with a social work major receive a Bachelor of Science degree in social work
and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students interested in a graduate
degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work program. The
undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the baccalaureate and graduate social work programs
are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College motto, “Education for Service.” One
example of this motto in action is the extensive service learning and practica assignments embedded
in the social work curriculum. Students begin service learning early in their major and engage in over
400 hours of agency based training, supervised by licensed social workers. The Twin Cities offers a
variety of innovative and professional programs and agencies. Students are encouraged to train with
and learn from these local, regional, and national leaders in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenberg (Chair), Anthony Bibus, Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW
Program Director) Mauricio Cifuentes, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (Field Education Coordinator),
Annette Gerten (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Kelly Abel Knochel, Barbara Lehmann
(BSW Program Director), Terrence Lewis, Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock, Maryann Syers
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven
supporting courses. Social work courses that are open to non-majors are designated with an
asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100
SWK 210
SWK 230
Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
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POL 122
POL 325
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to
the program a minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the curriculum and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social work
majors are allowed to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation, as are other
majors. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may only take two P/N credits. (See Latin
Honors for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
SWK 407
SWK 417
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
Social Welfare Minor
(for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on
society and a means to incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
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Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Polices
Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant social
work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in social work. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg College. The
candidacy application is completed in the spring term of the sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social work major must complete the application materials and be
officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the first field practicum in the junior
year. Social work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program. Students who do
not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may
subsequently be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300 and 400 level courses restricted to social work majors only. Contact the Social
Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn Departmental Honors through
the completion of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for Departmental Honors if
they have earned and maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all
social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors applicants may take up to two courses as P/
N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded Augsburg courses. Other
requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide
and supervise work on this paper or project. Please consult with your adviser or program director for
complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses and SWK 280
The social work major offers three ways to begin the B.S. degree: SWK 100 is for those students
interested in the profession, SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy and advocacy, and
SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues. All three courses are
equal as introductions to the major.
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All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a
human service agency, program or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by
the course instructor, and supervised by agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors.
The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK 280 that is to be taken after the entry
level courses.
SWK 100 Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work major or
future career in human services. Students will receive an overview of social welfare as an
institution and social work as a profession. The course examines service needs associated
with the unequal impact of social, economic and political structures on diverse groups in
society.
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues and principles
and methods of social change. It explores the relationship between environmental damage
and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on
specific populations, and the ways social change agents can mobilize action to correct
these injustices.
SWK 230 Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic
development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social
work and human services function in a global context and are vital to fostering peace,
human rights, and well-being.
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in
social work and other helping professions. Building cultural competence in work with
diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and
community observation.
Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a
year. The following courses must be taken together during the same term (as indicated):
SWK 301 History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in Europe,
North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy today and tomorrow. In
this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s
social responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior standing and pass CT assessment or
GST 100) [Fall]
SWK 303 Human Development and the Social Environment
Students will focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students will study how people develop, with
attention to the interaction between individuals, families, and the changing social
environment. The course takes a life span perspective of human development, from birth
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to death in the context of the person in the environment. Traditional approaches to
life “stages” are also explored, along with less traditional issues, such as human behavior
and development as a result of different cultures, sexual orientation, poverty, and differing
physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses and the social
environment. [Fall]
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while
learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual clients. Course readings,
class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to
build skills necessary for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, and
groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving
approach and working with diverse populations. (Coreq.: SWK 307)
SWK 307 Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social work practicum.
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a fullyear field placement. Students also synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 306) [Fall]
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice
applying the strength-based problem solving approach and working with diverse groups
and families. (Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317)
[Spring]
SWK 317 Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge and skills in
their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316)
[Spring]
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and social policies
emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for
empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt, and how to influence local,
regional, and national policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407) [Fall]
SWK 407 Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a
senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced course learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 406) [Fall]
SWK 401 Social Work Research and Evaluation
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This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist theories
and related methods commonly used in both social science research and social work
evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work values and ethical principles with
social science research and evaluation. Methods of program and practice evaluation will be
examined. Various approaches to organizing information and interpreting data will also be
examined. (Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, and MPG 3) [Spring]
SWK 417 Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the Social Work major keystone course and a continuation of SWK 407.
Social work students synthesize their advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum
of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. [Spring]
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199 Internship
SWK 295 Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299 Directed Study
SWK 399 Internship
SWK 499 Independent Study/Research
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Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society and of human social organization in groups. The
sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human beings
come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of the social order, an
understanding of how it affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their careers.
Sociology majors develop a critical understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to
create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select study abroad, internships, independent study, and field studies
as electives. The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory
for learning. Internships and service learning enable majors to apply the theories and research skills
of sociology while they explore career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who have majored in sociology
are currently employed in research, law, management, and human resources departments of both
government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and as professors of sociology.
Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as the ministry, social
work, urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James VelaMcConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a
number of fields from human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation
of the major at Augsburg is that it provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops
over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic research, integration of theory and data,
and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique way of the sociological
imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least
three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Introduction to Human Society
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
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At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq.: SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and
490) to receive credit in the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers Interest Tracks
within the major. These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law;
Organizations; and Social Psychology. The Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses
in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and skills. Working with an advisor and
following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, sociology majors can
design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal
justice, law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an Interest Track should discuss this with their adviser
or the Sociology Department Chair. A full description of each Interest Track may be found at the
Sociology Department website http://www.augsburg.edu/sociology/.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in
the major and overall. See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg
College. Students are required to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00
GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
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Sociology courses
SOC 111 Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and ideological forces that
are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a
basis for exploring this theme. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights into
discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an understanding of
culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222 Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can
workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does the current
expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This
course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work
and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231 Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United States. Family systems
are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and
modern cultural and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240 Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts do social
movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even personal identity? This
course explores these and other questions through studying social movement theory and
several social movements occurring over the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on
19th or 20th century U.S. history recommended, but not required. Fall, spring)
SOC 260 Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization,
race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological research on the role of
religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and
prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes
involved in social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods it’s been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of psychological
perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a personal identity. This class
explores how sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure, love, the body) are socially
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constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277 Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain crime
sociologically? Patterns of crime, theories to explain crime, and analysis of the police, the
courts, and the correctional system are examined.
SOC 290 Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and riots. What
are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course takes violence in its
many forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not
satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses only: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor)
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the Constitution/Bill of Rights?
Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral, in practice, the law constructs people in
different, unequal ways based on their class, age, race, gender, and sexuality. We will
explore the different ways that law is practiced and theorized. Coursework will involve
observing law in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349 Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our daily
lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect to their goals, culture,
technology and structure. We will explore the consequences of living in a society dominated
by organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor, pass CT assessment or GST
100, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the social sciences;
as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an
academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall/Spring)
SOC 363 Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social
science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of
valid and reliable research design and data analysis. (Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
SOC 375 Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct society? This
course examines individual identity within the social context of symbolic interaction.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 377 Organizational Crime and Deviance
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The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle explosions,
insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents; corporate scandals. What
are the causes and consequences of organizational crime and deviance? Case study
analysis and the application of sociological models of explanation will be examined in
depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but not required: SOC
222 and/or SOC 349. Spring of alternate years.)
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning and the
shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a
seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387 Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In
addressing this question the social construction of deviance and delinquency as well as the
historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics include:
sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal reactions to juvenile
delinquency. (Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course engages the
sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections between micro-level analysis
and macro-level analysis, linking our own private troubles with public issues. (Prereq.: SOC
121 or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
An examination of the classical theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two upper division courses in
sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SOC 490 Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the sociology
program and general education, develop an understanding of the value of sociology beyond
college, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional identity. Pass/No Pass grading.
Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SOC 199 Internship
SOC 299 Directed Study
SOC 399 Internship
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops, making
extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available in the metropolitan
community, supplemented by traditional College resources. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 and/
or consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
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SOC 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and department chair. Fall and Spring)
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Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Theatre Arts—THR
The study of theatre is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles
from many academic and artistic disciplines, including communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic productions by the
Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while also
providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major theatre center makes it an ideal place to study theatre.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars by encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also
exploring connections between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these
connections through course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an
annual series of events featuring visiting theatre professionals from the Twin Cities community who
work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional productions in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg theatre productions are treated as unique learning laboratories where students can enter
into creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence.
In addition to theatre training, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other
professions: collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression. Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for
successful careers in law, education, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare
theatre students for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to
prepare students for graduate school or the workplace, the department encourages a second major or
minor in such fields as art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden (Production Program Director), Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers,
David DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theatre Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance,
directing/dramaturgy, and theatre design/technical theatre. Each concentration consists of the Theatre
Core Curriculum supplemented by electives specific to each concentration.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The theatre arts department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every
course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require
various projects that address Critical Thinking, Writing, and Speaking. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Theatre Arts Major
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Eight core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Theatrical Design
Theatre History and Criticism I
Theatre History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as performers.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific
electives. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser
when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional Internship at a
local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core courses and two courses chosen from THR Performance
Concentration electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP courses.
Two electives from:
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)— See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a director or dramaturg.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by all
theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives.
Students in the Directing/Dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when
selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses
are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from two categories of
courses Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP.
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
ENL 330
Shakespeare
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ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NAS 352
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major classes
taken by all theatre majors and will supplement the core with at least two electives from the Art
Department. Students in the emphasis are strongly encouraged to also take an Independent Study in
their area of focus and to do a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from ART electives, plus 10
theatre practicum units taken as THP.
One Elective from:
ART 107
Drawing
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for Theatre and Architecture
THR/FLM 230 Scene Painting
One Elective from:
ART 240
Art History Survey
ART 243 or 244
History of Architecture
Optional Supporting Courses
THR 299
THR 399
THR 499
Directed Study
Internship
Independent Study in Theatre
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theatre arts should begin with courses THR 228, 232, or 250;
sophomores: THR 226, 228, 245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360, 361, or 365; seniors
THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should meet in the fall of
the first year with a theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to be taken based on odd or
even year of entry.
Departmental Honors
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Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Honors majors must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and
a 3.50 GPA overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of honors
quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental adviser early spring
semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits
taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The majority of theatre core classes should
however be taken at Augsburg. Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three
upper division theatre arts courses. Ten practicum units are also required, five of which need to be
completed within the department. Transfers must also complete a minimum of five THP credits within
the department. No more than five units can be credits from other schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete five practicum units. Students must take a minimum of
one performance unit and a minimum of three production units. Refer to the practicum categories
listed below the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 325
Playwriting
THR 361
Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 299
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
or THR 299 Directed Study in Theatre History and Critcism
Theatre Arts Courses
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction to a variety of
movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each class includes a rigorous,
physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation (.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises and will learn
to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern. Improvisational techniques
will be introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students
are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports
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requirement.)
THR 116 Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting and storytelling
with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original performance, and reflective
writing. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre arts major. Attendance at theatre productions required. Students will be required
to pay for theatre production tickets.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will make short
films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and focuses on the
appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical periods, plays, artists, basic
concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage
productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit
toward the theatre major.
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will improve their
use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing and spontaneity through
practical exercises. This course uses established theory and techniques in neutral mask,
Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine
various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts, and creative
processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre tours, see professional
productions, and participate on the theatre department’s fall production. Open to all
students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the
required skills and understanding of what it means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the
Scenic Artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232 Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional preparation,
and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character study in American drama,
culminating in a final performance. Students attend and review local professional
productions.
THR 233 Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to on-camera
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effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which
support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques to develop
the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse music-theatre forms are
introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class discussion, exercises, small
and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend
and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of traditional
Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures, films, videos, and
demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local theatre productions required.
Students will be required to pay for theatre production tickets.
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary
analysis and research and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as ways to
interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications. Close readings of plays
from various genres and in-depth research projects will enable students to learn and apply
basic terminology for literary and artistic purposes.
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture is an introduction to using AutoCAD LT
for drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use basic AutoCAD commands to
input information, organize, layout and print 2-D drafting plates, with an emphasis on
drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270 Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major movements, and
fundamentals of theatre by and about Black Americans. It examines the historical, political,
and cultural context of Black Theater. This course will focus on and provide an overview of
Black Theatre utilizing plays written by Black American playwrights.
FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds the study of
color photography and sound design. Though exercises and assignments the student will
develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre and performance. Students will learn the basics
of dramatic structure, character development, and theatrical languages as well as
techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328 Theatrical Design
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Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute four design
projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting
artists, and have a practical involvement in two Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour
lab required, materials needed. (Prereq: junior or senior status)
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation,
resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism. This
course will use established exercises and theories in several methodologies of vocal
training. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports and papers, voice
tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek
through the French Neoclassical period. Reading of plays, writing a research paper, and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with
THR 362. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English
Restoration through contemporary performance. Readings of plays and attendance at local
theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Prereq:
THR 250 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 365 Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize
differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study,
and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance demands of a
specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from the classics (Shakespeare, French
neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating in a public
recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232, THR 362 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall/Spring)
THR 366 Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage direction: directing concepts and
methodologies, stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis; rehearsal planning and
techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a
play. Theories of directing are also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362 and junior or senior
standing)
FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur
in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they
see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to
help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact.
(Prereq.: ENL 241 and junior/senior standing)
THR 495 Theatre Topics
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Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
THR 299 Directed Study
See description on page 65.
THR 399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
THR 499 Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Theatre Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and
are required for the theatre arts major/minor. All THP theatre practicum courses are taken for noncredit with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful
and timely completion of practicum area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional
attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3. demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum
grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count as two and three practicum units respectively
because of the extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP courses
count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit requirements (10 major/5 minor.) Five
practicum units (major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at Augsburg, and
units to be credited from previous schools should have program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
Theatre Practicum Courses–Areas
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All theatre arts majors in all concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units (THP)
from the three established units.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical production;
in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure majors only); or
substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage
Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least
30 hours coaching and competition).
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area Two: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/
costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–small project
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–large project
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the performance area.
The Production Area THPs are:
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THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Stage Manager–small project counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage Manager–large project counts as three units.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the director (dramaturgy,
choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management
project.
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 127
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 137
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum courses count as one theatre practicum unit.
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Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an intercollege program with course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, the College of St.
Catherine, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many disciplines and combine
theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The women’s studies
program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah
Combellick-Bidney, Cass Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen,
Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann,
Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James
Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies, a mid-level course in
feminist theory or feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485 (seminar), and WST
199 or WST 399 (internships). WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical
application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested students should speak with the WST Director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved women’s studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality
emphasis. At least three courses must be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any
of the colleges participating in the Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s
Studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the
gender-focused semester study abroad programs offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global
Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
The Speaking, Writing, and Critical Thinking graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are
met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by
completing GST 200. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Women’s Studies
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Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives, one of which must be upper division;
and WST 485 or 499. Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Minor or Concentration in Sexuality Studies
(Women’s Studies Majors must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Sexuality Studies).
The five credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the
history, social construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of
gender, sexual orientation, and sexual practice on a global level. Students are required to take three
core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
WST 315 Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (in Mexico)
Minor or Concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies
(Women’s Studies Majors must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Global Women’s
and Gender Studies). The five credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies
offers students the opportunity to focus on women’s roles, experiences, and world views in a global
context. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
WST 315 Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (CGE)
WST 313 Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE)
WST 362 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 359 Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America (CGE)
WST 366 Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, & Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
AIS 233 Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
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AIS 305 Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 American Indian Women
ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Women’s
Studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer. The
Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College and with Inver Hills
Community College that govern students from these institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the
director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in
history,religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the questions and
methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women’s perspectives. Students
will also study the diversity of women’s experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and
class.
WST 281 Topics
WST 281 Topics: Gender and Islam
The course introduces students to the diversity and heterogeneity of gender relations in
Muslim societies in the Arab World, Europe, Africa, North America, and South and SouthEast Asia. It traces Islam as a culturally lived experience, spanning from the local to the
transnational. The course introduces students to feminist theoretical arguments from the
Humanities and Social Sciences, and juxtaposes these to complex case studies from
various locals in order to illuminate connections between Islam and rituals, ethnicities,
gender, education, the media, travel, migration, citizenship, political commitments, and
conflict and societal change. Concurrently the course aims to undo the many stereotypes
about Islam, Muslim societies, and Muslim women.
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
This course will explore global contemporary issues of sexuality and gender, examining
social institutions and their impact on women's and men's experiences of gender and
sexuality. The course will focus in depth on topics such as ritualized genital cutting; sex
work and sex trafficking; sexual violence; disability and sexuality; maternal sexuality; and
global LBGT movements.
WST 281/481
Topics: Introduction to Men's Studies
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This course will look through a feminist academic lens at men and masculinity, particularly
in relation to such topics as boyhood, health, relationships, sexualities, and violence.
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context.
(CGE course; taught in Mexico).
WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture
including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may include guest
speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel
and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class
time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in
related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313 Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the Environment)
WST 315 Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global voices
often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts — including personal narratives,
political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies — will be analyzed to highlight
different theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 324 Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices.
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women's experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.) (CGE
Course.)
WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens to
focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written
assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through
Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course)
WST 359 Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
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(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 362 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS
pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in
Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and political responses to the disease
are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course, Summer)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 481
Topics: Research Methods
This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary, qualitative research methods. We will
explore the nature and ethics of the subject-researcher relationship and practice participant
observation and interviewing skills. The final product of the course will be a completed
research proposal.
WST 485 Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that incorporate
feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies the Keystone
requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do an independent study
(499). It is offered at a different college each semester and may be taken in conjunction
with WST 490.
WST 490 Women’s Studies--Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201 and
permission of insturctor)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood's portrayal of Native
American women as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women's roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women are
examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of
women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico,
the Middle East, and China.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. May be taken in conjunction with WST 490 or AIS 490.
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AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women's roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of
Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian women have
crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities through their activism
and traditionalism.
ART 352 Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an
age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary,
cultural, and social contexts. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
This course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the
conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have
contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385 Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers can
both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s Grassroots
Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to social, racial, ethnic,
and sexual differences among women.
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Prereq: HPE 110).
POL 124 American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social
issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
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POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. (Prereq: one course in
Political Science or consent of instructor.)
REL 441 Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
SOC 231 Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and subcultures in the United States. Family systems are
explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and
modern cultural and social patterns.
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds – race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality – receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and
prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes
involved in social inequality.
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by "sex" changes over time. During different historical time periods it's been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of psychological
perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a personal identity. This class
explores how sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure, love, the body) are socially
constructed.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator)
WST 199 Internship
WST 299 Directed Study
WST 399 Internship
WST 499 Independent Study/Research
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Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
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Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
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Board of Regents
For additional biographical detail, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Board of Regents
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr., ’85, M.D.
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Michael R. Good ‘71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard C. Hartnack
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Bishop Craig E. Johnson, ex-officio
Ruth E. Johnson ’74, M.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Cynthia G. Jones ’81, Ph.D.
Dean Kennedy ‘75
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ‘68
Andre J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ed.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D.
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Lisa Novotny ‘80
Bishop Duane C. Pederson, ex-officio
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Stephen C. Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, M.D.
Philip Styrlund ‘79
Rev. David Tiede, Ph.D.
Joan Volz ’68, J.D.
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Rev. Mark Wilhelm, Ph.D., ex-officio
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ELCA Program Unit for Congregational and
Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Augsburg College Faculty and
Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. B.A., College
of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola
University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.B.A., St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg College.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President of International Programs. Executive Director of
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University
of Virginia.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Milwaukee; M.S.W., Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer,
B.A. Swarthmore College, J.D. Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Jamestown College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S., Minnesota State University – Moorhead;
M.A., Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts, Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A.,
North Dakota State University.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety. B.A., College of St. Scholastica; M.A., University of
St. Thomas.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul Seminary School
of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. B.A., Wartburg College; M.T.A.,
George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A.,
Marquette Unversity, M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe College; M.A.E., University of Northern
Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and Physical
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Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A., Morningside College; M.A., Hamline
University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor
of Biology, B.S.,.University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., Ohio
State University; A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., L.P.,
University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of
the College. B.A., Augustana College; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University; Ph.D.,
Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S., Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving, Development. B.S., University of
Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication. B.A., University of
St. Thomas; M.A., University of Phoenix.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Southern
California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S., Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A., St. Pius X
Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A., Earlham
College; M.Div., Yale University; D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning. Professor of
Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of
Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. B.A. Grinnell College; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Executive Director, Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Professional Studies. Assistant
Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., M.A., Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A. Saint
Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. B.A., Eastern University St. Davids; M.Div.,
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. B.A., Moorhead State
University; Ed.M., Rutgers University.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.S., University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. B.A., Minnesota State UniversityMankato; M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A., Augustana
College; M.A., American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.Div.,
Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury
Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
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Faculty (Full-time)
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Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community College;
B.S.N., Winona State University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio
State University.
William Aleman (2011). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. Doctor in Medicine in Surgery,
Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and D.Pharm.,
University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
Morningside College; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div.,
Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Audrey Applesies (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Indiana University; M.A.T.,
National-Louis University; Ph.D. University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., New York University;
M.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
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Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., College of Saint Benedict;
Ph.D., Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of Nebraska, Omaha.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A., Normandale
Community College; B.A., Texas Lutheran University; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Saint
Thomas; B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA. B.S., Davidson College; Ph.D., Medical
College of Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State UniversityMankato; M.A., Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Brandels University; Ph.D.,
University of Alabama.
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Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A.,
University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W.,
University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A., University of
Minnesota.
Kevin Bowman (2008). Assistant Professor of Economics, B.A., Indiana University-Bloomington;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison, Instructor of
Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney, Australia.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, Saint Olaf College; MME, Vandercook
College of Music; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical Director).
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ed.D., University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.S., Ph.D., North
Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S., Ph.D.,
Florida State University.
Maruicio Cifuentes (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. J.D., Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana; M.S.W. and Ph.D., Loyola University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A., Golden Valley
Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D.,
University of Alabama.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
University of California, Davis; Ph.D., University of Southern California.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital University;
M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. Ph.D., Indiana University407
Bloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director, MBA
Program in Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D., St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. B.A., Saint Catherine University; M.F.A., Vermont
College; Ph.D., The Union Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of Newfoundland; M.M.,
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Delhi University; M.A., Tata Institute of
Social Sciences; Ph.D., Indiana University School of Social Work.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Hamline University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., The
Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Linfield College; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., The
American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Iowa State
University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s Athletic
Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central Florida; M.A.,
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College;
M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.A.,
North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Northcentral University.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Central College; MPAS,
University of Iowa.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D.,
University of Minneapolis, Twin Cities.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D., University of
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Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., University of
Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University; D.M.A., Manhattan
School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. A.B., M.S.W., Washington University–
St. Louis; M.H.A., University of Missouri–Columbia; Ph.D., Washington University–St. Louis.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Mills College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips
University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., Art
Institute of Boston.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Asssociate Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A., University of
Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div.,
Luther Seminary; A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of WisconsinMadison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm., University of
Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park College; B.Music
Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A., University of
Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A., Pomona
College; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College; M.Div.,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
Kelly Abel Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Albright College; M.S.W.,
Spalding University of Social Work; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota State
University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State University; M.A.,
University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Kevin Landmark (2010). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., Michigan Technological University;
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. A.B., College of William and Mary; M.A.,
Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa
State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S., Valparaiso
University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College; M.S.W.,
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Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Catholic University of America;
M.S.W., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S.,
North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div, Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University
of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center;
Ph.D., Capella University.
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Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Purdue
University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A., Cleveland
Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., University of Dayton; Ph.D.,
University of Saint Thomas.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N, Creighton University; M.N.,
University of Washington; D.N.P., St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., DePaul University;
M.B.A., Harvard University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan University;
A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of Tunis; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Saint Thomas; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior College; B.S.,
M.A., Augsburg College.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., Augsburg College; Ph.D., Boston
University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., Northwestern University; M.F.A.,
Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.D., University of
Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science and Director of MAL Program. B.A.,
University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.,
Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. B.A., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A.,
St. Mary’s College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United
Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., National
University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Ph.D.,
Luther Theological Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D.,
Purdue University.
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Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North Texas;
M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New
Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Washington;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time, Business Administration. B.B.A., University
of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of Notre Dame;
M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University;
Ph.D., University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Augustana College; M.S. and Ed.D.,
Illinois State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). B.S., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; M.A., Augsburg College; D.N.P.,
Augsburg College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S. and M.S., Purdue University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern University;
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., The Divinity School, The University of Chicago; Ph.D., The Divinity School, The
University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris;
Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A., D.Th., Luther
Seminary.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A.,
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, clinical site
director. B.S., University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University of
Nebraska Medical Center.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota; M.M., The
Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii; M.F.A., Temple
University.
JosephTowle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., North Dakota State University; M.A. and
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D.,
Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). B.S., Westmar College; M.A., University of Nebraska; D.P.A., Hamline
University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of CaliforniaBerkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University; Ph.D.,
Boston College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., North Park College; M.Ed., Georgia
Southwestern College;.
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Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A. and M.Phil., University of Ghana,
Legon; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of Nairobi, Kenya;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Denver; B.S.,
M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. A.A., Northern Virginia
Community College; B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mike Weimerskirch (2011). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
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Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury
College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Northwestern
University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Wisconsin;
B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.S., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University of MissouriColumbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan State
University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D.,
Southern Illinois University.
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Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A., University
of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma; M.A.,
Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Middlebury
College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Augustana College;
M.A., University of South Dakota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Div., Northwestern
Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of
Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell. Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of English. B.A. Maryville
College; M.A., University of Tennessee.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University;
Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg
417
Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State
College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther Theological
Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia
University.
Don Steinmetz Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two M.S.
degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede . Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. B.A., St. Olaf
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell
University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-in-Residence.
B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Kathleen Welle (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Wisconsin; M.N.,
Augsburg College.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Creighton University; M.S.,
University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /
Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Mankato State
University; M.S., Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California, San Diego;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
X-Y-Z
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Interim Director, M.B.A.
Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Utah.
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of California; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Index
A
About Augsburg 7
Academic Advising 33,36
Academic Calendar 3, 44
Academic Divisions 46
Academic Excellence Scholarships 25
Academic Information 44
Academic Internships 56
Academic Policies and Procedures 97
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 115
Academic Skills Office 33
Accessibility 15
Accounting 154
Accreditation and Memberships 14
Achievement Scholarships 26
Admissions 16
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 77
American Indian Student Services 37
American Indian Studies 397
American Sign Language 280
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center 31
Applied Economics 198
Architecture Minor 85
Art 297
Art and Architectural History 127
Art History 127
Asian American Student Services (see Pan Asian
Student Services) 38
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
77,113
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) 47
Associated Support Organizations 13
Athletic Affiliation 15
Athletics and Sports 32
Auditing Courses 156
Augsburg Abroad 278
Augsburg Core Curriculum 68
Augsburg for Adults 10
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 68,71,104105,107,134,
B
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts requirement
modifications) 74
Beta Beta Beta 141
Biology 137-138
Board of Regents 401
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 59,96,
Business Administration 147,149
Business Administration and
Economics Major 199
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 149,304
Business Management Certificate 162
C
Calendar 3
Campus Kitchen 57,94
Campus Location 11,15
Campus Ministry 29
Campus Tours 16
Canadian Program 60
Career Services 56
Center for Global Education 53,90,265
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) 33
Certificates 48
Chemistry 170
Chinese 278
Choir 319
Class Schedule 119
Classification (Class Year) 76
Clinical Laboratory Science 176
Coaching Certification 240
College Costs 20 (Day), 22 (Weekend)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 77
Commencement 80
Communication Studies 182
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 184
Community Service-Learning 57
Computational Economics 192
Computational Philosophy 193
Computer Science 191
Connections Courses 134
Continuing Education Program 60,97
Core Curriculum 68
Costs 20-22
Counseling and Health Promotion 39
Credits 104
Crossover Registration 62, 99
D
Dean’s List 79, 115
Degree Verification 80, 116
Degrees Offered 44
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 114
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 119
Deposits 21
Directed Study 121
Directory 5
Directory Information 81, 118
Disability Services 36
Dismissal 78, 115
Discrimination Complaints 43
Divisions and Departments 46
E
Economics 197, 200
Economics/Business Admin. Major 119,150
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major 200, 344
Education 84
Education (Master of Arts) 95
Elementary Education 205
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 214
Employment 28
Engaging Minneapolis 72, 108
Engineering 218
English 220
English Language Learners (ELL) 78, 114
English Placement Test 224
Enrollment/Degree Verification 80
Ensembles 319
Entry-level Skills 68
Environmental Studies 234, 236
Ethnic Student Services 37
Evaluation and Grading 74
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 402
F
Facilities and Housing 11
Facts and Figures 15
Faculty 406-419
Faculty Emeriti 416
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 24
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
42, 81, 117
Farsi 280
Federal Work Study Program 28
Fees 20
Film 185
Finance 158
Finance Certificate 159
Financial Aid 24
Financial Policies 23
Fine Arts 73
Foreign Languages (See Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies) 237
Foundations of Fitness 107
French 280
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 32
German 281
Gift Assistance 27
Global Education Center 90
Global Education Program
Courses 265
Grade Point Average 113
Grading 74, 111
Graduate Programs 58
Graduation Requirements 67
Graphic Design Certificate 129
H
Health and Physical Education 239
Health Clinic Services 40
Health Education 238
Health Fitness 241
Health Insurance 39
Health Promotion 39
HECUA Courses 55, 235
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) 55, 92
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program 37
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 116
Honors Program 254
Housing 41
Human Relations (Communication Studies) 182
I
Incomplete Grade 75
Information Technology Certificate 165
Information Technology Services 45
Inter-Institutional Programs 86
Inter-Race 13
Intercollegiate Athletics 32
Interdisciplinary Studies 260
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 113
International Business Minor 161
International Business Specialization (Business
Administration) 147
International Business Concentration (International
Relations) 263
International Partners 54
International Relations 262
International Student Advising 40
International Students 18
International Studies 265
Internships 56
Intramural Athletics 32
J
Japanese 278
K
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 72, 134
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 278
Latin Honors 116
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology) 378
Leadership (Master of Arts) 95
Leadership Studies Minor 260
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
26
Learning Disabilities (Special Education) 214
Learning Disabilities Program 214
LGBTQIA Support Services 39
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver) 74
Liberal Arts Foundation 73
Library and Information Technology 45
Life Sciences 320
Lifetime Fitness 71
Loan Assistance 27
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 26
M
Majors and Minors 83
Management Information Systems 164
Management Specialization (Business Administration)
147
Managerial Accounting 154
Many Voices Project 108
Marketing 167
Marketing Emphasis (Communication Studies) 183
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 183
Master’s Degrees 95
Math Placement Group (MPG) 106
Mathematics 286
McNair Scholars Program 35
Medical Refund 24
Medieval Studies 294
Memberships 14
Metro-Urban Studies 296
Middle East Studies Minor 262
Military Called to Active Duty 100
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership
(MNITTP) 37
Minnesota Work Study Program 28
Minors (see individual departments and programs
85)
MIS Courses 147
Mission Statement 7
Modern Language Skill 70
Music 307
Music Business 303, 305
Music Education Major 209
Music Ensembles 306, 319
Music Performance Major 307
Music Repertoire Tests 310
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification 309
Music Therapy Major 308
N
Nabo 42
Natural Science Teaching Licensures 320-322
Nordic Area Studies 323-324
Norwegian 282-283
Notification of Admissions Decision 17
Numeric Grades 75, 111
Numbering of Courses 119
Nursing 325-328
Nursing (Master of Arts and Doctor of Nursing
Practice) 59, 58, 96
O
Official Notices 42
Ojibwe 283
Orchestra 73, 320
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 182
Orientation 30
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 38
Pan-Asian Student Services 38
Part-Time Students 20
Payments 22
Peace and Global Studies Minor 264
Performance Studies 306
Petition Process (Student Standing Committee) 64
Philosophy 329-332
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center) 36
Physical Education 238
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 238, 320
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science) 59,
96,
Physics 334-339
Piano Proficiency Test 309
Policies 13, 42
Political Science 341
Political Science/Economics teaching major 344
Portfolio Assessment Program 114
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science) 342
Pre-Professional Programs 48
Prerequisites 119, 247
Probation 78, 115
Psychology 350
Psychology and Law Concentration 351
Public Accounting 155
Public Policy and Political Change in Political Science
206
Public Relations and Advertising (Communication
Studies) 183
R
Recitals 318
Refunds 23
Regents 401
Registration 97
Religion 358
Religious Affiliation 15
Repeated Courses 76
Residence Life Program (see also Housing) 40
Rochester Program 11
Room and Board 20
ROTC 50, 87
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 55, 92
Scholarships 25
Scholastic Connections 38
Secondary Education 208
Senior Keystone 72, 109
Service-Learning 57, 94
Sigma Pi Sigma 336,
Skills Requirements 105
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology) 352
Social Studies 368
Social Welfare Minor 370
Social Work 369
Society of Physics Students 336
Sociology 375
Spanish 284
Special Education 214
Special Interest Housing 41
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second Degree) 18
Sports 32
StepUP Program 36
Student-Designed Major 46
Student Employment 28
Student Government 30
Student Rights 42
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
42
Student Standing Committee 64
Student Support Services (TRIO) 34
Student Teaching Abroad 203
Studio Art 126
Study Abroad 50
Summer Session 6, 93
Supervisory Management (Communication Studies)
183
Support Programs 29
T
Test Scores 16
Theatre Arts 382
Transcripts 17
Transfer Students 351
TRIO Program 34
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 20
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) 36
Unofficial Withdrawal 24
Urban Studies 296
V
Veterans 80
Vocation 29
W
Weekend College 3, 9, 22
Withdrawal From College 100
Women’s Resource Center 31
Women’s Studies 394
Writing Concentration 221
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 364
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Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2010-2011
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2010-2011
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergraduate education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies
in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know the
requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult Academic
Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8 for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published 2010
www.augsburg.edu
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all
of us a map to our lives together as a college community.
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If
you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find
here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a
lifetime. I also hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue
to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in
which you will spend time for the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg
College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find
it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution,
A Greeting from the President
but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom
we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of
the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in
which you will be able to share your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s
challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and
service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the
liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of
undertaking — will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it
will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence
and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know
that those of us who await you here find the College an exciting place,
full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher
learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 6
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 10
Facts and Figures – 15
Undergraduate Admissions – 17
Weekend College – 17
Financing Your Education – 20
Student Life – 26
Academic Information – 36
Graduate Programs – 47
Departments and Programs (majors, minors, and course descriptions) – 64
Board of Regents – 245
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation and Education – 246
Faculty and Administration – 247
Maps – 263
Index – 264
Augsburg College 2010-2011
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2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar and registration information
at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2010
Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
September 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
September 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
October 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 8-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-year registration
New student orientation
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2011
January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-term break begins
March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes resume
April 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration for fall
April 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter break begins
April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes end
May 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final exams
May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baccalaureate/Commencement
The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.
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2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Weekend College and Graduate Programs (not including the PA program and MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar and registration information
at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2010
Class Weekends:
September 10-12
September 24-26
October 8-10
October 22-24
November 5-7
November 19-21
December 3-5
December 10-12
Winter Term 2011
Class Weekends:
January 7-9
January 21-23
January 28-30
February 11-13
February 25-27
March 4-5 (MSW only)
March 11-13 (no MSW)
March 18-20 (MSW only)
March 25-27
Spring Term 2011
Class Weekends:
April 8-10
April 15-17
April 29-May 1
May 13-15
May 20-22
June 3-5,
June 17-19
June 24-26 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Augsburg College 2010-2011
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Directory
Area Code
612
Access Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1749
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1025
Academic Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1165
Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1001
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-788-5678
Office of Graduate Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
Augsburg for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1782
Alumni and Constituent Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1178
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-260-6590
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1053
Classroom Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1613
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1107
Facilities Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1000
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1649
Graduate Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1058
Lindell Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1017
Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1000
Parent and Family Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1525
President’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1212
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1036
Residence Life (housing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1488
Rochester Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-2886
StepUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1148
Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1160
Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1110
Summer Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1311
Weekend College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
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Introducing Augsburg College
About Augsburg
About Augsburg
History
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience
should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal
arts education is the best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think
critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530.
Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were
enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core
Curriculum—designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for
Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts
and interests and find where their own talents intersect with
the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the
skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a
thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer
rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations
through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for
Augsburg students.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876).
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such
“college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train
ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological
students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically
rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment
to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for
more than 130 years.
Education for Service
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create
your own major, either on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See page 40 for a complete list of majors and minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student at Augsburg.
The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine
University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the
University of St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 17 majors and a number of
certificate programs.
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg
Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of
Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church
was a group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the
small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still
important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
Mission Statement
The Focus Changed
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to
make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
This attitude began to change after World War I. In 1911,
George Sverdrup, Jr., became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader
range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character:
ministerial preparation together with a more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard
Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president
(1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles
Selection from over 50 Majors
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by
an engaged community that is committed to intentional
diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is
defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional
studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran
church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
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made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous
efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary
and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving
the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological
Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when
the Lutheran Free Church merged with the American
Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran
Church merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city.
The College began to reach out to nontraditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall,
Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to
1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment
and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources
of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of
the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting
two graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck,
Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell
Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997
and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students
both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to
succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006.
Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students
of all ages — in the midst of a great city — to be faithful
citizens of the world.
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service
in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the
phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of
liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician
assistant studies, and social work. The College’s first doctoral
program, in nursing practice, has been approved. For information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday
semester programs, and alternate weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester
schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn. and a center in
Bloomington, Minn.
Weekend College
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC) provides an educational
opportunity for adults who want to earn a baccalaureate
degree and work or have other commitments during the
week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills
for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or
pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal
arts.
Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking
courses in three majors. Eight courses were offered in the
first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled
each term and a variety of majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its
type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Adult Learner
Augsburg’s Weekend College is based on the assumption that
adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated
learners who seek a combination of classroom experience
and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent
study and class preparation.
Augsburg Today
Alternate Weekends
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to four
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hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday
afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or
additional class hours may be scheduled during the week.
WEC students may take from one to four courses each term.
The WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters (fall,
winter, and spring), so that students may complete three
terms in the traditional nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College is
participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a
variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of
community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students
to make use of College facilities, such as Lindell Library, and
to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such
as the student newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine arts, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own leaders through
the WEC Student Senate.
Augsburg for Adults
Through the Augsburg for Adults program office, Augsburg
continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of
adult students by creating new programs, providing faculty
and staff development in adult learning, and serving adult
and non-traditional students.
Students are recognized as adult learners from age 25 to
60-plus whether they take courses in the traditional day program, the Weekend College program, or any of the graduate
programs. To learn more about graduate studies at Augsburg,
go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and
the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their
teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their
activities at the College. Professors are involved in social,
professional, and a variety of research activities, but these
support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program
that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Weekend College’s small classes facilitate the College’s
tradition of close involvement between professors and
students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in
1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and
its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six
undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business
management, are offered.
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The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located
at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city. Rochester, a city of about 100,000 residents,
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological
resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester
schedule, on weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays,
making them accessible to working adults. Several complete
degree programs are available through the Rochester campus.
In addition, students may work on a variety of other majors
through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College
students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to
the use of online course management software. Information
about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/
Rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
Partner Hospitals Program
Also within Weekend College, Augsburg offers a bachelor’s
completion degree in nursing for registered nurses at three
area hospitals, making their education convenient to their
workplace. Classes are taught at United Hospital in St. Paul,
with video conferencing of these classes to classrooms in
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning
in part through its College of the Third Age. College of the
Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than
30 years ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong
learning, fostering interactive discussion, and to introducing
new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world.
A roster of more than 40 retired, semi-retired, and working
professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations
and facilities that serve older adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community
centers, and senior residences. The current catalog lists more
than 200 classes available for group study at partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit
www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 170 parks in
Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus
and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—University
of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent
to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theater district just a few blocks away. Downtown
Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports,
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utes west and east of campus via Interstate 94, which forms
the southern border of the campus. (See map on Page 263.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located just blocks away
from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all
areas of the United States.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are
conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings
on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell
Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
is located on the first floor of Christensen Center. The Office
of Graduate Admissions is located on the second floor of
Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson,
president of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies;
the Strommen Career and Internship Center; and the Office
of Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and Inter-Race—This house, located at
620 21st Avenue, provides office space for these two programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling
and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal
development and well-being. The center occupies the house
located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with admission offices, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Commons dining facility and A-Club Grille, two art galleries,
copy center, and offices for student government and student
publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd
Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The TjornhomNelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which provides space for
campus ministry, the drama and communication offices,
and the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space
for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition
to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy,
it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, new
fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education,
and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and
information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the
College. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue
and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther,
Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and
seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of
men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health
and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general
auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was
dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen
(dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
Murphy Place (1964)—Located at 2222 7 1/2 Street, Murphy
Place is the home of the Office of International Programs:
Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, International
Partners and International Student Advising. It is also home
to the four ethnic student support programs: American
Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian
Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat
recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the
Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and
alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and
Parent and Family Relations Offices, Augsburg for Adults
Office, and substance-free student housing. It also houses
the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage
Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
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Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth
president, it contains the Enrollment Center and Academic
Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a dormitory
and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources,
and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 first-year
students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents,
housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and
achievement.
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial
Interaction—Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in
families, schools, places of work, communities, and society.
The institute provides training and consultation, research,
education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and
legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620 21st
Avenue.
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in
its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with
federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College,
2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement
of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by
the American Association of University Professors and the
Association of American Colleges.
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Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities
(AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America,
Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for
Experiential Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution
with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may
not transfer to all other institutions.
Facts and Figures
Augsburg College
Facts and Figures
Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in
Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). Although the highest percentage of students are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church, and 25 percent represent other denominations and
religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education,
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American
Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education,
American Music Therapy Association, National Association
of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran
Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education, as described on
page 14.
Enrollment (Fall 2009)—4,054 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—More than 20,000 graduates from 1870 through
present.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1. Undergraduate class size
averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings with special emphasis on campus accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible
campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside.
Degrees Granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
Financial Aid—Over 90 percent of the students receive some
form of financial aid from the College and many other
sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000
through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in
September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and
summer school sessions. For Weekend College, Rochester
campus, Bloomington Center, and most graduate programs:
three trimesters, September to June.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs
offers study abroad programs throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
Non-Discrimination Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability
in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a
bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state
or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant
campus community with students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and
cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based
upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic
achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in
activities and employment, and potential for development as
a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, first-year and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an
admissions counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet
with a member of the faculty and to attend classes when
school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to
help students and families with college planning. Call any
weekday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer your questions
and arrange a tour for you (including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen
Center and serves traditional and non-traditional students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-years
Application for Admission—Applicants should complete the
application for admission and the essay and return them to
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the
non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may apply
online for free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is
required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are
still high school students at the time of application should
have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final,
official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken
college courses, an official transcript from the institutions
should also be sent. General Education Development (GED)
scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit
results from a college entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school
transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has been out of school
for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor,
employer, pastor, or co-worker.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that
may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed
personally with an admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a
decision on a candidate’s admission until other information
has been received. For example, more recent test scores,
results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the
candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a
“rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission are
made in mid-September. After that, students are notified of
the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to
make a $150* enrollment deposit to the Office of Under
graduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in
College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable
housing deposit along with the housing contract to the
Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Weekend College
Applicants should complete the application form and return
it along with the $25 nonrefundable application fee to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students may apply
online for free at www.augsburg.edu/weekend/admissions/.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent directly to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants with less than one
year of previous transferable college work should also have
their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit
results from a college entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school
transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
First-year applicants who have been out of high school
for more than five years do not need to submit an official
test score.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that
may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed
personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee
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before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example,
test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters
of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by
the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the
Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a
“rolling” admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application
file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the
College, is sometimes necessary. Please check with an admissions counselor and department sections of this catalog to see
if admission to the major is required.
Transfer Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on
a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions Committee after the
month prior to the start of the term. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog, beginning on page 36.
Former Students
Day students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg
College for one semester or more, and WEC/United/
Rochester students who have interrupted attendance at
Augsburg College for three trimesters or more, must apply
for re-admission through the registrar’s office to resume
attendance. Students who have attended other institutions
during their absence from Augsburg must have an official
transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the
Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special
students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling
in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their
degree status by submitting a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take
coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (nondegree). An application form for special-student status is
available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To
apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are
returning to complete a second major will not be awarded
a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first
awarded. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
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Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an
accredited college or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum of eight course credits taken at
Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree.
Depending on the student’s previous degree, completion of a
second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student Advising on page 32.)
International students should contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for an international student
application and financial requirements. All applicants must
provide proof of financial solvency. Applications must be
completed two months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-7885678 (toll-free); e-mail admissions@augsburg.edu; or write to:
International Student Admissions
Campus Box 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside
of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES).
WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will
examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international course
work compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions
review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education
Other Special Fees (Nonrefundable)
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality
liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni,
faculty, staff, parents, churches, friends, foundations, and
endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial
aid is intended to supplement those resources.
Student Activity Fee (part-time students) . . . . . . . $90
Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Lifetime Sport (part-time students) . . . . . . . . . . $220
Newspaper Readership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
Technology Fee (per credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/
Rochester/United combined) . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,460
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) . . . . . . . . . . . $390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $780
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) $155
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) $215
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) $425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) . . . . . . . $1000
College Costs 2010-2011 Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for
the 2010-2011 academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,240
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in
September 2010. Students are considered full-time when
they take three or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and
admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at
the beginning of each semester.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,460
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses
in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are
charged $180 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
per course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy on page 59.
Room Rent (average starting price) . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,010
(Detailed room rates and housing options are available
through the Office of Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,840
(15 meals a week; 100 points a semester)
10 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,740
(10 meals a week; 150 points a semester)
5 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,420
(5 meals a week; 345 points a semester)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing
contract booklet available from the Office of Residence Life.
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $651
(ACTC bus, student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
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Fees Billed on Student Account
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students) . . . . . . . $25
Locker Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
Student Parking Lot Permit
car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110
Transcript Fee
Regular service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6
Next day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
On demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16
Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student
attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial
payment toward their first term tuition and fees. Should the
student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited.
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is retained
against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student
account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end
of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the housing contract.
The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in
the housing contract.
Financing Your Education
College Costs 2010-2011
Weekend College
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Tuition (per course credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,725
Tuition (per summer course 2010) . . . . . . . . . $1,675
Activity Fee (per trimester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50
Facilities Fee
(includes parking permit; per trimester) . . . . . . . . $35
Audit Fee (per course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
Nursing Clinical Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215
Late Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Transcript Fee
Regular service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6
Next day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
On demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Zero-credit seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Payments
Day college
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial Services
Office is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Augburg College offers payment plan
options for Day Program students. Information about payment plan options is mailed annually to each student’s
permanent address.
Weekend College
A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial
aid will be mailed to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to
the financial aid website.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each
term. (2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement application form
each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once
enrolled in the employer reimbursement payment plan,
students have until 60 days after the end of each term to pay
their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated
with this payment option. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for
any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the
non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term. (3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan
or in a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through V.A. education benefits, such
as the G.I. Bill. (more details can be found at www.augsburg.
edu/enroll/accounts.html)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per
month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or
more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account
for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds
administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and
the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted
for those students who withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should
complete the Withdrawal from College form available
online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center.
Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who
are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract
will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room
(except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the terms of their housing
contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center (or online) in order to be eligible for
any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible
for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the
student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
The Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester,
Bloomington, and Graduate Studies.
The refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time
remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who drop one or more
courses during each term.
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Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full refund
(minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 80% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%
79% to 70% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%
69% to 60% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
59% or less remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student
has attended classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition and
possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit
balance remains on the student’s account, a credit refund will
be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg
College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the
Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available
online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses
in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular
refund schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition
and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon
submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on
letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made through the Financial
Petition Committee.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be reviewed.
If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal,
stopped attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or
Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of
attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the
term including the portion previously covered by financial
aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged
to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college.
If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have
the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are
available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and
does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of
term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the
student never attended, or documentation of attendance for
the term at another college or university. If approved, grades
of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The
administrative cancellation fee is $300.
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Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance
must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make
satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as
published on the Academic Progress Standards for Financial
Aid Recipients webpage www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant
investment a person or family makes in a lifetime. Proper
planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing
a college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students and
their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be
a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal,
state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs. During the 2009-2010 academic year, more than
eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial
assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
current tax documents, and the Augsburg Aid form help
determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational expenses, debts, retirement
needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid
application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a
returning student in good academic standing with the
College.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of Education.
Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.
ed.gov. Be sure to include the Augsburg College code, 002334,
on your application. Submit your application to the processing agency after January 1. Applications must be filed by
March 1 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year Augsburg Aid form, available
at www.augsburg.edu/finaid, and submit it to the Enrollment
Center.
Financing Your Education
4. Submit copies of federal 1040 tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2009 to be considered for financial aid
for 2010-2011). Tax forms are required for the student and
parents of dependent students, or spouse of student if filing
separately.
What Happens Next?
December 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school
GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships
are awarded to all qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by
May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Once all documents are received, we review the financial
aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent
to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition
• institutional financial aid programs and requirements for
continued eligibility,
• federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds), and
• payment plans/options for the current school year.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore
Hanwick Science Scholarships recognize incoming first-year
students of high academic science achievement. The renewable award of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors. Students must be in the
top 30 percent of their high school class or on national tests
(ACT or SAT), have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in
the proposed science major, have completed intermediate
algebra or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day
program. No scholarship application is required. Students
who receive a science scholarship will not receive a Regents’
award. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall
enrollment.
Kinds of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted). The various forms of aid available are
listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College,
students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company
or business employing parents or spouses, high schools,
service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on
aid available to students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year
students, the President’s Scholarships are awarded based
upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of
3.50 GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT
composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater).
Separate applications are required. The application must be
postmarked by January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded
to selected transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The application
deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and December 15
for spring. Call Undergraduate Admissions for information,
612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified new first-years of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or
awards to full-time day students working toward their first
bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or siblings of current Augsburg students or children or
spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students
who have participated in a college preparatory program such
as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership
Scholarships recognize returning Day program students with
demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential
for, leadership. Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 1. For
more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the fine arts.
Separate application and portfolio or audition are required.
The application deadline requires a postmark of January 25
for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students
who are members of an ELCA congregation within
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the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod,
Southeastern Minnesota Synod, or Northwest Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg
Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from
their Lutheran congregation will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and
payment from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires
Minnesota residency and enrollment of less than four years
(or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. This grant is
also based on financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever
law and funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who
demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given
to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of higher education and
are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines.
Maximum grant for 2009-10 is $5,350.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to
Indian students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State
Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree
Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized
tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American
Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants
supplement all other forms of financial aid. Questions may
be directed to the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian
Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program
administered through Augsburg College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time in school. Simple interest of 5
percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for
undergraduate study is $20,000.
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Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are
need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by
paying the interest while the student is in school and during
the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins
accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to
make payments while in school or may defer payments and
allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the
Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan, as of July 1, 2009, is a fixed rate of 5.6% and 6.8%,
respectively.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford
Loan program after July 1, 2009:
• First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent
children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance
(minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement; the interest rate is
a fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per
month.
Further information about all student and parent loan
programs can be found online at the Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work opportunities for students.
Assignment is based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties assigned. Part-time
work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15 hours
of on-campus employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated
in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by check to the student
employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs the federal or state
government supplies funds on a matching basis with the
College to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Student Life
Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important part
of college life, but learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities of the College and the metropolitan area. Whether students are residents or commuters, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual
as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and
provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from
many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness
of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams
and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the
wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel
worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day
to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number
of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend College Chapel is
held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with
many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where
people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense
of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college
of the church, we encourage students to form values guided
by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the
kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at
Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus
ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available
for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes
in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of
the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called
Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students,
staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith,
learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
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helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and
has sponsored a wide variety of short-term projects that offer
rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose
and meaning. These ongoing projects include internships at
nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or
church leadership.
Because Exploring Our Gifts will end in the summer
2010, the College recently created a permanent center—the
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that will keep
vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision well into the future.
This new center will continue many of the current initiatives
and will carry on the work of promoting discovery of gifts
and discernment of calling among the students, faculty, and
staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in
Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the Lilly Resource
Center, Memorial Hall, room 231, or the Augsburg Center for
Faith and Learning, Oren Gateway Center, room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Augsburg
for Adults/Weekend and Evening College Student Senate
organizations support and advocate for student concerns,
needs, and activities. These student government groups serve
as the primary voice and liaison between students and the
administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) strives to create
innovative programming that fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students
can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community.
CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the
liberal arts instruction at Augsburg College through quality
transitional programs for new students as well as through
leadership education. CAO is made up of five program areas.
These include:
Campus Activities—CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and
engage students with the Augsburg community, as well as
with the broader Twin Cities community.
LBGTQIA Services—LBGTQIA Services works to improve
the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and
visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting
inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as
fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness
of all identities.
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Student and Group Leadership Development—
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)—ELP is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg.
Emerging leaders learn skills necessary to be effective in
leadership roles through intentional learning opportunities and relationships with upper class mentors.
Student Group Development—CAO provides student
groups with advising and skill-building workshops
focusing on recruitment, event planning, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and other pertinent areas of
development.
Orientation Programs—
SOAR—SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students which is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates,
faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and
services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of
life on campus.
Parent SOAR—Parent SOAR is an optional two-day
orientation experience for the parents and guardians of
first-year day students that runs concurrently with the
students’ SOAR session. Parents will obtain important
information about the campus, meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services;
and get a taste of what life will be like for their students
on campus.
TRANSFER-mation—TRANSFER-mation is a required halfday orientation experience for transfer students designed
to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students
will learn about college resources and services, hear
about academic programs, and discover why being a part
of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days—Auggie Days is a required on-campus
orientation experience for incoming first-year day students that is designed to complement SOAR. It provides
opportunities to enhance academic and personal success
and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg
College.
Student Center
The Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves
students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union
provides a central gathering place for the diverse populations
of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and graduate
students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and
co-curricular programs and activities.
The Christensen Center also houses several student
services, such as Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions,
Campus Activities and Orientation, Event and Conference
Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, Mail Services, the
A-Club Grille, and Cooper’s Coffee Shop.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of the
Christensen Center, serves as the student group office area
and houses the Augsburg Day Student Government and
Augsburg for Adults/Weekend and Evenings College office,
the ECHO (campus newspaper) office, the Augsburgian
(student yearbook) office, and the KAUG (campus radio)
office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional work spaces are also
available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and
drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform
on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and
previous musical experience. Students stage several plays
on campus each year under the direction of the Theatre Arts
Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg
College offers a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and is a meeting place for students,
faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library
(including current magazines), a seminar room for films and
discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and
just hanging out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors
numerous programs and activities (including regular social
times, Feminist Film Fridays, spa days at the end of each
semester, and the Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture), and
provides a safe place on campus for discussions, explorations, and women’s advocacy. The resource center is located
in Sverdrup Hall 207.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics—Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and
is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball,
track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals—Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program
provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities. Broomball has been an
especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
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Sports and recreation—At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers on
a space-available basis a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium,
tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and
weight room, and an air-supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See
Fitness Centers on page 32.)
Gage Center for Academic Achievement
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and
achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising—Academic Advising orients new Day and
Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic
policies and procedures of the College and assists students
on initial course selection. This office also provides interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entrylevel skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements,
provides degree-planning materials, and answers questions
on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg
College, and is located in the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser.
Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have
completed 12 or more credits, students are required to
declare their major and select a faculty adviser. Majors and
minors are declared online through Augnet Records and
Registration. Students select a faculty adviser from their
major area of study using the declaration form. All Day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser
each term prior to registration. Both Day and weekend
college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)—The
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been
recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
full access to the College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students
with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work directly with
students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan
for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and
discussions may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g.,
extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general
technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the
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• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work
toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities,
however, remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student
who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the Guidelines for
Documentation of a Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal screenings
for students who suspect they may have a learning-related
disability. These screenings are meant only to help students
determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation
by a qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)—
The Academic Skills Office provides comprehensive academic
support (e.g. time management, note-taking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination) for all Augsburg students
through individual and group appointments. In addition, the
academic skills coaches address affective needs and aid in
the transition to college life. Coaches also refer students to
campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs
to support students:
• Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services: ASO coordinates free tutoring for most classes and supplemental
instruction in specific courses.
• Conditional Admit Program (CAP): A limited number
of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP
program. Students must fulfill CAP requirements or they
will be continued in the CAP program or dismissed. See
the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal” section
of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Probation Advising: Students placed or continued on
probation are required to meet with an approved academic
advocate. Registration is prevented until the student
completes the probation requirements as specified by their
academic advocate. Students who do not meet with their
academic advocate and/or do not fulfill the probation
requirements will be continued on probation or dismissed.
See the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal”
section of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Augsburg Advantage at St. Kates (AASK): The Augsburg
College Admissions Committee selects students for the
AASK program, based on their application for admission
to Augsburg. The AASK program is a collaborative effort
between St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) and Augsburg
to assist students in the transition from high school to
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college with specific courses and supportive programming.
The program provides participants with the opportunity to
complete similar coursework that first year students complete
at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both
campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 7 course credits) and will have
fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg requirements.
In order to complete the program, students are
required to:
• Complete all required courses (30 semester credits)
including Foundations in Fitness (at Augsburg) with a
minimum 2.5 GPA and no course grade below a 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion on Critical Competencies
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and
St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation
process with adviser at St. Kate’s by March 15.
• Completen the Summer Transition Program (one course
and all programming) in Summer I at Augsburg after year
at St. Kate’s.
TRIO Programs—TRIO programs are federal grant programs
funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which seek to
help students overcome class, social, academic and cultural
barriers to higher education. TRIO programs are designed
to help students prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They also help students
improve their likelihood of transfer and graduation from
a four-year degree program in addition to preparation for
graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—Student Support Services
(SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner. The program
serves students who are low-income, first-generation college
students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and students
with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree.
Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services serves 160
students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40
new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg College TRIO/SSS
program include:
• Individual academic advising and support, including
appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy
skill-building
• Academic program planning, including pre-registration for
each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the
semester.
• Financial aid counseling and education, financial aid
literacy education
• Academic progress monitoring, weekly progress meetings
for students on academic probation
• Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
• Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
• Social and cultural activities and student-led events
• Five-week residential Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars,
adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising for 25
incoming first-year students
• Need-based scholarships for students actively participating
in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to
Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more
information, an application, or to make an appointment with
a TRIO/SSS adviser, contact TRIO/SSS program staff at 612330-1311, or Science 152.
TRIO/McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars
Program, a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S.
Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies through involvement in research and
other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase
graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society and to encourage these students
to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their
sophomore or junior year. Students must be enrolled full
time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College,
demonstrate strong academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for the
program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group underrepresented in graduate
study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native,
or Hispanic/Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25
students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars
Program is a summer research experience in collaboration
with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive a $2,800
stipend plus $1,500 for room and board and research supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional conference (up to $1,000).
Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as application and GRE
fee waivers and other financial incentives, such as McNair
designated fellowships
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• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records
Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into
most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses, Discourse in the
Disciplines and Introduction to Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO)—The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking
research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school
opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their
work to engage students in these areas. Services include help
securing national fellowships and research opportunities on
and off campus, graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application assistance, and monetary support for selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special research funding
and support for low-income and first-generation college students and their mentors.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Access Center—The Access Center provides support and
specialized services to students with documented physical
disabilities. These may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility
impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal
and integrated access for students with disabilities to the
academic, social, cultural, and residential programs that
Augsburg College offers with the goal of promoting independence and assisting students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical disabilities specialist
on a regularly scheduled basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support services and other
non-academic issues
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis
for students with physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and
the amount of equipment and personal care needed are also
considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access
to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however,
extend to adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the
basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
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mented physical disabilities are encouraged to contact the
Access Center for assistance. Every effort will be made to
schedule a meeting time that works for all involved.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services—(Supports
students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other
cognitive disabilities. See page 28.)
TRIO/Student Support Services—(Students with disabilities may
be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See page 29.)
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and
support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the 12-step model; personal
responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational
success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving in
a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free environment;
and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have
individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and
drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community building activities. Students have access to academic
skills specialists and other support services on campus.
Participation in the program offers students leadership
opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the
greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join
together to form a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while participating in
the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be
committed to a 12-step abstinence-based recovery program,
have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree
to abide by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services—The American Indian
Student Services program has been assisting American
Indian students to further their academic careers at Augsburg
College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit,
retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic,
financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a
comfortable and friendly environment. Some of the services
provided include:
• Assists students with the admission process and financial
aid application
• Nurtures students’ identification as an American Indian
and provides opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn
about the variety of American Indian people and cultures
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• Provides academic advising and course plans
• Provides opportunities to network with other American
Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Provides a number of different scholarships including
the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional
assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
• Offers community and professional referrals, networking
opportunities within the Native community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services—The Hispanic/Latino Student
Services program offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support, counseling, and
advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in
admissions and financial aid procedures, scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling, housing, internships and employment, and placement
referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations
(such as the Spanish Club and the Allied Latino/a Augsburg
Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/
activities that improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Pan-Asian Student Services—The Pan-Asian Student Services
program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain AsianAmerican students and to enhance the quality of their total
experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to
create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in
and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and
financial aid application process, orientation, registration
and coursework selection, career development, academic
and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated
with the program. The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services—The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC)
traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in
May” when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs
with the community. As a result, Black Student Affairs was
born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious personal, academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for students of Afrikan
descent. This service enhances the recruitment, retention,
and graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience of Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the
community through a variety of programming and advises
the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students
of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively
express their fellowship with the Augsburg community. PASU
sponsors a variety of social and cultural activities. The offices
of PAC and PASU are located in Murphy Place 208 and 209.
Scholastic Connections—Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring
community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes, supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure
their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program
participants via an application process. Scholars receive a
$5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with
a mentor who is an alum of color and is successful within
their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services
directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally,
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement both on and off
campus
Program objectives are to:
• Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
• Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong?
What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements
are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex,
and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at
Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering
a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and
educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings;
the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA
Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities for
the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality.
In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA and allied
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students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and
Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/
lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion
Counseling—Personal counseling offers a confidential and
supportive place for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through
counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new
relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of
values and choices. Counseling services to students include
individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and
referral to campus and mental health resources, educational
workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for
another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship
concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and
sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity concerns,
cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other
concerns. Professional counseling can help increase student
academic success both by increasing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal growth, and by
directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
Health Promotion—Health Promotion offers activities and
events that increase awareness of health issues and assists
students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle,
such as weekly pilates and yoga classes. Health promotion
also includes an active group of student peer health educators (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive
alcohol education program to groups requesting the program.
Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health
insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion for more information on student health
insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students
through a contract with UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services
are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s
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Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal
co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any
kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg
and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also
access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of clinic or other health
services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed
for medical services and the student will be responsible for
any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health
promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call
612-330-1707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby
Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout
machines. They include a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use
the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student Advising (ISA)
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational and personal development needs of the international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student Advising is responsible for:
• Fulfilling duties of Principal Designated School Official
(PDSO) for F-1 student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar exchange program
• General advocacy for international students
• Advising the International Student Organization
• Facilitating intercultural skill-building sessions for students, faculty, and staff
• Celebrating diversity of cultures by increasing awareness
of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate in an orientation program that provides practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying
for a social security card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment to a new culture
and education system.
The International Student Organization (ISO) provides a
forum for the interests and concerns of international students and fosters productive interaction among them, the
college administration, and U.S. students. This mission is
accomplished through yearly programming of events such
as International Education Week, sponsorship of forums on
international issues, and outings to sites of interest in the
community. Information on how to get involved is available
through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad on page 42 and
Student Teaching Abroad on page 42.)
Student Life
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a
friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and
classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center,
and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by
name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential
experience during the college years. Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly
higher grade point average. Department of Residence Life
staff are professional and student team members available to
support students in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members
become acquainted with life at Augsburg through educational
and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to
welcome students to the community, including dances, movie
nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes
or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer
lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security,
laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and
Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students
out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit
the following items by May 1:
• Enrollment deposit
• Housing deposit
• Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after
May 1 will be placed in housing as space is available. During
spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with
information on the process to secure housing for the next
academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class
resident advisers, this nine-story high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36
students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed,
dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students.
Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: twobedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including
new Auggies, upper-class students, and the special interest
housing program. All rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence
includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided.
Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is designed to provide an
environment for upper-class students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg
campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free living
connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the
StepUP first-year and upperclass community and upper-class
students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments, and studios are furnished with bed,
desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available
to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All house
members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of
programs of past special interest housing include PASU,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry,
Urban Studies House, Hawthorne House, Pre-Professional
Health Association, and the Cross-Cultural House.
Food Service
A-Club Grille—Located on the ground floor of Christensen
Center, the A-Club Grille provides a sports flair and features
grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and
beverage.
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center,
this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for
easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Cooper’s Coffee Shop—On the main level of Christensen
Center, Cooper’s Coffee Shop sells coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and snacks.
Nabo — This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center.
Pronounced ‘náh-bu’, with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for
those living in College houses or nearby apartments.
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College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student
behavior and has provided for due process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are
in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students have the right
to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain
to them and that are maintained in the registrar’s office and
the placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student
Guide available on the website at www.augsburg.edu/
studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus
mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should
check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account
regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside
Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required
to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s policy is published in
this catalog on page 62 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other
than “directory information” can be released without the
written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg.
This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards
unless explicit written permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with
regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
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Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas,
contact the director of human resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national,
or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental
handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to
the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
Academic Information
Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a
broad grasp of the world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the
humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences,
the general education curriculum introduces students to the
breadth and complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to
acquaint students with the Christian tradition, introduce
them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in
their lives. Recreation courses offer students opportunities
to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting
activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study
to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare
for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life
and religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of music,
and the bachelor of science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the
master of business administration, the master of science (in
physician assistant studies), the master of social work, and
the doctor of nursing practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar,
with fall and spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks.
Full-time students normally take four course credits each
semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of
the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities, so students can take a course on another campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes typically meet on alternate
weekends and the program follows a trimester calendar.
Some classes may meet on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is held from early September through mid-December.
Winter trimester meets from January through early April.
Spring classes are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each trimester, and classes
meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting times.) Students may
take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar.
Classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate
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weeks. Similar to Weekend College, Rochester’s fall trimester
begins in September, winter trimester begins in January, and
spring trimester begins in April. There are 7-8 class sessions
each trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
Students may take one to four classes each term.**
**See Registration on page 48 and Calendars on page 6
Courses and majors offered through Weekend College
and the Rochester campus are the same as their Day College
counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected
liberal arts courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two
summer online options. Select graduate-level courses may be
made available in a separate summer term. The summer session schedule is available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant studies. (See Graduate
Programs on page 47.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty.
Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate
or the highest degree in their field, and all consider teaching
to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in
a variety of professional and research activities that support
their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting
faculty development program that introduces them to current
thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques
and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities. Every first-year is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major adviser. In this
close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for
students.
Library and Information Technology
Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The
four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the College. In addition
to the 190,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives, curriculum library,
a computer lab and student computing help desk, library
instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and
listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center
and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides
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science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science,
psychology, sociology.
assistance in research and the use of technology as well as
spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons
multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Professional Studies—Business administration, education,
health and physical education, nursing, social work.
Library Resources
Majors and Minors
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national,
and international databases. They have access to 190,000 volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts
colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell Library has a large collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides
students and faculty with research assistance and instruction
in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made
for access by students with physical limitation and special
needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its
commitment to provide students with the best access to
information technology and training. Visit the Student
Technology website, www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more
on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. There are both PC and Macintosh desktop computers
available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and
computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The
College has six computer classrooms and 41 technologyenhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell
Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the
Library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific
student use within academic departments. A high-speed
fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet
online services, printing, and to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus
network from dormitory rooms or any building on campus
using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of
the registrar’s student services are available securely on and
off-campus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are
grouped into three divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, languages and crosscultural studies, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts,
College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, chemistry, computer
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors before they
enter college. Others explore a variety of disciplines before
deciding.
A major at Augsburg shall require no more than 13.0
credits from any one academic department. The Academic
Affairs Committee may amend this credit maximum in
support of industry or professional accreditation standards.
Students may complete non-required electives within the
department beyond the 13.0 credit limit.
The College requires students to declare a major by the
end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the course description
section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed prior to graduation will be
listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been
awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and
approval of three advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic
Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing
to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisers,
and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes
suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The
deadline for initial submission of the program design to AAC
is the first term in which the student has achieved junior
status; the final version must be approved the term before the
student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three
faculty advisers from relevant fields, who together constitute
the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover
sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC.
Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to
complete the proposed major and the validity and value of
the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters)
the proposed capstone course. The advisers’ signatures and
supporting letters represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their commitment to
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oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that
includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more
than one of which is a lower-level language course and at
least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of
how the courses are related to the program goals. Indicate
how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized
and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major.
Proposals must include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three other academic
institutions. In addition, students should consult with the
Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should
provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to
be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed major capstone to be
taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with advisers. It should
require an integrative project/paper that draws together the
coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further
study. In addition, at least one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his
or her supporting letter, though approval of the studentdesigned major program by all advisers presumes their
approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and
still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as
stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with
their advisers regularly throughout the design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved
student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with
adviser approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for full-time day students to
complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major
or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor Declaration Form to
the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC
courses required and be signed by the ACTC school adviser.
Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive
application process with acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium,
and weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
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Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg.
Licensure is available in kindergarten-elementary or K-6
license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of
the following: mathematics, science, communication arts/
literature, social studies. A preprimary endorsement (3- to
5-year-olds) is also available. Licensure is also available in
the following middle school/high school fields: life sciences,
chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This license prepares people
to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one
of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and
complete secondary licensure coursework. Specialist licenses
are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), and physical education (K-12). The licenses
prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate
subject area major and complete the secondary licensure
coursework. (See Department of Education on page 117 and
subject area departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and licenses in
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities
are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only
through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure and special
education licensure have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers in
their subject area major and in the education department. It
is very important that students work closely with their advisers throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the
departments of Art and Business Administration (see departments and programs section on page 64). Certificates are
available to non-degree seeking students or students who are
completing a degree from a different academic department.
A student may declare degree seeking status after earning a
certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, pharmacy, or engineering
can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to
graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course
of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser
is available in each field to assist students in their planning.
Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year
to arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
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University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253,
369; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or
163; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering degree and major requirements on page 126.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Students may wish to take law-related courses
to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own choosing; most law
school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry and biology is not
required in order to apply to medical schools, but many
students with an interest in the health sciences choose to
major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically
has substantially more training than the minimal course
requirements. Students should review requirements and
recommended courses of each program being considered
for application and consult early and frequently with a prehealth science adviser. Coursework that is required by most
medical schools includes: one to two semesters of English
composition such as ENL 111, 220; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106); CHM 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146,
163; PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for
MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476; CHM 361.
universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors
program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education.
Students have the opportunity to create their own courses,
edit and write for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league,
belong to an Honors House, and learn through small reading
groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for
Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial,
or attending music, theatre, and art performances. Honors
courses bring in professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching
their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors
Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu. Also see the
Honors Program in the departments and programs section on
page 148.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and PrePhysical Therapy—Coursework in preparation for these
programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill
minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112
or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two
courses in Behavioral Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history,
philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion.
Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least
two semesters of history (Western civilization); one or
more courses in the history of philosophy, and Greek in the
junior and/or senior year. The Center for Faith and Learning
(Memorial 231) provides resources and support, including
scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements
of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220;
MAT 114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional
liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other
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Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day
program and Weekend College. Listings indicated by asterisks
are also offered through both the day program and Weekend
College, but may include completion of weekly evening
courses for some requirements. Students are encouraged to
discuss scheduling rotation of major courses with their faculty
adviser. Weekend/Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may
choose a major offered in the day program if they wish, but
must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may also take as many courses as possible through
Weekend College, then finish the major as a day program
student. A change of program is allowed once each academic
year, and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
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Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Health Fitness
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Evening program offered through
Weekend College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
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Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities and
agreements with the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to
take beginning/intermediate/advanced language courses not available at
consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program
options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of
Technology and Michigan Technological University.
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Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in
the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the
Twin Cities private colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and
media resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day
students at Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas
may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring)
at one of the other campuses. No additional fee is required
for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music
or approved independent studies. Exchange courses are not
transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the
residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for
which a student has cross-registered is kept in the Office of
the Registrar at Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a specific course or
major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled
bus shuttles students between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium,
and weekend students may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Norway, Northern
Ireland, Latin America, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA
programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College fulltime students may elect to take one course each semester at
McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all
McNally Smith College of Music requirements. This program
is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their
advisor to confirm if the classes will count toward graduation
requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be
used as a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed
within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken
through the Augsburg–McNally Smith exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which
a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally
Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in
the Air Force ROTC program at the University of St. Thomas
under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible
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to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships.
ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the
University of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800-328-6819,
x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the
Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota,
and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad. Services include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying
abroad. Graduate students also find short-term programs as
part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves
in a variety of locales and studying a variety of disciplines:
studying gender issues in Central America; acting with masks
in Norway; interning with community organizations in
Northern Ireland; studying political science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in
New Zealand; and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on
approved programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill
graduation requirements including major, minor, language,
liberal arts foundation, lifetime activity, and internship
requirements. This is determined prior to departure when
students fill out the required Credit Agreement form that is
signed by academic advisers and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related
to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic
career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior
year will meet the Augsburg residency requirement.
• You must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• You must take courses A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs
are reported as transfer credit on your transcript, and thus
are not figured into your GPA.
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• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit
to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the shortterm program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office.
Any courses removed by the student without Augsburg
Abroad permission prior to the start of the program will be
re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be
awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring
Weekend College (WEC) programs: January and spring
WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time Day students will not be
billed an overload fee if an additional 4.0 or 4.5 credits are
taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal
credits in the spring can use the January or Spring WEC
faculty-led short-term program as a spring term course in
order to be considered part-time or full-time.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does
not apply to study abroad students. WEC students who
do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do
not count that as their crossover course. The same policy
exemption is valid for Day students doing a study abroad
program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study
abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual
programs may require a higher average. Students with
lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you
study abroad. Short-term, faculty-led programs will allow
participation as a first-year if the student receives approval
from the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg
before they may study off campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students
placed on academic or disciplinary probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program.
The student is responsible for all non-recoverable program
costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on your student account.
• Be aware that students applying to faculty-led programs,
who meet the above criteria, are accepted on a rolling basis;
space is limited on these programs so applying early is
important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and January
faculty-led programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session
faculty-led programs
March 1: Fall semester and non-faculty led summer study
abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all
deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study
abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and meet all
deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on faculty-led programs
on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may
be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country.
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access
to university-sponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards
can present unique challenges in international settings. The
expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the
country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made. Students are encouraged
work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations
abroad within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work
closely with the student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to
determine needs and make appropriate and possible accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that
generally include tuition, housing, international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These
costs vary from program to program. Augsburg College pays
the program provider on the student’s behalf and then bills
the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access
their financial aid for study abroad. Students will always pay a
minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/
or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., Presidential,
Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships,
and tuition remission benefit) may use their scholarships
to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs (see
below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study
abroad costs on an affiliate or non-Augsburg program. Cost
estimates for the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with their study abroad
experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable
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costs will be assessed and charged to the student account.
Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students
may owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some,
or all, of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and refund policies of their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from
which to choose. In addition to the below Augsburg College
programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg
experience requirement, diverse needs of students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each
year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs
from the Augsburg College or Augsburg-affiliated options
then they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students
with a strong academic or financial reason, faculty support
(as shown on the Credit Agreement form), and who choose a
good quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg
College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities
in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central
America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students experience three
distinct types of living situations: living with other students
in a community house, spending several days in a rural
setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the
Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on
two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America, and
from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is
equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(Mexico)—Fall
Learn about the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with
emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and El
Salvador; explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; and learn first-hand from both women and men who
are involved in struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program offers credit in religion, political
science, women’s studies, and Spanish. Internships and independent studies are also available in nine different disciplines.
The program includes a two-week educational seminar in El
Salvador, as well as rural travel within Mexico and four-day
seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest houses while
traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks, and with
Mexican host families for four to six weeks. Prerequisite: one
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college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global Citizenship (Mexico)—Fall
The largest immigrant group in the United States is composed
of people born in Mexico, and Mexico is front and center
in debates about globalization and U.S. immigration policy.
This program, designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S.
in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and
with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international
business topics that are relevant in many different countries.
Students will have the opportunity to study Spanish at levels
from beginning to advanced, live with a host family for four
weeks, and develop closer relationships in the community and
improve their international business background by completing an internship in a local business or government office.
Prerequisites: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or
consent of instructor.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building,
globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won
its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build
nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s
world: rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a long-term project. Credit is
available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are also available.
Sustainable Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El
Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of
the people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well
as study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion,
history, women’s studies, and political science. Students spend
the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites:
one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent is required.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration,
immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations
in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language
classes, an internship or independent research opportunity,
and courses that help students understand the connections
between globalization and migration while learning from
diverse communities that are organizing for positive social
change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class,
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gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester living
in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social
and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and
social work courses. Social work field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host
families for six weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range
of semester and academic year programs in China, Finland,
Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from
several options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs,
group programs, “tailor-made” individual study programs,
and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in
English. Travel scholarships are available for some locations.
For further information on programs in Finland, Germany,
and Norway, contact the International Partners office. For
exchange programs in China and Slovenia, contact Augsburg
Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities,
offers full semester programs in Norway, East and Central
Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All
HECUA programs explore civic engagement, community, and
social change, and emphasize internships and field study. For
more information on international HECUA programs, see the
listings under International Studies; and for HECUA programs
in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians.
Students investigate changing Northern Europe using
Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as
case studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique
perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian
language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the
European Union. From three different locations – Norway,
Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex
dynamics of European integration via issues such as labor
migration, minority politics, right-wing populism, prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania
encompass some of Europe’s most pressing social justice
issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador,
enables the student to combine intense involvement in a
community-based organization with study of the community
development process. A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local
and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations working for
social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is
located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the
International Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated
through the University of Minnesota-Morris. Students who
teach abroad will also do part of their student teaching under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional information, contact the Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable
students to earn credit through short-term travel. Contact
Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and
Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing the importance and value
for all students to engage in internships, career development
and the exploration of vocation throughout their college
years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds breadth
and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective
preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career
counseling to help students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple
with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world.
This process is viewed as an important part of a student’s
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development while attending college. To aid in this process,
professional career staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff assist students
with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for
internship and job searches, graduate school applications,
and making connections to community, business, and alumni
resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or
service-based learning experience where a student focuses
on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the
major to the experience. An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship
credit. A learning agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty
supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving
credit. Students often do internships in nonprofits, small and
large businesses, government agencies, museums, schools,
and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can
be taken during a semester, Weekend College trimester or
summer sessions. Inter-disciplinary (INS) internships are also
available. For extension of an internship beyond one term
see Evaluation and Grading on page 58. Internships can be
registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 10
hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit
require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four
courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Internships completed off-campus for credit will
automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career
interests can be registered for a zero-credit transcript notation.
The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work
setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities
typically are part-time during the academic year and/or full
time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students
must set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The
director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center supervises non-credit internships and transcript notation work
experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
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Service-Learning and Community Engagement/
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-learning Program provides
students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community-service-learning is reflection on and analysis of
community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the City,
Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract
course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational
approach employs reciprocal learning between students and
their community. Service-learning components are embedded
in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include:
homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations,
tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using food as a tool
to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students
through service-learning. To accomplish these goals, three
separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining
Service is donated, reheated and served by student volunteers
to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth
and senior programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff
and students manage a community garden composed of 70
individual plots where community and campus members can
grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts classes on
healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is
available weekly at Augsburg College and the Brian Coyle
Community Center in order to increase access to healthy
foods. Surplus produce from the market and CSA shares are
donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 2008-2009, Augsburg College launched its
first year of the Bonner Leaders program, funded through the
National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program
at Augsburg, students develop deep community relationships
and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their
four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of
the Augsburg College Bonner Leaders program were largely
first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds, and unique experience with community-leadership
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roles. Through service placements with partner nonprofit
community organizations, students worked an average of 200
hours over the course of the academic year in placements
supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing
program, providing community health outreach, and working
with a financial literacy program. Beyond their work-study
service internships, students participated in at least 100 hours
of volunteer hours with various community initiatives and
civic engagement projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders
program, students engaged in monthly guided reflections
and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner
Community Leaders program is a successful campus model
to build on the college’s culture of community and civic
engagement and bring together existing community service
programs to take us to the next level of deepening knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the
community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Read Program is a federally funded literacy
and tutoring program focused on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood focused
on student achievement through after school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs:
Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure
coursework at the graduate level in elementary education,
secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD.
The MAE also offers the pre-primary specialty and the K-12
Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to take up
to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete
their licensure programs with a combination of graduate
and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master’s
degree program. Students will complete their master’s degrees
through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level education coursework. Licensed
teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD,
as well as the K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the
pre-primary endorsement at the graduate level. The program
is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the
admissions process begins with the Graduate Admissions
office. For further information about the programs, contact
the Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts
approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches
to situations, issues, and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s leaders
need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a
more comprehensive understanding of their world. Designed
for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on
alternate Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort
offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington site.
(Note: A five-year program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that would qualify them for CPA
certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting
and an MA in leadership. See the Department of Business
Administration, accounting major section of the catalog for
further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing
health inequities among diverse populations. The program is
offered within the context of a Christian liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing, or Advanced
Nursing Administration through the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification
in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural Nursing
Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every
other week or once per month) that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used
for all classes. Practicums include optional short-term study
abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in Mexico,
Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students
with an ADN and a bachelor’s degree in a field other than
nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a
“bridge student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA
program and completion of three courses in the Augsburg
undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in nursing through an
“expedited” process. After successful application to the MA
program while still a student in the undergraduate program,
students can take three designated courses in the Master
of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at
Augsburg upon successful completion of the undergraduate
nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a post-master’s program
for registered nurses (RNs) who currently hold a master’s
degree in nursing. The DNP at Augsburg will prepare nurses
to guide system level changes that improve health outcomes
of persons underserved by the current health system. The
program emphasizes transcultural nursing leadership to
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maximize health through peaceful, just, and collaborative
actions that uphold and improve human potential across
care settings with emphasis on health inequities in a global
context. In addition to emphasizing transcultural nursing, the
DNP curriculum also focuses on advanced community/public
health nursing and holistic health.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give
students mastery of the skills and knowledge necessary to
advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening
per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program
encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention
from the faculty. The program focuses on giving students the
ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive management consulting course
allows students to apply theory and classroom learning to an
actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and organizations provide a laboratory for students as
they complete comprehensive projects in various disciplines
and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation
in a number of concentrations including finance, healthcare
management, human resource management, international
business, and marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is
designed for students interested in careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation
of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory
and practice in primary care medicine. All physician assistants
must have a supervising physician to practice. The program
is three years long with classes held Monday through Friday
during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education, prepares students for entering
advanced social work practice. The program builds on the
liberal arts base of the College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development, policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations
for their program focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership
for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based, problemsolving framework. Graduate social work classes meet in
four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares
students to work with diverse peoples across the full range
of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The
program development, policy, and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for
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clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure and oppress
people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social
Work/Master of Theology or Divinity degree (MSW/MA/
MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business
Administration degree (MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv
dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary.
It is designed to meet the educational interests of people
planning to serve the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree
is offered in collaboration with the Augsburg MBA program.
It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary
to build well managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education
program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow
personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet
the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between
academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies,
Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota
Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning
Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies. The
program supports special events and conferences as well as
student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement,
increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from
Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn
credit, and all registered courses will be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the
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accuracy of their registrations. Additionally, day students are
required to meet with their academic advisers prior to registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method
of registration, though the Enrollment Center is available
to process registration forms. Please reference the academic
calendar for the schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying
to register for a course through AugNet should come to the
Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online
and must be processed at the Enrollment Center:
• Pass/No Credit (P/N) grade options
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval
required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form
available at the Enrollment Center; instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships
Full-time day students normally register for four course
credits per semester. Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students.
Students registered for two course credits are classified as
half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply:
students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49
may take a total of 5.0 course credits or with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5
course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations
must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note:
There is an additional tuition charge for course loads over
4.5 course credits. This includes combining the credit load
from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will
include winter WEC and spring WEC.) auditing classes over
the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are
available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day
program (semesters) is the Friday before the term begins.
After initial registration, Day students may add individual
classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11
through day 20, students may still petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee
for this petition. Day 20 is the last day to petition for adding
a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/
T2) courses that meet only part of the term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the
start of the course. Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic
Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students
registered for at least two course credits in one term are
considered full time for that term. Students registered for one
course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the
Weekend College and the Partner Hospitals program
(Weekend College) is the last business day before the term
begins. After initial registration, Weekend College students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or
withdraw without notation through Friday after the first
class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add
a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses
may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Tuesday after
the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the
Rochester campus is the last business day before the term
begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add
individual classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw
without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a
class after a class meets and it must be processed through the
Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a class through the
Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the
Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add
or withdraw without notation through the Monday after the
first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Monday after the second
week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and
should be checked to verify the correct meeting times and
room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental
advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
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Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to
a “home program,” either day, Weekend College, or the
Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete
most of their degree requirements through their home program. However, full-time students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of their home program
for courses in which they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are
carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits in the
day program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be
considered full-time and will be charged the full-time day
program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the
WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program, will pay
the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day
part-time rate for any credits over 4.5 in their combined day/
WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC
and spring WEC). The maximum number of credits that may
be included in the day full-time tuition rate for students who
cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home program. Crossover registration dates are published on the registrar’s office webpage. There is a special crossover registration
form that must be processed at the Enrollment Center. This
registration option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals programs
are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester/hospital
students may NOT cross over to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their undergraduate
degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception
is made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing
and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students
enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will
pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling
out a Change of Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term.
Changes are limited to one each academic year. A Change
of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of
program into spring WEC.
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Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are
registered because this will result in a failing grade on their
official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal
from College must be completed in the Enrollment Center.
A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a Withdrawal from College is
the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from
college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is
returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be re-admitted
to the College when they are ready to resume their studies.
The Application for Readmission form is available from the
Enrollment Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s
webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office
informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from
courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military
service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop
a course, the registrar will place a W for the course(s) along
with a notation on the transcript that the student was called
to active duty. This is to assist the student with any financial
aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling
students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or work out an “incomplete” agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office as soon as possible so
the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the committee considers
requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or
approval of transfer course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration
deadlines will require a $50 petition fee attached to the petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of
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the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/
withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines
for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student
account holds must be cleared before submitting the petition.
Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the
published petition deadline will incur a $150 late registration
fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts
in determining academic probation or dismissal from the
College on academic grounds. The committee also hears
appeals from students who have been dismissed for academic
reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission
to the College after dismissal or returning after leaving while
on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (September-April), and once a month
during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or
download from the registrar’s webpage, www.augsburg.edu/
registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments
concerning your request. Petitions without comments from
faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning
for a change in registration, please submit a drop/add form
signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the
Registrar/Enrollment Center; include signed drop/add form
and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition
with the committee’s decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC
and Rochester student petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that
were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg. Students
may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of
any of the catalogs in effect during their years of enrollment.
However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of
readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their
subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to
complete a second major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA,
BM, BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same
major, though it is possible to earn multiple degrees from
the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a BA in computer science
and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office
of the Registrar and is based on a student’s official transcript.
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed
at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C
or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar
in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmentalremedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD,
or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may
and will be evaluated on a individual basis. The registrar’s
office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than
semester or quarter hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer
credits that have been reported to Augsburg as semester or
quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year
colleges. Students may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a
student reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will
transfer from two-year institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can be used to
meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are
reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points
from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are
not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the
Office of the Registrar before taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and
residency requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements
section of the catalog.)
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MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)
with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher will
satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one
course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer
program, the MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at
Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the
MnTC and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one
course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable
courses graded C – or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level
math, and modern language must have a grade of C or better
in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior
to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA
degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major
department to discuss major requirements. Courses with
C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for
application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission
to the College—is sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for
advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
instead of REL 100 and REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on
transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned
above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the
time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to
the Office of the Registrar for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from
the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
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review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit
guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are
regionally accredited institutions. Students should submit
official transcripts from these schools during the admission
process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements
are satisfied rests with the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year
prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department
chairs, and the registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Office of the
Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s
degree or for the equivalent of a major. See page 18 — Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for graduation at
the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining
graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center
or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed
and verified in the Office of the Registrar in order for the
degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open
courses on the academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum
number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework,
and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these
maximums may be applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two course credits by independent/directed study;
four course credits of internship; and six course credits with
a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors, students
may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its own limitations on the number of
P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more
than two course credits with P grades toward a major and no
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more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor.
The Department of Education is an example of a department
that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field
courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are
listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements
for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in the next
section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum
overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in
coursework for the major or minor. Some majors, licensure,
and certification programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental
section for details about the grade and grade point average for
individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be
completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no fewer
than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved exchange program (ACTC,
McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted
against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are
encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits
prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a
minimum number of courses that are required in residence
within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chair of the department for further
information.
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The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students
may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include
signature courses and experiences, a liberal arts foundation,
and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and
Placements)
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
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Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith
and the search for meaning; and
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• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is
determined by assessments. These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking
skill component, based on review of their past academic work,
are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of
2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam
is given during College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice questions and
other information are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be
enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation
for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake
the Math Placement Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take the Math Placement
Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to
MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance
to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance
to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG.
A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon
as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses
require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their
placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to
develop competence in composition skills—such as stating
and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing
(ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course
equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer evaluation, transfer
students must also take the writing placement exam. Students
entering Weekend College or the Rochester program do not
take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective
Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle
of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern
language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is
required. For a language previously studied, placement into
the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0
or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement
into French, German and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages
may seek a placement evaluation through faculty fluent in
the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools.
Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant
course credit. Students may audit, but will not receive course
credit for any course taken below their placement level. The
Department of Languages and Cross-cultural Studies may
override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be
applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of
the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in
American Sign Language by passing an approved course
sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose
score is below the minimum on the English Language
Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing
the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum
on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the
ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core Skill
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requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found on page 92.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime
Activity courses (HPE 002, 003). Students may test out of the
activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the
Health and Physical Education Department each semester.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education
majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses
are non-credit courses and are not included in the 32-course
credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s
identity as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s
related interest in asking students to think critically about the
concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist,
Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran,
uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but
not religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a
generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to
engage in conversation with one another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a
mature faith for our time—open to doubts and eager to
explore our questions and the realities of our world and
culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity as well as about
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories,
claims, and key concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore
Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe matters,” and invite
you to continue the process of developing your own lived
theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and called to live and serve as
neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model
and lens for viewing the connections between our basic
beliefs and the commitments and actions we make in life.
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The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and
their new community, first-year weekday program students are required to take courses containing the following
components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in
the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete
fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year
learning community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first-year students
embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a
learning community at Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg community, and helps them
succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s
national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. The course linked with
their AugSem introduces students to the city as a resource
for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills
requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes
of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach
skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg
Experience as a requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally. Five categories of
approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized
as Augsburg Experiences: internships (including fieldwork,
practicums, and student teaching), faculty-student research,
service learning/community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning
with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning
and reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2)
link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas
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of off-campus people, organizations, and/or communities,
either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in
designated courses that are part of the regular class schedule
or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class
schedule. The length of time required, credit/no-credit status,
and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity
for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and
challenging world. Students reflect on the meaning of their
educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone
courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects
the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students
to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found
on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading General
Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to
knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional
liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire
a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and
professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two
different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and
Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the
registrar’s webpage—under the heading General Education
Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments:
Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/
programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English,
History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200,
or 300) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments:
Art, Film, Music, Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral
ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112, 114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain
skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate
components of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements
typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or
elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application of those skills.
Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills
are taught have a QF designation. Courses that contain an
embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an application project have a
QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses.
Departments may designate one required course with a QF
designation and one required course with a QA designation
(departments may also designate a list of QF or QA courses
from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning
skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA courses
from which students can choose); OR, departments may list
this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog supplement found online on
the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for
more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give
students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must
complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided
at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics courses, two Social and
Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors are approved for
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the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not
required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
• See P/N limitations under Graduation Requirements,
page 52.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one
grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be
graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their
registration that they wish to use the P/N grading option. Any
changes in choice of grading system must be made according
to dates published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not
computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is
online via the AugNet Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final
examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and
other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means
no credit and a grade of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at
least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P-graded courses, or rank each as
a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be
applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement
that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors.
Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students
may elect only two P/N credits.
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An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive
an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course
if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the term
with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course,
and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor
may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course
completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term
with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the
outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the student’s program.
If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may
sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case,
they must be completed by the grading deadlines within
one year from the beginning of the first term of registration.
A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students
given X extensions will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being
maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term
in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer
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than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. If
the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is
dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without
notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw
deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been
received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and
a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each term
and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on
the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted
toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses
completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg
to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade
may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5
credits. The charge for part-time and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the Financing
Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit
a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks
of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been
audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward
graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all
work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade points
for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on
the P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the
GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits
attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of
each term. Classification is based on the number of course
credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
• Juniors—15 completed course credits
• Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take
place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that
comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg
provides a means by which a student’s previous learning,
other than that which is transferred from another accredited
institution, may be presented for examination for possible
credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such
learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to
coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either
by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by
which students may have their previous learning assessed for
credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each
of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from
the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by
the College for advanced placement and appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students
to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced
Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4
is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or
major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the
Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series
of standardized tests that have been developed by the College
Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American
Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved
examination may receive academic credit for that subject at
Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill general education
and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic
Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for
students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the
following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area
in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to
administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the
exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N
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basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields
of study directly related to the student’s previous learning.
Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the
Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in
addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be
used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after
completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It
is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio.
An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course.
Credit is available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent
Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While
Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes
place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be
placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal
arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows a maximum of eight
credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained
through previous experiential learning. In compiling the eight
credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use
any combination of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through
portfolio assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not
English must take the ELL placement test in conjunction
with the English writing placement test prior to registering
for their first term at Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL,
ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores
on the Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption from ELL
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courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language
Learner’s course, an objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test and the grade
earned in the class will determine whether additional ELL
coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and
a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL
requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must
stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such time that they pass
the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL
course can be counted only twice in the total number of
courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and
Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is
required for graduation; however, certain majors require a
higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for
continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or
No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three
(3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of their first term, he/she has not fulfilled the
requirements established through the Conditional Admit
Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional
Admit Program (CAP) section of the catalog).
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing Committee. Evidence of
a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary
consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss a
student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be
strongly advised to withdraw before the end of a term.
Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the
College must receive permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time, the Student Standing
Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any statements and evidence attesting to his/her
commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled
Conditional Admit Requirements and he/she subsequently
satisfies those requirements.
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The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum equivalent of three full course credits for a weekday
schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover
courses taken in a Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not
calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission
has been given by the student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all requirements are
complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for
students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation
in commencement, however, does not mean that a student
has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies
in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for
students in the Day undergraduate program and for students
in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program. The
June commencement ceremony is for students in the other
five graduate programs as well as undergraduate students
in Weekend College, Rochester campus, and the Partner
Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all
degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1)
no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring term; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Latin Honors
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated
exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors
upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all
students who complete degree requirements in May 2004 or
later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors program.
(See individual department and program descriptions for
details.)
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student
Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who
does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student
is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student
Standing Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal
instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional
programs, such as Social Work, Education and Nursing. A
student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision
through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus successful
completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than
two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes
offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for
the Summa Cum Laude oral examination, go to the Latin
Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should consult with the
V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about
completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding
of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of educational assistance
funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits
can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation”
and “commencement” carry different meanings. Graduation
refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students
graduate when all requirements for the degree have been
Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
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Academic Information
(FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg
College is required to give notice of the various rights
accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the
right to review and inspect substantially all of your education
records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student
must request to review their education records in writing with
their signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time,
but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have
the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education
record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should
be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education
records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked and to give
Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable
information contained in your education records, except to
the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA
authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception
which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to
school officials with legitimate education interests. A school
official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent);
a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving
on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing
his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an education record in
order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA
uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released
for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to
withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
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“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities
and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including
dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by
the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all
Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such
information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar
prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a
subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that
all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder
of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a
complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s
failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains
statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning
campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at
612-330-1717.
Departments and Programs
Departments and Programs
Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that
knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides
this unified truth into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students.
These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct
majors, to create the substance of a broad general education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus
containing a more detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be
obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of
the educational philosophy of each department, its goals, and
its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements
for individual majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes
are offered fall and/or spring terms unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms
is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is
important that the student review major requirements and
course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer Session, the
Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of
Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are
published in a separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional
courses, for one-half or one-quarter course credit, are offered.
Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course
is valued as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most
day program courses meet for three 60-minute periods or two
90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit Weekend College courses
meet for eight three-and-one-half-hour sessions during fall
and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring
term.
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Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower division courses.
Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for
first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s
for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level
course are listed in the course description as prerequisites. A
student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not
been fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such as ENL 111, math
placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor. NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all schedules.
Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for information on
when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and
independent study. The course description and process for
registering is normally the same for each department. Some
departments have additional statements that can be found in
the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary internships
are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form
and secure the signatures of the faculty supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the Enrollment Center.
You must register the internship for the academic term that
coincides with the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement (forms are available in the
Strommen Career and Internship Center) must be completed
with the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Strommen Career and Internship Center, with copies made
for the faculty supervisor and student.
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197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience
typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design
a learning agreement that links the ideas and
methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the
Departments and Programs
Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register.
396
397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at
the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods
of the discipline with the opportunities inherent
in the placement. For some majors, participation
in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior
to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member
and the Strommen Career and Internship Center
regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399 internships are one
option for the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in
the scheduled offerings under the direction of
an instructor. Open to all students, but normally
taken by sophomores and juniors. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term
in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized
research projects. Normally open to junior and
senior majors. Approval must be secured in
writing from the instructor and the department
chairperson before the term in which the study
is undertaken.
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Accounting
Accounting
See listing under Business Administration.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the
opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures
of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation
of American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal
status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North
American Indian cultures.
influences, and American Indian literature, art,
music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural
anthropology. Course objectives include providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and theories, the concepts of
race and culture, an appreciation and awareness
of differing cultures, and an awareness of the
role cultural anthropology has in understanding
contemporary human problems. (This course
does not count toward the American Indian
studies major or minor; it is recommended as a
supporting area of study)
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and
Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least
four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200
or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on
issues that face contemporary American Indians,
including tribal sovereignty and identity politics,
treaty rights, language retention and education,
religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and
a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women
by putting into conversation a variety of voices
that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal
is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in
society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native
American women.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two must be upper
division.
Course Offerings at Augsburg College
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content
areas of the American Indian studies curriculum,
this course includes an overview of American
Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues,
reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural
An introduction to the language and culture
of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational
skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic
patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues
concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in
society. Comparative roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous
cultures. Studies include the role of women in
Native American and African tribes, peasant
societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle
East, and China.
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HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America
from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the
present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and
intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of
contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama.
The course explores the richness and diversity
of American Indian literature, and the ways
in which literature reflects and illuminates
American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature
and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images
of American Indians created by Hollywood and
television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to
the present, the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed
in film historically, how this image has evolved
over the past century, and how it is reflective of
Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is
explored through the visual arts, particularly
within the United States.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by
Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua, or
Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that
manifest differently due to the political, social,
and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about
sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion,
cultural survival, women’s issues, and political
movements through site visits and interaction
with Indigenous organizations. This course is
cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the
course examines the vital roles and contributions of women in past and present tribal
cultures. It explores the continuity of women’s
roles over times and the changes in these roles,
precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American
Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries
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and influenced non-tribal communities through
their activism and traditionalism. This course is
cross-listed with women’s studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native
American storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be
emphasized and studied within the broader
context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research
the various tribal storytelling traditions.
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of
writers working within a particular theme such
as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from
the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native
Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American
Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus
on primary texts, comparing and contrasting
theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis
as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or
consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at
the junior and senior level to the exciting and
expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will
explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s
portrayal of Native Americans and provides an
extraordinary range in perspectives and views
that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical
Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored
as are tribal relationships with nature, religious
oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies,
and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and
a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women
by putting into conversation a variety of voices
that talk back to or address mainstream ste-
American Indian Studies
reotypes of Native American women. Our goal
is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in
society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native
American women. (Prereq.: WST 201 or any
2XX women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any
2XX American Indian studies course; or consent
of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by
Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua, or
Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that
manifest differently due to the political, social,
and cultural influences of the dominant culture
in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits and interaction with
Indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate
specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and
South America, and American Indian Literature
Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
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Art
Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense
of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow
from the diversity of ideas experienced on a small campus
in the heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid
foundation of drawing, design, and history with technical
skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a range of
media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students
as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing,
painting, ceramics, sculpture, and photography with emerging disciplines in hand papermaking, book arts, architecture,
and digital media. Class sizes are small; we will get to know
each other.
Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral to our program.
We reach an average of 700 students a year from all disciplines, graduating 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in
art history, studio art, art education; and certificates in studio
art and graphic design.
For over 40 years, students have been earning degrees in
art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited to be
here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin Anderson, Susan Boecher, Lynn
Bollman, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts
foundations:
Design
Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118
ART 223
ART 225
ART 257
Painting I
Printmaking I
Graphic Design I
Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221
Sculpture I
ART 250
Ceramics I
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240
Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Studio majors must participate in a junior review, a solo or
two-person show with a senior review, and the annual senior
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
Art Faculty
ART 102
ART 107
group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W),
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, 382
and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386,
and 387.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI
230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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ART 240
ART 388
Art History Survey
Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102
Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118
Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W),
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Art history majors may choose from ART 102, 225,
382 and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Art history majors may choose two of the following
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386,
and 387.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI
230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and
art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork
(studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting
Art
high quality work, and art department approved special
projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
Studio Art Minor
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique
in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is placed on color,
perception, and expression.
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART
244, and ART 249 or 349.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
This foundational course in plein air sketching
introduces observational skills and sketching
onsite in the midst of daily life as a meditative
way of seeing deeply and responding to place.
Students explore media, technique, and subject
matter, visit sites and museums to understand
context and meaning, and respond creatively.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to
four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
ART 132
Photography I
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity,
expression, and communication with attention
to analog black-and-white photographic processes. Students need access to a 35mm, single
lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately $200-225.
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (chosen
from ART 215, ART 225, ART 315, ART 320, ART 330, ART
340), one in art history, and three studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have lab fees.
ART 180
Introduction to Community Based Photography
Introduction to Community Based Photography
will combine art and social research concepts to
help students understand how the arts can affect
social change and foster community building by
engaging in the creative, theoretical, and technical process of black-and-white photography.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation
for the visual arts. Two- and some three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual
drawing. Emphasis is placed on foundational
drawing concepts.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in architecture.
Exploration of the history of drawing in
architecture, critical review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
(Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of
web design. Focus is placed on effective design
and usability. Students will become familiar with
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics,
offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in
perceiving and representing the material environment through the study of sketching and
drawing skills.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the
inherent properties of various materials and
processes.
ART 223
Printmaking I
An introduction to traditional and experimental
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media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief,
and mono/unique methods are explored.
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ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and contemporary bookmaking; emphasizes
the interplay of text and image in the handmade
book.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design. Theory and practice
of coordinating visual imagery and typography
for print publications using page layout software.
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 225
Graphic Design I
ART 315
Web Design II
Graphic Design I is an introduction to the principles and practices of visual communications
focusing on text and image using grid layouts.
Exploration of the latest technologies used in
the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design.
(Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see
program listings in International Studies)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures,
and application of traditional and contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms
using digital, hand-set type, and hand lettering.
(Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
This advanced course in plein air sketching is
a continuation of ART 122. Advanced students
develop mastery of technique and expression of
personal subject matter and style through significant, experiential engagement with artistic,
cultural, and historical resources. (Prereq.: ART
122 or permission of instructor)
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical processes to
produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students learn water-based
printmaking techniques while exploring several
kinds of collaboration. Students critically analyze works of art produced by themselves and
their peers, and through this analysis they will
articulate different theories of aesthetics.
ART 330
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II explores visual communications in the retail environment — developing
advertising materials, sales promotions, packaging, and displays.
ART 247
Life Drawing
ART 332
Photography II
An introduction to the methods and techniques
of drawing the human form through the use of
live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing skills and the accurate rendering of
the human form in a spatial environment.
Advanced study in black-and-white film photography. Projects will encourage the refinement of
technical and formal skills and the development
of a personal approach to subject matter and
content. Students will be introduced to archival
print methods, expanded film exposure and
development styles, portfolio presentation; and
will develop the vocabulary to write an artist’s
statement and research contemporary photographers. (Prereq.: ART 132)
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with
an emphasis on handbuilding and throwing
techniques combined with theory, concept, and
form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to transparent watercolor; emphasizes perceptual observation to explore color
theory, media, and technique. Class sessions
often include painting outside on location
(weather permitting).
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Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the
electronic environments using various software
programs to create digital images, animation,
and digital games.
Art
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze,
and firing technology with a continued emphasis
on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.:
ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media,
emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.:
ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced exploration in transparent watercolor;
emphasizes individual expression. (Prereq.: ART
257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and
mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are
encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and
book arts, emphasizing individual research and
expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
History of architecture and city planning since
1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western
examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions
consist almost exclusively of extensive walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249;
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS,
or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual
arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of
Native American art spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it
encounters cultural change, Western aesthetics,
and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American
art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a
practical approach to application of a senior art
major’s portfolio of works through a solo or twoperson exhibit, exemplifying their best visual
arts practice. Two art department faculty and
one outside department faculty/staff of choice
will be formed as a review committee of the
exhibition.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the
visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone
Age to the present, including architecture, folk
arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period
to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and protoRenaissance painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from
antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by Western and
non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
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ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary
American art, architecture, and folk arts.
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ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Augsburg Core
Curriculum—AUG/KEY/GST
by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life,
and future. Readings and critical discussions
with others in the same and in different majors
will add dimension to each student’s reflective
writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Liberal Arts Foundation
Augsburg Seminar
Connections Courses
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course
pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on
a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is
graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to complete
the seminar if the student withdraws from the
linked content course(s) is at the discretion of
the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
through disciplinary courses (listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current
environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the
connections we share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections,
we depend on the insights offered by political
science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The issues
examined in this class — neither remote nor
abstract — exist in our everyday lives, and a
central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470
Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection
on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to realworld insights and hands-on experiences, this
course will delve deeply into the skill sets and
mind sets important for arts professionals in
all fine arts majors. While exploring vocation
concepts, this course balances entrepreneurial
awareness, attitudes, and skills with intrapreneurial insights, skills, and reflection.
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares
students to “act globally” by challenging them
to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while
studying abroad and to analyze issues that
transcend national boundaries. In English with
readings in a language other than English. Open
to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a
language other than English or have studied
abroad for a full semester (including in Englishspeaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major
program does not include a keystone element. It
draws together all facets of a student’s education
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course
will explore how to understand and appreciate
various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual
arts, dance, and film. Class sessions consist
almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century
Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval
Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known
as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to
1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as
a complex system of thought and feeling, which
includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes
an experiential approach to this material, for
example, by having students and faculty attend
class in academic regalia, just as they did in
medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, spring)
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SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s
weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate
and climate change, global warming, and ozone
depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one twohour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
S CI 110
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about
statistics and its use as evidence in arguments,
with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation,
communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. Topics include association,
causation, observational studies, experiments,
risk, confounding, bias and chance. Common
techniques involving statistical opportunism,
conditional reasoning using English to describe
and compare rates and percentages presented in
tables and graphs, and the use of standardization
to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed. Emphasis is on interpretation,
evaluation, communication, and analysis of
statistically-based arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.:
SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
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Graduation Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this
course strengthens the ability of students to
comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
ideas and arguments. Students identified by the
Critical Thinking Assessment are required to
complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0
or better. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only
with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal
arts curriculum and improving those skills
important to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and textbook reading, time
management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning
style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies.
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GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic
learning inherent in an approved not-for-credit/
internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the Strommen Career and Internship
Center. With approval, a non-credit/internship
completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Biology
Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the
unraveling of information locked within the human and
other genomes to the complexities of interactions between
organisms in diverse ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are grappling with an
almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing
on the core principles of biology, students are given the tools
with which to interpret results coming out of the revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research
projects, given the opportunity to themselves contribute to
our understanding of the natural world. Integration across
biological sub-disciplines is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology.
As biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer
science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture,
Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important
for the successful study of biology. Biological forces have
many profound effects on society, and in turn humanity
has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, service-learning
opportunities are tightly integrated within the curricula.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a
springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone
on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers
in college or university teaching, basic and applied research,
and public health. Many have entered professional programs
in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical
and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Five upper division biology electives chosen from the following
list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 475
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Neurobiology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 145/146
Calculus
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information
section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements as for the Bachelor of
Science degree, but with the following supporting courses:
Biology Faculty
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew
Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe,
Ann Impulliti
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure,
and Analysis I
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options:
Bachelor of Science in biology, Bachelor of Arts in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine-and-a-half courses including:
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 361
Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5)
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone (.5)
or another keystone with departmental approval
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary
teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in
biology degree, but with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
Astronomy
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SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
See the Clinical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for
details of the CLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM
111 or COM 115.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Biology for Health Sciences
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the department, subject to review by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed
(2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from other institutions
may be applied toward the major.
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with
the program and the institution. Care should be taken to
study the requirements for every program well in advance
of making application. In general, medical schools require
a two-semester sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required and in
some instances statistics and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy
and such typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites.
Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these
areas should consult early and often with health science
advisers Dixie Shafer and Dale Pederson.
Custom Biology Programs
Graduate Training in Biology
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 153 and at
least two upper division electives may, in consultation with
their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete
major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.0 overall and one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO
499), b) a research internship combined with BIO 497, or c)
participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. BIO
497and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28
in the case of students planning to graduate in the following December. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects must include
public presentation and a written report approved by the
department.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five biology courses
including BIO 151, 152, 253, and two upper division courses.
The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg
College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged
to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology department.
BIO 151 and 152 and Principles of Chemistry (or General
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Chemistry) should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253
and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second
year. Students should complete their math requirements early
in their college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 151, 152, and
253 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology
courses. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses applied to
the major. Upper division biology requirements must be
traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in upper division biology
courses is required for the life sciences major.
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Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two
semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in
research through Augsburg Experience, internships and/
or independent study. Careful consultation with a biology
adviser is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology
requirements for secondary licensure must be completed
before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and
seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are required
to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or
elective courses are determined by the department following
review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology
honor society is open to those students who have completed
Biology
of science and the approach used by scientists
to gather and analyze data and propose and test
hypotheses are considered. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Three hours
lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of
3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and
Internship Center in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in
the Twin Cities.
Augsburg Student Association for Health Sciences
The Augsburg Student Association for Health Sciences exists
to serve all students preparing for post-baccalaureate study
and/or careers in medicine and allied health professions. It
facilitates volunteer and work opportunities, provides contact
with admissions representatives from several professional
schools, and arranges visits with alumni in several health
fields.
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the
human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory. A student may not receive credit for
both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended.
Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles
with a human perspective and application.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics and genetic disease,
selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours lecture,
one three-hour lab. A student may not receive
credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply
to the major or minor in biology. Students are
strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and spring)
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors, including
cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism,
genetics. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be taken
in sequence except by permission of instructor.
(Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory,
some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or
concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent
registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
This is a topics course for discovery-based
research introducing concepts and skills based
on instructor-generated research projects. It
is offered through a selection-process based
on student interest, invitation, and interview
selection. It is recommended for students in the
Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg
Experience as an experiential course in research
if the student project results in presentation of
the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.: Invitation to participate
in course; 0.5 course)
Second of a three-semester introductory
sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology,
and biological diversity for science majors. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence
except by permission of instructor. (Three hours
of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both
plants and animals are emphasized. The nature
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function in tissues,
cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing
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classification, morphology, behavior, life history,
and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate
years)
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology,
and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and
molecular analysis. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114
or 145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215.)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and
plants, including the study of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152, and ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics,
and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352 and MAT 114 or
145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in
photosynthesis, growth, development, and water
relations in plants including the relationship
of process to structure and life history. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253, and ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular
genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and
select additional topics. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation,
excretion, movement, and sensory perception
as well as neural and hormonal control of these
functions, emphasizing vertebrates. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
PSY 215.)
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BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur during embryonic
development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics
to be studied include the electrical activity of
neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and memory, animal behavior,
and human cognition. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms.
Environmental, industrial, and medical issues
are discussed, with particular attention paid to
human pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms
and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics
include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of biomes, population and
community ecology, and conservation. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some
Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT
114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune
defense. The course investigates the structure
and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of
immune defense. Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms of
immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity,
and immunodeficiency are included. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important biological
issues that have ethical and societal implication
and ramifications are explored; including, the
topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections
between faith and science, and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists.
(Prereq.: senior biology major. Fall and Spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the
Biology
connections of science with the world at large,
including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science
in a global context of the interconnectedness of
faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and sociopolitical-economic situation. (Prereq.: senior
biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5
course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise
covered by our other course offerings. Topics
may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an
integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of theories
and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition,
motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of
analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a
strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for
careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology),
David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David
Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget
Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology),
Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
13 Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 495
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
or PSY 360
PSY 354
PSY 410
PSY 491
PSYC 322
PSYC 407
PSYC 378
PYSC 486
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Psychology Lab (two semesters)
Cognitive Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Advanced Research Seminar
Sensation and Perception (StT)
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St.
Thomas)
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
Seminar in Neuropharmacology
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Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
BIO 471
BIO 473
Biol 356
Genetics
Biochemistry
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
(Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
PSY 396/399
Internship
SCI 490
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or
115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM
111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those
biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0
or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be
applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Business Administration
Department of Business
Administration—BUS, ACC,
FIN, MIS, MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in
business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication,
emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters
close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student
and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden,
Nora M. Braun, John C. Cerrito, Peggy M. Cerrito, C. Lee
Clarke, David A. Conrad, John A. Furia, Marc D. Isaacson,
Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J. LaFave, Laura
K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Rosanne E. Malevich, Marc C.
McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain,
Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller,
Jennifer Grant
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven
majors: business administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management
(BUS), management information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study
the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration
major there are two specializations: marketing (WEC only)
and music business. Within the accounting major there are
three specializations: general accounting, public accounting,
and managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain
a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition
to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in
fields outside the Department of Business Administration,
in addition to students majoring in other areas in the
Department of Business Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors: business administration, international business, music business, accounting,
management information systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business
Administration are designed to meet the needs of working
people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or
to pursue a new career. The department offers certificates in
information technology, business management, and business
finance through the Weekend College program. Certificate
requirements are listed in management, finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper
division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from
the department. Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10 years ago will not
be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in business administration,
accounting, finance, international business, management,
MIS, or marketing are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should
be done by the end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel majors
on their careers, assist majors in obtaining internships or
jobs, and provide letters of recommendation for prospective
employers or graduate programs.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen
Career and Internship Center and department faculty to
obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399)
during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide
students with experience that may be valuable in competing
for jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about
internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively
support international study.
For additional details, see the section on International
Partners under International Studies in this catalog, or
consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department
administrator, for international business or other overseas
opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to take BUS 254
Entrepreneurship.
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Business Administration—
BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for
professional careers in business administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a
common business core. This common core provides students
with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal
changes in interests and goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200
Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at
Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit, selected from:
(2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg)
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of
BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
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business administration major, music business specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend College students
only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
business administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and
Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
MKT 252
BUS 379
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration,
accounting, finance, MIS or marketing course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
combined major in business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331
or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252. Other configurations may be
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permitted with the approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for
management decisions. Analysis of business cases
involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting,
understanding, and managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets
for statistical analysis (trends and confidence
intervals). Includes the generation and analysis
of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation
in business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that facilitates decisions by
non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate
choices, sub-optimization, and unanticipated
consequences. Optional topics include process
control, six-sigma, data mining, and dashboard
metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC and evening schedule: Additional
evening sessions are required.)
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399,
and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 254, plus two
additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS
399 (maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the music
and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Business Administration,
students whould consult with the department chair.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200
Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the
student, to the possibility of pursuing a career
in business as a vocational calling. In this course
you will be exposed to the key areas of business
operations including: management, marketing,
management information systems/technology,
finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management,
organization, staffing, planning, and control. The
nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional
manager.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and readings in the areas of business
administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of human resources; desirable working
relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career
development and the role of the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects
and organizations. Factors affecting trends and
earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit
sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on
developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea successfully.
Examines the construction of a viable business
plan with attention to the resources needed for
success.
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a
global perspective, including views of the U.S.
government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with real-life case
studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242
or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better
business decisions. Topics include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional
reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence
intervals and statistical significance). Software
used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260
and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171.
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WEC and evening schedule: Additional sessions
are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range
planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint
with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing
behavior in the workplace and the board room,
including skills needed to manage across national
borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software.
Specific topics may include multivariate modeling
PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq.: BUS 379. On
demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Accounting
Accounting—ACC
The major in accounting prepares students for professional
careers in a wide variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general accounting and professional accounting. The general accounting specialization
is adequate for a wide variety of positions. The professional accounting track includes two specializations: public
accounting and managerial accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with CPA
firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidly-growing companies.
The two professional specializations relate to two
professional designations: the CPA and the CMA. A certified
public accountant (CPA) focuses on external reporting; a
certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting. The public accounting specialization includes
the materials emphasized on the CPA exam; the managerial
specialization includes the materials emphasized on the CMA
exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy,
accounting majors in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need to complete the
equivalent of 150 semester hours of education to be licensed
as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This can be completed in four years through accelerated undergraduate work.
Another option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree
plus a master’s degree.
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Seven courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax Accounting; ACC 423
Auditing.
Specialization in Managerial Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal Audit and
Management Consulting or ECO 318 Management Science
and MIS 375 Management Information Systems in the
Organization.
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master of Arts in
Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s
degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled
the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule. Please refer to the MAL program catalog
for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students meet with an
accounting adviser to create an effective plan for successful
completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The application process
includes: submission of a completed application form, three
letters of recommendation (two from professors and one
from an employer), a personal statement, an example of
writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an
interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the
accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time
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they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222; FIN 331 or ACC 324; ACC 322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS 379, ECO 112, or
113.
This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and
finance.
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions
of planning and compliance for income taxes.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or
consent of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the basis
of opinion on a set of financial statements.
(Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
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ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle, and preparation of financial
statements.
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost
accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts
and fundamentals of managerial accounting,
planning and controlling processes, decisionmaking, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.:
ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with
emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation
concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant
issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of
financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements,
income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied
to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.:
ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision making.
Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as
well as other quantitative and behavioral topics.
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Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective management environment. Students work with companies to help
solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.:
ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200,
BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN 331, MIS 260
or 270, MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership
accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC
323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Finance
Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers
in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking,
brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and practice, investments, accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior
to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as Excel is
expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school
and professional career examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute.
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the
knowledge needed to pursue positions in the banking or
brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6,
7, 63 examinations and will partially meet requirements for
the Level I CFA examination. It is designed for students who
want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree
or who are looking to enhance skills in their current job or
to pursue a new career. The Business Finance Certificate is
available to non-finance majors and is available through the
Weekend College program. The certificate consists of six
courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO
315.
Students are required to be in math placement group
3. They must also have a background in computer skills
(especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission
to the certificate program. Students must achieve a minimum
2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance Certificate
courses.
Finance Core Requirements
Finance Courses
Seven courses including:
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and
budgeting, credit management, income taxes,
insurance, real estate, investments, retirement,
and estate planning. (This course is typically
offered online in the summer.)
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working
capital management. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO
113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also
offered as an online option in summer.)
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
FIN 433
FIN 438
FIN 460
ECO 315
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
International Finance
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital
structure and payout policies, raising capital,
risk management, corporate restructuring, and
corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decisionmaking and portfolio management-theory and
practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis,
and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
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International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing
multinational financial management including currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting,
spot and forward rates, hedging, international
monetary and trade flows as represented in the
accounting and macroeconomic identities for
current account and trade deficits. This course
extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as
ethical considerations. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
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International Business—
BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must
cope. There is great and growing need for American graduates to be better informed about how to compete and do
business outside the U.S. as well as in the U.S. market where
much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between
and within countries, the laws and logistics of international
trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge
of other cultures is crucial to being a successful international
business person. Besides your studies in business, finance,
banking, and the like, you will also learn about different
cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
ded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252,
and three courses in international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning
acceptable alternatives in international economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362
This course views international business from a
global perspective, including views of the U.S.
government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with real-life
case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS
242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
BUS 465
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across
national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
MKT 466
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252).
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
BUS 362
International Business
BUS 465
International Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign
language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact the international
business coordinator for details on language equivalents or
other configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embed-
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Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide
variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is
probably the main resource of developed countries and the
most needed resource of developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and
its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and non-profit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or
increase their value in the job market. It is available through
the Weekend College program. Students may begin by completing the Business Management Certificate Program and
continue on to complete a bachelor’s degree in management.
The certificate consists of five courses: BUS 242, 340, 440,
465, and one of the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO
318.
Management Courses
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of human resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the
worker with the goals of the firm and society.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range
planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint
with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200).
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MKT 252
MIS 260
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Principles of Marketing
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 465
MIS 376
or ECO 318
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Human Resource Management
Strategic Management
International Management
Project Management
Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed
for students who want to add to a current degree, update
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BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across
national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
Management Information Systems
Management Information
Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares
students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students
learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16
courses) and includes courses from computer science,
mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or
MKT 252, and MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is
comprised of six courses, which are part of the Management
Information Systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree
seeking students can complete these six courses to earn the
certificate. The certificate is available through the Weekend
College program. Students who do not have a degree are
eligible to go on with their studies to complete the bachelor’s
degree in MIS. The six certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270,
375, 376, CSC 160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However,
MIS 260 should be the first MIS course, and CSC 160 should
be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet
a math proficiency level of MPG 3 prior to entering this
program.
MIS Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario Manager
in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation
and decision support tools for problem solving
in business through the use of realistic business
cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the
Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling,
database structures, and relational databases.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Three required supporting courses:
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the
Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational objectives. Topics
include strategic planning and uses of information systems, business process analysis, and
understanding of the components in a technol-
CSC 160
CSC 170
or CSC 240
MAT 171
Introduction to Computer Science
Structured Programming
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
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ogy architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200
or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed
to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close
projects. Combines theories, techniques, group
activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft
Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable
changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development
methodologies and Computer Aided Software
Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used
include data and process modeling, file and
database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270,
and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to
complete an actual project of systems analysis
and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376,
and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Marketing
Marketing—MKT
Minor in Marketing
The marketing major prepares students for professional
careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues
include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on
hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes
it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans,
research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and not-for-profit organizations.
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to
further their knowledge of the marketing field.
Five courses including:
Marketing Courses
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in
marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as
they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as
they apply to the consumer decision-making
process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality,
and motivation on individual decision processes.
Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family,
and purchase situation influences. Application
to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.:
MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making.
Emphasis on development of research proposal,
methodology, and collection and analysis of
data. (Prereq.: MKT 252, BUS 379 or 264, or
consent of instructor. For non-business majors:
An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics course with consent of instructor.
Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379 prerequisite for
non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or
PSY 215.)
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and
control of sales force programs designed to carry
out marketing objectives. Management of sales
force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and
compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of
instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales
promotion design, evaluation, and personal
selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.:
MKT 252) Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
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MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Webbased advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-today strategies and long-term planning issues;
development and implementation of marketing
plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or
357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Chemistry
Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward
understanding changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because matter includes the
entire physical world, such as the things we use, the food we
eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens
vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire
world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact
and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable
of providing a public understanding of their work, including
potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to
understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a
chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the
American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry
major that meets the chemistry background required by
many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of
Chemistry has established the following objectives to help its
students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth
to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar
ability in graduate school or research positions, as well
as professional goals other than traditional positions as
chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will
want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as opportunities
arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science
majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world,
and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E.
Gyberg, David R. Hanson, John L. Lewin, Sandra L. Olmsted
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116
or CHM 105, 106
CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
General Chemistry I, II
Principles of Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three
courses (and usually more) in biology. Other pre-health and
pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy,
engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in
the Academic Information section) should consult the chemistry department for assistance in course planning early in
their college careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116
or CHM 105, 106
CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361, 363
CHM 364, 365
CHM 464
General Chemistry I, II
Principles of Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
Advanced Organic Chemistry
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use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
CHM 470
CHM 495
Properties of Polymers
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Also required are:
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122
General Physics I, II (should be taken
in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics,
research experience, and computer proficiency.
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis
is upon developing basic chemistry concepts
using examples primarily from inorganic
chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry
major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory
experience. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in
the general education program. See Graduation Requirements
modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR),
and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout
the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111
should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction
to matter, chemical change, chemical reactions,
chemical bonding and energetics. The sequence,
CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who
have not studied chemistry in high school or
who are less confident about their background
in chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351
or 353 from CHM 106 and major in chemistry.
(Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. and concurrent registration
with MAT 105, or MPG 3. Fall)
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and
physics and 3.0 over-all; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with
emphasis upon equilibrium, kinetics, and the
chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of
lecture, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two
other chemisty courses above 300. At least one of the 300level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both CHM 105 and
115, or for both CHM 106 and 116. Other restrictions are in
the course descriptions.
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students
and future chemists. Includes chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding
theory with examples from inorganic chemistry.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: high school chemistry,
MPG 4. Fall)
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
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Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
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CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on
equilibrium and solution chemistry including
kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Chemistry
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
Important classes of organic compounds with
special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step
synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by
means of modern theories of chemical bonds,
energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms.
(Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall: CHM 351;
spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis
and solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory
involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three
hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA
course. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of
chemistry: thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145,
146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces
students to techniques of data collection and
experimental application of concepts presented
in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to
be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods.
Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration,
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
(.5 course)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361
applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture
topics include theory and structure-spectra
correlations for IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics
in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six
hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361
or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic
chemistry of drug design and drug action.
Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological membranes, absorption,
distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between structure and activity; molecular
recognition process in drug-receptor interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic
pathways by which drugs are detoxified. Also
studied are the concepts used in the design of
therapeutic substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A
course in biochemistry is recommended. Spring,
alternate years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis.
Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy,
radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and
electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three
hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital models. Reactivity
and bonding in coordination, cluster, and
organometallic compounds are considered. The
laboratory consists of preparations using a variety of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or
consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester
and involves experiments relating to CHM 364.
(One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or
concurrent registration. Spring)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a
weekly meeting of chemistry majors under the
direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate,
with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors
are also invited to participate.
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the organic, analytical,
and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold
the details of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM
(.0 course)
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic,
analytical, physical, and organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers
need research experience before graduation
that may be obtained by working on a summer
research project (not counted as a course) or by
research participation during the academic year
(that may be counted as a course). Cooperative
education is an excellent opportunity to be
involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.:
junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing).
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Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory
Science—CLS
Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex biological,
microbiological, and chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory equipment in the performance of diagnostic tests. The
clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test results and
discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses
the skills required for molecular diagnostic tests based on
DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the clinical laboratory scientist will find opportunities in test development,
experimental design, administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on
campus to complete the prerequisite curriculum. Students
spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a
hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior
year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is
on a competitive basis. Students apply for admission to the
clinical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the academic year just prior to the beginning of their
professional studies, typically in the junior year. Formal
acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program is based on
the submission of an application for admission to the major,
personal recommendations, review of academic performance,
and interview with the Program Admission Committee. A
minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended.
Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by
the College. The hospital program affiliated with Augsburg
is the Fairview Health Services. The program is accredited
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago,
IL 60631; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital
program, students will register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation
the following spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to
sit for certification examinations offered by national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve MPG 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the critical thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and
supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO
151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S)
is met by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science–CLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
CLS 400
Introduction to CLS
CLS 405
Body Fluids
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
CLS 420
Immunohematology
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parsitology
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
Clinical Rotations
SCI 490 Keystone course
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Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
or CHM 115/116
CHM 351/352
MAT 163
or MAT 164
COM 115
or COM 111
Principles of Chemistry
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Introductory Statistics
Biostatistics
Scientific and Technical Public
Speaking
Public Speaking
Special core requirement courses and professional courses
must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or above. Students
must meet all College graduation requirements including
general education, grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune system, autoimmune
disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory
sessions offer exercises in methods for detection
of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group
Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors,
blood drawing, storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance
of blood bank procedures, donor processing,
compatibility testing, antibody screening and
identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486;
and admission to the CLS program)
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CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student
with the basic laboratory skills required for the
laboratory component of the curriculum. This
course will also provide teamwork, leadership,
and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be
covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and their
chemical, physical, and cellular composition
in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on
performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473;
and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student
with the basic knowledge of hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in
normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory
component will focus on specimen preparation
red cell, white cell, and platelet identification
and enumeration, both microscopically and
electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 476,
and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic
and serologic techniques used for the specific
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CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of
body analytes and the organ systems, with an
emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human disease states.
Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical procedures data with the
diseases. The laboratory section covers skills
necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369
and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as they relate
to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical
signs and symptoms of the disease process,
specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification.
In the laboratory component, students will
process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with
identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic
therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.:
CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and Immunology; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they
relate to diseases in humans. Topics include
clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes
of transmission, and methods of identification.
Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and
identification, quality assurance, and safety.
Clinical Laboratory Science
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA. Emphasis will
be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to
isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA
sequences in order to integrate theory and practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and
486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical
laboratory science student to the principles of
laboratory administration. The seminar-format
course will focus on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor
and laboratory manager (Prereq.: admission to
the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems, systematic
applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through research design principles.
Research proposal writing and the process
of institutional review board approval and
informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.:
MAT 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the
principles of clinical chemistry in the clinical
laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and
build upon theoretical and applied knowledge
acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of
analytical procedures and management of the
clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and 425)
CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the
learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis,
and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain
experience processing and analyzing patient
specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also
expand their identification and diagnostic skills
on microscopic analysis of hematology and body
fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in CLS 415. Using
patient specimens, students will gain experience
in the clinical immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody reactions and identify the relationship to diseased
states. The rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques with interpretation of results. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and
415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends
the concepts and skills learned in CLS 420 to
the blood bank setting for the performance of
antibody identification techniques, hemolytic
disease problems, quality assurance management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility
problems, apheresis, and cell therapy. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the
principles of CLS 430. Student will process a
variety of patient specimens in the microbiology
laboratory and gain experience with a wide variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment
for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and
viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program
and CLS 430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of
clinical laboratory science, such as ancillary
biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture included. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and enrollment
in applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the
major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will
also include information on new directions in
laboratory testing with an emphasis placed on
its impact on current laboratory practice and
outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 405, 410, 415, 420, 425,
430, 433, 435, and 440)
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS program. Student
will complete a research project under the
supervision of a mentor. Course culminates in a
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major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis
will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty
areas included in the clinical laboratory practice.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and
senior standing)
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Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor. (Prereq.: admission to
the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of
one credit)
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Communication Studies
Communication Studies—
COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who
major in communication studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social
influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental
adviser as early as possible to design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional
manager, sales, management consulting, technical consulting,
internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345
(required), COM 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480, 499; BUS
242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480, 499; BUS
340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Communication Studies Faculty
Human Relations Emphasis
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko,
Emanuelle Wessels
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination, work rules, employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required);
COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 356, 399; PSY 373, 385; SOC 265,
349, 375
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four
courses within one of eight emphases. For transfer students,
at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
COM 254
COM 280
COM 351
COM 352
COM 355
COM 321
or COM 329
COM 490
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Argumentation
Persuasion
Small Group Communication
Business and Professional Speaking
Intercultural Communication
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying
communication from an artistic and humanities perspective.
It is appropriate for career interests such as communication
graduate school, other professional graduate programs (e.g.
law school), rhetorical criticism, political communication
and being a professional trainer, communication consultant,
professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321
(required), COM 329, 345, 356, 399, 499; THR 350, 360;
BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325;
REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication
aspects of the marketing-communication mix. This emphasis
is particularly helpful for students interested in an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required);
COM 120, 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357,
450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing
fields of public relations and crisis management, as well as
advertising and promotional communication. An internship
in public relations, advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required);
COM 120, 321, 326, 329, 345, 356, 399, 480; ART 132, 224,
225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349,
POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into
television, film, journalism, e-media (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school
in mass communication or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required);
COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215,
224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427;
POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for
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students planning to do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420
(required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 499; PHI 230; POL 483;
PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students should be aware that
the tournament season is essentially from October through
mid-March, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one
internship (COM 399) as one of their electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part
of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not
listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to
the departmental adviser for prior approval. Also, students
may petition to include up to three courses from other ACTC
schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or
department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and is met by completing the major. The graduation skills
in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are met by
completing the following courses:
QR/QFA: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; OR
a QF: PSY 215, MAT 129, 163, or 173; AND a: QA: COM
352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only, COM 352 or ENL
327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in
English
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework
and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become
teachers of communication arts and literature in public
schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the
middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation
for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All requirements in the major
must be completed prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in the Department of
English section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to encourage overall excellence
as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of
special interest to the student. Honors majors must maintain
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a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part
of their major program, complete a substantial independent
project of honors quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior
to their senior year to develop a proposal for the honors
project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
or COM 115
COM 254
COM 280
POL 342
or COM 120
or COM 243
COM 351
or COM 352
COM 345
or COM 355
Public Speaking
Scientific and Technical Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Mass Communication in Society
Mass Media and Popular Culture
Studio Production
Argumentation
Persuasion
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are
transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between theory
and practice. The major explores the tension between art and
commerce through dialogues with film industry members,
internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and
our Film Artist series. Students will gain experience in scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and
digital. Students will be introduced to the study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double
major or to seek minors in related fields such as art, English,
theatre, philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies,
and American Indian studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert
Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
FLM 216
Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper division) must be chosen
from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your
adviser who is designated by the program director. Note that
not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives
Communication Studies
within the track may have to be chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior Keystone requirement in either the English Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include: FLM 312
Film Production II, COM 243 Studio Production, COM 348
Digital Video Production, FLM 499 Independent Study, Art
132 Photography, ART 215 Design for New Media I, ART 315
Design for New Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism, MUS 130 Intro to Music
and the Fine Arts, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design, THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for State
and Film
Track #2 Performance: This track is designed for students
interested in acting and directing. Electives include: THR
233 Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325 Playwriting,
THR 366 Stage Direction, THR 328 Theatrical Design,
THR 360 Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for Stage
and Screen,THR 499 Independent Study, ENL/FLM 328
Screenwriting, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theory and Culture: This track is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: COM 120 Mass Media and
Popular Culture, ENL 221 Expository Writing about the
Arts and Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study, ENL
430 Advanced Studies in Theory and Method, FLM 499, AIS
364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264 American Indians in
Cinema, AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film,
ART 240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI
120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
COM 348
Digital Video Production
THR/ENL 325
Playwriting
or ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
THR/FLM 230
Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
THR 328
Stage Design
THR 366
Stage Direction
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses
must be courses offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style, listening, and
overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches
for delivery in formal and contest situations.
Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in at
least two of the following: informative speaking,
persuasive speaking, speaking to entertain, and/
or communication analysis. (Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields.
Includes the same foundational material as
introduction to public speaking, including delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience
analysis. This material is then applied to specific
contexts common in technical fields, with
special attention to distinguishing expert or lay
audiences and the use of technical vocabulary
and notation systems. (Note: Students may take
only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM
115 for credit.)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing
the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
PHI 230, or PHY 119
Film Minor
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
Six courses including:
ENL 241
FLM/THR 216
THR 232
or THR 233
COM 243
FLM/THR 420
Introduction to Cinema Art
Film Production I
Acting
Acting for Camera
Studio Production
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Plus one of the following:
AIS 364
COM 247
This course is a survey of the mass media in
popular culture. Students will examine the
different types of mass media and will gain an
understanding of what popular culture is and
why it is important. The course examines the
importance of media criticism and the impact
that media have had on culture and society.
Students are encouraged to think critically about
media and media consumption.
Indigenous Filmmakers
Documentary
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FLM 216
Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm
filmmaking. The student will make short films
that demonstrate the art and process of shooting
in B/W.
hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM
111 or 115)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in
a changing world. Self-assessment tools and
applied papers help participants gain a better
understanding of the role the individual plays
within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and
organizational relationships. (Prereq.: Junior or
senior standing and at least one of the following
courses — SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS
252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
FLM/THR 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
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Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the
art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop
the required skills and understanding of what
it means to be a scenic artist and what role the
scenic artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
COM 243
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an
emphasis on creative concept development,
script-writing, directing, and producing for
video. (Fall)
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture
and criticism with hands-on experience dealing
with nonfiction subjects.
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships
and help to overcome communication barriers.
(Spring)
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to
acquaint students with the world of ideas that
serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. (Fall)
FLM 312
Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons
learned in FLM/THR 216 and adds the study of
color photography and sound design. Through
exercises and assignments the student will
develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public
address including delivery and performance,
vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation,
argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job
interviewing and sales presentations, in order to
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COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and
their implications for communication, including
differences in values, norms, social interaction,
and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as
superior-subordinate relationships, management
styles, motivation of employees, organizational
culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on post-production
editing. Students work in production teams to
create and produce a one-hour magazine format
news program and music video. (Prereq.: COM
243 or 247)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the
theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and
analyze public arguments that confront students
in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
115 or consent of instructor; ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST 100.
Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a
variety of social contexts, paying special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111, 112, or 115
or consent of instructor; and a Quantitative
Foundations course. Please see full list of prerequisites in Records and Registration. Spring)
Communication Studies
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with
emphasis on decision making, leadership styles,
and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 356
Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from
communication studies related to our understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it
means to lead a compassionate life. As such, it
provides students with an opportunity to probe
deeper into theories and concepts introduced
in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication.
(Prereq.: COM 254 or consent of instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in
world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they see in
appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide
a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them
read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s
larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL
371)
COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview
of public relations as a career and a survey of
basic promotional communication in profit and
nonprofit organizations. (Evenings)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical
Conversations about Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and
application of those theories to each student’s
sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis
on the use of primary sources and methodology
of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
FLM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FLM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR/ENL 325
THR 350
THR 360
THR/FLM 230
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Computer Science
Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives
to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major.
The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than
on applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students,
and allows them to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Charles Sheaffer, Erik
Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. Consult your academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
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b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in
consultation with the computer science department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. Consult your academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in
consultation with the computer science department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to
serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six
Computer Science
courses from computer science, six from economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in
this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Charles
Sheaffer, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
CSC 160
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and Design
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 315
Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499
Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in
which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and
philosophy of language. The major requires seven courses
from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required
capstone topics course. Students interested in this major
should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Charles
Sheaffer, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145
CSC 160
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial
Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek
Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and
Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and
19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th Century
Philosophy
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10
overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional
upper division computer science course, and one of MAT 171
or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or
higher to be counted as completing a major requirement. A
course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher
to count as a prerequisite for a subsequent computer science
course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in
hardware, software, theory, and computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits,
network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent
registration with MAT 171 or complete CSC 160
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transaction processing with a focus on the relation database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases (e.g., distributed
databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging technologies, and applications.
(Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a high-level
programming language. (Three hours of lecture,
one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100;
MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and
queues; recursion. (Three hours of lecture, oneand-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170,
MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications,
information theory, distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer
interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional,
symbolic languages, such as Lisp or Scheme.
A study of the foundation algorithms used in
the field of artifical intelligence. Applications
to selected problems from artificial intelligence.
(Prereq.: CSC 210 and pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order
logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness
and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one
of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C
programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other
language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course
with a study of a programming language)
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile
robots, task planning, sensing, sensor fusion,
basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
A systematic study of algorithms and their
complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal
algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete
problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.:
CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT
171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Network management; client/server databases
and workstations; TCP/IP and other network
examples. Elements of operating systems,
memory and process management, interactions
among major components of computer systems,
and a detailed study of the effects of computer
architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.: CSC
240 and 345)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and assembly language
programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems,
query facilities, file organization and security,
and the development of database systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
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CSC 373
An introduction to the physical design and
tuning of database systems. Topics include
data storage, indexing, query processing, and
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CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include
formal languages, programming language syntax
and semantics, parsing, and interpretation.
Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or
concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent
registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues.
(Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
Computer Science
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required
for computer graphics. Topics include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics
techniques, graphical user interfaces, humancentered software development, computer animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive
rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer
science not included in other courses. This
course may be repeated, but may not be counted
more than twice as part of the requirements for
the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading only.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading only.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Economics
Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses
a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students
who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The economics
major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in
the business world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer
science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in order to explore
both fields. Finally, the teaching major in political science/
economics allows secondary education licensure students to
obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for
confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great diversity
of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism,
private and public international service. Pre-law and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially
encouraged to consider economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with
other disciplines such as business administration, international relations, mathematics, management information
systems, political science, history, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively
oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in mathematics. These
students should also take courses in computer science.
Consult an adviser for specific course suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics, applied economics, business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science (education majors
only.) For the economics and applied economics majors, the
capstone experience is Economics 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their
adviser for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students must consult
with the department chair and the internship office before
registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three
upper division economics courses for a major and two for a
minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last
10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Kevin Bowman, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella
Hofrenning, Edward Lotterman
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Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
and three other upper division economics courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
or ECO 315
ECO 313
ECO 490
ECO 360
ECO 318
or ECO 415
ECO 350
ECO 399
or ECO 499
BUS 379
or MAT 163
ENL 223
PHI 120
or PHI 125
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Microeconomics
Research Methods in Econometrics
International Economics
Management Science
Managerial Economics
Labor Economics
Internship Program
Independent Study
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Introductory Statistics
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Economics
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business
Administration
Economics Courses
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications
of many problems facing a metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation and is designed for those
students who do not plan to major in economics,
business administration, or MIS.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary
economic theory to current economic problems.
May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
FIN 331
or BUS 379
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
and one other upper division business course.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory
of the household, firm, market structures, and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be taken
independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and
113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
expenditures, the impact of fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic
implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via macromodels.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy,
growth, and the role of expectations. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of
factors of production and income distribution;
introduction to welfare economics. (Prereq.:
ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.
Spring semester and winter trimester)
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis
and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics
upper division course. Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students
who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged
to select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to
carefully plan their program of study.
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks, and the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to
aggregate economic activity. Emphasis placed on
monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112.
Fall/Spring semesters and winter trimester)
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ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on different economic systems for the allocation of
resources, including systemic changes in Eastern
Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO
112 or 113: Every three years)
Integrates economic theory and corresponding
practices in business. Among the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting,
estimation of demand and cost functions, and an
analysis of economic problems of relevance to
management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On
demand)
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of
the modern techniques of management science
to prepare students to make better business and
economic decisions. Emphasis is on applications
such as transportation, marketing, portfolio
selection, environmental protection, the shortest
route, and inventory models. (Prereq.: ECO 113,
MPG 3. Fall semester and winter trimester)
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the
application of mathematical tools to the areas
of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.:
ECO 312, 313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 350
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of
production, determination of collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society.
(Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the
economic relations among nations. Development
of the basis for international trade, balance of
payments, exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring: alternate
years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the
management and utilization of society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of
externalities and the public policy approaches
designed to address those market failures,
including command/control and incentive-based
strategies. Policy issues examined include air
and water pollution, global environmental issues
like ozone depletion and global warming, and
environmental policy for developing countries.
(Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 370
International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect
the economic standard of living in the developing world. It examines such issues as poverty
and income inequality, population growth,
education and health of society, agricultural
production, environmental externalities, and the
role of international trade and foreign assistance.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113. Spring: alternate
years)
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ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the
application of statistical models and methods
to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of
econometric software to analyze data and to test
hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113,
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
Directed Study
ECO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent
of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
Education
Education—ECE, EED, ESE,
EDU, SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based
teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the State of
Minnesota for elementary (grades K-6); secondary (grades
5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics,
and social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and
physics; grades 5-8 in general science; and K-12 specialist
licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, and special
education: EBD and LD. (Note: special education: EBD and
LD are available in WEC only.) Optional endorsements for
an elementary license include preprimary, middle school
mathematics, middle school science, middle school social
studies, or middle school communication arts/literature. The
K-12 Reading Licensure endorsement is also available at the
graduate level to already licensed teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both
weekday and weekend/evening formats. Weekend College
degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary,
secondary communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts and special education. Additional
teaching majors are available through the weekday program
and open to weekday and weekend students who can take
courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary
core, and professional education courses except fieldwork
and student teaching are available on a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular weekday hours.
All students must have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already holding a BA degree.
Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a
Master of Arts degree in education. Contact the Education
Department or the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must
apply for acceptance into the education department prior to
beginning 300-400 level courses. All students are required to
take the Minnesota Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in Basic
Skills—Reading, Writing, and Math—prior to beginning
300-400 level courses. Additional criteria for acceptance into
the education department are available in the department.
Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching
at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs.
State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for licensure: MTLE, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject matter tests.
The education department offers non-licensure majors
in elementary education and education studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a special
education minor which is described at the end of this section
after course listings.
All students are assigned an education department
adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected
to become knowledgeable of programs and follow through
with department policies. Handbooks outlining programs
and policies are available through the education department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in
an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the
Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Note: Major changes in Minnesota elementary teacher
licensure will be implemented in fall 2010. No one may be
licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2010.
Students who entered the College under earlier catalogs
must comply with the requirements of the new licensure
programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Ann Grugel, Gretchen
Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor,
Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson, Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens,
Diane Vodicka, Dana Wagner, Barbara West
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Elementary Education—
EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the
following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degreeseeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to
change—see Education Department for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty students
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I
(required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II
(required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty students
Option A is for weekday students who do not have collegelevel science courses in their background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
SCI 111
Natural Science II
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students
with at least one college level science course accepted in
transfer or for weekday students who have already started
this sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science
(summer school only; does not fulfill general education requirement)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
BIO 102
The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (courses from this point and on require
admissions to the department)
EDC 310
EED 386
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EED 311
EED 312
EED 225
EED 325
EED 326
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
Foundations of Literacy
K-6 Literacy Methods
Supervised Field Experience (.25)–Day
program only
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic
Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student
teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through the elementary education non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Area (endorsements optional
for elementary license)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student
Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media
Literacy
Student Teaching
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT
141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student
Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching
Math Specialty
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Elementary Education
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching
Science Specialty
CHM 105
or CHM 115
CHM 106
or CHM 116
BIO 121
BIO 102
PHY 116
SCI 106
Geology
ESE 300
ESE 341
Student Teaching
Principles of Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry II
Human Biology
Biological World
Introduction to Physics
Meteorology
(take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Preprimary Teaching License (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds)
Requirement: Must have elementary teaching license
PSY 250
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent
and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged
Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and teaching competence
ECE 488, 489 Student Teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or Kindergarten, then 7 weeks in a
grade (1-6)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00
in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching
courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in
all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available
through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through
a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The
graduate credits can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact
the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for information.
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Secondary Education—
ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific
requirements of the education department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are
expected to have advisers in both their subject area major
and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication
arts/literature, health, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for
teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure program. These
requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved
licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation
Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-departmental requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they
may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person
with a major in one of these special areas will take three
to four courses in student teaching and do some student
teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted
only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education
programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through
Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department or the Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions Offices for information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Program Requirements
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Foundations Block I
Career exploration and overview of the teaching
profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school
system. Urban fieldwork experience required.
This course meets Engaging Minneapolis
requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, sophomore standing)
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this point and on require
admission to the education department.)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and
human relations. It will provide an awareness
and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as
well as how these elements impact our schools
and communities. Also addressed in this course
is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice
3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer
only)
Methods Block I
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure
Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in
the teaching major, and P in student teaching are required
for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of
2.0 or better.
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EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major minority
groups in Minnesota for the development of
interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Secondary Education
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based
American Indian tribal government, history,
language, and culture.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production,
and evaluation of effective audio-visual and
computer-based materials for teaching/learning
situations. Computer training will be included
in this course.
EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics
as applied to teaching and learning. Special
emphasis is placed on classroom applications.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ing and teaching strategies. It meets the basic
earth science subject matter standards for initial
licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science (Summer
only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and changes in
matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat,
electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of ways
to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations
and lessons for K-5 classrooms. Assessment
is based on written assignments, a technology
project, lessons/demonstrations, and classroom
participation. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department; students must be elementary education majors — this course does NOT meet the
Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer
only)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
The study of students with disability, special
needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques
and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and special focus on needs of
urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department or
special permission of instructor)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of
school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves
as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the senior keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on
investigations that model modern inquiry learn-
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
EED 225
EED 325
Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into the study of K-6 elementary
literacy instruction, which focuses on the fundamentals of linguistics and literacy development
in children with special attention to English
language learners. This course aims in particular
to develop students’ base knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of
literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate
research and practices involved in K-6 literacy
instruction by examining the competing theories
regarding literacy, the research findings that give
support to these theories, and a range of practical approaches to teach literacy in an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
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department, and successful completion of EED
225. Day students must be registered concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
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assessment tools and literacy materials for K-6
students in an elementary classroom setting.
(Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department,
and successful completion of EED 225. Day students only. Students must be registered concurrently for EED 325.)
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and
processes appropriate to middle level students.
Emphasis will include the writing process, types
of writing, and integrated writing across the
curriculum. This course is required for students
seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department.
Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
Supervised Field Experience (.25)
EED 331
EED 336
EED 370
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and
resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 386
Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature
for children and young adolescents. It includes
wide reading across the genres represented in
children’s literature, to evaluate the quality of
the literature read, exploring children’s response
to literature, and using children’s literature in
teaching and learning.
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to intervention,
and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy
setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED
225 and EED 325.)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for music at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for mathematics at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department. MPG3. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
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EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 481,
483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised
classroom experience. Required for licensure.
Successful completion of student teaching
occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree
program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the
principal concepts, approaches, and perspectives
of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic patterns and processes.
Major topics include population distribution;
cultural characteristics and cultural landscapes;
political integration and disintegration; economic land use; settlements and urbanization.
This course will meet the Minnesota Standards
of Effective Practice in Geography for middle
Secondary Education
school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school
and secondary techniques and resources to teach
reading and writing through the content areas.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department.
Note: Students seeking the 5-12 communication
arts/literature license do not need to take this
course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in social studies
taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School
Methods: Social Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in
the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing,
and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12
Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take
this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary
concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in science
taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School
Methods: Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature
and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for elementary
concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and
listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Required for communication arts/
literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission
to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy
in middle school and high school. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ESE 481,
483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary
licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses
require two to three. Successful completion
of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program
portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
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Special Education:
Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and/or Special
Education: Learning
Disabilities—SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only
through Weekend College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with these labels.
These majors lead to Minnesota teaching licensure in special
education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be
taken during the final year of coursework while students are
working in an EBD or LD setting. Variations on this ideal are
possible; see the Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is available through
Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
tial adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE
430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical
issues in the field, create a final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and
prepare for student teaching. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners
with emotional and behavioral disabilities and
learning disabilities. It addresses the historical
and philosophical aspects of the EBD category,
examines origins of student behavior and
student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they
relate to this category of disability. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to the department)
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and
Behavior Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about poten-
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Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process
from the pre-referral to the recommendation
stage. Students gain understanding of key
assessment tools and how they influence student
placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to
write and implement individual program plans
and to create effective learning environments
for students labeled EBD. Particular attention
is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school
personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This includes
an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological, cogni-
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tive, and behavioral) applied to understanding
learning disabilities. The course will also provide
a critique of current philosophical positions in
the field. Students will also acquire knowledge
related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
Special Education Minor
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
Required courses:
This course examines behavioral support
options used with students who are labeled
EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive and non-aversive approaches drawn from
current best practices and including positive
behavioral supports, person-centered planning
and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to the department)
PSY 105
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
The special education minor requires six courses (five plus
one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor
is designed to fit the needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is available through
the weekday program.
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
This course will teach students to identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
instruction that support the learning of students
identified as having learning disabilities. The
course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing, listening comprehension, math,
reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will
be a strong focus on the modifications involved
in these areas and the planning process involved.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SOC 265
SWK 260
SWK 301
PSY 357
PSY 359
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Humans Developing
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Behavior Analysis
Assessment
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
This course examines the role of families of
students with special needs, specifically those
families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The
need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. This course along
with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq.: MTLE,
admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
A supervised field placement in a facility for an
exceptional population plus on-campus seminar.
Students planning to take this course should
consult with the special education director
about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses
in special education minor or consent of instructor. Open to all.)
Interested students should contact the director of special
education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
SPE 481, 483, Student Teaching
485, 487
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised
student teaching required for licensure. Student
teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship context. Meets
Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with
two universities to allow students to earn a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering
degree from either the University of Minnesota Institute
of Technology, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is necessary.
Applications for these programs require the recommendation
of the Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson,
Physics Department, 612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and Augsburg cooperative
arrangement provides for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from
the University of Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at the Institute of
Technology.
Students may apply for the program after completing the
sophomore year. At that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary
for final acceptance into the program. Formal application
to the Institute of Technology may be completed during the
second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME)
enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from
the University of Minnesota. This program involves four
years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum
with the addition of several extra courses that are completed
at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number
of undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at
the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program
should be initiated during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may
be completed during the senior year. Those admitted will
receive special counseling from the Institute of Technology
staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior
year at Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not
guaranteed admission to the Institute of Technology.
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This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by
two years at the affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have
the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities
for graduate work at Michigan Technological University.
Further information on these and other graduate programs is
available from the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for continuing support.
Their applications will be evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or
three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 369
or PHY 327
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Modeling and Differential Equations
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements
and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145,
146 and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students
interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM
351, 352.
English
English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify
and share our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the
pains and joys of human existence. Through the study of
English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which we live and work.
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature, Language and Theory;
Media Writing; Creative Writing; and Secondary Licensure in
Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other
arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art.
With psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. With philosophy, English is
interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With
history and the other social sciences and humanities, English
studies the way people have acted and thought at different
times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended
plays, films, and readings available near the campus. English
majors have the opportunity to use and refine their skills
through working in internships on and off campus, tutoring
English Language Learners (ELL) students, or tutoring in the
writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers
in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine,
advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other
professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Doug Green (Chair), Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne
Donsky, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen,
Dallas Liddle, Scannell (James) McCormick, John Schmit,
Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan
Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and Theory concentration
provides students various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses
focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke
discovery of new literary experiences. Courses in African
American, Native American, Asian American, and post colonial literatures reconfigure the nature of traditional literary
studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world
literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary
theory demand the intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical
approaches to literature and deeply examine race, class, and
gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our
courses infuse these concerns into their engagement with
primary works of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in dynamic and
enjoyable literary examination, and are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes
develop and demand the skills of aesthetic receptivity,
perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and
analytical and engaging writing — skills of the educated and
employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration
offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian
Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theatre Arts, and
Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is for students who
intend to develop professional skills in either creative or
media writing. Over the course of their study, students will
master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical
issues relevant to the field; and study the works of established writers and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety
of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors
will understand the interdisciplinary demands inherent in
creative and media writing (including issues of design) and
will enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities
inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who
are practicing writers themselves. The writing concentration
offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication
Studies, and Theatre Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
major is for students who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are
encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education
licensure program no later than the spring of their junior
year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in
the English department and the education department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the education
department as well as the requirements for the major. Should
licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through
an English major, which requires at least two additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory;
English Writing; Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT
114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND
completion of either a:QA: ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220,
MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110;
AND completion of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220,
MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110;
AND completion of:
QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential
adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature
courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English,
as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two
200-level literature courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with
one each in British literature, American literature, and world
literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with
concurrent enrollment in ENL 490 English Keystone. Any
300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are
required. One course must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the
remaining four must be literature, language, and theory
courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON
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111, or ENL 112, including three literature, language, and
theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level
or higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL
226 (required) and either ENL 220 or 221. And a 300 level
writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And
one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL
320 or ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC creative writing course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art
class is required, either Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or
228; and Either ENL 220 or 221. Also required, ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from
the following: ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328;
ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC writing/reporting course;
or an internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media
Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART
215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative
writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three
upper division media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in
British, American, and world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate,
English
newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5
course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure.
They include EDC 200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to
consulting your designated ENL adviser, contact an education department adviser for information about education
courses.
Departmental Honors
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective
Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive
a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N
(one time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0
or higher, will receive a grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses: The department offers these service
courses for students as required by a placement test. Note:
First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a
student to hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective
Writing, this course is required of students identified by the English Placement Test as needing
additional preparation in composition. Students
receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing.
The minimum passing grade for this course is
2.0.
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal
to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty
committee. Honors project may receive independent study
credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three
of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer students who
minor in English must take at least two of their English
courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English
from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses).
These courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning
research techniques, and writing critical reviews.
Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing, organizing, and developing
topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those
needing additional help. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing. Attention
is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; reading closely;
and revising carefully for clarity and style. The
minimum passing grade is 2.0.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their
placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to
develop competence in composition skills—such as stating
and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing
(ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling
in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the
first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON
111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same
purposes and procedures as ENL 111; placement
is determined by a writing sample submitted by
students upon entry to the College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials, and writing
are the skills emphasized in these two courses.
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Testing determines placement in these courses;
and testing, as well as course performance,
determines whether the ELL requirement is met.
Students continue in ELL until the requirement
is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of
contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama.
The course explores the richness and diversity
of American Indian literature and the ways
in which literature reflects and illuminates
American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature
and public speaking skills through in-class
presentation and small group discussion. Course
cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq
or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level
courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the
English major develop foundational competencies in reading
and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for
diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and
analytical skills in reading and appreciating all
kinds of literary texts and genres, including
poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasis is placed
on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment.
Required for communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities,
theoretical principles, and technical and aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes
the viewing and analysis of both feature length
and short films, illustrating the international
development of film form and selected aesthetic
movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices
that are distinct from one another in any
number of ways. This course foregrounds those
voices that are usually identified by dint of
ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic
literature such as Hispanic, Asian American, or
Jewish Literature will be emphasized. Check the
departmental web page for further information
or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 251
each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural contexts.
Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on
Page, Stage, and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times,
and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,”
“Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others.
Check the departmental Web page for the title of
a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through
changing historical, literary, and cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic
Journey,” “Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian
Visions,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the title of a given section. (Prereq
or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural
developments that fix generic conventions and
ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may include “History of
Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and
Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical
on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the
departmental webpage for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of modern
African-American literature from its origins
in the 18th century to the present. It explores
various literary genres, representative authors,
epochal texts, and literary and ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of
the African American literary tradition. (Prereq
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ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or
language theory. Course subjects may include
“Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading
the Novel,” “Challenging the Gaze,” “Language
and Society,” and others. Check the depart-
English
Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and
influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221, or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
mental webpage for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary
texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing
courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political
leader in the 20th century, Britain was the leader
of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen Victoria’s England
and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in
all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama,
and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies,
histories, tragedies, and romances — for their
literary, dramatic, and cultural significance.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European contexts.
Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century
and Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan
Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include
“the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and
courtier; utopian dreams and the literature of
conquest; the writer as politician; and the challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic
universe. Major writers include Marlowe,
Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th
Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period
are surveyed, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences of the major
literary movements on both sides of the Atlantic.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now
called Romanticism within the history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain.
The famous “big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge,
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—
the love-plot and the education-plot—in the rise
and development of the British novel in the 18th
and 19th centuries. The course spans 150 years
of literary history, while studying and critiquing
the ways literary theorists and historians have
explained and theorized British fiction. Authors
surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British
and Commonwealth playwrights, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics
include “Mysteries and Moralities,” “London
Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and
“What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the
Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies
the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or
THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are
surveyed, with attention paid to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats,
James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence,
Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among
the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
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Readings in African-American Literature
This advanced course in African-American
Literature foregrounds representative moments
in the development and production of AfricanAmerican Literature. The course offers students
a chance to look in-depth at authors, themes,
historical, and literary influences, and theoretical and ideological issues surrounding both classical and modern African American Literature.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment
that affected the writers of the period. Many
different genres—slave narratives, romances,
tall tales, epic poetry—are considered. Douglass,
Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain,
Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are
among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant
movements such as the Harlem Renaissance,
and other major developments of the period
are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are
among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow,
Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams,
Wideman, Morrison, as well as contemporary
fiction writers represented by the Best American
Short Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come
into prominence since mid-20th century as
represented in the anthology Contemporary
American Poetry. Attention will be given to
younger and/or less prominent poets represented
in the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL/AIS 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number
of writers working within a particular theme
such as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices
from the Southwest,” “Poetics and Politics of
Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native
Literature, ““Urban-Reservation: Homing,” and
“American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.”
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and
contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural
emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of
texts. Course cross-lists with American Indian
studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the
early 20th century to the present, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,” “Blacks and
Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American
Stage.” Readings range from O’Neill and
Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or
THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and
Roman literature, including Homer, Aeschylus,
Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are
studied with reference to their mythological
foundations, their cultural background, their
influence on later literature, and their enduring
relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse
of the Roman Empire to the 14th century, this
course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical
and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography);
the literature of courtly and profane love; and
visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly
European, from the Renaissance to the mod-
on technological advancements that altered
the medium and influenced both narrative and
documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ern period, including such authors as Moliere,
Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and Ibsen.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
This examination of contemporary world fiction
includes work by authors from Latin America,
Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction
written by indigenous authors worldwide. The
course explores novels in relation to language,
culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering
fictions in their literary, cultural, and social
contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
Required for communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the English
language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the communication arts/literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by
women across cultures. Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the reflection of women’s
unique experience in their writing, and the ways
in which women writers have contributed to
and modified the Western literary heritage. This
course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from
around the world, organized historically and/
or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical
Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin American Drama
from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social
Issues in Contemporary World Drama.” (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course
or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of
cinema from the inception of the moving image
in the late 19th century through the emergence
of film as one of the most important popular
art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be
placed on important international cinematic
artistic movements, such as Italian neo-realism
and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts
that influenced the reception of film art, and
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written
examples of language as a means of establishing,
maintaining, or revoking power. They will also
pay attention to gender differences in the use of
language and analyze ways in which speakers
and writers can both create and revise reality via
the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which research
in such areas as cognition, language acquisition,
gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written
language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others
use to communicate in a range of linguistic
tasks. Recommended for licensure and potential
graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses
emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts.
Any 300-level literature course or consent of the instructor
serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course
must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,”
“American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American
Romance,” “Black and White and Red All Over:
Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental webpage for the subject
of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.:
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English
an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather
and verify facts, and write those facts into a
news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
Any 300-level literature course or consent of
instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course topics include “Is There
a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,”
“Cognition, Meaning, and Interpretation,” “Ecocriticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings
in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the subject of a specific term, and
get a complete course description in the English
Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course
with an emphasis on writing for broadcast and
online media. Students use an intensive practice
model to learn the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and
critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Throughout the term, students
will also read classic and contemporary short
fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own
work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory
for a student to hold his/her place in the course.
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ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop format
stresses style and organization, the process of
revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. Required
for the communication arts/literature teacher
licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular
Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds
on the methods of Effective Writing, but in
this version students work on content related
to subjects in the world of art and literature.
Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve
writing skills for those entering business and
professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing and to
various genres, emphasizing poetry and short
fiction, but including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with
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ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will
revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying
lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create at
least one new work of short fiction during this
workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review
and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts
written by the student and offered as work the
student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique
others’ work in the writing workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful
poetry as they create their own poems; they
will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work.
(Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and
revise a collection of poems to be produced as
a chapbook. Some of the poems written during
this semester will be experiments with formal
verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.:
ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor
of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a
portfolio of creative works in the “fourth genre,”
the past and situations that arise now in a digitized information world. Students will study the
special position given the media in the United
States and will consider First Amendment
protections and the media’s responsibilities to
inform the public in a free and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227,
or 228; and any 300-level media writing course.)
which may include memoir; personal essays;
flash nonfiction; researched feature stories;
mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre.
Students will learn the basics of dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques
for the development of playscripts from idea
to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre
department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer-Assisted
Reporting and Research
This course introduces students to computerassisted informational investigation and the
interpretation of quantitative data in the writing
of news reports and news features. This course
is designed for persons wishing to explore
the use of computer-assisted research and for
those preparing to enter the communication
professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228, MPG
3, and a Quantitative Foundations course. See
full list of prerequisites in Augnet Records and
Registration.)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this
course will take students from story outline to
the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to
writing their own scripts, students will review
feature films and analyze work written by each
member of the class, giving detailed critical
analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative
seminar emphasizing collaboration, professional
standards, and the creation of a publishable
or performable completed product. The topic
changes; check the departmental webpage.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in global
society, exploring the interaction of ethical and
legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and technological contexts. The
course will analyze situations that have arisen in
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register
for this no credit, P/N course, along with ENL
410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391 Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students
will spend approximately three weeks in May in
Thailand. During this time, students will visit
temples and sites in Bangkok, Chiangmai, and
Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai
Buddhism, government, traditional customs,
and culture. Students will also spend several
days teaching English to Thai students in a Thai
secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication
arts/literature licensure students. It is normally
taken with students enrolled in English 101
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class
presentations, assess student writing, and learn
methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved by the
department. Independent study projects not
designated for honors must be approved by the
chair of the department.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of
human relations with the natural environment. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination — across the natural
sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies — of the interdependence shared by people and nature.
It provides an understanding of the material world as well as
the ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems
that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and
history, environmental studies students focus on the most
pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular
opportunity for the close study of complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with
rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents shape
nature in innumerable ways, including through energy,
food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in
which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind,
Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading
to a BA or a minor in environmental studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend
ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms
of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in
policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human
experiences in nature, identify inequities in the access to and
use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded
in multiple disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings
as diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry,
and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Michael Lansing (History, Director), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John Harkness (English), Colin
Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joe Underhill
(Political Science), John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
SCI 106
SWK 210
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Introductory Meteorology
Environmental Justice and Social Change
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POL 241
or INS 342
or POL 325
or POL 341/
WST 341
or SOC 381
ENL 270
or REL 313/
WST 313
HIS 316
ECO 365
ENV 399
ENV 490
Environmental and River Politics
River Politics Field Seminar
Politics and Public Policy
Environmental Politics (CGE)
The City and Metro Urban Planning
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and
Landscape)
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
U.S. Urban Environmental History
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
Internship
Environmental Studies Independent Project
(Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
CHM 106
or CHM 115
CHM 116
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG
score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
SWK 210
ENL 270
Environmental Connections
Environmental Justice and Social Change
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and
Landscape)
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
or REL 313/
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental
Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social
Dimensions of Environmental Change,
Field/Research Methods and Investigation,
Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project
(Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
CHM 106
or CHM 115
CHM 116
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG
score)
Environmental Studies
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
CHM 105
or CHM 115
BIO 151
BIO 152
SWK 210
HIS 316
or ENL 270
or REL 313/
WST 313
POL 241
or INS 342
or POL 325
or POL 341/
WST 341
or ECO 365
Environmental Connections
Principles of Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Environmental Justice and Social Change
U.S. Urban Environmental History
Rites of Thematic Passage
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
and examine vocational issues through the study
of an environmental problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored. (Prereq.:
ENV 100, BIO 152, CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210,
HIS 316, and ENV 399)
Environmental and River Politics
River Politics Field Seminar
Politics and Public Policy
Environmental Politics (CGE)
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100 Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current
environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the
connections we share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections,
we depend on the insights offered by political
science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The
issues examined in this class—neither remote
nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a
central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved
by the program director and a committee of
three environmental studies faculty representing
at least two academic divisions) that displays a
student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary
approaches, demonstrate higher-level learning,
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Film, Finance, Foreign Languages, French, German
Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Health, Physical Education,
and Exercise Science—
HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point
during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. The philosophy of the department is to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads
to lifelong participation in physical activity. Both recreational
participants as well as athletes will find ample opportunity
for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for
careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for
careers in school health education and wellness. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention
and promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The health fitness program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students
will also be prepared to move on to graduate or professional
school in any of the allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a
minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE
prefix.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
HPE 410
HPE 450
BIO 103
PSY 250
or PSY 252
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (There
is no teaching minor in Minnesota public schools.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing
requirements for teachers that may be subject to change
after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility
of the student to consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students
seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a
faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Jennifer Britz, Chris Brown,
Anthony Clapp, Carol Enke, Marilyn Florian, Aaron Griess,
Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Missy Strauch
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
Degree and Major Requirements
HPE 220
HPE 254
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical
Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in
Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the
School Health Program
Current Health Issues
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education,
and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted
Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of
Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical
Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (There is no teaching
minor in Minnesota public schools)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching
certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching effectiveness program
offered through the MSHSL.
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 497 or 499 Internship in Health Fitness
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health and Physical Education
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
This course is required of all Augsburg students
outside the HPE major. It seeks to improve
the student’s knowledge and understanding of
the components of physical fitness and how
they contribute to personal lifelong health and
well being. This course is designed to not only
provide knowledge but the skills an individual
can use to assess, monitor, and discipline him/
herself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing
requirements for teachers that may be subject to change
after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility
of the student to consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students
seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a
faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 215
HPE 275
HPE 300
HPE 305
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 430
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Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education
and Fitness
Health and Exercise Psychology
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Nutrition (HLTH 345 Nutrition at Univ. of
St. Thomas)
Stress Management
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at
Univ. of St. Thomas)
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HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve
proficiency in a selected physical activity.
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy, and rules of the
activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based
approach designed to enable the student to
become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The proficiencies will address
the specifics of knowledge and performance
in fitness training. This course will implement
optimal research based theories for improving
aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of
designing an individualized strength and aerobic
conditioning program. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful
living applied to the individual and the community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Principles and practices of safety education in
school and community life. National Safety
Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall,
Spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what
can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services.
(Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness (.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of
health, physical education, and fitness. Includes
history, current trends and professional opportunities related to health, human performance,
and wellness. Students also will examine the
components of a healthy lifestyle found on the
wellness continuum. (Spring)
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system.
The course is designed to provide the student
with an understanding of the physiological
and pathophysiological responses of the body
to clinical exercise testing and to develop a
basis for the exercise prescription in health and
disease. The content of this course is focused
toward the knowledge and skills required for
taking the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
(HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE
357. Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and
psychological benefits associated with exercise
are addressed along with health promotion,
intervention, and adherence. Examples of topics covered include: anxiety, depression, stress,
ADHD, perceived exertion, and self-efficacy.
(Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
The study of the processes associated with
developing motor skills and performance, and
how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
Techniques for developing a course of study in
school health based upon growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National
Standards and pedagogy for health education,
curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall even years)
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical
Education (.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted
physical education from early childhood
through grade 12. The role of school based
health and physical education programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. (Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
This course integrates theory and practice in
teaching age and skill appropriate activities to
elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104
and 205. Spring)
(.5 course)
HPE 254
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and activities. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104 and 205. Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
A course designed to provide knowledge and
develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational
activities and to study the natural environment
in which these activities occur. The course
will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205.
fall, even years; spring, even years)
(.5 course)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating
common athletic injuries. Practical experience
in taping and training room procedures. A lab
accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPE 114.
Spring)
HPE 340
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Organization and Administration of Physical
Education Programs (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology of sport
and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall)
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HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an
emphasis on the use of the muscular system. An
analytic approach to the study of movement and
how it relates within the physical education and
health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: BIO 103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of
the body and physiological principles applied
to exercise programs and motor training. A lab
accompanies this course. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness (.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and physical
education programs. Topics include descriptive
statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3,
HPE 104, and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests
in health and physical education. (Prereq.: HPE
104, 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
school health programs and resources. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall, even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and media from
a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall, odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study
in physical education based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of
National Standards and pedagogy for physical education, curriculum, and assessment
included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the
pinnacle component of the Health Fitness
degree plan. The keystone will provide an
understanding of human responses to exercise
and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as help develop a basis for
research as this relates to the major. The student
will choose a research topic in the field of kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research
study, recruit subjects, conduct testing, evaluate
data, and present their research to the Health
and Physical Education Department at the end
of the semester. The student will also choose
from a number of options to advance their
career and improve their marketability in the
field. (Prereq.: HPE 350 and HPE 351)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching
physical education in grades K-6. An in-depth
view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged children. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 324. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
HPE 199
Internship
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in
teaching physical education in secondary schools.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 334. Spring)
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off campus, credit options)
on page 64.
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health
Education
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
Principles and methods of instruction applied
to health education grades K-12. Emphasis on
teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and development of materials
included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement
in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health
Program (.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school
health services relationship to community and
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HPE 397/399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off campus, credit options)
on page 64.
HPE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open only to junior
or senior majors.
History
History—HIS
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it
brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed it this way:
“No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled
by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction
of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well
as anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their society. The study
of history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing of information.
Minor
History Faculty
Prerequisites
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green,
Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper division
course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Degree and Major Requirements
Transfer Students
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of
these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of
the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United
States, and non-Western.
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special
instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college
level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval
studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval
Studies” in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the
100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division
courses are numbered 300 and above.
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at
least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280
and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at
Augsburg.
History Courses
Graduation Skills
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing
the major. Speaking and Writing skills are also developed
throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in the
following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may
be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163, or PHI 230.
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the
Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the
13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and
values from the waning of the Middle Ages
through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
Teaching Licensure
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the present.
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural
and political power in Asia and Africa of the last
200 years.
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HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native,
European, and African peoples from first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well
as political and economic history. The course
will move topically as well as chronologically
through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change, the colonial
competition for North America, Indian-white
conflict and collusion, enslavement of African
peoples, the creation of the United States, and
internal as well as foreign conflicts in that
nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 18151900, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic
history. The course will move topically as well
as chronologically through the years in which
the United States came to prominence despite
internal dissent and violence. Themes include
the emergence of a national identity, political
system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and
empire-building, regional differences, the Civil
War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900
to the present, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political
and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through
the modern era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture,
the growth of a strong federal government,
the emergence of the United States as a world
power, the creation of a consumer society, the
rise of identity politics, and the passing of
American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
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This course examines the histories of Mexico,
Central America, and the Caribbean from the
1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in
the Latin American experience, we will examine
cultural trends, social interactions, and economic development as well as the relations that
each of these regions shared with the United
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dence movements, neocolonialism, dependency
and underdevelopment, ecological transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of
indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of
instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST
155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See
International Studies, Sustainable, Development
and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Upper division
students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.:
Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not
regularly offered in lower division classes. The
specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a
case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change;
transportation, immigration, and ethnicity; and
urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota, from
the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota),
through the period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America
from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the
present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and
inter-governmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not
regularly examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African
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American civil rights focusing on legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race
and class, emphasizing emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis
on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus
Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King Jr.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and
suburban areas. Topics include the commodification of nature, the death of the organic city,
political movements organized around nature,
ways of knowing nature, environmental justice,
and relationships between culture and nature.
Additionally, students will use both primary
sources and fieldwork to explore the specific
environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions
consist almost exclusively of extensive walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249;
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS,
or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and
minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of
history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of
applications for history in professional careers
and public life. Students will also gain and
sharpen the research and writing skills critical
to their success in upper-level history courses.
Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century,
with attention given to social, racial, ethnic, and
sexual differences among women.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since
the Opium War of 1839; the erosion of China’s
isolation and collapse of the imperial system;
and the Nationalist and Communist revolutions
of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the
U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See
International Studies section, Nation Building,
Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind
(Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United
States history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be
offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from
the American Revolution through the Cold War,
emphasizing changing definitions of war and
peace, tensions between internationalism and
isolationism, and the emergence of the United
States as an economic and military power.
HIS 300
Public History
HIS 335
American Urban History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a non-academic audience in mind.
This survey explores the components of public
history, many of its venues, and pressing issues
in the field through examination of a range of
topics (including, but not limited to): local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral
histories, documentaries, publishing, museums,
historic sites, and historic preservation.
A study of urban development from colonial and
frontier beginnings through the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and planning, politics and
reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker,
primarily in the late 19th and 20th centuries,
emphasizing the nature of work, working class
life and community, evaluation of organized
labor, and the relationship of workers and union
to the state.
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American Legal History
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An examination of the social, economic, and
intellectual factors in American history that,
combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence of our modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment
or GST 100)
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in
Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for Global
Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the American
conquest of the region, the role of the federal
government in shaping the West, the rise of the
most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern
American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and
gender in Western daily and political life, the
creation of an international borderlands, and the
ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples, the
impact of South African occupation, the war for
independence, and the roots of apartheid and
its institutionalization. (International Studies—
Namibia)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet
Union, beginning with a brief examination of
Russian history before turning to the Russian
Revolutions of 1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold
War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic,
economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient
Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200 to 323
BC, and uses a variety of written and visual
sources in an attempt to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political
narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and
cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic
Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to 476 AD,
and uses a variety of written and visual sources
in an attempt to understand these societies. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and
the Mediterranean from c. 300 to 1350 AD, and
uses a variety of written and visual sources in
an attempt to understand medieval society. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe
from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and uses a variety
of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand late medieval society. In addition to
the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks
at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life
in this period.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
A survey of the social, political, and cultural
development of modern Germany, focusing on
the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special
path) and examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism,
and the Holocaust.
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when warriors
from the Christian West attempted to “take
back” the Holy Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as pilgrimage, holy
war, and the complex relationships between East
and West, between Muslims and Christians. We
will pay particular attention to the question of
historical representation.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include literature,
film, music, and artwork) to explore a period
of dramatic change in British politics, society,
culture, and international status.
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HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great to
Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses
History
a variety of written and visual sources in an
attempt to understand the medieval church and
its influence, not only in religious matters, but
also in the social and political spheres. Crosslisted with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world
history that are not included in regular course
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world,
cultural interaction and conflict, the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas, and
the breakdown of these imperial systems at the
end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected
topics will be announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
This course fulfills the keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111. Generally offered fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65. A maximum of one
course in directed study may be applied to the
major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 64. A maximum of one
course in independent study may be applied to
the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the
resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity to create their
own courses, edit and write for the Augsburg Honors Review
of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn through
small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for
Honors students and includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial,
or attending music, theatre, and art perfomances. Honors
courses bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching
their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors
Program Director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors Program requirements satisfy
all general education requirements, except those for physical
education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation,
special graduation recognition, résumé-building positions,
and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic
Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are
eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways.
Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT score
of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher),
and a high school G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher. However, students
without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they
have exceptional records of extracurricular activity or other
exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to
apply. To apply, students should fill out the online application
at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships:
the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s,
and Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International
Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary
Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements,
and/or be granted college credit. Contact Academic Advising
or the Honors program director for further information.
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Students may enter the Honors Program at three points:
first semester of first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during
the second semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for HON 100,
and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who
enter the first semester of the sophomore year must fulfill
remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100
for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities
liberal arts foundation courses for HON 130, may substitute
ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking
HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may
enter the Scholars Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in
Honors courses, join an Honors House, and participate in
all Honors Program activities. In order to graduate with the
Scholars Program transcript designation, students must join
an Honors House and participate in required meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON 340,
HON 490, and two other full-credit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an
Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required
to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or
of their Houses. These meetings are necessary for advising,
information, and governance. When students enter the Honors
Program they choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship,
research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett
House also organizes events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations,
job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and
fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social
activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin
House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning,
social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also
organizes related events, such as honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship.
The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg
and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Honors Program
Honors Disputation League: Students organize, coach, research,
write, and rehearse as teams which then compete in intramural debate tournaments held four times each year.
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning
skill requirements)
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership
Second Year: Spring
within their Honors House may serve as House Presidents
or serve in other program leadership positions. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and
make critical decisions about program courses and resources.
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies
natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or
through student-created learning experiences. These student
created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular
requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s education.
Such student-created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply
be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost
any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with
faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either
an Honors Council Member or the Honors Program Director.
Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors
student-created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors
Program Director who will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed
below, but can be taken out of order if schedule conflicts
require it.
First Year: Fall
• First-year students select Honors House membership.
• First-year students not permitted to join Augsburg Honors
Review or Honors Disputation League.
• HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes theatre lab, satisfies
speech skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies
effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
or HON 460 Honors Disputation League
Third Year: Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450 Augsburg Honors
Review and HON 460 Honors Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral
sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or
Dean of the College. P/N, zero credit)
Third Year: Spring
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from Fall semester, P/N, zero credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and
HON 460: Honors Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
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• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and
Spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating,
students must satisfy the Honors Research Requirement as
detailed in the Research Requirement document available in
the Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the following to document
the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general
education requirements except foreign language and
physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven fullcredit courses in the Augsburg Honors Program to meet
the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g.
some science majors) may need to defer the
course and take HON 100 in another term.
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The Scholar Citizen
HON 250
The Social Scientist
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course
content focuses on great primary texts focusing
on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g.
Plato’s cave). (Includes theatre lab)
Problem-based/question-based course in social
sciences involving at least two social science
disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social
and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that
explores the Western tradition of letters through
significant texts and modern context. Students
stage courtroom trials where great authors, characters or ideas are challenged and tested. Based
on the medieval liberal arts trivium of grammar,
rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked with
HON 111 and both courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions. Students are
strongly encouraged to register for both courses
in the same term. (satisfies humanities LAF and
speaking skill requirements)
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the
College, this seminar explores themes of leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0
credit)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing
course employs a rhetoric-based and argumentfocused approach to college level writing.
Students are strongly encourged to register
for HON 130 and this course during the same
semester. (Satisfies introduction effective writing
requirement).
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs
may take many forms as determined by the
student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0 credit, and may use
traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis
Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for serving on the Augsburg Honors Review.
(0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200–see REL 200 for
content and requirements.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this course
addresses systems of quantitative thought,
including logic, computing, formal systems.
(Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students
attend museums, galleries, concerts, plays, and
other significant arts events while researching
and writing critical and historical critiques of
central theories and approaches to the fine arts.
(Satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science
course. Physics, biology, and chemistry are used
to critically examine a key national or global
issue. (Satisfies lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF)
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Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad
at some point during their four-year degree.
This may include a Center for Global Education
10-day seminar, international travel seminar, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for serving in the Disputation League. (0.0
credit, P/N only)
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis
Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490
Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes
from all four years of the Honors Program. It
also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by
studying primary texts related to philosophy,
rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies—
INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine
coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of
study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures
and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a
number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and requirements are listed
alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are
listed under International Studies.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills.
It is not enough to have an area of expertise or be a good
manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a minor in leadership studies, drawing on a
wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor in
leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety
of disciplines including business, sociology, political science,
communication, computer science, economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or
permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader
(prereq. one POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one
per department.)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (prereq. BUS
200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (prereq. BUS 242 or
200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (prereq. Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/
Day)
Industrial Organizational Psychology (prereq. PSY 105)
Business and Professional Speaking
Small Group Communication
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
PSY 373
COM 321
COM 355
COM 410
Middle East Studies Minor
The Middle East studies minor offers students the opportunity to learn about the religions, economic situation, historical and political developments, literature, philosophy, and
culture of Middle Eastern people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and area studies courses
(consult the program director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (two courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL 358 (Hamline)
Politics and Society of the Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the
humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be
selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue more advanced language study through the ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of study abroad or an
internship in the Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations, page 153.
Interdisciplinary Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations
of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic
law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial
systems, and Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to
the African American experience, focusing on
historical, sociological, economic, legal, and
psychological aspects of that experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation &
Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature
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of work and its role and value to the individual
and to society and provide the strategies and
skills necessary for a lifetime of career-related
decision making, meaningful work and active
citizenship. The course is geared to both students who are undecided and students who are
seeking an in-depth look at a chosen personal
life and career path.
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River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience,
students will travel by boat down the Mississippi
River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river. Students will engage in
service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and
government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or
equivalent and passing a water safety test)
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International Relations
International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which
provides students with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign
service, nonprofit, or international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The
program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives
chosen from a wide list of courses offered at Augsburg and
other colleges. Students are encouraged to consider foreign
study opportunities throughout the year. Competency in one
language is required, and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior research project and
thesis on a topic of their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad
exposure to international studies with considerable freedom
to choose options for specialization. Students in the recent
past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle
East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the
Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible
with the international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
or ECO 113
HIS 103
or HIS 104
POL 158
or POL 160
POL 490
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
The Modern World
The Modern Non-Western World
Political Patterns and Processes
World Politics
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
POL 241
SOC 121
SWK 230
Introduction to Islam
Environmental and River Politics
Introduction to Human Society
Global Peace and Social Development
Two of the following:
HIS 332
POL 368
POL 459
POL 461
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
Model United Nations
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one
discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330
(See Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at
other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or
higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts
toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies
cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students
should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for
example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking
(S) is met by completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350,
or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International
Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three
of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
ECO 365
ECO 370
International Economics
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major
electives, excluding other business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites.
Please consult the catalog and your academic adviser before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior
year and must defend the thesis before a faculty committee.
Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One
course from HIS 332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of required electives for
the major. Not more than two courses from any department
can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of
the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College) and the Center for Global
Education. The minor is structured as a learning community
that involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the
interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental
sustainability. Students will draw on study abroad in taking
local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160
and SWK 230), two upper division electives (chosen from
ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/
WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS
346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with approval of program
director), a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See
International Relations program director for full program
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International Studies
International Studies
International study at Augsburg aims to provide students the
skills needed to be successful in today’s highly interconnected
world. The College’s strong commitment to a global perspective and its mission to “... nurture future leaders in service to
the world,” provide the foundation to include international
study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses, students have more
than 200 programs in nearly 90 countries from which to
choose the best opportunity for their discipline and personal needs. Contact Augsburg Abroad for advising on study
abroad programs, finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad
is the front door for students and faculty interested in study
abroad. More information about study abroad is located in
the Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Courses
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel
designed to introduce students to the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key
social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and
El Salvador, explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who
are involved in struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program includes a two-week educational
seminar in El Salvador, as well as rural travel within Mexico
and 4-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest
houses while traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks,
and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359 as a
core seminar. Other course offerings include REL/WST 366,
REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice
of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including
ART/SPA 231 that meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 231/
ART 231
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295 and 495 Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice in
correct expression. This course is a prerequisite
for all upper division courses except for SPA
316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museum as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates, and
oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico
and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
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SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or equivalent)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms
of Latin Dance. There is no academic credit
for this course, but it fulfils the physical fitness
graduation requirement. The course meets for a
total of 21 hours over the course of the semester.
There is additional cost of US $50/student to
cover expenses.
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature (SPA 495)
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent.
Taught in Mexico.)
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POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin
America. Particular attention is given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic
and political violence, ecology, human rights,
democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The
version taught in Mexico will include particular
emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL
100)
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of
liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological
concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work
experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores
cultural issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from the department chair prior to enrollment.
(Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship
application, and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based
research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural
and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish
credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
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International Business and Global Citizenship
(Mexico)—Fall
This program, designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S. in
relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and with
Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. The
program includes intensive Spanish language instruction, a
four-week family stay, a week-long seminar on international
business in Mexico City, and short trips to other nearby
regions in order to develop a broader perspective on globalization and international business issues.
All students will take two Spanish language courses
and BUS 495. For their fourth course, they may take Topics
in Business Spanish, REL 200, or complete an internship or
independent study. A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance)
is also available for no credit.
SPA 231/
ART 231
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of nursing
and pre-med students, and others in healthcare
fields who seek to develop strong speaking and
oral comprehension skills. The main focus will
be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prerequisite: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 295
and 495
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selections of Latin
American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote culture understanding, students review all the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility through oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except
for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversations in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays,
novels, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or the equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111.)
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SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women - Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
BUS 495
Global Business Issues and Developing Countries:
Mexico and Beyond
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital issues, such as
exchange rates, trade balances, international
joint ventures, resources, tariffs, trade barriers,
government regulations shipping options, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the
perspectives of both developed and developing
countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or
consent of instructor).
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this
course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation requirement. The course meets for a total of
21 hours over the course of the semester. There
is additional cost of US $50/student to cover
expenses.
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MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the
areas of biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity
and other world religions. The version taught
in Mexico will include particular emphasis on
religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
The internship seminar is a rigorous academic
course that involves not only approximately 100
hours of work experience and/or participant
observation in a Mexican business, government
agency, school, or other organization, but also
participation in a seminar that explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and
professional development through class discussions and written and oral assignments. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from department chair to enrollment.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students who are highly independent and selfmotivated may conduct independent, field-based
research during the last third of the semester and
participate in a seminar that explores fieldwork
methods and cultural and ethical issues. This
course option is intended for serious students
who want to begin research related to a senior
thesis or capstone project.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students
who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and migration while learning from
diverse communities that are organizing for positive social
change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies,
political science, and religion. Students spend most of the
semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six
weeks living with Mexican host families.
International Studies
All students will be expected to take HIS/WST 357 as a
core seminar. Other course offerings include POL/WST 341,
REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice
of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including
ART/SPA 231 which meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice in
correct expression. This course is a prerequisite
for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
SPA 231/
ART 231
Through the reading of selected Latin American
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museum as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295
and 495
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495/
Contemporary Latin American Women-Texts and
Voices
WST 481
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
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SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
This course traces the historical development of
gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression
in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day, and explores the history of resistance
and social change in Latin America.
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this
course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation requirement. The course meets for a total of
21 hours over the course of the semester. There
is additional cost of US $50/student to cover
expenses.
(.0 course)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
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Explores issues of globalization and social
change in Mexico and analyzes political, social
and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest in Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The
version taught in Mexico will include particular
emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL
100)
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Students conduct independent, field-based
research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural
and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish
credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—
Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social
and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisites:
approval of the Social Work Department, and one collegelevel Spanish course or the equivalent (students may choose
to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January
prior to the start of the semester).
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the
Environment
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work
experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores
cultural issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from the department chair prior to enrollment.
(Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship
application, and Spanish reference forms)
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 231/
ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
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and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411
SPA 295
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary
and learning grammar within the context of
daily situations relevant to different aspects of
health care. (Prerequisite: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women - Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295 and 495 Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written
practice in correct expression. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses except
for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
Examines issues of social change through the
voices on contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught
by Mexican instructors.s (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Develops students’ understanding of current
social, economic, political, and cultural realities
in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican
culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural
communication and the role of U.S. foreign policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social welfare and social
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SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
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the Minnesota and the United States at large.
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Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working
knowledge of human behavior in families and
in groups. The Mexican context of family and
group work will be examined and uniquely
Mexican models will be explored and discussed
in relation to current family and group theory.
Groups can be used to accomplish individual,
family, organizational, and/or community goals.
Students will practice skills needed to be an
effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will
provide an opportunity to learn about Mexican
family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent participants in
efforts to achieve change in social policies and
programs. This course in comparative social
policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis, and the influence of values
on these processes. Central to this course is a
service-learning component. Those enrolled in
Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social workers and citizens
in formulating, implementing, and evaluating
policy responsive to social needs are addressed.
United States and Mexican immigration and
migration policies will be used a primary vehicle
for this critical analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience including work
with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social service agency. A total of 120
hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours
to the practicum hours required for the BSW
degree for those students with Spanish-language
oral competency. Involves sharing of experiences
with other students in a small group seminar.
(Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status;
concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for
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SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, novels,
and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by
Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history with special
emphasis on the role of women in history.
Focuses on the development of gender, classbased, and racial/ethnic oppression and the
history of resistance and social change in Latin
America from the Conquest to the present day.
Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with
the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation
in Policy Formulation within a Globalized Economy
— A Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates
shaping the contemporary political economy
of development in Nicaragua and the rest of
Central America. The course aims to help students understand the interplay between global
processes and political and economic factors
that define development policy formulation and
implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of
to provide students with the opportunity to gain
hands-on work experience in a development
agency.
liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological
concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the
Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building,
globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid
South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build
nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and
colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the
rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges
posed by under and unequal development; and the long-term
project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect
critically on issues of development, hunger,
injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. The
course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of
the church in the midst of the political transformations of southern Africa. Students meet
with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A
Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the
semester and examines the legacy of apartheid
in Namibia with particular focus on the social
and political movements that have evolved in
the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and
the United States: Struggles Against Colonialism,
Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the
development in southern Africa and in the
United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations of political victories over
apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic, social, political, and psychological effects
of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available
Students may design a proposal to conduct an
independent study of a topic related to their
major or minor.
HECUA Courses
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest
nations in the world and increasingly multicultural. Twentyfive percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic
Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes
in Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the
Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics
such as globalization theories, nation-building and national
identity, governance and political party systems, European
integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students
study Norwegian language or do an independent research
project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian
Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS
372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador
(CILA)—Fall and spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers
a semester of study experience with a focus on community
participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay
for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization,
development, and social change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers
may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
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Internship
(2 course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—
Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots
of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and
the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The
program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University
of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities
in the New Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the
European Union. From three different locations – Norway,
Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex
dynamics of European integration via issues such as labor
migration, minority politics, right-wing populism, prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania
encompass some of Europe’s most pressing social justice
issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
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Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European
Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
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Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing
the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for
service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation
and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly
global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French, German, Norwegian,
and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in CrossCultural studies. Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi,
and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and
courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available
to Augsburg students through the College’s affiliation with
ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with
the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in international business,
law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions,
or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor
in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a valuable
research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in
most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher, Michael
Kidd, Diane Mikkelson, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate
Reinhardt, Susana Sandmann, Dann Trainer, John vanCleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of ten courses above 211
(Norwegian only: 211 and above), including two courses in
culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature,
KEY 480, and three electives (from any of the three areas
above). At least seven of these courses must be taught in the
target language of the major and at least four of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core
courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement
and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German,
Norwegian or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two
different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved
study-abroad program or two travel seminars (consult
Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upperdivision courses in
related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with
the student’s academic advisor and must include comparative
study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges
and universities can be considered here. No more than two
courses may be counted from a single department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W)
are met by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian,
or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met
with one of the following courses: GST 200, MAT 145 or 146,
or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian
only: 211 and above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. All of these courses must be taught
in the target language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus. There is no minor in CrossCultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must
apply in the junior year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the
major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages
must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors
and some study abroad is strongly recommended for minors.
Majors in Cross-Cultural studies must complete a semester
abroad or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department. An advanced-level internship in
the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship
(INS 199), linking language skills with community service
and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
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Teaching Licensure
French (FRE)
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in
modern languages.
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical
study of cultures and Cross-Cultural difference.
It examines the connections between social relations and the production of meaning. It sets the
stage for global citizenship by revealing how our
“position” in the world affects the way we view,
interpret, and interact with other cultures.
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in communication,
vocabulary building, and developing greater ease
in reading and writing French. Review of basic
structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
LCS 295/495 Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This Cross-Cultural keystone seminar prepares
students to “act globally” by challenging them
to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while
studying abroad and to analyze issues that
transcend national boundaries. In English with
readings in a language other than English. Open
to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a
language other than English or have studied
abroad for a full semester (including in Englishspeaking countries with consent of instructor).
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral
and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and
facility of expression in French. Emphasis on
vocabulary enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the
French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual, political, social, and
artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs
and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and
learn the facial expressions and body language
needed to communicate clearly with deaf and
hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102,
Prereq.: 101)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural
manifestations that promote understanding of
French-speaking people and their contributions
to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials, and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent
of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112 Beginning Farsi I, II
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An introductory sequence in Basic Modern
Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop communicative
skills in understanding, speaking, translating
into English, and reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran
and other Farsi-speaking countries such as
Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
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Aims to develop communication skills of
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Through conversations, classroom practice,
and readings, these courses work toward the
discovery of French culture and way of life.
Four class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary
movements in France through the reading of
whole literary works where possible. Lectures,
discussion, oral and written reports in French.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on
topics of intellectual, social, or political interest,
the student acquires extensive training in key
modalities at an advanced level. Attention to
accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels
of expression, refinements in style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
Follows the cultural and social development of
the German-speaking peoples from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.)
to the Thirty Years War (1648). In German.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the Age
of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is
considered in view of its roots in the intellectual,
geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the
German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.:
GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from
Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this
course chronicle the German experience from
Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller,
and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive
the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the
Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th
and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background
of the new millennium has many Germanspeaking roots in the works of figures like Marx,
Freud, Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse,
and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry,
and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts
that characterized the birth of the modern age.
(Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s
use of German as a vehicle for expressing ideas
and opinions. Emphasis on written composition
including control of style. Oral practice through
use of German as classroom language. (Prereq.:
GER 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom
practice in speaking, understanding, and reading
and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read
extended narratives in simple German, insights
into German culture, and participation in short
conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.:
111. WEC—additional sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working
knowledge of German. Review of basic structures with emphasis on extending range of
vocabulary and idiomatic expression through
reading and discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial
German. Intensive practice in speaking is
supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall, Prereq.: 212)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
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GER 299
Directed Study
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
See description on page 65.
Extensive practice in spoken and written
Norwegian, based on literary and cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Norwegian (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural
contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters.
Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a
basis for class activities and writing exercises.
Includes grammar review. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or
equivalent. Fall)
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg,
both as part of the Lanuages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Department and as part of the American Indian studies
major.
NOR 295
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Introduction of the four basic language skills:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Stress
is on communication and its cultural context.
Additional sessions required when taken in the
Weekend College schedule. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, Prereq.: 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian
with emphasis on communicative contexts and
integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social
science, and literature form a basis for class
activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place
contemporary cultural developments, such as
Norway’s changing role in the global community,
into a historical context. Readings in history are
supplemented by lectures, newspaper articles,
and video materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.:
NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian
literature provide a basis for the study of major
works from earlier periods, including several
in Nynorsk. Readings, lectures, discussion,
journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
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NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Ojibwe (OJB)
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture
of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational
skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic
patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, prereq.: 111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. (Fall: 111 and 112;
spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues
of Spanish and Latin American societies as
portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with
attention to the aesthetic variations across their
works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles;
language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct
expression with the aims of fluency and facility.
Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills in Spanish
and seek to expand them. Intensive practice
aimed at refining grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish
contributions to world civilization through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: odd
years)
tor. Note: Students who have taken SPA 356
taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: even
years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness
of written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 64.
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
SPA 354
A study of representative authors in Spanish
literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of Spanish
literature. Lectures, discussion, written, and oral
reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor). Fall on a rotational basis.)
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures,
discussions, and written and oral reports in
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instruc-
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Management Information Systems
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
Marketing
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
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Mathematics
Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships
and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem
solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal
arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills
necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In
addition to acquiring computational and problem solving
skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities
to reason abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical
writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and
to experience working in teams on mathematical projects.
Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching
mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major
in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study
of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial science, computing,
or economics, or in preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and
the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Pavel Beˇlík, Tracy Bibelnieks,
Suzanne Dorée, Kenneth Kaminsky,
Jody Sorensen, John
Zobitz, Catherine Micek
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 271
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT
324, or other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses
numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered
above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W) are embedded in
the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An
additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be
met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major
that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about
potential additional skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 271
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above
250, at least three of which are numbered above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses
(or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO
473, BIO 481, BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364,
CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC
385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both),
ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163,
MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215,
PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT
163, MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT
324, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374,
MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163,
MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other courses
approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a
focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 164, PSY 215;
two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT
369, MAT 373
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• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or
ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416,
ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT
352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS
379, MAT 163 and MAT 164 may count).
• Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of
CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355,
MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353,
CHM 361, CHM 364; two of MAT 324, MAT 327, MAT
355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362;
MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352,
PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course
approved by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287;
MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least
three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT
373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges
in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real
Analysis II, Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during
junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area
is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may
also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved.
For an undergraduate research project, the work may build
upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the
course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W) are embedded in
the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An
additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be
met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major
that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about
potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should
consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach math-
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ematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the B.S. major
but the electives must include ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287
History of Mathematics; MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT
324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT
164 Introductory Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and
Statistics I; and an “Applied Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades
5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or
MAT 114 Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163
Introductory Statistics, MAT 164 Introductory Biostatistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School
Methods in Mathematics is also required. Elementary
Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a mathematics
department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT
courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, 3.00
overall GPA, an undergraduate research project in mathematics (usually beginning before senior year), and approval of
the Mathematics Department. The project may build upon a
course-based project, but significant work beyond the course
is expected. A proposal to complete departmental honors
in mathematics should be submitted to the Mathematics
Department chair at least one year prior to graduation.
Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national mathematics honor society is open to those students with declared
mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00
in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of
which is numbered above 300. Alternatively students may
complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163 or MAT 164, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT
287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Mathematics
Other Requirements
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics
in contemporary society, with an emphasis on
quantitative reasoning including an introduction
to probability and statistics and topics such as
the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game
theory, voting theory, linear programming, or
cryptography. Note: Students who have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 164,
BUS 379, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register
for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must
have the required Math Placement. All students are required to
have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course
taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the
registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College Board
Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with
the Mathematics Department. All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information are available from
Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to
advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s
MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability
with an emphasis on the processes of problem
solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school
teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus II.
Calculus related problems and activities that
require significant collaborative and creative
effort. Emphasis on strategies for succeeding
in college-level mathematics courses. MAT 140
does not satisfy NSM-LAF requirement. P/N
grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146
and consent of instructor).
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of operations,
exponents, and an introduction to algebraic
expressions and equations with an emphasis on
applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT
103 does not count as a credit toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and
other models with an emphasis on applications
to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances
student to MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT
114 should consult the department. (Prereq.:
MPG 2 and a year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic,
and trigonometric functions for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or other calculus courses may
register for credit only with consent of department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student
to MPG 4. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions
including derivatives, integrals, differential
equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT
145; MAT 145 for MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as
descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation,
hypothesis testing, analysis-of-variance, and
regression. Note: Students who have successfully
completed BUS 379, MAT 164, PSY 215, or SOC
362 may not register for credit without consent
of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 164
Introductory Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of statistical inference
applied to scientific studies in medicine and
biology. Material is centered on real studies from
the biomedical sciences. Topics include counting techniques, probability, descriptive methods,
point and interval estimation, experimental
design, and nonparametric methods. Credit
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mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and
proof. (Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 145 and one of
MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 252, or MAT 287; and
pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
may not be received for both MAT 163 and MAT
164. (Prereq.: MAT 114 or MPG 4)
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MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including
binary representations, sequences, recursion,
induction, formal logic, and combinatorics,
with an emphasis on connections to computer
science. Students who have completed MAT 271
may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3.
Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics
such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages,
life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an
introduction to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
(.5 course)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas
of geometry, number theory, algebra, calculus,
and modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard
graphs, classic questions, and topics such as
degree sequences, isomorphism, connectivity,
traversability, matching, planarity, coloring, and
graph metrics. (Prereq,: MAT 271, ENL 111,
and a speaking course. Also recommended MAT
246.)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and
bibliographic resources. This half-credit course
does not count as an elective in the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course
plus one of MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT
355, MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken
at Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill
requirement. Students with majors other than
mathematics should consult their major department before taking this course. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral domains, and
fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271, ENL 111,
and a speaking course)
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Concepts of multivariable calculus including
functions of several variables, partial derivatives,
vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and
parametric representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation,
numerical differentiation and integration,
numerical solution of differential equations,
error propagation, practical implementation
of numerical methods on modern computers,
and applications. Includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of
linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and
eigenvalues. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean
and non-Euclidean geometries and geometric
transformations with an emphasis on geometric
reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.:
MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including
number theory, combinatorics, graph theory,
recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic,
with an emphasis on algorithmic thinking,
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MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits,
boundedness, continuity, functions, derivatives,
and series in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: MAT
146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and a speaking course. Also recommended:
additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams, symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such
as applications of dynamical systems and/or
complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set
and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246,
MAT 269, or MAT 271)
Mathematics
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological
and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including
quantitative and qualitative methods of linear
and non-linear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential equations to
model biological phenomena. (Prereq.: MAT
245, ENL 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables,
probability distributions, expectation, the
Central Limit Theorem, sampling distributions,
methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.MAT 374 includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also
recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111,
and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from industrial
settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory, alternate optima,
and unboundedness with an emphasis on both
the mathematical theory and the application to
current business practice. Includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111, and a
speaking course)
is required. (Prerequisite for upper division: at
least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing) See also description on page 64.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside
of the offered curriculum with the guidance of a
faculty member. Presentation at a departmental
colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one
upper division MAT course, junior or senior
standing, and consent of instructor.) See also
description on page 65.
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial
mathematics, combinatrics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, topology, or foundations
of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT
courses numbered above 200 and consent of
instructor. For 495, an additional upper division
MAT course depending on the particular topic
may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications,
career opportunities, and other interesting ideas
in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors,
faculty members, or students. Carries no course
credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links
the ideas and methods of mathematics to the
opportunities found in the internship. For upper
division credit, significant mathematical content
and presentation at a departmental colloquium
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Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students
to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and
interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original
(medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of
the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students
majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s
major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond
college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major
in Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate
or professional study, as well as employment opportunities
that require abilities in communication, critical and abstract
thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M.
Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas
E. Green (English), John Harkness (English), Martha B.
Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee I. Klemp (Music), Philip A.
Quanbeck II (Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach (Philosophy),
Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
HIS 440
Monks and Heretics
POL 380
Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses
not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The remaining four
courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above
(history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin or other
medieval language approved by their adviser, which will fulfill the Modern Languages Graduation Skills requirement.
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Fulfilled by HIS 369.
Major
Augsburg Experience
Nine courses, including:
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required
for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the University
of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic
Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Prior approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg
Experiences related to Medieval Studies.
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 499
Medieval Connections
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
PHI 242
REL 361
REL 362
Medieval Church
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Church in the First Four Centuries
Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
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HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval
Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval
Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known
as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to
1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as
a complex system of thought and feeling, which
includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes
an experiential approach to this material, for
example, by having students and faculty attend
Medieval Studies
class in academic regalia, just as they did in
medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
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Metro-Urban Studies
Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political,
economic and cultural entities. Metro-Urban Studies brings
many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an
interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history, environmental studies and art
and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of
complex relationships that contribute to both opportunities
and potential problems. The major is designed to blend ideas
learned in the class room with real world experiences from
field study. For example, all students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of the keystone
experience.
Metro-Urban Studies helps prepare students for careers
and graduate work in urban planning, architecture, public
administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing and social welfare.
Internships, community service-learning, and cooperative education are available as ways to enhance the quality of
the major and make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan
opportunities afforded by the College’s location. The Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich the
overall program with additional courses and semester-long
programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Nancy Fischer (Director, SOC), Andrew Aoki (POL), Jeanne
Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael
Lansing (HIS), Lars Christiansen, Garry Hesser (SOC),
Kristin Anderson (ART)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the
Keystone requirement.
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography
225, 364 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas
(Geography 221, 321 and 322). HECUA off-campus programs are highly recommended, especially the Metro-Urban
Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities program. Students interested in graduate school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of ECO 110.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of
the following: ECO 110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where
appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by
the director of the program.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 122 or
SOC 211)
Ten courses including:
ECO 113
POL 122
SOC 111
Principles of Microeconomics
Metropolitan Complex
Community and the Modern
Metropolis
U.S. Urban Environmental History
The Designed Environment
HIS 316
or ART 249/349
HIS 249/349
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
or POL 483
Political/Statistics/Methodology
SOC 363
Research Methods
or POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
INS 399
Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related courses. Please
discuss the selection of these two courses with your faculty
adviser.
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INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit).
Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed
by a student (or group of students), utilizing the
metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures,
symposia, performances, hearings. The course is
designed in consultation with and evaluated by
a department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122
or SOC 211 and consent of instructor)
Metro-Urban Studies
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 484 or
SOC 363)
Exploration of the work of artists, activists, and
community organizers in order to better understand the intrinsic value of art in social, cultural,
economic, and political contexts. Visits to performances, installations, museums, studios, etc.
Examination of the differences between community-based art, public art, and more formal forms.
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political,
Social and Historical Context
Study of the social and cultural history of art, the
role of art and the artist in everyday life, and the
relationship between intellectual discourse and
the politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and
discussions integrate theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
Urban Studies Options Through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Through
HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning programs of exceptional quality located in
Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin
Cities. The following programs can be counted towards the
Metro-Urban Studies major and minor. Ask the director of
Metro-Urban Studies for more detail.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)—Fall or Spring
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin
Cities metro area.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change
(Reading Seminar)
Theoretical foundations necessary for understanding the roots, dynamics, and reproduction
of urban economic, political, and social inequality, and theoretical tools for evaluating alternative policies and strategies for addressing various
forms of poverty and inequality. Integrated with
field and internship work, the seminar examines
interrelated social systems relevant to the study
of poverty and inequality: the economy and
labor markets, geographic systems, education,
and housing and welfare systems.
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory
and Practice (Field Seminar)
This seminar illuminates, grounds, and tests theoretical perspectives and insights gained in INS
358. Students will observe and evaluate a variety
of policy alternatives and strategies for social
change used to address poverty and inequality
by conversing with policy makers, community
activists, and public and private organizations
and by participating in a number of structured
field exercises and legislative lobbying.
INS 399
Internship
See description on page 64.
(2 course credits)
II. City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in
working for social justice, and an exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin
Cities artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and
politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the role
of art in advocating for social change.
INS 399
Internship
See description on page 64.
(2 course credits)
III. Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and
Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict over environmental change,
and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between rural and
urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional
and global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers, government planners and
business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a
more sustainable world.
INS 346 Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345 Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399 Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar
IV. Writing for Social Change
Seminars and field study addressing the social, cultural, and
ideological contexts of creative writing and literary production, and the ways this work links to community building.
The goal is the growth of students as writers, as readers, and
as actors in our democracy by examining the role of literature
and literary production in creating social transformation.
INS 354 Reading for Social Change: Writing in Context
Interdisciplinary, reflective critique of a wide
variety of assigned texts (fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction). Exploration of the ways in which
creative writers and literature impact communities and address pressing social issues. Examines
literature as a tool for social critique, a means of
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calling for social change and justice, and a tool
for transformation.
INS 355 Writing for Social Change: Creative Writing Workshop
The writing and revision of creative work (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction): in-class writing
exercises, weekly writing assignments, and
drafts of mock grant applications. Opportunities
for hands-on learning and interaction with
Twin Cities literary arts communities, including
readings and performances, meeting with local
authors, and exploring independent bookstores
and literary arts organizations.
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
IV. See HECUA under International Studies
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Music
Music—MUS
Bachelor of Science
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum through three music degree programs and five majors. It
also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and courses that
meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center
makes it an ideal place to study music, and the music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus
and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied
knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel
and study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Full-time Faculty
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145:
Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0 credit)
MUS 358
Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large Augsburg Ensemble
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp, Michael Buck
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger,
Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren, Bridget Doak, Susan
Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Bradley
Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl, Megan Holroyd, Mary
Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle,
Rena Kraut, Erick Lichte, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire,
Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning,
O. Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja
Thompson, William Webb, Matthew Wilson, Yolanda
Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Music therapy major
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation
necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming a
Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minor
Music
Music Business
**All music majors and music minors** must choose and
apply to a degree program by the end of their fourth semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications
are in the Music Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree adviser as soon as
possible after enrolling at Augsburg.
Degree and Major Requirements
Music Core
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music Department Handbook)
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor
of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S)
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
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S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or
MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music
Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills
in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by
completing the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one)
and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with
Music Business Concentration: Graduation skills in Critical
Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing
the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or
MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
music industry and to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in
fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and general music business. The program affords both the
performing artist and the business student the opportunity
to pursue music business studies. The music business major
has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music
Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis)
and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business (designed with business
emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take
one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music
requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music
office. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as
a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within
a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
Bachelor of Arts
B.A. in Music with Music Business Concentration
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares
the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue
non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of the
many music related business fields most often choose this
course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
MUS 458
Senior Recital
Minimum of two music course electives
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight
semesters of half hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s
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Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
MUS/BUS 399
MUS/BUS
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Music Business
Arts Management
Internship
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0
Augsburg credit)
MUS 458
Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight
semesters of half hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with Specialization in Music
Business
Music
Requirements:
ECO 112
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MKT 252
FIN 331
MUS/BUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
MUS/BUS 399
MUS/BUS
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Music Business
Arts Management
Internship
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0
Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE/MUP
credit, selected from:
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music I
History and Literature of Music II
career in the music industry. With the music business minor,
students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework
and participate in on-site field experiences that address
specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music
industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the
music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
MUS/BUS 399
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course
credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit
in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public schools. This preparation includes
coursework that allows the student to become certified to
teach at the elementary through the secondary level. Students
select either vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis.
In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor
of Music education major candidates must also apply to the
Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure program. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who successfully complete
the requirements for the Bachelor of Music education major.
All music requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is
necessary for the music education licensure program.
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or
conducting. Other courses may be approved by departmental
petition.
Faculty Advisers:
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
Requirements
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble and four (.25 credit) semesters of performance studies in the major instrument/voice
Music core and:
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for admission prior to
spring juries of the sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both
for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a
The Music Business
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Internship (approved for the Music Business
Minor)
Robert Stacke—Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson—Vocal
MUS 311
MUS 341
MUS 358
MUS 459
HPE 115
EDC 200
EDC 210
EDC 211
EDC 220
EDC 310
Composition I
Basic Conducting (.5)
Half Junior Recital
Full Senior Recital
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
Orientation to Education
Diversity in the Schools
Minnesota American Indians
Educational Technology
Learning and Development
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ESE 300
Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325
Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370
Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410
Special Needs Learner
EDC 480
School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359
Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/
voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice
(second, third, fourth year)
A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano,
organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice (winds and percussion, Band; strings,
Orchestra; voice, Choir). You must participate in the ensemble
for which you want to teach. (total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major
instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUS 341
MUP 1xx
Basic Conducting (0.5 credit)
Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25 credit) in major
instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5 credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music playing on major
instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists,
harpists and pianists: four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254
MUS 435
MUS359
MUS Elective
Diction (0.25 credit each)
Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
Music Methods: Voice/Choral
(0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR
235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436
MUS 456
MUS Elective
Piano Repertoire
Piano Pedagogy
(0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
Bachelor of Music
MusicMethods: Brass/Percussion (0.5
credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS
Elective (1.0 credit)
Music Performance Major
Bachelor of Science
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in
the major instrument/voice
A focused classical training program designed to develop the
skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual
musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate school. Acceptance
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to the program is by application and audition (see the Music
Department Student Handbook).
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Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree
Music
program, which includes a six month full-time internship in
a clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271
MUS 274, 275
MUS 363
MUS 372, 373
MUS 374, 375
MUS 480
MUS 474, 475
MUS 481
MUS 458
EDC 410
PSY 105
PSY 262
BIO 103
MUS 340
MUS 345
Introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy Practicums
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
Music Therapy Practicums
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Music Therapy Practicums
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
Half Senior Recital
The Learner with Special Needs
Principles of Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362
PSY 215
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods: Design Procedure, and
Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145
(0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to
students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to
meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy
Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to
take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of music
therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms and successful completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• submit an application for admission during the first
semester of residency at Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic transcript and transferred credits with the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the
major instrument or voice with the application (found in
Music Department Student Handbook)
• complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements
during the first semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will be based on the successful completion of the above, as well as on the student’s
performance at his or her first jury.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental honors by submitting
an honors project proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should include a transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in music
courses, and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly outline a project that
goes well beyond required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following: defending a senior
thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program, presenting a research
paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music
Student Handbook and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance studies in the major
instrument/voice is required during the semester in which
a degree recital is given. At least two full-time music faculty
members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail
basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of the B.M., B.A., or
B.S. degree requirements or Honors program will be sponsored by the music department. Other non-degree student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All
music degree recitals must meet the academic guidelines set
forth in this catalog.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358) will be one-half
hour in duration for music education majors, and one
hour in duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459) will be one hour in
duration for music education majors and music performance majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS 458) will be onehalf hour in duration.
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Examinations
Piano Proficiency: All music majors enrolled in a music degree
program must complete the piano proficiency requirement
by the end of the sophomore year. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and
102 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
Musical structures of common practice period
and introduction to 20th-century practice. To
be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.:
Passing MUS 201 and 211 with a minimal grade
of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
Music Repertoire Tests: Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students must pass two, and
music minors must pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire tests and test
dates.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the
registrar’s website <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or
the Music Department for course offerings in each term.
MUS 211
Aural Skills III (.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing
to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
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MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory
Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and
simple modulations. To be taken concurrently
with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with
a minimal grade of 2.0)
(.5 course)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I (.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and
triad recognition, sight singing, and harmonic
dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II (.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to
parallel progress in MUS 102. To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160
Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western
musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures and
chords). Students will develop basic aural and
keyboard skills, identify typical compositional
forms in popular and classical music. Students
write their own composition for the final project.
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken concurrently
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(.5 course)
(.5 course)
MUS 311
Composition I
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score
layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.:
Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade
of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
(.5 course)
MUS 312
Composition II
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony,
tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality, serialism,
indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
(.5 course)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and
the other fine arts. Live performance will be a
feature of this course. The ability to read music
is not required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course
explores diverse musical styles and instruments
from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music
from antiquity to 1750, studying music in its
historical and cultural contexts as well as basic
knowledge of repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the
present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
This course is a study of the musical elements,
cultural perspectives, and the historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined
including early New Orleans Dixieland, swing,
cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive jazz.
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with an
emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies
of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence offers a detailed
investigation of Western European classical music from a
specific era: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century.
Significant repertoire is studied within cultural and historical
contexts; listening is emphasized; and each course fulfills the
LAF required skill in writing.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as
evidenced in contemporary worship practices.
Designed for the general as well as the music
and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
A survey of standard art song repertoire
from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for
vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251,
252, 253, 254, or permission from instructor)
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary
instruments used in MT sessions, i.e. guitar, keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus
on skill development in accordance with AMTA
standards. The course will emphasize functional
playing skills as well as song composition and
group leading. The class is open for freshmen,
sophomores and transfer students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making use of the
skills acquired in Techniques and Materials Pt.
I. These include the use of modes, various song
forms, harmonic relationships and rhythm based
exercises. The course will explore the student’s
own personal relationship to music while introducing them to clinical improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through
music, art, drama, dance, and movement.
Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in expressive and creative arts, as
used in therapy.
(.5 course)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and
response, with an emphasis on acoustics and
sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the research process and development of an experimental research project.
(.5 course)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy (.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, OrffShulwerk, applications of recreational music
activities to clinical settings, and acquisition
of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus
practicum with children.
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring
clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation.
Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual
research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of
learning music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring
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clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation.
Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums (.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a
Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring more
advanced clinical and musical skills, including
improvisation. Two hours per week. (Prereq.:
Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass
piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved
internship site for six months (minimuym 1,020
hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200
hours). Application for internship must be made
nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are
limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency
exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 359
(.5 course)
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for
teaching piano. This course has a community
service-learning requirement that fulfills the
LAF Augsburg Experience requirement.
(.5 course)
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 152
Class Voice
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A/B Class Piano
(.25 course)
(.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including
scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sightreading, and improvisation. It will help music
majors prepare for the piano proficiency test.
(Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as
they apply to therapeutic settings, including
discussion of professional ethics. A holistic
approach to therapy with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using
music and theatre techniques to develop the
student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts
of diverse music-theatre forms are introduced.
Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group
participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics
include copyright, licensing, contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the
record industry, agents and managers. Musical
genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts administrator
in the management of performing arts projects
and organizations. Factors affecting trends and
earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed
on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field
experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
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MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5 course)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds
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(.5 course)
(.5 course)
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German
Diction (253), French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian, German, and French
through the study of the art song repertoire.
Includes regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and
baton technique, score analysis and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature.
(Prereq.: MUS 101, 111, 231)
(.5 course)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced conducting
techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass
piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
(.5 course)
Music
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.:
Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
Performance/Study/Chamber Music/Recitals/
Accompanying/
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity
for Augsburg students to study on an individual basis with
artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors
and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background, and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour
weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits (one hour weekly lessons), in
accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour
weekly lessons). First-years may qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour
weekly lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered
for and playing that instrument for a large ensemble (MUE
111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon
petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year
of performance study (i.e. 1xx is two semesters, first year of
study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP form, signed, and delivered to registrar’s office by the student. Check with the music
office or use the search option on AUGNET Records and
Registration to get the correct course section for instruments
with more than one teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411
Voice
MUP 116-216-316-416
Electric Bass
MUP 121-221-321-421
Violin
MUP 122-222-322-422
Viola
MUP 123-223-323-423
Cello
MUP 124-224-324-424
Bass
MUP 131-231-331-431
Oboe
MUP 132-232-332-432
Bassoon
MUP 133-233-333-433
Clarinet
MUP 134-234-334-434
Saxophone
MUP 135-235-335-435
Flute
MUP 137-237-337-437
Horn
MUP 141-241-341-441
Trumpet
MUP 142-242-342-442
Trombone
MUP 143-243-343-443
Baritone
MUP 144-244-344-444
Tuba
MUP 152-252-352-452
Piano
MUP 161-261-361-461
Guitar
MUP 171-271-371-471
Percussion
MUP 181-281-381-481
Organ
MUP 191-291-391-491
Harp
MUP 192-292-392-492
Improvisation
MUP 193-293-393-493
Composition
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0
credit and fulfill the chamber music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 129A/B Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format.
Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety of venues. The literature performed
reflects the cultural diversity and historical context of jazz.
Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director.
Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal,
and performance of operatic repertoire.
(1.0 course)
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal,
and performance of operatic repertoire.
(.25 course)
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MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for
singers and instrumentalists. Recommended for
students preparing recitals, auditions, or special
performance projects who would benefit from
individualized collaboration and coaching with
a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies.
(see the Music Department Student Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at
repertoire level III for music education majors,
one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors. No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for
B.A. or B.S. candidates. No course credit. Private
instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music Education majors, one
hour recital at level V for Music Performance
majors. No course credit. Private instructor may
request a pre-recital hearing.
Large Ensembles
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg
Concert Band, Augsburg Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg
Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Riverside Singers, or Cedar
Singers) for credit will satisfy the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements. Large ensemble LAF requirements are fulfilled
by participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester for
four semesters, to equal 1.0 credit. (A maximum of two
credits for large ensemble participation may be used towards
graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate
in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency. Music
majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25
credit, depending on course load/need.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of each semester or by contacting
the ensemble director.
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MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(0.0/.25 course)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for
MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study
Advanced research and projects not otherwise
provided for in the department curriculum.
Open only to advanced students upon approval
by the faculty.
(.5 course)
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open only to
advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
Natural Science Teaching
Licensures
The natural science licensure program for teachers is
designed to provide strong preparation for science teaching
and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad, basic background in science and allow for specialization in an area. The
following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College,
the requirements for appropriate majors, the courses required
in the Department of Education and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus. Consult with the
Department of Education for requirements in education.
Early consultation with the major area coordinator is essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff
Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current licensure
requirements. All upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8 general science licensure)
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in
Biology degree, but with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are
required, along with:
Additional science courses required for 5-12 include:
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
SCI 106
Meteorology
An introductory geology course
A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses
and upper division biology courses applied to the major.
Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division biology courses is
required for all life sciences majors.
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and
seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are required
to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required
or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351
Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352
Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics — PHY 121, 122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or Physics, will expand
license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102
Biological World
BIO 121
Human Biology
SCI 106
Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121
General Physics
PHY 122
General Physics
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
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Nordic Area Studies
Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The
curriculum treats Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as
an integrated cultural region with a shared history, common
values, and a high degree of political, social, and economic
interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a
Nordic regional identity as a context in which to appreciate
the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic
culture via the medium of literature. Readings
foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and
national identity against the broad backdrop of
Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special
emphasis on conditions and developments in
the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian
language required.
Coordinator
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Frankie Shackelford
Lectures illustrate the development of the
Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all
five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors will be
required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be
Augsburg courses. The remainder may be transfer credits
included in the major on approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also
present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a
Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course listings under the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad
through International Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban
Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective courses or a second
major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban
studies, business administration, international relations,
sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing
one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen,
Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic drama.
Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings
and written work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term. (See International Studies)
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Norwegian
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Nursing
Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively
for registered nurses who want to expand their career opportunities in the healthcare field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations,
parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever
they work, nurses provide comprehensive health care for persons, groups, and communities comprised of diverse cultures
and socioeconomic levels throughout the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of nursing.
The nursing program at Augsburg also provides educational
opportunities to increase skills in critical thinking, clinical
investigation, and decision-making in preparation for challenging new nursing positions in emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which leads to a bachelor
of science degree with a major in nursing, is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for
a public health nurse registration certificate through the
Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
ing courses from another institution to meet requirements in
the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the
nursing major can be completed over 15 months (full-time
study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however,
students may pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are offered on weekday
evenings with a practicum course (NUR 411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete
the total course of study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to complete the BSN
degree, and the number of credits transferred from other
colleges or universities. Students in nursing may take nonnursing courses in both day school and Weekend College.
Students interested in pursuing the nursing major should
consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Degree and Major Requirements
Admission to the honors major requires: a GPA of at least
3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register
for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin
honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as
well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded
credits at Augsburg and have no more than two elective pass/
no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N”
grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section
on page 61.
Major
Admission to the Nursing Major
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Magdeline Aagard, Marty Aleman,
Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Joan Brandt, Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce
Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator BSN program in Rochester),
Joyce Perkins, Pauline Utesch, Kathleen Welle (Coordinator
of Augsburg Central Nursing Center)
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
NUR 305
NUR 306
NUR 403
NUR 410
NUR 411
NUR 490
Trends and Issues in Nursing
Communication
Paradigms in Nursing
Families and the Life Cycle
Community Health Nursing I
Community Health Nursing II
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a
cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are required. Students also
must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing
major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nurs-
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg
College, admission to the nursing major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing
program
• Unencumbered RN license – must be a registered nurse
who is licensed and currently registered to practice in
Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the bachelor of
science in nursing program at Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program.
Full admission to the program requires students to achieve
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a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at
Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program provided all admission
requirements are met prior to enrolling to Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered Nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s
BSN Completion program will be granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous
lower division nursing coursework if the following standards
are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program or a Diploma
in Nursing program. Both must be a state board-approved
program.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is
submitted for evaluation to the World Education Service
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly
to Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework
must be verified for authenticity by the Commission
on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational credentials report to the Minnesota
State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate
successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have previously
submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other
than Minnesota, who have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency
requirements expected of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the B.S.
in Nursing completion program will lose the six-credit block
grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed.
The six credit block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor
of Science degree in Nursing only.
campus; at United, Mercy, Unity, and Children’s Hospitals in
St. Paul, Coon Rapids, and Fridley, Minn.; and in Rochester,
Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate
the current responsibilities of the professional
nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are explored in relation
to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional
role and continues the professional socialization
process. Theories about how individuals and
groups communicate are applied to changing
professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and
applied to practice and research. (Prereq.: NUR
300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and explores theories
related to family structure and function throughout the life span. (Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or
consent of instructor.)
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are
essential to maintain or improve the health of
culturally diverse individuals, families, groups,
and communities. (Prereq.: Math Placement
3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level
courses.)
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must
be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and parttime sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and
weekends. Nursing classes usually meet on alternate weekday evenings for three-to-four-hour time blocks. Clinical
practicum requirements usually occur on weekdays. Optional
immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the
year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken
before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete courses toward the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis
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Community Health Nursing II
Provides clinical experience in communitybased health care delivery systems. Students will
apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory,
and public health principles with culturally
diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410)
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major.
Integrates concepts from nursing and the liberal
arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of
leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
Nursing
accountability, and advocacy in the leadermanager role are studied. Application of theory
occurs in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: Senior status
and completion of 300 level nursing courses and
REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration
of selected topics in nursing. The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the
faculty and students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 65.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR
410, students are required to consult with faculty prior to
registration regarding review of the theoretical content.
Students who decelerate for more than five years may be
asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to audit
courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48
clinical practicum hours.
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Philosophy
Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy is in an important sense the most fundamental of
the disciplines. All of the sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there
absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What
is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar
questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from
the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that
students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors
continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others
use the major to prepare for other professional studies such
as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni, Bruce Reichenbach
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose
of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer
scientist with the creativity and liberal arts perspective of a
philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in
industry and that provides an excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate
study in philosophy. See Computer Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program
will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
student’s choice that involves research above the course level,
and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and
344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if we can
have certain knowledge, if there are universal
moral principles, whether God exists, the nature
of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary,
and to critical thinking and what it means to
view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to make moral
judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to evaluating moral actions
and then applies them to contemporary issues.
The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI
120 may not receive credit for PHI 125. (Prereq.:
Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
or PHI 385
Logic
Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation
Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek
Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and
Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and
19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by
taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing
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PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human
understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning
by asking what the end or purpose of human life
is, students learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required to reach the end. Topics
of friendship and human love are followed by
an analysis of human happiness. Students who
receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit
for PHI 120.
Philosophy
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The
ethics of sex in relation to love, marriage, the
institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are
considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from
exposition. Then they learn the rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to
recognize and construct sound arguments. The
last part of the course focuses on informal logic
and inductive reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG3 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned
the Greek philosophers from Thales to Plotinus
and still concern us today: the nature of reality
and its relationship to language and reason, the
immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and
human knowledge, and the nature of the good
life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval
and Renaissance philosophers in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation
involved in constructing a Christian philosophy.
Topics include: the nature of being, human
understanding in relation to faith, and the
place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century
Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical
schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic
philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism,
pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are strongly encouraged to take
PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the
relation between faith and reason? Does God
exist, and if so, what can be said about God?
Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessement or GST
100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self, ways of
knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge
is, whether the scientist’s knowledge of the
world is profoundly different and better than
that of the non-scientist, and what degrees of
certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural
science)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
PHI 370
Existentialism
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by
painting, sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of art; the
nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation
of art, creativity, the relation between the artist’s
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the
rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and
students with a strong background in the arts.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and
literary—of prominent existentialist authors.
The course examines what it means to be a
being-in-the-world and explores such themes as
absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox.
(Suggested: one prior course in philosophy.
Alternate years)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19thCentury Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th
century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the major
empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley,
Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and
empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the
reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and
Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical
theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and
delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human
experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion,
care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation
Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order
logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
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and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness
and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385.
Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385:
CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT 145 or
MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one
philosophical writing, and/or on one topic in
philosophy. Students work on preparing an indepth thesis paper on some aspect of the course
through discussion of the course material. Short
lectures are used to introduce students to the
material followed by discussion and debate to
move students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual
philosopher or a specific topic in philosophy,
such as philosophical movements, the history
of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI
241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of specific
philosophical ideas.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
200
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
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Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to
understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called
“natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means
of controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis.
Physics includes the study of systems ranging from subatomic particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars.
Physics plays an important role in many of the liberal arts
disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such
areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an
understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into recent
developments. A rigorous major provides students with the
preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also
provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced
work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the medical
and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal
arts by offering courses for non-science students that enable
them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of
science. These courses provide the basis for further study and
enable students to follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program,
with degree programs available at cooperating universities at
both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for
the Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium, funded by
NASA. It also maintains active research programs through
its Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the
Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the
National Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as research assistants
in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities for students to
apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical
situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, David
Murr, Ben Stottrup, David Venne, Kevin Landmark
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
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Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential
Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
or MAT 245 Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 369
Calculus III and Modeling and
Differential Equations in Biological
and Natural Sciences
or MAT 245
Calculus III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics
Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics
honor society is open to those students who have completed
the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in
physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system,
stars, and galaxies. In addition the course traces
the development of scientific thought from early
civilization to the present day. Night viewing
is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
MPG 2. Fall, spring)
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major With Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with
the addition of PHY 320 and PHY 420, and the omission of
the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on
intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics. (Two
three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Spring)
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original
research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be
made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to
work closely with members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during
the sophomore year.
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s
weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation,
thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and
ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3)
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is
open to all students interested in physics.
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth
and space science for students admitted to the
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elementary education program. Topics covered
include the solar system and the origin of Earth;
the structure of Earth including plate tectonics,
earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks;
the hydrologic cycle and the effect of water on
the planet; and the changing climate of Earth.
(Two three-hour laboratory/lecture periods.
Prereq.: elementary education major and MPG
3. Fall, spring)
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PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which
the applications, problems, and experiments
are selected to illustrate fundamental principles
and provide a broad survey of physics. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the
mechanics of structures and the human body
relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre.
Explores the physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including
mechanics and wave motion. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including
thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and
optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering,
and other specified majors. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 146 or
concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective. Relativity,
atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state
physics. This course develops the experimental
foundations and need for quantum mechanics.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital
electronics, and the analysis and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three
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one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring:
cross-listed with computer science)
PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including
solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric,
and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics,
magnetic storms, particle precipitation, aurora,
and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial
differentiation, partial differential equations,
Fourier series, series solution of differential
equations, Legendre, Bessel, and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear
algebra (e.g., matrix multiplication, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants), and functions of a complex variable.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or
consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent.
Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian,
Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics
include conservation principles, single particle
motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces,
and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY
327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian,
Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics
include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and noninertial reference frames. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY 351,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using vector calculus. Topics include
electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s
equations, and electric properties of materials.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using vector calculus. Topics include
magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on
Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
Physics
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
Students work in small groups on advanced
experiments from various physics subfields
(including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and optics) with a
focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific communication.
Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW
software for computerized data acquisition and
experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week.
Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
(.5 course)
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and software design
(LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week.
Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or
consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including
waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts, particle
motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann
equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport,
and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various
theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and
consequences of the solid state of materials will
be explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362;
PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including
de Broglie’s postulates, the Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation
values, and approximation methods. Applications
include potential wells and barriers, the harmonic
oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open to juniors and
seniors with departmental approval.
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Political Science—POL
Firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science
shares concerns with the humanities, other behavioral sciences,
and mathematics and the sciences. The role and significance
of authority in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of
an experienced faculty that offers courses in all major areas of
political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas
of campaigns and elections, comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American public law.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to
examine political reality. The student who majors in political science will explore political ideas and values, investigate
political cooperation and conflict, analyze and compare
political systems, and develop perspectives on international
relations. In the process, the student will be encouraged
to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as
philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and sociology to
the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political sciene,
the major supplies the breadth appropriate for graduate
work in political science, public administration, public
policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as
a foundation on which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other fields. Legislative and
other internships, as well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science
students in the Twin Cities area. Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a
successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah CombellickBidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 160
POL 170
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
World Politics
Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division courses in four out of
five political science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count
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for an upper division area. Also one other political science
course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), and Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science
(can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in
Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six Specific Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science
adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for
this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Political Science
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this
requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser
approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section II. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section III. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413)
can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following: The student’s GPA
must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must
take an honors independent study and a seminar, and must
submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the
department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students should apply for the
honors major no later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158;
and at least three upper-division courses in three out of five
political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for
a minor.
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair
(e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses
required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser
approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section II. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413)
can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five
courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for
the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for
social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for
social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Two of the following three courses:
Education Courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
ESE 310
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four Required Courses:
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
ECO 112
EDC 200
Orientation to Education (required for
licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies — Capstone
course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core
course)
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Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two
different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student
must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses
and the social studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative
Politics and Analysis, (III) International Politics, (IV) Public
Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course
listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area
toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may
take a political science major or the teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the
student also take courses required for the social studies core.
For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in
which courses are offered.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social,
and political change, looking primarily, but
not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks
at how individuals can try to effect political
change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political science, or junior or senior status or consent
of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials, bureaucrats, and
interest groups shape government policies in
various areas, including taxes, the environment,
and social welfare policy. How public policies
are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field work
with political parties, interest groups, and media
in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor. Fall
term of election years)
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
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POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology
(such as the Internet) and of the traditional
electronic media. Covers uses of technology and
media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment,
and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the presidency,
and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political
parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 370
Constitutional Law
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences
on urban public policy. Includes case studies of
the Twin Cities metro area.
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social issues
will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi
River watershed, including controversies about
river pollution, the lock and dam system,
regional water supply, flood control, and farming
practices. Includes site visits to see how local
policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to
achieve sustainability in the watershed.
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POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and leadership. Can
include focus on national, state, or local level.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political
system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and
Political Science
processes of European states. The course will
focus on either European community law and
politics or domestic politics in European states.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other
communist/post-communist states in terms of
political behavior, evolution, institutions, and
political processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative
politics will be explored. Themes and countries
vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of
political systems and comparisons of political
processes such as political participation, political
development, political change, and revolution.
Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in
international relations; analysis of some methods for studying international relations; analysis
of major trends; senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International
Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses in the
international relations sequence and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process.
Theories of law; law and society; roles of courts,
police, lawyers, and juries; the United States
Constitution as “supreme” law; law as politics;
historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the
Supreme Court in the American political system
in significant decisions affecting the allocation
of powers in the national government and in
the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least
junior status and one previous course in political science)
III. International Politics
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the dynamics of the
international system, theories of international
relations, and a focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign
policy process in Russia (and the former USSR)
and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 368
Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth
understanding of the United Nations and
international diplomacy through the process of
preparation for attending the National Model
United Nations Conference which is held each
spring in New York City. Students research a
country and set of issues for the committee on
which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or
equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy decision-making,
simulations of international problems. Topic to be
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content
will vary, defined by the subtitle of the course.
(Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts
in media law and regulation, including the uses
of law to settle disputes about media content,
access, ethics, and ownership. (Prereq.: one
course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such
as housing and education (issues may vary).
Students develop their own arguments about
social justice. Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
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POL 282
Understanding Asian America
POL 299
Directed Study
Asian Americans and their place in American
politics and society. Includes some coverage of
Asian American history and looks at the struggle
to define Asian Americans.
See description on page 65.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers,
emphasizing the values, goals, and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspective and
American political thought. Topic to be included
in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political
science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST
100)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories
in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model
for political study. Major research is required.
This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: POL 158 and two upper division
courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter. (On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design, descriptive
and inferential statistics, computer methods,
and issues in the construction and execution of
political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
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POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
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Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Psychology
Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and
group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively
and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of
knowledge and skills in coursework, research experiences,
and internships within the community. The curriculum’s
emphasis on the experiential dimensions of learning and the
integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares
students for careers in many settings including business,
education, social services, research, law, government, church,
and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have
varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and
industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy.
Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi
Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Lisa Jack,
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry Yoon, Paloma
Hesemeyer
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201
PSY 263
Health Psychology
Sports Psychology
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10
required psychology courses; no more than 13 course credits
can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from
Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199,
299, 399/396, and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years
will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit
for the major.
All psychology majors must have an adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of
scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field
encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them — from a variety of orientations
within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social,
cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology departments offer courses
relevant to students with interests in social psychology. The
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intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide
students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social
psychological perspective. Students will participate in internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest. Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to
prepare students for careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the
social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school
preparation. See department chair for specific requirements.
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining
development and behavior. Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Departmental Honors
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and negative
aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant
to those who study and work with the largest
growing segment of our population—the elderly.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to
development during the adolescent and young
adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50 overall, and completion of
a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair
for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. No more than
two courses from among PSY 299, 399/396, and 499 may be
counted.
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PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles
of psychology. Applications of psychological
concepts to everyday situations are emphasized.
Research participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological,
behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY
215 may be taken for one course credit without
taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced
in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills
of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of research
findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and
research to legal processes, policy, and problems.
Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness
memory, courtroom procedures, and forensic
clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
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Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint
to study the influence of both the natural and
built physical environment on human behavior.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to
description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social
position, and cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for psychological
disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety,
schizophrenia, substance use, and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological
concepts applied to sports and enhancement of
athletic performance. Topics include motivation,
team development, leadership, psychological
skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY
105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender
and its impact on the lives and behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
Psychology
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215.
Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the term
immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY
215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include: the individual, group and
organizational structure/process and change.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
Historical Perspectives
Social Behavior
PSY 381
PSY 325
Social factors that influence individual and
group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group
behavior, social influence, attitudes formation,
and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
Focus on the people in psychology’s history,
their questions and positions, from the early
Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the
20th century, inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant
to the following topics: attention, perception,
pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and
language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g., psychoanalysis,
person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral
therapy, and post-modern approaches). Topics
include counseling diverse clients, evidence
based practice, and ethical guidelines for the
counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior.
Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and altered states of consciousness.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Individual Differences, Evolutionary
Psychology. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
Clinical Neuropsychology
Behavior Analysis
PSY 410
PSY 357
Principles of learning/behavior change and their
application to self-management, family, work,
school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent
of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The exploration of human behavior when the
brain is altered by traumatic brain injury and
diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia.
Learn human neuroanatomy in order to relate
brain systems to attention, perception, memory,
language, personality, and awareness. Address
clinical issues, including neuropsychological
assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315
or consent of instructor)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing
human aptitudes, achievement, personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests,
and impacts of the environment on behavior.
Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of
reliability and validity, and legal and ethical
issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory (.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the
supervision of a faculty member. Concurrent or
previous enrollment in a full credit course in the
faculty member’s area of expertise and approval
by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.:
Psy 215)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format.
Designed to extend students’ knowledge of
statistical and methodological techniques and to
explore contemporary professional issues and
implications for social policy. Recommended for
students headed for graduate school and those
electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or
consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary,
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theoretical, professional, and social policy issues
from a psychological viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY
315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other
psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
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See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64. Weekly class meetings are required
for this course. PSY 399 involves an off-campus
internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
Religion, Youth and Family
Ministry—REL, YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious beliefs and values.
The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on
a search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own
religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, gain a broader
view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand
our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s
critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come
from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among
people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore
courses REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they learn to articulate
their own beliefs and understand that what they believe
really matters. Students engage in a close reading of the Bible
and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and
apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They
also explore their own gifts and how they might be used in
service of the broader community as they pursue a life of
vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these
questions by choosing a major or minor in religion, which
offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies,
and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff are eager to
engage in dialog with Christians from all denominations,
with people who practice other faith traditions, and with
those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion
Department represent several Christian denominations and
model respectful dialogue with students from a variety of
faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect
and learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL)
and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the religion
department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for graduation. Taking extra electives in REL or YFM may require
students to complete more than the minimum 32 courses
required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last
10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for
the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100 and
200 requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department
by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt,
Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly
Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson,
Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers
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Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal
arts and prepares students for professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires
only eight courses, students are encouraged to double-major
in a related field. Students considering seminary should
attend two Bible courses, and one course in theology or
church history. Students planning on graduate studies
in Religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world
religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A
religion major also provides strong preparation for graduate
studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church
history, and related fields. The major prepares students to
think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently, skills that make our graduates attractive to graduate
schools.
Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of
the biblical and theological resources that the
Christian tradition, seen through the lens of
vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between
religion and science through issues that emerge
in public discussion through news and popular
media. Examples of topics include evolution
and intelligent design, genetic engineering and
stem cell research, and the social role of science
and science as vocation, along with historical
and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
Christian Vocation and the Search for
Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the
junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course may
be applied to the major.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.:
REL 100)
REL 200
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various
topics within the field of religion. Students will
explore primary texts on topics such as gender,
economics, and politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own
perspectives on the topic under investigation.
(Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331; also
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W)
are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your adviser for an
approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted,
resisted, fractured into sects, and was crushed
in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the
Greek and Roman empires. Why was Jesus of
Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and
a threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic
movement bring its irrepressible hope in God
into the nations, religions, philosophies, and
languages of the Roman order?
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced
transfer students take REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at
least a 2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry
(YFM) may count toward the religion major or minor.
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REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disci-
Religion
plines within the academic study of Christianity
(Bible, theology, and church history), including
methods and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100
or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer
students explores the Bible, Christian tradition,
and vocation. Students will articulate their own
theological questions and positions and begin
to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a
world of many religions. Open only to advanced
transfer students. Not accepted for credit for
students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or
331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and
Writings, including forms, genres, historical
contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of
these texts by ancient and modern Jewish and
Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and other New
Testament writings as persuasive literature for
ancient and modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a
variety of cultural settings different from those
of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on
other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and
religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of
Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness, faith and
belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness
and mercy will be explored through the medium
of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and
theologically-based approaches to environmental
ethics using studies of environmental problems
in South, Central, and North America. Taught in
Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface
of Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand, with
attention to the plurality of religions, the role
of Christian mission, and religious responses to
some of Thailand’s contemporary problems such
as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel
seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the context
of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the
church in the midst of political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet
with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of
the major Christian denominations and of the
world religions as practised in America. Some
controversial religious movements will also be
considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and
Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the
lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin
Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of
the Protestant reformers of the 16th century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin
Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.:
REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America.
Special attention to the rise of religious liberty,
revivalism, denominations, and the responses
of religion to the challenges of its environing
culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives
that have shaped Latin American culture and
politics. Focuses on the relationship between
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theology and social/political transformation.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
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REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical
Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored
as are tribal relationships with nature, religious
oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies,
and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100
or 300)
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences
on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of
feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents,
particularly the Gospels, dealing with their
context, literary structure, and relationships.
Attention to the variety of interpretations given
the person of Jesus.
REL 378
Medieval Church
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
(See description under HIS 378)
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early
church, and some of the themes found in his
writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of
process philosophy on Christian faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion,
human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and
the role of interpretation through study of the
characters and values portrayed in Genesis and
related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint
of Christian theology and ethics, taking into
account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have
had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on
medical ethics brought on by modern medical
technology.
REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in
Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar program only.
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible,
the Christian tradition, and contemporary
culture. Students will be challenged to make
vocation the lens through which they view their
lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends
in Christian theological thought today, as seen
from the systematic perspective, in the light of
the continuing theological task of the Christian
church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
(.5 course)
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in
Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar program only.
(.5 course)
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that
sustain Christian service. Students explore and
critically reflect on the value and practice of
spiritual disciplines such as prayer, meditation,
journaling, and service to the poor.
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REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in
terms of theological and sociological dynamics.
Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who have
nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics
vary by instructor. Students will improve writing
abilities through writing a major research paper.
Religion
(Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. For religion majors
only.
See department listing for a description of the following
approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
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Youth and Family
Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders
in service to the world, the major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family
ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study
of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework
in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is
the combination of practical and theological training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge
and discernment skills in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before participating in
off-site field work. A youth and family ministry minor is also
offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR),
Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take apply up to 15 courses
from the religion department toward graduation if they
are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course
is a REL or YFM study abroad course or the Lilly Scholar
Seminar. If the student is required to take REL 300, they may
apply up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM
study abroad course or the Christensen Scholar Seminar.
Contemporary Theology
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit
experience]
Vocational Formation II [required noncredit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and
Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2 courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family
Ministry (students will choose two topics
courses from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
YFM 316
REL 343
REL 345
REL 353
REL 356
REL 357
REL 425
Peer Ministry
Church and Culture in Context
Theology of Marriage and Family
The Lutheran Heritage (required for A.I.M.
certification)
Denominations and Religious Groups in
America
World Religions
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or
minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
The minor consists of the following five courses:
Course work completed with the major fulfills part of the
requirements for Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.) status within
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in A.I.M. certification should consult with their home
synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their second year.
YFM 235
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
220
REL 481
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
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Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
YFM 358
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
REL 302
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM
electives as listed in the major.
Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth
and family ministry courses.
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry
(0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry
features a selection of half-credit courses
in which students may further focus upon
ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and
elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary
from year to year and include such subjects as
Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning, Program
Administration and Planning, Youth Culture
and Religion, Communications, Media, Music
and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208
Vocational Formation I
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s second
year. Students will complete an entrance process
into the major, participate in monthly cohort
groups, monthly roundtables, attend multiple
spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
faithful ministry might look like in a specific
location.
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An
exploration of the history and development of
the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition,
combined with modern practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this
course. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another country. An
exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry organizations in
shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
(.0 course)
YFM 209
Vocational Formation II
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s final year.
Students will complete a professional portfolio,
participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly
roundtables, have multiple meetings with an
assigned mentor from the field, and attend one
approved professional conference or workshop.
(Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner
in which Christianity has carried out its mission
throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and challenges facing modern
and “post-modern” churches. A central element
of this course will be a research project that
studies the methods and strategies of congregations and other ministry organizations in their
efforts to introduce, nurture, and shape the
Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
(.0 course)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and
junior high youth to serve as peer ministers
in their congregations and communities. They
will learn and practice communication skills,
facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act
of caring and serving others within a Christian
belief system.
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of
ministry with youth and families are explored.
Students will also be introduced to the principles of practical theology and learn the skills
and sensibilities necessary for discerning what
YFM 399
Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of
supervised leadership practice focused on youth
and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved ministry setting. A
formal learning agreement as well as the development of a professional portfolio round out the
internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and
YFM 305 or 358)
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Scandinavian Studies
See Nordic Area Studies.
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Social Studies Teaching
Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary
level must complete, in addition to the professional requirements to be met within the Department of Education, a
program designed to provide a broad foundation in the social
sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120
America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields,
although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for
persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Social Work
Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at
designing change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social
work skills development, history of social work and social
welfare in the United States, analysis of social welfare policy,
and social science research. In and out of the classroom,
students study privilege and oppression and engage with
diverse communities. In the end, our students are prepared
to practice in multi-cultural settings.
Those graduating with a social work major receive a
Bachelor of Science degree in social work and are eligible to
apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students
interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are
encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work program.
The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits
toward the foundation year of an MSW program, reducing
the number of credits needed. Both the baccalaureate and
graduate social work programs are accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College
motto, “Education for Service.” One example of this motto in
action is the extensive service learning and practica assignments embedded in the social work curriculum. Students
begin service learning early in their major and engage in over
400 hours of agency based training, supervised by licensed
social workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of innovative
and professional programs and agencies. Students are encouraged to train with and learn from these local, regional, and
national leaders in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenberg (Chair), Anthony Bibus, Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program
Director), Francine Chakolis, Ankita Deka, Christina
Erickson (Fields Education Coordinator), Annette Gerten
(BSW Field Coordinator), Barbara Lehmann (BSW Program
Director), Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock,
Maryann Syers, Kelly Knochel
Degree and Major Requirements
The B.S. degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total
of seven supporting courses.
Social work courses that are also open to non-majors are
designated with an asterisk.
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
POL 122
POL 325
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional
Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
After admission to the program a minimum grade of 2.0 is
required for each upper level course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses
with traditional grading. Social work majors are allowed
to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward
graduation, as are other majors. Students seeking Latin and
Department Honors may only take two P/N credits. (See
Latin Honors for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social
Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and
Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities
and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
The Supporting Courses
SWK 407
SWK 417
Select one of these three courses:
Social Welfare Minor
SWK 100
SWK 210
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Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
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(for other majors)
Social Work
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a
sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen
career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social
Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities
and Polices
Race, Class, and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social
Work Department does not grant social work course credit
for life experience or previous work experience.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses
The social work major offers three ways to begin the B.S.
degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the
profession, SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy
and advocacy, and SWK 230 is for students interested in
international social work and global issues. All three courses
are equal as introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program or institution. The placement is selected by the
student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised
by agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors.
SWK 100
Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work major
or future career in human services. Students
will receive an overview of social welfare as an
institution and social work as a profession. The
course examines service needs associated with
the unequal impact of social, economic and
political structures on diverse groups in society.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program
in social work. This application process, called candidacy,
is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg
College. The candidacy application is completed in the
spring term of the sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social work major must
complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the first
field practicum in the junior year. Social work majors must
have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program. Students
who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given
an opportunity to explain their GPA and may subsequently
be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the
program is required as a pre-requisite for those 300 and 400
level courses restricted to social work majors only. Contact
the Social Work Department for details.
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between
environmental justice issues and principles
and methods of social change. It explores the
relationship between environmental damage
and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on specific
populations, and the ways social change agents
can mobilize action to correct these injustices.
(Elective credit)
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case
studies present examples of how social work and
human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and
well-being. (Elective credit)
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn Departmental Honors through the completion
of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for
Departmental Honors if they have earned and maintain an
overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.60
in all social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit)
and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded
Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the field of social work
or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise
work on this paper or project. Please consult with your
adviser or program director for complete details and deadlines.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social
inequality as they relate to professional practice
in social work and other helping professions.
Building cultural competence in work with
diverse populations, students learn through
dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and
community observation.
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Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year
sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The courses in the
chart below must be taken together during the same term:
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SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in Europe,
North America, and globally profoundly affects
social welfare policy today and tomorrow. In this
course, students learn how historical events,
policies, and programs influenced today’s social
responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior
standing and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
SWK 303
Human Development and the Social Environment
Students will focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students
will study how people develop, with attention
to the interaction between individuals, families, and the changing social environment. The
course takes a life span perspective of human
development, from birth to death in the context
of the person in the environment. Traditional
approaches to life “stages” are also explored,
along with less traditional issues, such as human
behavior and development as a result of different
cultures, sexual orientation, poverty, and differing physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses and the social
environment.
SWK 306
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work
practice knowledge, skills, and values while
learning to interview, assess, set goals, and
work with individual clients. Course readings,
class participation, simulations, and role-plays
provide learning opportunities for students to
build skills necessary for generalist social work
practice with individuals, families, and groups.
Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the
strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations. (Coreq.: SWK
307)
SWK 307
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum.
Social work professionals in regional human
service agencies supervise students in a full-year
field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of
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(Coreq.: SWK 306)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social
work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview families and facilitate
groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
(Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317)
SWK 317
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307.
Students apply practice knowledge and skills
in their first social work practicum. Students
synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice
in the spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316)
SWK 401
Social Work Research and Evaluation
This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist theories
and related methods commonly used in both
social science research and social work evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work
values and ethical principles with social science
research and evaluation. Methods of program
and practice evaluation will be examined.
Various approaches to organizing information
and interpreting data will also be examined.
(Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, MPG 3)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and
Policies
Students learn how community organizations,
human service agencies, and social policies
emerge in Western society. Students study how
to organize communities for empowerment, how
to assist human service agencies to adapt, and
how to influence local, regional, and national
policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407)
SWK 407
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human
service agencies supervise students in a senior
year field placement. Students synthesize their
advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of
120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term.
(Coreq.: SWK 406)
Social Work
SWK 417
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the Social Work major keystone
course and a continuation of SWK 407. Social
work students synthesize their advanced course
learning with their supervised training through
participation in weekly integrative seminars.
Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in
subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society as a whole and of
human social organization in groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social world
and how human beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of the social order, an understanding of how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to
their vocation. Sociology majors develop an understanding of
the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and
use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of
sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select study abroad, internships, independent study, and field studies as electives. The
department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan
setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships and service
learning enable majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Augsburg alumni who have majored in sociology are currently employed in research, law, management, and human
resources departments of both government and private
corporations, in the criminal justice field, and as professors
of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Tim Pippert (Chair), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer, Garry
Hesser, Diane Pike, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to public service.
The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it provides
a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops
over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces
a challenging set of important skills; those skills include
abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic research,
integration of theory and data, and the connection of the
individual and collective perspectives in the unique way of
the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The remaining electives allow students to choose courses that add other skills
related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required
core courses and five electives, at least three of which are
upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
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SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq.:
SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each required
course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study,
the Department offers Interest Tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and
Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The
Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in
a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and
skills. Working with an advisor and following the guidelines
and recommendations provided at the links below, sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs
them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an Interest
Track should discuss this with their adviser or the Sociology
Department Chair. A full description of each Interest Track
may be found at the Sociology Department website http://
www.augsburg.edu/home/sociology/Sociology/Overview.html.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student
must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
Sociology
See department chair and website for specific requirements.
An application for departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
20th century U.S. history recommended, but not
required. Fall, Spring)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion
and society with attention to secularization,
race, gender, and the public role of religion
utilizing sociological research on the role of
religion and religious organizations in American
society. (Fall)
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper
division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are
required to have a 2.0 or better in SOC 121 and at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology courses
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of
multicultural, social, and ideological forces that
are characteristic of urban life? The cultural
and structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a
basis for exploring this theme. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who
we are? Sociology offers insights into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study
focuses on an understanding of culture, social
structure, institutions, and our interactions with
each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a
burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can workplaces
be functional, or are they inherently conflictual?
How does the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences
in the U.S.? This course explores these and other
questions through various sociological theories
of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its
membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in
the United States. Family systems are explored
with respect to cultural and historical settings,
variations among families, and modern cultural
and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social
Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join
social movements? What impacts do social
movements have on social institutions, the state,
culture, and even personal identity? This course
explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several
social movements occurring over the last two
centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals
and groups from diverse backgrounds—race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive
unequal portions of wealth, power, and prestige
in our society. This course focuses on both the
collective and individual processes involved in
social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time.
During different historical time periods it’s been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful
families, a source of psychological perversion,
a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well
as a personal identity. This class explores how
sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure,
love, the body) are socially constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American
society? How can we explain crime sociologically? Topics include: Patterns of crime, theories
to explain crime, analysis of the police, the
courts, and the correctional system.
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and
genocide. Domestic abuse and riots. What are
the dynamics underlying different forms of
violence? This course takes violence in its many
forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for
300 level courses only: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor)
SOC 320
Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it
is written in the Constitution/Bill of Rights?
Despite the pretense that legal language is
neutral, in practice, the law constructs people in
different, unequal ways based on their class, age,
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race, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the
different ways that law is practiced and theorized. Coursework will involve observing law
in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
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Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our daily
lives? Organizations as corporate actors are
analyzed with respect to their goals, culture,
technology and structure. We will explore the
consequences of living in a society dominated by
organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor, pass CT assessment or GST 100, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive
and inferential statistics in the social sciences; as
such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic
journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall/Spring)
of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations,
outside speakers, and field study in a seminar
format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In addressing
this question the social construction of deviance
and delinquency as well as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be
examined. Topics include: sociological theories,
patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal
reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Spring of
alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can
be done about them? This course engages the
sociological imagination in an attempt to draw
connections between micro-level analysis and
macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 363
Research Methods
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
Good research—do you know it when you see
it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science
research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid
and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
An examination of the classical theoretical
traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two upper division courses in
sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
Senior Seminar and Keystone
Social Psychology
SOC 490
SOC 375
How does society construct the individual?
How does the individual construct society? This
course examines individual identity within the
social context of symbolic interaction. (Prereq.:
SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the sociology
program and general education, develop an
understanding of the value of sociology beyond
college, and articulate a sense of vocation and
professional identity. Pass/No Pass grading.
Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485.
Spring)
SOC 377
Organizational Crime and Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational
life come with costs: space shuttle explosions,
insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes;
nuclear accidents; corporate scandals. What are
the causes and consequences of organizational
crime and deviance? Case study analysis and the
application of sociological models of explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC
121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but
not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349. Spring
of alternate years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and
approaches to urban planning and the shaping
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SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Sociology
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or
group of students) develops, making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of
resources available in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 and/or
consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: SOC 121,
consent of instructor and department chair. Fall
and Spring)
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Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Theatre Arts—THR
The study of theatre is firmly grounded in the liberal arts,
integrating knowledge and principles from many academic
and artistic disciplines, including communication, art,
music, history, English, literature, business, philosophy, and
religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic productions by
the Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary
connections for the campus while also providing a solid
base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major theatre center
makes it an ideal place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both
as theatre artists and scholars by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts community, while
also exploring connections between theory and application.
Students have the opportunity to make these connections
through course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin Cities community who work closely with students), and attendance
at numerous professional productions in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg theatre productions are treated as unique learning
laboratories where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence.
In addition to theatre training, students in theatre arts
learn valuable skills applicable to other professions: collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization,
critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business, communication,
and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students for careers
in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In
order to prepare students for graduate school or the workplace, the department encourages a second major or minor
in such fields as art, English, education, film, music, history,
sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden (Production Program
Director), Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers, David DeBlieck,
Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Adriene
Heflin, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theatre Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance, directing/dramaturgy,
and theatre design/technical theatre. Each concentration
consists of the Theatre Core Curriculum supplemented by
electives specific to each concentration.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The theatre arts department addresses the graduation skills
using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking,
Writing, and Speaking. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT
145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Theatre Arts Major
Eight core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American
Theatre
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Theatrical Design
Theatre History and Criticism I
Theatre History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre curriculum is
designed to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or professional
work as performers. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses
identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their adviser when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses are
offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a
professional Internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core courses and two
courses chosen from THR Performance Concentration electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP courses.
Two electives from:
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)— See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed
to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in
theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a
director or dramaturg. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses
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identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
Directing/Dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives. Advisors will
assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from two categories of courses Plus 10 theatre
practicum units taken as THP.
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
ENL 330
ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NAS 352
Shakespeare
Readings in British and Commonwealth
Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed
to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in theatre
(MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theatre
designer or technician. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major classes taken by all
theatre majors and will supplement the core with at least two
electives from the Art Department. Students in the emphasis
are strongly encouraged to also take an Independent Study
in their area of focus and to do a professional internship at a
local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from ART electives, plus 10 theatre practicum
units taken as THP.
One Elective from:
ART 107
THR/ART 265
Drawing
Computer Drafting for Theatre and
Architecture
THR/FLM 230 Scene Painting
One Elective from:
ART 240
Art History Survey
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Optional Supporting Courses
THR 299
Directed Study
THR 399
Internship
THR 499 Independent Study in Theatre
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Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theatre arts should begin
with courses THR 228, 232, or 250; sophomores: THR 226,
228, 245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360, 361, or
365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only.
Incoming students should meet in the fall of the first year
with a theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to
be taken based on odd or even year of entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain a 3.75 GPA in
the major and a 3.50 GPA overall and, as part of their major,
complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental adviser early spring semester of their junior
year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon
acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of
theatre core classes should however be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of
three upper division theatre arts courses. Ten practicum units
are also required, five of which need to be completed within
the department. Transfers must also complete a minimum of
five THP credits within the department. No more than five
units can be credits from other schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete five practicum
units. Students must take a minimum of one performance
unit and a minimum of three production units. Refer to the
practicum categories listed below the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250
THR 325
THR 361
THR 362
THR 299
or THR 299
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Playwriting
Theatre History Criticism I
Theatre History Criticism II
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
Directed Study in Theatre History and
Critcism
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Courses
and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial
arts, and physical and vocal characterization
exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and
Composition (.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various
exercises and gives an introduction to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and
composition. Each class includes a rigorous,
physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning,
and modern dance.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the
theatre; its organization, crafts, and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects,
attend theatre tours, see professional productions, and participate on the theatre department’s fall production. Open to all students.
Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement
incorporating floor exercises and will learn to
travel through space using level, volume, and
floor pattern. Improvisational techniques will be
introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students are allowed
to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or
005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime,
mask, improvisation, acting and storytelling
with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original performance, and reflective
writing. This course is primarily designed for
non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the
theatre arts major. Attendance at theatre productions required. Students will be required to pay
for theatre production tickets.
FLM 216
Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm
filmmaking. The student will make short films
that demonstrate the art and process of shooting
in B/W.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of
theatre as an artistic form and focuses on the
appreciation and value of theatre in society.
Focus on historical periods, plays, artists, basic
concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage
productions. This course is primarily designed
for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in
the art of acting. Students will improve their
use of energy, concentration, balance, control,
clarity, timing and spontaneity through practical
exercises. This course uses established theory
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the
art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the
required skills and understanding of what it
means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the
Scenic Artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on
physical, mental, and emotional preparation,
and exploration of the creative approach to
scene and character study in American drama,
culminating in a final performance. Students
attend and review local professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to on-camera
effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also
includes technology elements which support
acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using
music and theatre techniques to develop the
student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts
of diverse music-theatre forms are introduced.
Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group
participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles,
aesthetic theories, and plays of traditional
Asia and Asian American cultures. The course
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includes lectures, films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local
theatre productions required. Students will be
required to pay for theatre production tickets.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis
and research and uses performance, discussion,
writing, and projects as ways to interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications. Close readings of plays from various
genres and in-depth research projects will enable
students to learn and apply basic terminology
for literary and artistic purposes.
Each student will execute four design projects
using a research based design process. Class will
take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have
a practical involvement in two Augsburg College
productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed. (Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior
status)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism. This course
will use established exercises and theories in
several methodologies of vocal training. Theory
and practice are combined in oral projects,
reports and papers, voice tapes, and individual
coaching. (Alternate years)
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and
Architecture is an introduction to using
AutoCAD LT for drafting on the computer.
Students will learn how to use basic AutoCAD
commands to input information, organize,
layout and print 2-D drafting plates, with an
emphasis on drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270
Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major movements, and
fundamentals of theatre by and about Black
Americans. It examines the historical, political, and cultural context of Black Theater. This
course will focus on and provide an overview of
Black Theatre utilizing plays written by Black
American playwrights.
FLM 312
Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons
learned in COM 216 and adds the study of color
photography and sound design. Though exercises and assignments the student will develop
skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short
films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek
through the French Neoclassical period. Reading
of plays, writing a research paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required.
Need not be taken sequentially with THR 362.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall:
alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English Restoration
through contemporary performance. Readings
of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Fall: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance
skills and the ability to recognize differentiating
clues that identify the style of a play. Through
class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis
is on a variety of roles from the classics
(Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration
comedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating
in a public recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232,
THR 362 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall/Spring)
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
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An introductory course in writing for theatre
and performance. Students will learn the basics
of dramatic structure, character development,
and theatrical languages as well as techniques
for the development of playscripts from idea
to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or
consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage.
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THR 366
Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage
direction: directing concepts and methodologies,
stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis;
rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking,
stage dynamics, working with actors, and the
Theatre Arts
overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are
also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of
instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in
world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they see in
appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide
a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them
read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s
larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL
241 and junior/senior standing)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in
costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count
towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count as two and three
practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student. All other THP
courses count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit
requirements (10 major/5 minor.) Five practicum units
(major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at
Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools
should have program verification or a letter from a previous theatre adviser.
Theatre Practicum Courses–Areas
All theatre arts majors in all concentrations are required to
complete 10 practicum units (THP) from the three established units.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Theatre Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the
context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre practicum courses are
taken for non-credit with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation
by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and
timely completion of practicum area for which student is
registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3. demonstrated competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each
of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum
grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the
student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum
is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the
Participation as performer (or as orchestra
member) in a main stage theatrical production;
in a main stage dance performance or recital
(for dance/licensure majors only); or substantial
participation as an actor in a senior directing
project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR
366), or in interpretive presentations at two
Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from
the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area Two: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main
stage production.
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THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/
costume crew; stage and production manager for
final scenes from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–small
project
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–large
project
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from
the performance area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132
House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133
Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134
Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135
Assistant Stage Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136
Stage Manager
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Stage Manager–small
project counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage Manager–large
project counts as three units.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound),
assistant to the director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant
choreography for main stage production), or a substantial
arts management project.
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 127
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 137
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum courses count as one
theatre practicum unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
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Urban Studies
Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
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Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the
opportunity to examine critically women’s contributions and
experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This
is an inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research
components that focus not only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects
of women’s experiences. The women’s studies program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for careers in human services, education,
and social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson,
Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah Combellick-Bidney,
Cass Dalglish, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey
Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann,
Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M.
Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma Noonan, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton,
Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
met by completing GST 200.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives,
one of which must be upper division; and WST 485 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well
as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written
approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to
complete a major or minor in women’s studies are urged to
consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately
upon transfer.
The Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College that governs Century College
students with a Women’s Studies certificate who transfer
to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for
approval of courses for the major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in history,
religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and
the arts, and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from
women’s perspectives. Students will also study
the diversity of women’s experiences in terms of
race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics in Women’s Studies
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in
Women’s Studies, a mid-level course in feminist theory or
feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485
(seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be selected from
approved women’s studies courses, and should include at least
two courses in the social sciences, two in the humanities, and
one with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis. At least three
courses must be upper division courses. Students may take
courses at any of the colleges participating in the Women’s
Studies program. However, at least three courses must be
completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two
programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies credit:
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
The Critical Thinking graduation skill is embedded at all
levels and is met by completing the major. The Speaking and
Writing graduation skills are also embedded at all levels.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be
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WST 305
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual
orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture
including various disciplinary perspectives and
theory. The course may include guest speakers,
a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required
experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST
201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the
instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America:
Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social
Justice, Gender and the Environment)
Women’s Studies
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global voices
often marginalized by the feminist canon. A
variety of texts — including personal narratives,
political statements, origin stories, and empirical
studies — will be analyzed to highlight different
theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
(CGE course. See International Studies,
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
concerning the lives of women in non-Western
societies, including their economic, political and
social contributions, familial roles, and status in
society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description. May be taken in conjunction with WST
490 or AIS 490.)
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in
Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS
pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural
history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in
Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and political responses to the disease are
examined. (Augsburg Abroad course, Summer)
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Topics in Women’s Studies
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved
electives:
WST 481
WST 485
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student
research and presentations that incorporate
feminist theory. The seminar is required of all
majors and satisfies the Keystone requirement.
It is also required of minors who do not elect to
do an independent study (499). It is offered at a
different college each semester and may be taken
in conjunction with WST 490.
WST 490
Women’s Studies--Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for
all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201 and permission of insturctor)
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues
AIS 208/408
ART 352
ENL 365
ENL 367
ENL 385
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
HPE 316
POL 124
POL 359
REL 441
Native American Women and Film
Women and Art
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
Women and Fiction
Language and Power
Promoting Justice and Seeking
Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin
America/Women in Cross-Cultural
Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
Human Sexuality
American Women and Politics
Topics: Women in Comparative
Politics
Feminism and Christianity
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SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 266
242
Family Systems
Race, Class, and Gender
Sociology of Sexualities
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Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
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Board of Regents
For additional biographical detail, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Ann Ashton-Piper
Jackie Cherryhomes ’76
Mark Eustis
Anthony Genia ’85, M.D.
Alex Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard J. Hartnack
The Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Bishop Craig Johnson
Ruth E. Johnson ’74, M.D.
Eric Jolly, Ph.D.
Dean Kennedy ’75
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ed.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Lisa Novotny ’80
Bishop Duane Pederson, D.Min.
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Stephen C. Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, M.D.
Philip Styrlund ’79
Joan L. Volz ’68, J.D.
The Rev. Norman W. Wahl, ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
The Rev. Mark Wilhelm, Ph.D.
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Associate Executive Director for Educational Partnerships
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
Assistant Director for Educational Partnerships
Ms. Marilyn Olson
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and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with
parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information
Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College. B.A., College of Saint Benedict,
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A.,
College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and
Administration, Chief Financial Officer. B.S., St. Cloud
State University; M.B.A., St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment
Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg College.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff.
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; M.S.W.,
Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human
Resources and Chief Diversity Officer, B.A. Swathmore
College, J.D. Case Western Reserve University School of
Law.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional
Advancement. B.A., Jamestown College; M.A., Saint
Mary’s University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S.,
Minnesota State University – Moorhead; M.A., Augsburg
College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts,
Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., North
Dakota State University.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Assistant Vice President, Admissions.
B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student
Services. M.A., St. Paul Seminary School of DivinityUniversity of St. Thomas.
Bradley Christ (1998). Director IT Systems, Information
Technology. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A. University of Minnesota;
Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning.
B.A., Wartburg College; M.T.A., George Washington
University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations.
B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A.,
Marquette Unversity, M.S.W., University of Minnesota –
Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe
College; M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant
Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A.,
Morningside College; M.A., Hamline University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for
International Programs. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Ed.,
University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of
Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology,
B.S.,.University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Illinois
at Champaign-Urbana; Ph.D., University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A.,
Wittenberg University; M.A., Ohio State University;
A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health
Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., L.P., University of
Minnesota.
Thomas Haglund (2007). Finance Director, Administrative
Accounting. B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
B.A., Augustana College; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity
School, Harvard University; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S.,
Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving,
Development. B.S., University of Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Assistant Vice President of Marketing
and Communication. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Phoenix.
Karena Jones (1999). Director, CLASS Program. A.A.
Normandale Community College; B.S., Winona State
University; M.Ed., Hamline University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., University of Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic
Achievement. B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison;
M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information
Technology. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S., Iowa State
University.
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Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center
for Global Education. B.A., St. Pius X Seminary; M.A.,
Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.S.,
Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center
for Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America,
Center for Global Education. B.A., George Mason
University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global
Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center
for Faith and Learning. Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University
of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Jessica Nathanson (2007). Director, Women’s Resource Center.
B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., State University of
New York-Buffalo; Ph.D., State University of New YorkBuffalo.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A.,
University of Sioux Falls; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO.
B.A. Grinnell College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Strommen Career and
Internship Center. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.,
Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A.,
Excelsior College.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean
of Professional Studies. Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A.,
M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S.,
Kent State University; M.A. Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. B.A.,
Eastern University St. Davids; M.Div., Eastern Baptist
Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and
Graduate Opportunity. B.A., Moorhead State University;
Ed.M., Rutgers University.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.S.,
University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent
Relations. B.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato;
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student
Services. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Minnesota
State University, Mankato.
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Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student
Advising. M.A., The American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College
Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa
Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary;
Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
Faculty
A
Magdeline C. Aagard (2007). Assistant Professor, Nursing. B.A.,
R.N., Augustana College; M.B.A., Ed.D., University of St.
Thomas.
John A. Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., North
Dakota State University.
Justin Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics.
B.A., All India Institute for Teachers Training; B.A., Kerala
University; M.A., Aligarh University; M.A., Missouri State
University – Warrensburg; Ph.D. Saugor University, India.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A.,
SUNY-Albany; M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.A., University of Minnesota; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S. and D.Pharm., University of
Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin
College; M.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Lisa P. Anderson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., M.S., Winona State
University.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics.
B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music.
B.M., Augsburg College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education.
B.A., Augustana College; M.A., Morningside College;
Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A.,
University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., LutherNorthwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., New York University; M.S.,
Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
Shelli A. Arneson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Simpson College; M.S.,
Mankato State University.
Juan C. Avendaño (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. Civil Engineering degree, Andres Bello
Catholic University, Caracas Venezuela; M..S., M.B.A.,
Northwestern University.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and
Instructor, Center for Global Education. M.A., LaSalle
University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
B
Ramona C. Back (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; M.S., Winona State
University.
Andrew M. Baldwin (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of
Biology. B.A., College of Saint Benedict; Ph.D., Mayo
Clinic College of Medicine.
Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., Universidad
Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time,
Music. B.M., University of Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Upper Iowa University; M.S., Minnesota
State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota; P.A.
Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time,
Music. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., University of Saint Thomas; B.S., Trevecca
Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
David L. Bartlett (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of California-San Diego;
M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of
California-San Diego.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA.
B.S., Davidson College; Ph.D., Medical College of
Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of
Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato;
M.A., Augsburg College.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Brandels University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
Pavel Belik (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Thomas H. Berkas (2006). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts
in Leadership Program. B.C.E., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Allen J. Berning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., St. Cloud State University.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of
Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University
of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.S., M.S., Mankato State University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art.
B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., University of WisconsinMadison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Anna M. Bonderson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.S., University of Minnesota; B.S., South Dakota State
University.
Laura L. Borstad (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physician
Assistant Studies. D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W., University of Iowa;
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art.
B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Kevin Bowman (2008). Assistant Professor of Economics, B.A.,
Indiana University-Bloomington; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Illinois.
Katherine C. Bradley (2007). Assistant Professor of Biology.
B.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Purdue
University.
Joan Brandt (2009). Associate Professor of Nursing. MPH,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Brands (2007). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A.,
Dordt College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Mark A. Bransford (2005). Instructor, part-time, Physics.
B.S., Florida International University; Ph.D., Iowa State
University.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B.A., University of MissouriColumbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass,
part time, Music. North Carolina School of the Arts;
Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/
Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. B.S.,
Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney,
Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Iona College; M.Ed., Boston College.
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Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State University.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME,
Saint Olaf College; MME, Vandercook College of Music;
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American
Indian Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre
Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.A., Augsburg
College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S., Mankato State
University.
Thomas L. Burns (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Iona College; M.B.A., University of
St. Thomas.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and
Women’s Studies. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale
University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology.
B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D., University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics.
Two B.S. degrees, University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., University of Dallas; M.A., New York
University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ed.D., University of
Minnesota
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. Academic Skills Adviser. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work.
B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.S., Ph.D., North Dakota State
University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology.
B.A., Clark University; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State
University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. A.A., Golden Valley Lutheran
College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest
Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
David M. DeBlieck (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
Administration. B.A., Capital University; M.Div., Trinity
Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S.W., St. John’s University; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor
of Political Science. Ph.D., Indiana UniversityBloomington.
Susan M. Conlin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.W., University of WisconsinMadison.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. Assistant Director, MBA Program in
Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
David L. Cooper (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Brian E. Corner (2005). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc.,
Ph.D., University of Otago, New Zealand.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science.
B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of HawaiiManoa.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Ohio State University; P.A., Bowman Gray
School of Medicine; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
Delhi University; M.A., Tata Institute of Social Sciences;
Ph.D., Indiana University School of Social Work.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Associate Professor of
History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory
Science Program, Biology. B.S., M.D., University of
Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant
Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., The Mannes College
of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M.,
University of Dayton; M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English.
B.A., Macalester College; M.A. coursework completed,
University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. B.A.,
University of Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.S., Mankato State College; M.A.,
Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa
State University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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David Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of WisconsinMadison.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time,
Music. B.A., MacPhail School of Music.
Louise M. Daley (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.Ed., The College of
St. Scholastica.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. B.A., Saint
Catherine University; M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute and University.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center
for Global Education. B.F.A., Washington University;
M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M.,
Memorial University of Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A.,
Eastman School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of the
North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
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Deborah A. Eckberg (2007). Instructor, part-time, Sociology.
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry K. Eddy (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physics.
A.B., West Liberty State College; M.S., Ph.D., West
Virginia University.
Gary T. Egbert (2004). Assistant Professor, full-time, Physics.
B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S., University
of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska – Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art.
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of
Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.F.A., Syracuse University.
R. Wendell Ellis (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. A.B., Columbia University; J.D.,
University of Iowa; M.B.A., University of Missouri.
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Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing.
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther
College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of WisconsinMadison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., University
of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of Illinois –
Chicago.
Debra M. Erickson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A.,
College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time,
Music. B.A., Bethel College; M.F.A., D.M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State
University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time,
Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central Michigan University; M.M.,
University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Dean of the College. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict;
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Troy F. Faulkner (2007). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth; M.S., Winona
State University.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry.
B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Felton (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. John’s University; B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
B.S., Linfield College; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A.,
M.A.T., Indiana University.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A.,
Hamline University; M.A., The American University;
Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Andrew J. Fish (2005). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
State University of New York at Stony Brook.
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Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
M.A., University of Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. Women’s Athletic Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.A., Morningside College; M.Th., Perkins School of
Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., University of Central Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case
Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time,
Music. B.M., Aquinas College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College
of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.P.A.,
University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A.,
Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert S. P. Gardner (2006). Instructor, part-time, Music. M.A.,
University of Montana.
R. Brooks Gekler (2006). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Vassar College; M.B.A., New York
University.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.S.W., University of
Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time,
Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern
University.
Sarah J. Gervais (2008). Assistant Professor, part-time,
Psychology. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.S., Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University.
Alexandra E. Giesler (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Augsburg College.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., Moorhead State University; M.A., North Dakota
State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Julie A. Gloss (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.S., B.A., Northern Michigan University;
M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Hamline University.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Northcentral University.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of
Health and Physical Education. B.S., Concordia CollegeSeward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Rodney R. Greder (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst
College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University.
Leslie E. Green (2008). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
College of St. Benedict; three M.A.s, University of St.
Thomas; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History.
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time,
Music. Music studies at The University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time,
Education and Modern Languages. B.S., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education
Coordinator, Rochester Program. B.S., M.S., Winona
State University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A.,
University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–
Madison.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M.,
St. Olaf College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato
State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. John’s University; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh
University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
University of Iowa; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., University
of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of WisconsinOshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University
of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A.,
Macalester College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Adriane M. L. Heflin (2008). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Yale University.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music.
Director of Choral Activities. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work.
A.B., M.S.W., Washington University–St. Louis; M.H.A.,
University of Missouri–Columbia; Ph.D., Washington
University–St. Louis.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., Mills College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of
Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div.,
Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Notre Dame.
Carl C. Hixson (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Jody Hofer Van Ness (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Kristoffer P. Holmgren (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art.
B.F.A., St. Cloud State University; M.F.A., Illinois State
University.
Megan J. C. Holroyd (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A.,
St. Olaf College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.Phil.,
Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing.
B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.N., University of
Washington-Seattle.
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James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.B.T.,
University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and
Viola, part time, Music. B.M., Indiana University.
Erica L. Huls (2004). Instructor, part-time, Honors Program.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Joan E. Hutton (2007). Studio Artist/Saxophone, part-time, Music.
B.M., Ithaca College; M.M., Eastman School of Music.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S.,
Northern Michigan University; M.S., University of
Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Asssociate Professor of English. B.A.,
Carroll College; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D.,
Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of
Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A.,
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse; M.A., University of
Nebraska.
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James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time,
Music. B.M., New England Conservatory of Music;
M.M., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Jacobson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration.
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Luther Seminary;
A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., North Dakota State University;
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time,
American Indian Studies. B.A., Metropolitan State
University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Gary C. Jader (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth;
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St.
Thomas.
Sarah Johansen (2005). Instructor, Social Work. B.A.,
Kalamazoo College; M.S.W., University of Michigan.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. M.B.A., University of Minnesota. B.S.,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
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Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S.,
M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.Comm., University of Cairo, Egypt;
M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music
Therapy). B.A., Park College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed.,
University of Kansas; Ph.D., Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B.,
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of California; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.A., University of Delhi;
M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B.,
Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of
Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel
College.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A., Pomona College; Ph.D.,
Cornell University.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time,
Music. B.M., The Juilliard School; M.M., University of
Arizona.
Michael King (2008). Instructor, part-time, Communication
Studies. Two B.S., M.S., South Dakota State University.
Donna R. Kirscht (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Elizabeth P. Klages (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political
Science. B.A., Carleton College; M.A., The Paul H.
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., Newberry College; M.Div., Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Eastman School of Music.
Kelly Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
Albright College; M.S.W., Spalding University of Social
Work; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Debra S. Knudson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.Ed., College of St.
Catherine.
Barbara K. Knudtson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Nursing.
A.D.N., Rochester Community College; B.S.N., Augsburg
College; M.A., College of St. Catherine.
Paul A. Knutson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., A.B.D., University
of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A.,
Moorhead State College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dean C. Kopperud (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Neil J. Kraus (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science.
B.A., LeMoyne College; M.A., Ph.D., State University of
New York-Albany.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury
College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., Southwest Minnesota State University; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Deborah J. Kuhlmann (2006). Instructor, part-time. English.
B.A., Texas Christian University; M.A., University of
Arkansas; Ph.D., Texas Christian University.
James J. Kulzer (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
two M.S. degrees, Winona State University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S.,
University of Missouri-St. Louis; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration.
B.A. Michigan State University; M.A., University of
Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Kevin Landmark (2010). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
Michigan Technological University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History.
A.B., College of William and Mary; M.A., Utah State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master
of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Martha J. Laskar-Aleman (2002). Assistant Professor of
Nursing, full-time. B.S.N., University of Minnesota.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.L.S., Valparaiso University;
M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication
Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown
University.
Melissa C. Lee (2007). Instructor, part-time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.A., Knox College; M.S.W., Tulane University;
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part
time, Music. B.A., Potsdam College of Arts and Science,
SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A.,
Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., University of Utah.
Holly Levine (2009). Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies.
B.A., Northwestern University; M.D., Loyola University
Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A.,
Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S.,
Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano
Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M., DePauw
University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., University of Iowa; M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate
School.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics.
B.A., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration/Philosophy. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Carol A. Lucido (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of
Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Colorado,
Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska; E.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
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Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time,
James Scannell McCormick (2004). Instructor, part-time,
Music. B.S., University of Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Superior; M.Div, Luther
Seminary.
Ann L. Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director,
Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A., Earlham
College; M.Div., Yale University.
English. B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory
Science Program, Biology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma.
Diane M. McDonagh (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.A., California State University; M.A.,
California State University-Northridge.
K. Christian McGuire (2007). Instructor and Studio Artist/
Electric Bass, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics.
B.B.A., M.A., University of Iowa.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., DePaul University; M.B.A., Harvard
University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian.
B.A., Western Michigan University; A.M.L.S., University
of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Ashok K. Mehrotra (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics.
B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Chicago.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Lindenwood College; M.A., Tulane
University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music.
B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., University of
Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., University of Tunis; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., University of Saint Thomas; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Vladan M. Milenkovic (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music.
B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., University of
Northern Iowa.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A.,
Rochester State Junior College; B.S., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., University of South
Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin,
Madison.
Peter M. Morales (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Ripon College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
April D. Morehouse (2006). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.,
College of St. Catherine.
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Carolyn A. Mack (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Concordia University, River Forest, IL; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Rosanne E. Malevich (2006). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; ABD, University of Minnesota.
Steven V. Manderscheid (2007). Instructor, part-time, Master
of Arts in Leadership Program. B.S., St. Cloud State
University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
Christina M. Manning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Psychology.
B.Sc., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Purdue University; M.S.,
Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
Dan S. Marsh (2005). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Susan W. Martino (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
Conservatory.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American
Indian Studies. B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
M.A., University of Dayton; Ph.D., University of Saint
Thomas.
C. Jean Marvin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John W. Matthews (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Div., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Paul R. Mattson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of
Minesota; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
David C. Matz (2001). Associate Professor of Psychology.
B.A., Bemidji State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Molly A. Maxwell (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., George Mason
University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
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Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Karen L. Mulhausen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., St. Olaf College; B.A., University of Minnesota.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S.,
Augsburg College; Ph.D., Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern
Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S.,
Northwestern University; M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N.,
M.S.N., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A. degrees, Ogongo
Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological
Seminary; M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal
University.
Jessica A. Nathanson (2007). Assistant Professor and Director
of Women’s Studies. B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A.,
Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo.
Brita L. Nellermoe (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S.,
University of Iowa; M.S., University of North Dakota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant
Professor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies.
B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.D., University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science
and Director of MAL Program. B.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Daniel R. Noyes (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A.,
Macalester College; M.Arch., University of WisconsinMilwaukee.
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James O’Brien (2008). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A.,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design; M.A., Syracuse
University; M.F.A., Hartford University.
Michael W. O’Brien (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
Two B.A.s, M.S.W., University of Iowa.
Mary F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A.,
Minneapolis Community College; B.S., Bethel College;
M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse
University.
Melissa A. Oliver (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
M.S., Winona State University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., University of Wisconsin;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A.,
Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David H. Oxley (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion.
A.A., San Jacinto College; B.A., University of California,
Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., M.A., Central School
for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Bonnie Jean Palmen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., San
Francisco State University; J.D., University of California.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Education. B.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master
of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music.
B.A., Luther College; M.M., University of Cincinnati.
Christine R. Peper (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Ed., Southeastern
Louisiana University.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.,
University of New Hampshire; M.A., St. Mary’s College;
M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of
Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological
Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of
Modern Languages. B.A., National University, Tehran;
M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S., Claflin University; M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut
College; Ph.D., Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Jennifer K. McCarty Plucker (2007). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.Ed., St.
Mary’s University.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological
Seminary.
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O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time,
Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A.,
Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University.
John S. Reimringer (2006). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S.,
University of Kansas; M.F.A., University of Arkansas.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages.
M.A., Middlebury College.
Steven E. Restad (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Charles E. Rietkerk (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Roach (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., University
of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean of
Academic Affairs. Associate Professor of Psychology.
B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.S., Indiana University; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work.
B.S., University of North Texas; M.S.W., University of
Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Regula Russelle (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. M.A.,
Hamline University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. M.A., Montclair State University.
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Larry E. Sallee (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior;
M.B.T., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University
of Wisconsin-LaCrosse; D.B.A., U.S. International
University.
Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern
Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration.
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois;
Ph.D., Rice University.
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John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and
Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M.F.A,
University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Business Administration. B.B.A., University of
Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.B.A.,
Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dean J. Seal (2006). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.Div., M.A., United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities.
Steven A. Seay (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of San Francisco;
M.B.A., City/Stanford University; Ph.D., Walden
University.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern
Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D.,
University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and
Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Debra L. Shapiro (2006). Instructor, part-time, General
Studies. B.A., J.D., The University of Iowa.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer
Science. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of
California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Professor, part time, Political Science.
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin.
Anthony T. Sinkiewicz (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. A.A.S., Wright College; B.S., University
of the State of New York-Albany; M.A., Webster
University; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Lawrence J. Sklaney, Jr. (2007). Instructor, part-time, English.
B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., University of Illinois.
Joanne Z. Smith (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Smith College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.Ed., Wayne State University.
Dorothy J. Smyth (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern
University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S.W., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band
and Jazz Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.C.I.,
College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Northwestern University; M.B.A.,
Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji
State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Montana.
Carla Steen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.F.A., Columbia University.
John P. Stein (1992). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S.,
University of Detroit; M.A., University of Illinois.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration.
B.S., M.S., Long Island University.
Lisa J. Storey (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
St. Mary’s University; M.S., Winona State University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernard Christensen Professor of
Vocation and Religion. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
The Divinity School, The University of Chicago; Ph.D.,
The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics.
B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris; Ph.D., University
of Washington.
Christopher K. Strand (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Southwest Missouri State
University; M.B.A., Metropolitan State University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A.,
Boston University; M.A., D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.S., North Dakota State University;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Assistant Professor of Art. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A., Minneapolis
College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies, clinical site director. B.S., University of
Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work.
B.A., University of Singapore; M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan E. Taylor (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
California State University; M.F.A., University of
Minnesota.
Mary M. Thissen-Milder (2005). Instructor, part-time, Health
and Physical Education. B.A., Iowa State University;
M.A., Northeast Missouri State; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham
University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.,
University of Minnesota; M.M., The Juilliard School.
W. Lex Thompson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., New
College of Florida; M.A., Yale University; M.F.A., San
Francisco Art Institute.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A.,
University of Hawaii; M.F.A., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology;
M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director and Professor
of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale University;
Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A.,
University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., Francisco Marroquin
University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Leon M. Tyler (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Northwestern University; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
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Jeannine M. Uhlenkamp (2004). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S.E.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political
Science. B.A., University of California-Berkeley; M.A.,
San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
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Pauline J. Utesch (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D.,
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time,
Rochester Community College; B.S.N., Winona State
University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, Modern Languages. B.A.,
Carleton College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of
Sociology. B.A., Loyola University; Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant
Professor of Physics. B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., North Park College; M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern
College;.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program.
B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Education. Paideia Associate-in-Residence. B.A., Boston
College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Kathleen Welle (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing.
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin; M.N., Augsburg College.
Janis F. Weller (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies/
Art. B.A., Luther College; M.A., St. Mary’s UniversityMinneapolis, Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty
Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. B.S., St.
Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian
Studies. B.A., Hamline University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S.,
Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
University of California, San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther
Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A.,
M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather O. Willman (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A., University of
North Dakota.
Joel R. Wilson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Roger W. Wiltgen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire;
M.B.A., Winona State University.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and
Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Northwestern University.
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Todd R. Wadsworth (2002). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Pepperdine University.
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S.,
B.A., Washington State University.
Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English.
B.A., M.A., University of Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration/Philosophy. B.A., Luther College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Kansas.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of
English. B.A., University of Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota
State University-Mankato.
Colleen K. Watson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.L.,
Augsburg College.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer
Science. A.A., Northern Virginia Community College;
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology;
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Paula A. Watts (2008). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Valerie J. Webb (2001). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.Sc.
Honors, B.A., University of Queensland, Australia; Ph.D.,
Luther Seminary.
Andrew T. Webster (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
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John W. Yaeger (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S.W., Loyola
University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration; Interim Director, M.B.A. Program. B.A.,
Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Utah.
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A.,
University of California; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A.,
Northwestern College; M.A., Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., University of Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New
York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech,
Communication and Theatre Arts. B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A.,
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A.,
American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A.,
Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication
and Theatre Arts. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A.,
B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan State University;
Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A.,
Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.
B.E.E., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake
Forest College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S.,
Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois
University.
Robert S. Herforth. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A.,
Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A.,
Rangoon University, Burma; M.A., Bucknell University;
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A.,
Huron College; B.A., University of Minnesota; M.E.,
South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New
England Conservatory; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Augustana College; M.A., University of
South Dakota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D.,
University of California-Berkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean
Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell. Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of English. B.A. Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A.,
M.A., Central Michigan University; Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A.,
University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope
College; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A.,
Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A.,
Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
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Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed.,
Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health
and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A.,
Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg Theological Seminary;
M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science.
B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D.,
University of Texas at Austin.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso
University; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St.
Olaf College; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Th.D.,
University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia University.
Don Steinmetz Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously
2010) of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science.
A.B., Augustana College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia
College, Moorhead; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede (2005). Bernhard M. Christensen Professor
of Vocation and Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D.,
Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A.,
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania.
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D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/
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E. Resident Parking
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station.
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Riverside Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
keep Augsburg easily accessible to the greater metropolitan
I-94 West from St. Paul
area: routes 2, 7, 19, and 24. For more information about
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left
Metro Transit schedules and routes, call 612-373-3333 or go
at 22nd Avenue South.
online to www.metrotransit.org.
I-35W from the South
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of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit and turn left at
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About Augsburg 10, 15
Academic Advising 28
Academic Calendar 6, 36
Academic Divisions 37
Academic Excellence Scholarships 23
Academic Information 36
Academic Internships 46, 64
Academic Policies and Procedures 48
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 60
Academic Skills Office 28
Access Center 30
Accessibility 15
Accounting 66
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 14, 15
Achievement Scholarships 23
Admissions 13, 17
Administrative Officers of the College 247
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 59
Advanced Transfer Students 52
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 15
American Indian Studies 67
American Indian Student Services 30
American Sign Language 166
Anderson Hall 13, 33
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center 27
Application Procedures 17, 22
Applied Economics 114
Architecture Minor 71
Art 70
Art and Architectural History 73
Art History 70
Asian American Student Services (see Pan Asian Student
Services) 31
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program 59
Associate in Ministry 220
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) 10, 38, 42
Associated Support Organizations 14
Athletic Affiliation 15
Athletics and Sports 27
Audit Fee 20, 21
Auditing Courses 59
Augsburg Abroad 42
Augsburg Core Curriculum 54-57, 75
Augsburg Experience 56
Augsburg First Year 56
Augsburg for Adults 12
Augsburg Seminar 56, 75
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 54, 75
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Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts requirement
modifications) 57
Beta Beta Beta 78
Biology 77
Board of Regents 245
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 48
Business Administration 84
Business Administration and
Economics Major 84, 115
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 84, 182
Business Management Certificate 92
C
Calendar 6, 36
Campus Kitchen 46
Campus Location 12, 15, 263
Campus Map 263
Campus Ministry 26
Campus Tours 17
Canadian Program 48
Career Services 45
Center for Global Education 44, 155
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) 28
Certificates 48 (MBA), 71, 83, 181, 185
Change of Program 50
Chemistry 97
Chinese 165
Chapel 13, 26
Choir 190
Christensen Center 13, 27
Class Schedule 64
Classification (Class Year) 59
Clinical Laboratory Science 101
Coaching Certification 140
College Costs 20 (Day), 21 (Weekend)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 59
College of the Third Age 12, 13
Commencement 61
Commons 33
Communication Studies 105
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 38, 106, 128
Community Service-Learning 46
Community Studies Concentration (Sociology) 228
Computational Economics 111
Computational Philosophy 111, 198
Computer Science 110
Concert Band 190
Connections Courses 75
Continuing Education Program 48
Cooper’s Coffee Shop 27
Core Curriculum 54-57
Costs 20-21
Counseling 32
Counseling and Health Promotion 13, 32
Course Descriptions 64-243
Course Numbers 64
Credits 64
Crime and Deviance Concentration (Sociology) 228
Crossover Registration 50
F
Dean’s List 61
Degree Verification 61
Degrees Offered 15, 36, 51
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 59
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 64-243
Deposits 20
Development 8
Directed Study 65
Directory 8
Directory Information 34, 62
Disability Services 30
Dismissal 60
Discrimination Complaints 34
Divisions and Departments 37
Dormitories 13, 33
Dual Degree Programs 41, 126
Facilities and Housing 13, 33
Facts and Figures 15
Faculty 12, 15, 36, 247
Faculty Emeriti 261
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid 22
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 34, 62
Farsi 165
Federal Work Study Program 24
Fees 20
Film 138
Finance 89
Finance Certificate 83
Financial Aid 15, 22
Financial Policies 21
Fine Arts 27
Fitness Centers 32
Food Service 33
Foreign Languages (See Languages and Cross-cultural
Studies) 165
Forensics 106
Former Students 18, 50
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication 13
Foundations of Fitness 56, 140
French 138
First-years 17
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Economics 114
Economics/Business Admin. Major 84, 115
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major 207
Edor Nelson Field 13
Education 117
Education for Service 10
Education (Master of Arts) 47
Elementary Education 118
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 124
Employment 24
Engaging Minneapolis 56
Engineering 126
English 127
English Language Learners (ELL) 55, 60
English Placement Test 129
Enrollment 15
Enrollment Center 8, 49
Enrollment/Degree Verification 61
Enrollment Deposit 20
Ensembles 190
Entry-level Skills 55, 76
Environmental Studies 136
Ethnic Student Services 30
Evaluation and Grading 58
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 11, 15, 246
Experiential Education Programs 46
Explanation of Grades 58
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 26
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 28
German 138
Gift Assistance 24
Global Education Center 13, 44, 155
Global Education Program
Courses 44, 155
Grade Point Average 53, 59
Grading 58
Graduate Programs 47
Graduation (Applying for) 52, 61
Graduation Skills Requirements 57
Graduation Requirements 51 (catalog), 52
Grants 24
Graphic Design Certificate 71
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 13
H
Health and Physical Education 139
Health Clinic Services 32
Health Education 139
Health Fitness 139
Health Insurance 32
Health Promotion 32
HECUA Courses 45, 163
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
45, 163
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program 31
History 143
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Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 61
Honors Program 39, 148
Housing 13, 20, 33
Human Relations (Communication Studies) 105
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Ice Arena 13
Incomplete Grade 58
Independent Studies 65
Information Technology Certificate 83
Information Technology Services 36
Inter-Institutional Programs 42
Inter-Race 14
Intercollegiate Athletics 27
Interdisciplinary Studies 151
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 59
International Business Minor 83
International Business Specialization (Business
Administration) 84
International Business Concentration (International
Relations) 153
International Partners 45
International Relations 153
International Student Advising 32
International Students 18, 32
International Studies 155
Internships 46, 64
Intramural Athletics 27
J
Japanese 165
K
Kennedy Center 13, 32
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 57, 75
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 165
Latin Honors 61
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology) 228
Leadership (Master of Arts) 47, 87
Leadership Studies Minor 151
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships 23
Learning Disabilities (Special Education) 124
Learning Disabilities Program 28
LGBTQIA Support Services 31
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver) 57
Liberal Arts Foundation 54, 57
Library and Information Technology 13, 15, 36
Licensure (Teaching; see also individual majors)
38, 117, 191, 223
Life Sciences 77
Lifetime Fitness 56
Lindell Library 13, 15, 36
Loan Assistance 24
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Luther Hall 13, 33
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 23
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Majors and Minors 10, 37, 51, 64
Management Information Systems 170
Management Specialization (Business Administration) 93
Managerial Accounting 87
Many Voices Project 56
Map 263
Marketing 84 (WEC), 95
Marketing Emphasis (Communication Studies) 105
Mass Communication and Journalism (Communication
Studies) 105
Master’s Degrees 36, 47, 87
Math Placement Group (MPG) 55, 173
Mathematics 171
McNair Scholars Program 29
Medical Refund 22
Medieval Studies 176
Melby Hall 13
Memberships 14, 15
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall) 13
Metro-Urban Studies 178
Middle East Studies Minor 151
Military Called to Active Duty 50
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership (MNITTP) 30
Minnesota Work Study Program 24
Minors (see individual departments and programs 64)
MIS Courses 93
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 55
Mortensen Hall 13, 33
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 13
Music 181
Music Business 84, 182
Music Education Major 183
Music Ensembles 190
Music Hall 13
Music Performance Major 184
Music Repertoire Tests 186
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification 181, 185
Music Therapy Major 184
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Nabo 33
National Student Clearinghouse 61
Natural Science Teaching Licensures 191
Nordic Area Studies 193
Norwegian 168, 193
Notification of Admissions Decision 17
Numeric Grades 58
Numbering of Courses 64
Nursing 195
Nursing (Master of Arts and Doctor of Nursing Practice) 47
O
Officers of the College 247
Official Notices 34
Ojibwe 168
Old Main 13
Orchestra 190
Oren Gateway Center 13, 33
Organizational Communication (Communication Studies)
105
Orientation 26
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 31
Pan-Asian Student Services 31
Partner Hospitals Program 12, 48
Part-Time Students 20
Pass/No Credit 52, 58, 59
Pastor 26
Payments 21
Peace and Global Studies Minor 154
Performance Studies 184
Petition Process (Student Standing Committee) 50
Philosophy 198
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center) 30
Physical Education 139
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 38, 97, 191, 203
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science) 48
Physics 202
Piano Proficiency Test 181
Policies 14, 15, 21, 34, 48, 58, 60
Political Science 206
Political Science/Economics teaching major 207
Portfolio Assessment Program 60
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science) 206
Pre-Professional Programs 38
Prerequisites 64
Probation 60
Psychology 211
Psychology and Law Concentration 211
Public Accounting 87
Public Policy and Political Change in Political Science 206
Public Relations and Advertising (Communication Studies)
105
R
Re-Admitted Students (Catalog applicability/Second majors
and Degrees) 18, 51
Recitals 185
Refunds 21
Regents 245
Registration 48
Religion 216
Religious Affiliation 10, 15, 54, 246
Repeated Courses 59
Research Opportunities 30
Residence Life Program (see also Housing) 13, 20, 33
Residence Requirements 53
Retaking courses 59
Rochester Program 12, 48
Room and Board 20
ROTC 42
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 45, 193
Scholarships 22
Scholastic Connections 31
School Year 6, 15
Science Hall 13
Secondary Education 120
Senior Keystone 57, 75
Service-Learning 46
Sigma Pi Sigma 203
Skills Requirements 52, 55, 75
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology) 228
Social Studies 223
Social Welfare Minor 224
Social Work 224
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 48
Society of Physics Students 203
Sociology 228
Space Physics 203
Spanish 232
Special Education 124
Special Interest Housing 33
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second Degree) 18
Sports 27
StepUP Program 30
Student Center 27
Student-Designed Major 37
Student Employment 24
Student/Faculty Ratio 15
Student Government 26
Student Life 26
Student Rights 34, 61
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records 34
Student Standing Committee 50
Student Support Services (TRIO) 29
Student Teaching Abroad 45, 117
Studio Art 70
Study Abroad 42, 155
Summer Session 6, 42
Supervisory Management (Communication Studies) 105
Support Programs 28-32
Sverdrup Hall 13
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 13
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual majors)
38, 118, 191, 223
Test Scores 17
Theatre Arts 233
Transcripts 17
Transfer Students 18, 27, 51
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TRIO Program 29
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 20
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Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) 30
Unofficial Withdrawal 22
Urban Studies 239
Urness Hall 13, 33
V
Veterans 61
Vocation 26, 54
W
Weekend College 12, 17, 21, 48
Withdrawal From College 21, 50
Women’s Resource Center 27
Women’s Studies 240
Work Study Program 24
Writing Concentration 127
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 215, 243
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2010
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and
its curriculum. Although
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2010
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and
its curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it is
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
College, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2008
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting
from the President
Stephen Geffre
A college catalog is a wonderful text,
full of detail and data that offer all of us a
map to our lives together as a college
community.
What has prompted you to study this
map of Augsburg College? If you’re already
enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder
of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will
be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg —
they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that
you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for
the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an
Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the
character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not
only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to
share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action
and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking —
will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us
who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can
find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 4-7
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 9
Facts and Figures – 19
Undergraduate Admissions – 21
Day College – 22
Weekend College – 23
Financing Your Education – 27
Student Life – 37
Academic Information – 53
Departments and Programs – 98
Includes majors, minors,
and course descriptions
College Information – 339
Board of Regents – 340
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education – 341
Faculty and Administration – 342
Faculty Emeriti – 366
Maps – 369, 370
Index – 371
4
2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2008
Summer........................................First-year registration
Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. ..........New student orientation
Sept. 3/Wed. ................................Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 10-26/Mon.-Wed. ................Registration for spring
Nov. 27/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. 1/Mon. ................................Classes resume
Dec. 12/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2009
Jan. 12/Mon. ................................Classes begin
Mar. 16/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins
Mar. 23/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 6-17/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 10/Fri. ..................................Easter break begins
Apr. 24/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 27-30/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May 2/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2009
Sept. 9/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 23/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 26/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 30/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 11/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2010
Jan. 11/Mon. ................................Classes begin
Mar. 15/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins
Mar. 22/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May 1/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
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2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA
PROGRAM AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2008
Class Weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Nov. 7-9,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
Winter Term 2009
Class Weekends: Jan. 2-4 (MSW only), Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Feb. 13-15,
Feb. 27-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8, Mar. 20-22
Spring Term 2009
Class Weekends: Apr. 3-5, Apr. 17-19, May 8-10, May 15-17, May 29-31, Jun. 5-7,
Jun. 19-21, Jun. 26-27 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA
PROGRAM AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2009
Class Weekends: Sept. 11-13, Sept. 25-27, Oct. 9-11, Oct. 23-25, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 20-22,
Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 (for programs meeting eight weeks)
Winter Term 2010
Class Weekends: Jan. 8-10, Jan. 22-24, Jan. 29-31, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 26-28, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28
Spring Term 2010
Class Weekends: Apr. 9-11, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, Jun. 4-6, Jun. 18-20,
Jun. 25-27
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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DIRECTORY
Area Code
612
Access Center ................................................................................................................330-749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165
Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Day College)........................................... 330-1001
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-788-5678
Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions ..........................................................330-1101
Augsburg for Adults....................................................................................................330-1782
Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation ............................................................................330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148
Classroom Services......................................................................................................330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College)..............................................................330-1613
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center.......................................................................................................330-1046
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-458-1721
Event Services .............................................................................................................330-1107
Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only)............................330-1000
Fax ....... ...............................................................................................................330-1649
Graduate Studies .........................................................................................................330-1101
Human Resources........................................................................................................330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000
Marketing and Communication..................................................................................330-1180
Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525
President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488
Rochester Campus ...............................................................................................507-288-2886
StepUP ........................................................................................................................330-1405
Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160
Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110
Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311
Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101
Mailing address:
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Website:
www.augsburg.edu
Introducing
Augsburg College
About Augsburg – 10
Augsburg for Adults
Weekend College – 13
Rochester Campus – 14
Partner Hospitals Program – 14
Campus Location – 14
Facilities and Housing – 15
Associated Support
Organizations – 17
Policies – 17
Accreditation and
Memberships – 18
Facts and Figures – 19
10
ABOUT AUGSBURG
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
“Search for Meaning” courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 17 majors and
five certificate programs.
MISSION STATEMENT .
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, “Education for Service,”
and to the mission of the College:
“To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community.”
HISTORY .
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg’s theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a concerted
effort to become accredited. Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Subsequently,
the American Lutheran Church merged
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with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president
in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under
his leadership, the College sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing
an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages — in
the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
AUGSBURG TODAY .
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now over 20,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to Augsburg’s traditional
undergraduate program of liberal arts and
sciences, Augsburg offers master’s degree
programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies,
and social work. For information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu.
Undergraduate education is offered
both on weekday semester programs, and
alternate weekend trimester programs. The
graduate programs generally follow the
trimester schedule.
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In addition to its Minneapolis campus,
Augsburg has a branch campus in
Rochester, Minn., and offers a bachelor’s
completion degree in nursing in the Twin
Cities at United, Mercy, and Unity hospitals.
AUGSBURG FOR ADULTS .
Augsburg for Adults is focused on all
adult-centered educational programs, from
community seminars to graduate degrees.
Adult students, who are recognized as
learners from age 25 to 60-plus, have different educational needs and goals than
traditional-aged students, and Augsburg for
Adults assists adult learners in their educational journey, whether they take classes in
the traditional weekday undergraduate program or one of the Augsburg for Adults
programs listed below. For information on
Augsburg’s master’s degree programs, see
the Augsburg College Graduate Studies
Catalog.
Augsburg for Adults aims to evaluate
how each program fulfills students’ needs
and to bridge any gaps in providing quality
education and student services.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC)
offers the same undergraduate degree as in
the traditional weekday program on alternate weekends as an opportunity for adults
who want to complete a baccalaureate
degree, but who work or have other commitments during the week. Some classes
may meet on weekday evenings. It is a
means by which men and women can gain
skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today, with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 17 majors, WEC is
one of the largest programs of its type
among Minnesota private colleges.
Augsburg’s Weekend College understands that adult students are resourceful
and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods
of concentrated, on-campus study as well
as time for independent study and class
preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site.
Alternate Weekend Schedule
To meet the needs of nontraditional
students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to four
hours on either Friday evening, Saturday
morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday
afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the
week. WEC students may take from one to
four courses each term. Selected courses
are also available on weekday evenings and
are open to both Day and Weekend
College students. The WEC academic year
is divided into three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
in enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
WEC students to make use of College
facilities, such as Lindell Library and the
Christensen Center, and to participate in
academic and co-curricular activities, such
as the student newspaper, travel seminars,
student organizations, and fine arts. The
WEC student body elects its own leaders
and a WEC Student Senate.
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Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are fulltime Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional
experience to their teaching. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activities at the College.
Professors are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities,
but these support and are secondary to
their teaching. Faculty are actively
involved in a dynamic faculty development
program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques
and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities.
■ ROCHESTER CAMPUS
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester
was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In
Rochester, six undergraduate majors, plus
a certificate program in business management are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and
offices are located at Bethel Lutheran
Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city. Rochester contains
approximately 100,000 residents and
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on
a trimester schedule, on weekday evenings
and on occasional Saturdays, making them
accessible to working adults. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In addi-
tion, students may work on a variety of
other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the Day or WEC program in
Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are
Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell
Library databases to the use of online
course management software. Information
about the Rochester campus is available at
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling
the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
■ PARTNER HOSPITALS PROGRAM
Also within Weekend College,
Augsburg offers a bachelor’s completion
degree in nursing for registered nurses at
three area hospitals, making their education convenient to their workplace. Classes
are taught at United Hospital in St. Paul,
with videoconferencing of these classes to
classrooms in Mercy Hospital in Coon
Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley.
■ COLLEGE OF THE THIRD AGE
In 1976, Augsburg initiated one of the
first programs in the country that offers
classes for older adults, taught in their
neighborhoods at churches and senior residences. A variety of classes is offered, and
many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located at 620 21st. Ave.
■ CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg’s campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes.” The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical
complexes—University of Minnesota
Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to
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Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and
the Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away. Downtown Minneapolis
and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts,
sports, entertainment, and recreational
opportunities, are just minutes west and
east via Interstate 94, which forms the
southern border of the campus. (See map
on page 369.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, Oren
Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication.
Admissions Offices — The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for Day College
is located on the first floor of Christensen
Center. The Office of Adult and Graduate
Admissions for Weekend College, the
Rochester Campus, the Partner Hospitals
program, and Graduate Studies is located
at 624 21st Ave.
Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. 8th
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and InterRace — This house, located at 620 21st
Avenue, provides office space for these two
programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion
— The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967) — The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, art gallery,
and offices for student government and
student publications. The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
Edor Nelson Field — The athletic
field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
(1988) — The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the Julian and June Foss
family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
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Kennedy Center — Completed in
2007 as a three-story addition to Melby
Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art
wrestling training center, new fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library
(1997) — This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. The
library is located on the corner of 22nd
Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999) — Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a
three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that
houses juniors and seniors in units from
efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964) —
Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs: Center for Global
Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color: American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
Old Main (1900) — Home for the
modern languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center — Dedicated
in 2007 and named for lead donors and
alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home
for the StepUP program, Institutional
Advancement offices, the Alumni and
Parent and Family Relations Offices,
Augsburg for Adults Office, and substancefree student housing. It also houses the
Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo
Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the
Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms; well-equipped laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a
medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices,
administrative offices, and various other
program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in
honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
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Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1938) — Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s
Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967) — Named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this
tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,”
providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas.
■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
programs that increase both individual and
group understanding and achievement.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial Interaction —
Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620
21st Avenue.
■ POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
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■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
• Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS)
• National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
• National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office
of Higher Education pursuant to sections
136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits
earned at the institution may not transfer
to all other institutions.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND FIGURES
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Location—Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 21 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education, as described on page
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Enrollment (Fall 2007)—3,872 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—20,627 graduates from
1870 through August 2007.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13
(WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 12 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
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Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct
access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from
September to May, and three summer
school sessions. Augsburg for Adults:
Three trimesters, September to June, for
Weekend College, Rochester campus and
most graduate programs.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg’s own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
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Undergraduate
Admissions
For Day College First-Years – 22
Early Admission
of First-Years – 23
For Weekend College – 23
For Transfer Students – 23
For Former Students – 24
For Special Students – 24
(Non-Degree)
For International Students – 24
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
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ugsburg College strives to create a
strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, first-year and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s Day College admissions
staff is ready to help students and families
with college planning. Call any weekday
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678.
We’ll answer your questions and arrange a
tour for you (including most Saturday
mornings during the school year). The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions is
located on the first floor of the
Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
■ DAY COLLEGE FIRST-YEARS
Application for Admission—
Applicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refund-
able $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
Transcripts—An official transcript
from the high school is required of firstyear applicants. First-year applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be
sent. General Education Development
(GED) scores may be presented instead of
the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are
required to submit results from a college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations — Two letters of
academic recommendation are required. If
the applicant has been out of school for
several years, a letter may be submitted by
a supervisor, employer, or other person for
whom the applicant works.
Additional Information—If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant’s previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision—
Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—
Accepted students are asked to make a
$150* enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of First-years
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for first-year applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>.
Transcripts — Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Adult and Graduate Office. Applicants
with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their
official high school transcript sent. The
GED test certificate may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Additional Information — If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
— Augsburg College uses a “rolling”
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
■ TRANSFER STUDENTS
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who
falls below the standards for automatic
admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions
Committee after August 15 for entry in fall
semester or December 15 for entry in
spring semester. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the
24 Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53.
■ FORMER STUDENTS
Day students who have interrupted
attendance at Augsburg College for one
semester or more, and WEC/United/
Rochester students who have interrupted
attendance at Augsburg College for three
trimesters or more, must apply for readmission through the registrar’s office to
resume attendance. Students who have
attended other institution(s) during their
absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to
the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DEGREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DEGREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to:
International Student Admissions
CB 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college
or university outside of the United States
need to obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting one of the services listed
below. These organizations will examine
transcripts and prepare a report of U.S.
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course and grade equivalencies. Augsburg
College will use this information in its
admissions review and will grant transfer
credit where appropriate.
Augsburg will accept evaluations performed by any of these agencies:
World Education Services, Inc.
Website: www.wes.org
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Website: www.ece.org
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3470
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Website: www.gcevaluators.com
P.O. Box 9203
College Station, TX 77842-9203
Phone: 800-517-4754
Fax: 512-528-9293
International Education Research
Foundation
Website: www.ierf.org
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, California 90231-3665
Phone: 310-258-9451
Fax: 310-342-7086
Foundation for International Services,
Inc.
Website: www.fis-web.com
14926 35th Ave West, Suite 210
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: 425-487-2245
Fax: 425-487-1989
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Financing Your
Education
Day College Costs
Tuition and Fees – 28
Room and Board – 28
Other Special Fees – 28
Deposits – 29
Weekend College Costs – 29
Payments – 30
Financial Policies
Refunds – 30
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply – 32
Kinds of Aid
Academic Excellence
Scholarships – 33
Achievement Scholarships – 34
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships – 34
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program – 34
Gift Assistance – 35
Loan Assistance – 35
Student Employment – 36
28
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
A
ll students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—
from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009.
DAY COLLEGE.
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2008-09 academic
year. The board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
■ DAY COLLEGE TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment) ............$25,610
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2008. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 3,150
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged
$180 for that course.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
770
Full-time students—see audit policy on
page 90.
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,658
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,503
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,414
Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 3,120
Student Activity Fee................$
180
ACTC Bus
(full-time students only) ..$
13
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 90
Late Registration ..............................$ 200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$3,150
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$125
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$185
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$770
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
—car ...........................................$220
—motorcycle ..............................$ 110
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$5
Next day......................................$8
On demand .................................$ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$125 per course.
■ DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) ....................$
150
Required of all new students after
acceptance. If the student attends
Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial payment toward their first term
tuition and fees. Should the student not
attend, the enrollment deposit may be for-
feited. For more information, contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009 .
WEEKEND COLLEGE .
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) .........................$ 35
Tuition (per course credit) ...............$1,625
Tuition (per summer course 2008) ..$1,570
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 200
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$5
Next day......................................$8
On demand .................................$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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■ PAYMENTS—DAY COLLEGE
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Day Program—
Augburg College offers payment plan
options for Day Program students.
Information about payment plan options is
mailed annually to each student’s permanent address.
■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Employer
Reimbursement: Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement
application form each academic year, prior
to the start of the first class. Once enrolled
in the employer reimbursement payment
plan, students have until 60 days after the
end of each term to pay their term costs in
full. There is a $20 per term fee associated
with this payment option. The student is
responsible for payment of the balance
should the employer not reimburse for any
reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of
tuition and fees must be paid in full at the
start of the term. (3) Students may also
defer payment by enrolling in the College’s
third party payment plan or in a military
payment plan if their term costs are to be
covered by a third party or through V.A.
education benefits, such as the G.I. Bill.
(more details can be found at www.augsburg.edu/enroll/account)
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student’s account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation
diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
■ REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
Enrollment Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and/or room (except
for the minimum deduction of $100 to
cover administrative costs) in accordance
with the terms of their housing contract
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and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
• The Augsburg College Refund Policy
for Day, Weekend, Rochester, Partner
Hospitals, and Graduate Studies.
The refund schedule is based on the
percentage of class time remaining on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who
drop one or more courses during each
term.
Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund
(minus $100
administrative
fee)
89% to 50% remaining
Refund equals
the percentage
of term
remaining
49% or less remaining
No refund
This refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition
and possible financial aid adjustments to
be finalized. If a credit balance remains on
the student’s account, a credit refund check
will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
■ MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal refund percentage (based on
the regular refund schedule), plus one-half
of the remaining tuition and fees. This
extra medical refund will be considered
upon submission of documentation from
the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made
through the Financial Petition Committee.
■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
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A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
FINANCIAL AID.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and making satisfactory
academic progress. In order to maintain
eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic
progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the
College catalog and as published on the
Academic Progress Standards for Financial
Aid Recipients webpage
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/finaid/standards.html>.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2007-2008 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This
analysis takes into account such family
financial factors as current income, assets,
number of dependent family members,
other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
■ HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2007
to be considered for financial aid for 20082009). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award
letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
• institutional financial aid programs
and requirements for continued eligibility,
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
■ KINDS OF AID
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to
incoming first-year students, the
President’s Scholarships are awarded based
upon competition. The applicant must
have a minimum of 3.50 GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The
application deadline is March 1. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
• federal and private loan programs
(students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds), and
• payment plans/options for the current
school year.
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Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new first-years of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—
Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These
scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their
first bachelor’s degree who are children of
Augsburg graduates; siblings of current
Augsburg students; children or spouses of
current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for
fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming first-years
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg who are in the top 30 percent of
their high school class and have a 3.00
GPA or better. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to
incoming first-years students who have
participated in a college preparatory program such as Upward Bound or Big
Brothers/Big Sisters. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships —
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
returning Day program students with
demonstrated scholarship and a record of,
and/or potential for, leadership. Eligible
students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the
appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student
Services program director and another
individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is April 15. For more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services
612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services
612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center
612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services
612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to
selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the fine arts.
Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The deadline is February
1 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship
— Recognizes students who are members
of an ELCA congregation within the
Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod,
S.E. Metro Synod or N.E. Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute
the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for
$1,000 per year.
Financial Information 35
PRIME Scholarship — Students who
receive a scholarship from their Lutheran
congregation will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year.
Verification of award must be submitted to
the Enrollment Center by August 1.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time in school.
Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment
of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave
school. Repayment may extend up to 10
years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be
borrowed for undergraduate study is
$20,000.
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant
is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2008-09 is $4,731.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Loan Assistance
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to accrue
and be capitalized (added to the balance of
the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and
the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July
1, 2008, is a fixed rate of 6.0% and 6.8% ,
respectively.
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The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
2008:
• First-years: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $8,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement, the
interest rate is a fixed rate of 8.5% and a
minimum payment of $50 per month.
Further information about all student
and parent loan programs can be found
online at the Enrollment Center website.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Campus Ministry – 38
Vocation – 38
Student Government – 38
Orientation and Campus
Activities – 39
Student Center – 40
Fine Arts – 40
Anne Pederson Women’s
Resource Center – 40
Athletics and Sports – 41
Gage Center for Academic
Achievement – 41
Academic Advising – 41
Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) – 42
Academic Skills Office – 42
TRIO Programs – 43
TRIO/Student Support
Services – 43
McNair Scholars Program – 43
Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) – 44
Services for Students with
Physical Disabilities – 44
ACCESS Center – 44
StepUP® Program – 45
Ethnic Student Services – 46
American Indian – 46
Hispanic/Latino – 47
Pan-Asian – 47
Pan-Afrikan – 47
Scholastic Connections – 47
LGBTQIA – 47
Health and Fitness – 48
International Student
Advising – 49
Residence Life Program – 49
Housing – 50
Food Service – 51
College Policies – 51
Student Standards of Behavior,
Complaints, Records – 51
Official Notices – 51
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – 52
Discrimination Complaints – 52
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STUDENT LIFE
A
ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense.
Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
CAMPUS MINISTRY .
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend
College Chapel is held each Saturday
morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
VOCATION .
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director
of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .
The members of the Augsburg student
body, in order to further the educational
goals and general welfare of the college
community, developed their own governing system. Their purpose is to establish
and provide guidelines for two studentelected organizations to represent the Day
Student Body and the Weekend College
(WEC) Student Body. These organizations
are to support and advocate for student
concerns, needs, and activities. They serve
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as the primary voice and liaison between
students and the administration, faculty,
and staff of Augsburg.
These groups collectively oversee the
use and administration of the student
activities fee. To aid in this work they have
established an executive board and several
student leadership committees.
Additionally, in collaboration with the
campus activities and orientation department, they oversee the management of all
campus student organizations.
ORIENTATION AND.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES .
■ ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
The campus activities and orientation
department staff understand what important transitions our students are making,
whether transitioning from high school to
college or from another college to
Augsburg. Both experiences introduce their
own challenges and excitement. A specialized orientation program for new and
transfer day program students has been
developed with this in mind. The goal is to
create a seamless and successful academic
and social transition into the Augsburg
community, while encouraging our community members to become engaged, connected, and reflective learners.
SOAR, our first year orientation program, is built on a peer mentoring philosophy which helps students establish connections with a returning student. SOAR is
a fun experience that helps students learn
more about Augsburg’s beautiful urban
campus and community, its excellent academic programs, and the outstanding
resources that make being an Auggie so
rewarding and Augsburg such a great place
to study.
The orientation program for transfer
students is offered at the beginning of each
semester. TRANSFER-mation is designed
to address different areas students will
experience in their transition to Augsburg.
Many transfer students are concerned
about connecting and establishing their
social base, so activities have been
designed to assist with developing social
relationships.
■ AUGGIE DAYS
The focus of Auggie Days is to help students develop an awareness of self, self in
the community, and self in the world, in
addition to the more tangible needs of
acclimating to life at Augsburg. Starting
with move-in day and lasting for nine full
days, this fall transition program is
designed to help one get to know
Augsburg, the city, the neighborhood,
classmates, the faculty, the staff ... and for
campus activities staff to get to know the
students!
Activities include speakers and discussion, concerts, small group meetings with
faculty, art exhibitions, festivals and fairs
by on-campus organizations, chances to
get to know other Auggies, athletic events,
games, food and fun, and other events
through the whole week. It is a time when
the whole community celebrates the arrival
of new students as well as the return of all
students.
■ CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
The mission for campus activities programming is to support individual identity
and enhance social and communal development. We strive to create an environment that allows students to connect,
engage, and invest in the Augsburg experience and to recognize the benefits associated with student engagement outside of the
classroom. The department works to sup-
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plement the liberal arts instruction of the
College through transitional programs for
new students as well as through leadership
education and student involvement.
The campus activities department
empowers students to learn and experience
leadership and become investors in the
institution, while acknowledging the value
of faith, urban life, relationships, and citizenship as fundamental components. This
understanding recognizes that we are a
community of leaders and global citizens
in a world that is constantly changing.
STUDENT CENTER .
Christensen Center, our student center,
represents the community center of the
campus environment, serving students,
faculty, staff, alumni and guests. Through a
variety of programs, activities, services,
and facilities that collectively characterize a
well-considered plan for the community
life of the college, the student center acts
as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution. Traditionally considered the living room of the campus, our
student center serves and symbolizes the
essences of our community, physically representing as the gathering place of our
community: the community hearth. It
serves our diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and
graduate students alike and represents the
merging of curricular and co-curricular.
The Christensen Center also houses
several student services, such as the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions, the
Department of Campus Activities and
Orientation, Event Services, the Copy
Center, Shipping and Receiving,
Information Desk, Food Service, Mail
Services, and Cooper’s (our very own
Starbucks coffee lounge.)
The student activities center, called the
Auggie’s Nest, is located on the first floor
of the Christensen Center. Augsburg Day
and Weekend College (WEC) Student
Senates, Echo, and KAUG, as well as other
student organizations, have office or work
space in this area. The Auggie’s Nest serves
as a hub for student activities.
Throughout the year, the center is
home for a variety of social and cultural
activities that take place on campus. The
surrounding community is vibrant with
events, fairs, and community gatherings.
These activities include dances, films, theatre, theme events, cultural community
fairs, speakers, and visiting personalities in
various fields. Students are encouraged to
engage in Minneapolis for both personal
and academic growth.
■ FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S
RESOURCE CENTER
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource
Center at Augsburg College offers a variety
of programming for Augsburg students
(women and men) and is a meeting place
for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library (including current magazines), a seminar room for
films and discussions, and a lounge space
for studying, relaxing, and just hanging
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out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities,
and provides a safe place on campus for
discussions, explorations and women’s
advocacy. The resource center is located in
207 Sverdrup Hall.
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division III. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
■ INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
■ SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Centers on page 49.)
GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC.
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg
students in setting and achieving optimal
academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)
Academic Skills Office
TRIO/Student Support Services and
McNair
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO)
■ ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new Day
and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students
on initial course selection. This office also
provides interpretation of core curriculum
requirements, administers entry-level skill
assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials,
and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in
the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All Day students are
required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser each term prior to registration.
Both Day and weekend college students are
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encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented
learning, attentional, psychiatric and other
cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping
these students gain full access to the
College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students
with diverse backgrounds, preparations,
and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work
directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for academic
access. Typically, meetings are held weekly
and discussions may include:
• Accommodations for testing and
coursework (e.g., extended time,
note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Computer
Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the College faculty, staff,
or administration to support each student
as they work toward success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
■ ACADEMIC SKILLS OFFICE
The office is staffed by academic skills
coaches who offer:
• comprehensive academic support on
a variety of topics, such as time management, note taking, motivation,
procrastination, college reading, and
strategies for improving testing
• the Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) to assist under-prepared students with the transition into college
• support and advocacy for students on
academic probation
• free tutoring and/or supplemental
instruction for most classes
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■ TRIO PROGRAMS
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support
Services serves 160 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 35 new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
•Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
•Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and long-term
course planning
•Financial aid counseling and education
•Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
•Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
•Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
•Social and cultural activities and student-led events
•Five week residential Summer Bridge
program including free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars,
adjustment-to-college workshops, and
advising for 25 incoming first-year students
•Need-based scholarships for students
actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIO/SSS adviser, please contact TRIO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311, or Science
152.
McNair Scholars Program — The
McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO
program funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase
graduate degree attainment of students
from underrepresented segments of society
and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
Students eligible to become McNair
Scholars are sophomore, junior, or senior
undergraduate currently enrolled full-time
(or will be enrolled full-time) at Augsburg
who exhibit strong academic potential and
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an interest in pursuing doctoral studies.
Students must be a first-generation college
student (neither parents graduated from a
four-year college) who is low-income OR a
member of a group underrepresented in
graduate study — African American,
American Indian, Alaskan Native, or
Hispanic/ Latino. The Augsburg McNair
program serves 25 students per year.
The major component of the Augsburg
McNair Scholars Program is a summer
research experience. McNair Scholars will
conduct original research in collaboration
with a faculty mentor, and have opportunities to publish and present their work at a
professional conference. For this work,
Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend and
acquire the research tools needed for graduate study. Students will also be a part of:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich
participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional
presentation of participants’ original
research
• Graduate program exploration and
application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as
application and GRE fee waivers and
other financial incentives, such as
McNair designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the
Graduate Records Examination
(GRE), the test required for admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses,
Discourse in the Disciplines and
Introduction to Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive
learning community
■ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AND GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITY (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional
school opportunities. URGO also supports
faculty and staff in their work to engage
students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and
research opportunities on and off campus,
graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for
selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special
research funding and support for lowincome and first-generation college students and their mentors.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH.
DISABILITIES.
■ ACCESS CENTER
The Access Center provides support
and specialized services to students with
documented physical disabilities. These
may include mobility impairments,
Traumatic Brain Injury, vision, hearing,
and speech or other health impairments
that may affect the ability to function in a
college setting.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to the academic,
social, cultural, and residential programs
that Augsburg College offers with the goal
of promoting independence and assisting
students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but
are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist
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• Determination of academic accommodations for classroom and testing
needs
• Assistance with time management
and study skills
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic
issues
Housing accommodations are provided
on an individual basis for students with
physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of
the disability and the amount of equipment
and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The
mandate to provide accommodations does
not, however, extend to adjustments that
would “fundamentally alter” the basic
nature or essential curricular components
of an institution’s courses or programs.
Weekend College and graduate students with documented physical disabilities are encouraged to contact the Access
Center for assistance. Every effort will be
made to schedule a meeting time that
works for all involved.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. See listing on page 42.)
■ TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
(Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See listing on
page 43.)
STEPUP® PROGRAM.
The StepUP Program at Augsburg
College is for students in recovery from
addiction to alcohol and other drugs who
wish to pursue a college education.
StepUP’s comprehensive approach supports
students in both their recovery and academic studies.
StepUP students live in separate chemical-free housing, have individual support
meetings with a licensed alcohol and drug
counselor, and participate in extracurricular team and community building activities. In addition, students have access to
academic skills specialists and other services in student service departments on
campus.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step
abstinence-based recovery program, have a
minimum of six months of continuous
sobriety, and agree to abide by the StepUP
contract and live in StepUP housing.
The StepUP Program fosters academic
success and encourages the discovery of
positive relationships. Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves
and their decisions while maintaining a
healthy respect for the disease of chemical
dependency. Participation in the program
offers students leadership opportunities
both on and off campus. In StepUP, students join together to form a community
in which recovery is celebrated as a normal
part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while
participating in the StepUP Program will
last a lifetime.
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ETHNIC STUDENT SERVICES.
■ AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg’s policies, procedures and expectations. The program
• Assists with application process
• Helps students secure financial aid
• Nurtures students’ identification as an
American Indian
• Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
• Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one-fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
■ HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find
assistance in admissions and financial aid
procedures, scholarships, orientation and
registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic/
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
■ PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
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■ PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
“One Day in May” when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
■ SCHOLASTIC CONNECTIONS
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship
and mentorship program for achievementoriented students of color who are continuing Augsburg students. The goal of the
program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging
that recognizes, supports, challenges and
inspires Scholars to ensure their success at
Augsburg College and beyond.
Each year five new Scholars are selected
as program participants via an application
process. Scholars receive a $5000 scholar-
ship and are paired with a Mentor who is
an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful within their chosen profession.
Working with the Ethnic Services Directors
we form Scholar/Mentor pairings that
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible Scholars:
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Could benefit from a mentor
Program objectives are to:
• Support Scholars as they continue at
Augsburg
• Frame the Big Questions: Who am I?
Where do I belong? What are my gifts?
How can I best serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career
planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete
program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA SUPPORT SERVICES.
The LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and
Asexual) Support Services is housed within
the Department of Campus Activities and
Orientation, with a mission to create an
environment that gives space and time to
voices, which have been historically
unheard. The aim is to establish a sense of
community, advocacy, and support for
LGBTQIA-identified individuals as well as
an atmosphere of education and growth for
the entire Augsburg community in regards
to gender identity/expression and sexual
orientation.
It is the philosophy of LGBTQIA
Support Services to provide assistance and
education for the LGBTQIA-identified
individuals as a first priority. The second
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priority is to educate and support members
of the Augsburg community who view
themselves as allies.
LGBTQIA Support Services also plans
programs and events throughout the
course of the year for social as well as educational purposes, including Safe Space
Training and LGBT History Month
Celebration events. Staff collaborate with
the Enrollment Center to offer the Karen
Neitge Scholarship.
For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/campusactivities
HEALTH AND FITNESS.
■ CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Personal counseling provides a supportive environment where students have
many opportunities to gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of licensed psychologists.
Services include individual counseling,
assessment and referral, workshops, consultation, and outreach.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, anxiety, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality,
drug use, motivation, transitions, family
issues, self-image, difficult decisions, eating
concerns, grief and loss, or other issues
with the psychologist. Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution
to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal
growth.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
■ HEALTH INSURANCE
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may contact
the Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion for information on obtaining
student health insurance through college
affiliated agencies.
■ HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student’s
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
cation theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
Located on the lower level of the
Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. They
include a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the centers; some hours
are reserved for classes.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Education Week,
sponsorship of forums on international
issues, and outings to sites of interest in
the community. Information on how to get
involved is available through ISA.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING .
(ISA) .
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 65 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 65.)
■ FITNESS CENTERS
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
•Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
•General advocacy for international
students
•Advising the International Student
Organization
•Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
•Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communi-
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 1000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence life staff are
on hand to help students become acquainted with life at Augsburg through social and
educational events. They are also ready to
assist students who need help or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
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Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including
dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and
weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—Home to new Auggies
and upper-class Resident Advisers, this
nine-story high-rise houses 324 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with
their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a
bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are
not provided. Some single rooms may be
available.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new Auggies, upper-class
students, and the special interest housing
program. All rooms are furnished with
beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
Oren Gateway Center— The new
“front door” to the Augsburg campus,
Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened
in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the
StepUP community and upper-class students committed to an alcohol and drug
free environment. Flats/condos, apartments, and studios are furnished. Meal
plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special
interest housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living/learning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the
Cross-Cultural House.
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■ FOOD SERVICE
Commons—Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features
small table units for easy conversation
overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans
who live in residence halls eat their meals
in the Commons.
Cooper’s Coffee Shop—On the main
level of Christensen Center, Cooper’s
Coffee Shop sells coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and snacks.
Murphy’s Grill—Located on the
ground floor of the Christensen Center,
Murphy’s features grill items, pizza, soups,
sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Nabo — This eatery is located in the
Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced ‘náhbu’, with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold
and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries
and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
COLLEGE POLICIES.
■ STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available on the website at <www.augsburg.edu/studentguide>.
■ OFFICIAL NOTICES
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student’s Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on AugNet.
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■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog on page
95 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than “directory information” can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
■ DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, ground floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
General Information – 54
Degrees Offered – 54
Academic Calendar – 54
Faculty – 55
Library and Information
Technology Services – 55
Academic Organization
and Programs – 56
Divisions and Departments – 56
Majors and Minors – 56
Teaching Licensure – 60
Pre-Professional Programs – 60
Honors Program – 62
Inter-Institutional Programs – 62
Augsburg Abroad – 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning – 68
Graduate Programs – 70
Other Programs – 72
Academic Policies and
Procedures – 73
Registration – 73
Crossover Registration – 74
Withdrawal from College – 75
Student Standing Committee
Petition Process – 76
Transfer Credit – 77
Graduation Requirements – 79
Graduation Requirements – 79
Augsburg Signature
Curriculum – 81
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements – 82
Liberal Arts Foundation – 85
Skills Requirements – 86
Evaluation and Grading – 88
Explanation of Grades – 88
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program – 91
English Language Learners – 92
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal – 93
Dean’s List – 93
Latin Honors – 94
Commencement – 94
Enrollment/Degree Verification – 95
FERPA – 95
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
■ DEGREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
■ ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting
times.) Students may take from one to four
classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a
trimester calendar. Classes are held on
weekday evenings and meet alternate
weeks. Similar to Weekend College,
Rochester’s fall trimester begins in
September, winter trimester begins in
January, and spring trimester begins in
April. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2
to 4 hours. Students may take one to four
classes each term.**
**(See Registration on pages 73-75 and
Calendars on pages 4-7)
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College and the Rochester campus are the same as their Day College
counterparts. However, the curriculum is
limited to selected liberal arts courses and
majors.
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Augsburg offers three summer school
sessions, including a summer online option.
The summer session schedule is available in
the winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for physician
assistant studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 70.)
■ FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every first-year is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
■ LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 190,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives,
curriculum library, a computer lab and stu-
dent computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media
viewing and listening. Skyways link the
library to the new Oren Gateway Building
as well as to Sverdrup Hall, which houses
the Enrollment Center, additional computer labs and multimedia classrooms, a
lounge, and a vending area.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning
Commons provides assistance in research
and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning
Commons multimedia lab, students can
create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of
local, regional, national, and international
databases. They have access to 190,000
volumes within Lindell Library and,
through a daily courier service, to the
library holdings of the seven private liberal
arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell
Library has a large collection of media
resources. A service-oriented staff provides
students and faculty with research assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made
for access by students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit the
Student Technology website
<www.augsburg.edu/techdesk> for more on
IT at Augsburg.
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Computing
Students have access to over 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and
Macintosh desktop computers available in
the Lindell Library Learning Commons
and computer lab and in the 24-hour
Urness computer lab. The College has six
computer classrooms and 41 technologyenhanced classrooms. The circulation desk
in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the Library.
Several computer clusters are available
for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber optic
campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network from dormitory rooms or on 80% of the campus using
WiFi. All of the AugNet online services
and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Web to
students on and off-campus.
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND.
PROGRAMS
.
■ DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 26
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—
American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre
arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—
Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, social work.
■ MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The College requires students to
declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the
course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Minors are not noted on the transcript
if they are completed after a baccalaureate
degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student’s proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
Academic Information 57
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student’s
ability to complete the proposed major and
the validity and value of the proposed
major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their
commitment to oversee the student’s
progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major. Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the Dean’s
Office.
If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
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Listings that are shaded are offered
through both the day program and
Weekend College. Weekend/Rochester/
Partner Hospitals students may choose a
major offered in the day program if they
wish, but must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may
also take as many courses as possible
through Weekend College, then finish the
major as a day program student. A change
of program is allowed once each academic
year, and will take effect the following
term.
MAJORS AND AREAS OF EMPHASIS.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
International Business
Management
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory
Media Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Health Fitness
History
International Relations
International Business
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
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Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Community Studies
Crime and Deviance
Organizational Studies
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
Women’s Studies1
MINORS.
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
60 Academic Information
ACTC Majors—It is possible for fulltime day students to complete other
majors through the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who
wish to complete a major or minor offered
at one of the other ACTC colleges must
submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor
Declaration Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC
courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school adviser. Some majors may
have a competitive application process
with acceptance determined by the major
department.
music (K-12), and physical education
(K-12). The licenses prepare people to
teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas also obtain
the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms
of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Students seeking elementary licensure
and special education licensure have education department advisers. Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers
in their subject area major and in the education department. It is very important that
students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
■ OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication arts/literature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle school/high school fields: life sciences, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and
social studies. This license prepares people
to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
K-12 special education majors and
licenses in Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities are
also available. These majors and licenses
are offered only through Weekend College.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the departments of Art and
Business Administration. Certificates are
available to non-degree seeking students or
students who are completing a degree from
a different academic department. A student
may declare degree seeking status after
earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
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want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising prior to
or early in their first year to arrange for
faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM 115, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163; PHY
121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
179-180.
Pre-Law—Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry
and biology is not required to apply to
medical schools, but many students with
an interest in the health sciences choose to
major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically has substantially more
training than the minimal course requirements. Students should review requirements and recommended courses of each
program being considered for application
and consult early and frequently with a
pre-health science adviser. Coursework
that is required by most medical schools
includes: one to two semesters of English
composition such as ENL 111, 220; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146,
163; PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended
in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473,
476; CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, and Pre-Physical
Therapy—Coursework in preparation for
these programs should be discussed with a
faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151,
353, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106),
351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or
113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121,
122; and two courses in Behavioral
Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may
vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
The Exploring Our Gifts office
(Memorial 231) provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following courses are
required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY
121, 122. Additional liberal arts courses
are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
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■ HONORS PROGRAM
The Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where students
with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program director,
e-mail address honors@augsburg.edu.
■ INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in
Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the
Twin Cities private colleges library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct
access to over 2,500,000 volumes and
media resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester (fall and
spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an
exchange, except for private instruction in
music or approved independent studies.
Students may elect to participate in the
cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the
other schools, or to undertake a specific
course or major not offered on the home
campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles
students between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms
of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, Europe,
Bangladesh, South and Central America,
and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
Office of the Registrar, or call the University
of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
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an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Naval ROTC—Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
■ AUGSBURG ABROAD
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for
students and faculty interested in study
abroad. Services include:
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg
Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including
major, minor, language, liberal arts foundation, and internship requirements. This is
determined prior to departure when students fill out the required Credit
Agreement form that is signed by academic
advisers and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than
once.
• Study abroad program selection
advising
• Students can study abroad at any
point in their academic career.
• Financial and academic advising for
study abroad
Semester and Summer Programs
• Registration and billing for study
abroad
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the
Augsburg residency requirement.
• Pre-departure and re-entry support
(application, orientation, etc.)
• You must take a full load of credits
while abroad on semester programs.
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
• You must take courses A-F while
abroad.
About half of Augsburg undergraduate
students are studying abroad. Graduate
students also find short-term programs as
part of their curriculum. Students abroad
will find themselves in a variety of locales
and studying a variety of disciplines:
studying gender issues in Central America;
acting with masks in Norway; interning
with community organizations in Northern
Ireland; studying political science in
Namibia; learning about ecology in
Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New
Zealand; and learning a language where it
is spoken.
• Grades received on affiliated and nonAugsburg programs will be reported on
your transcript, but not figured into your
GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be
received for the credit to transfer to
Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses
required by the short-term program. Credit
values may vary, so confirm the specific
program credit load with the Augsburg
Abroad Office. Any courses removed by the
student without Augsburg Abroad permis-
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sion prior to the start of the program will
be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no
work was completed in these reinstated
courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
program. The student is responsible for all
non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• Overload Fee Exemption for Facultyled January programs: January faculty-led
programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, you will not be billed
an overload fee if you take 4.0 or 4.5 credits in the spring. The overload fee is the
only policy affected; a student taking minimal credits in the spring can use it as a
spring course in order to be considered
part-time or full-time.
Augsburg Abroad manages the advising
and administrative processes so students
will also need to meet the eligibility
requirements of, and apply to, a program
provider (as outlined in the Study Abroad
Programs section). Additionally, students
who have applied to the Augsburg Abroad
office, for any program, must email their
intent to withdraw if they choose not to
continue with study abroad. Failure to
e-mail may result in fees owed by the
student.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The
crossover policy does not apply to study
abroad students. WEC students who do a
study abroad program placed in the Day
program do not count that as their
crossover course and similarly for day students doing a study abroad program placed
in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s
requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of
application. Individual programs may
require a higher average. Students with
lower averages should consult with
Augsburg Abroad.
• Sophomore, junior or senior standing
by the time you study abroad. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives
approval from the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one
semester at Augsburg before they may
study off campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary
probation. Students placed on academic or
disciplinary probation after admittance to
study abroad may be withdrawn from the
• Not have an outstanding balance on
your student account.
Application deadlines for semester programs are October 1 for spring semester
study abroad and March 1 for fall semester
study abroad. Program provider deadlines
will vary; students need to meet all deadlines set by program providers. Students
should start planning in first year for study
abroad to be sure to do appropriate
research and meet all deadlines.
Students are responsible for disclosing
their disability and requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time
frame prior to departure, ideally as early as
program selection. Augsburg Abroad will
work closely with CLASS and ACCESS
offices to determine needs and make
appropriate and possible accommodations
abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
Study abroad is based on program fees
which is a package of costs that generally
includes tuition, housing, international
health insurance, some meals, excursions,
and study abroad fees however this varies
from program to program. Augsburg
College pays the program provider on the
students’ behalf and then bills the
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Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying
abroad.
Students who receive financial aid,
scholarships, and/or grants to study at
Augsburg can use that entire package to
cover their study abroad program costs.
Cost estimates for the time abroad are
drawn up to assist the financial aid office
in awarding aid to students studying
abroad.
Students are required to notify
Augsburg Abroad immediately once they
choose not to continue with their study
abroad experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable costs will be
assessed and charged to the student
account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may owe
nothing, the deposit, or some, or all, of the
program fee. Students are also subject to
the cancellation and refund policies of
their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in
over 60 countries from which to choose. In
addition to the below Augsburg College
programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These programs
have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg
experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that
meets their needs from the Augsburg
College or Augsburg-affiliated options then
they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students with a strong academic or
financial reason, faculty support (as shown
on the Credit Agreement form), and who
choose a good quality program, may be
approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) —
Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and El Salvador;
explore the interconnectedness of race,
class, and gender; and learn first hand
from both women and men who are
involved in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program
offers credit in religion, political science,
women’s studies, and Spanish. Internships
and independent studies are also available.
The program begins with a one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border
region and ends with a two-week seminar
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in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and four to
six weeks living with Mexican host families. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global
Citizenship (Mexico) — Fall
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
The largest immigrant group in the
United States is composed of people born
in Mexico, and Mexico is front and center
in debates about globalization and U.S.
immigration policy. This program,
designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico
plays in the U.S. in relation to trade issues,
how to conduct business in and with
Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about
international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. Students
will have the opportunity to study Spanish
at levels from beginning to advanced, live
with a host family for four weeks, and
develop closer relationships in the community and improve their international business background by completing an internship in a local business or government
office. Prerequisites: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of
instructor.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) — Fall or Spring
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) — Fall
or Spring
This is an intensive program that
explores issues of migration, immigration,
and globalization. It is ideal for students
who are interested in working with
Spanish-speaking populations in the
United States, as it includes intensive
Spanish language classes, an internship or
independent research opportunity, and
courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse
communities that are organizing for positive social change around issues of race,
ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender,
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science.
Students spend the first five weeks in
Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in
Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level
Spanish course or its equivalent is
required.
Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)
— Spring
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sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history,
women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester
living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host
families.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico) — Spring
tural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs emphasize intense language experience, internships, and field
study.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway—Fall
International Partners
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway,
Finland, and Germany. Students can
choose from several options: group programs, “tailor-made” individual study programs, and practical professional experiences. Program length varies from one
month to one year. All course work is in
English. Some travel scholarships are available. For further information contact the
International Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Norway, Europe, Ecuador,
Ireland, Bangladesh, and the Twin Cities.
All programs emphasize the impact of civic
engagement, social change, and cross-cul-
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, language, and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change — Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven-week internship, students
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get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Contact
Augsburg Abroad for the most current list
of programs.
■ THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource center incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg’s metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, Campus Kitchen, internship,
and career planning programs that link the
College’s academic programs to community
organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students’ coursework, majors, and/or
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers; volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and community centers; or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
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The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK and campus ministry.
Campus Kitchen at Augsburg
The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg
College (CKAC) is a unique student led
program that brings together Augsburg
student, faculty and staff volunteers, the
campus food service, local food banks, and
neighborhood community organizations to
utilize surplus food to meet hunger and
nutritional needs in our neighborhood.
CKAC volunteers coordinate food donations, prepare and deliver free meals to
area community partners, and teach nutrition education to local youth. Key program
goals are to provide leadership development and service learning opportunities for
Augsburg students, encourage deeper
understanding of hunger issues, and foster
a long-lasting commitment to service and
active citizenship. Affiliated with the
Campus Kitchens Project, a non-profit
organization in Washington, D.C., this program is one of only 12 in the nation.
■ INTERNSHIPS
Academic Credit
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship
credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 88.
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career objective can be registered for a zero-credit transcript notation.
The goal is for students to apply theory to
practice in a work setting and reflect on
the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic
year and/or full-time in the summer and
can begin and end anytime. Students must
register for the non-credit transcript notation, set learning goals and evaluate their
experience. The director of the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning supervises
transcript notation work experiences.
Academic internships and internships for
zero-credit may be used to fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is viewed as an important part of a
student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, career staff provide career related assessments, one-onone career planning, and coaching. Staff
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also assist with choosing majors, locating
internships, preparing for job searches,
graduate school applications, and making
connections to community, business, and
alumni resources.
■ GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg
Graduate Studies catalog for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: E/BD and
LD. Students are able to take up to six
licensure courses at the graduate level and
complete their licensure programs with a
combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to
complete a master’s degree program.
Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of MAL
coursework and graduate level education
coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: E/BD and/or LD, as well as the
K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement
licensure at the graduate level. The program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Adult and
Graduate Admissions office. For further
information about the programs, contact
the Education Department or the admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary pro-
gram directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes
that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program offers courses primarily on alternate Saturdays. (Note: A five-year program
is available to Augsburg undergraduate
accounting majors that would qualify them
for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a B.A. in Accounting and an
M.A. in Leadership. See the Accounting
major section of the catalog for further
information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in
Transcultural Nursing through the
Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS).
Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every
other week or once per month) that
includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and
Saturdays. Web-enhanced pedagogies are
used for all classes. Practicums include
optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in
Mexico, Guatemala, Namibia, Pine Ridge,
S.Dak., and/or Europe. The Master of Arts
in Nursing Program is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and procedures.
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The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills and knowledge
necessary to advance in their careers and
accept roles of greater responsibility in an
organization. Meeting primarily on one
evening per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 23
months. Organized in cohort format, the
program encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses
on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive Management
Consulting course allows students to apply
theory and classroom learning to an actual
business or organizational environment.
Local businesses and organizations provide
a laboratory for students as they complete
comprehensive projects in various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced
through participation in a number of concentrations including finance, healthcare
management, human resource management, international business, and marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education,
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College’s mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change, and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares
students to actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy
toward changing policies that obscure and
oppress people.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Theology) is also
available and is offered in collaboration
with Luther Seminary. The dual degree is
designed to meet the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual
and social needs of families, individuals,
and communities.
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■ OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a
Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately 50
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139. To ask questions or to schedule
a program, call the program director at the
above number.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND.
PROCEDURES.
■ REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total
of 5.0 course credits; cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a
total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
(Please note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter
WEC and spring WEC.) Auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a
tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s
Web page.
The last day to initially register for
courses in the Day program (semesters) is
the Friday before the term begins. Afer initial registration, Day students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through day
10 of the term. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after
the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20,
students may still petition the Committee
on Student Standing for permission to add
a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day
20 is the last day to petition for adding a
class.
Students registered for day program
Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under “Combined Academic
Calendars” at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Weekend College, Rochester, and
Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Students registered for at
least two course credits in one term are
considered full time for that term. Students
registered for one course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for
courses in the Weekend College and the
Partner Hospitals program (Weekend
College) is the last business day before the
term begins. After initial registration,
Weekend College students may add individual classes to their current schedule or
withdraw without notation through Friday
after the first class weekend. The signature
of the instructor is required to add a class
after the class meets. Students may petition
the Committee on Student Standing for
permission to add a class through the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The
last day to petition to add a class is the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College T1/T2 courses may add or with-
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draw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for
courses on the Rochester campus is the
last business day before the term begins.
After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes to their
current schedule and/or withdraw without
notation through Monday after the first
week of classes. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after a
class meets and it must be processed
through the Enrollment Center. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Friday prior to the second
week of classes. There is a fee for this petition. The last date to petition to add a class
is the Friday before the second week of
classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Late course registrations may be subject
to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a “home program,” either
day, Weekend College, or the Rochester
Program. It is expected that students will
complete most of their degree requirements through their home program.
However, full-time students may register
for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their
home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both winter WEC and spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
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begins only after the open Web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar’s office
Web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner
Hospitals programs are not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program.
WEC/Rochester/hospital students may
NOT crossover to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program. (An
exception is made for approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their
“home program” by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year. A Change of Program
form must be submitted before the term
begins.
Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming first-years and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College and Rochester campus students may register during the designated time prior to the start of each term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar on AugNet for specific dates. Day students will be able to
register only after meeting with their faculty adviser. The Enrollment Center is also
available to process registration forms.
Note: Web registration may not recognize
prerequisites fulfilled by transfer work. In
these cases, please process your registration at the Enrollment Center.
When the open registration period
ends, returning students registering for the
first time for the coming term will be
assessed a late registration fee. The
Enrollment Center will process all registration forms after the Web closes.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar’s Web page. The last day to file
for a Withdrawal from College is the last
day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar’s
office. Students must re-admit to the
College when they are ready to resume
their studies. The Application for
Readmission form is available from the
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Enrollment Center or can be downloaded
from the registrar’s Web page.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate
that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
“incomplete” agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
and/or the Dean’s Office as soon as possible
so the College can notify all parties and aid
in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee
reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic
requirements and/or approval of transfer
course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a
$50 petition fee attached to the petition.
This fee is non-refundable regardless of the
outcome of the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be
submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term
involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be
cleared before submitting the petition.
Students who are allowed to add a course
by petition after the published petition
deadline will incur a $150 late registration
fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the College
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
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(September-April), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar’s webpage: <www.augsburg.edu/
enroll/registrar>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness
or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and
add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty
will be returned for completion. Note: If
petitioning for a change in registration,
please submit a drop/add form signed by
both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar/
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a
copy of the petition with the committee’s
decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their
campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements in effect when they
matriculated at Augsburg. Students may
elect to satisfy the departmental major
requirements of any of the catalogs in
effect during their years of enrollment.
However, students who are readmitted
after more than six years away from the
College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any
one of the catalogs in effect during their
subsequent years of continuous enrollment
at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg
and are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Students
cannot earn multiple degrees for the same
major, though it is possible to earn multiple degrees from the same academic
department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a B.A.
in computer science and a B.S. in
computer science, but may earn a B.S. in
computer science and a B.A. in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student’s official transcripts. College credit is granted for liberal
arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.0/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of
C-, CD, or below do not transfer to
Augsburg College. The registrar’s office
evaluates coursework for credit and for
applicability toward Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating
the applicability of coursework toward a
student’s major or minor. The College
requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits that have been
reported to Augsburg as semester or quar-
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ter hours are converted to Augsburg course
credits by dividing by four or six respectively.
• The Augsburg Core Curriculum will
be adjusted so students need only to complete the following:
Augsburg College limits transfer credit
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches this credit limit, no
additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. However, courses
taken beyond the credit limit can be used
to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
• REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation
Courses and credits that are accepted in
transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other
institutions are not transferred to Augsburg
and are not included in the student’s
cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit
policy and residency requirements. (Refer
to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MnSCU, and
have a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0
scale) from the degree-granting institution
will be given transfer status as outlined
below:
• Students will be granted 16 Augsburg
course credits in transfer from two-year
institutions. This will assure admission
with junior standing. No additional credits
will be accepted from two-year institutions.
• One Augsburg Experience
• Senior Keystone Course
• Modern Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
• Math Placement Group 3 (or MAT
105)
• HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or one
HPE lifetime activity course (This requirement is waived for students who have
transferred two equivalent courses.)
*The A.A. degree and Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum must be completed
prior to enrolling at Augsburg in order to
qualify for this transfer status.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the A.A. degree may be
required in some Augsburg majors.
Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C –
grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major — a separate
process from admission to the College — is
sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and
consult the departmental section of this
catalog.
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Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13
or more course credits accepted in transfer
are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum
will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100
& REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical
Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness
requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain
unchanged for Advanced Transfer
Students. A full description of these
requirements is found on pages 78-84.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are
determined at the time of initial entry into
Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
of a major. See page 23 — Special Students
(Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for
graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confirm remaining graduation
requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar in order for the
degree to be conferred. (There may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record.)
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
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1. Completion of 32 course credits
— No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) – 14;
music education (B.M.) – 17; music performance (B.M.) – 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
– 17; and social work (B.S.) – 15; youth
and family ministry (B.A.) – 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective
P/N graded courses. Each department sets
its own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a Major —
Requirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum — Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average — Students
must earn a minimum overall grade point
average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade
point average in course work for the major
or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade
point average or a minimum grade in each
course. See the departmental section for
details about the grade and grade point
average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence — The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar’s office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
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■ THE AUGSBURG CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum
that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s
place of leadership and service in a diverse
world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
THE AUGSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Christian Vocation and the Search for
Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes
seriously the College’s identity as a college
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America. Two required courses (REL 100
and REL 200) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the college’s
related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make
the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome — whether you are
Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker,
Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran,
uncertain, disinterested, or someone who
is ‘spiritual but not religious.’ Our
Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect
as we learn how to engage in conversation
(Continues on p. 84)
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CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY OF
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
FOR GRADUATION.
• Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 76. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
All new first-years and all first-year and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these requirements):
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
• Critical Thinking Assessment
• Mathematics Assessment
• Modern Languages Assessment
• Writing Assessment
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete Effective Writing
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 80.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
• Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 80.
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❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Other maximums are described on page 80.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
• Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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with one another about our different
values, commitments, convictions, and
faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one
another to develop a mature faith for our
time — open to doubts and eager to
explore our questions and the realities of
our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible,
and Christianity as well as about Judaism,
Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism — their
stories, claims, and key concepts.
• We will deepen our study of
Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that
“what we believe matters,” and invite you
to continue the process of developing your
own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are
beloved and called to live and serve as
neighbors. We will explore the idea that
vocation is a model and lens for viewing
the connections between our basic beliefs
and the commitments and actions we
make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
• Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and Augsburg Seminar, a firstyear learning community in their major or
related area of academic interest. Each
week Augburg Seminars devote an hour to
topics relevant to an Augsburg education:
becoming an intentional learner; making
connections to the larger Augsburg learning community; and exploring strategies
for success in the AugSem course(s) and
future college work.
• Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement
builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. Students
take one course that introduces them to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also
fulfill an Augsburg Core Curriculum or
major requirement. They should be taken
during the first year, but may be taken in
the second year.
• Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON
111 (see core skills requirements), the
Many Voices Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text
addressing themes of cultural diversity and
global awareness. Emphasizing ways in
which written communication can promote understanding and productive
engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is
intended to teach skills and methods that
promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships (including field-
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work, practicums, and student teaching),
faculty-student research, service learning/
community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The official list of approved keystone
courses is found on the registrar’s web
page — under the heading ‘General
Education’, click on ‘Senior Keystone’.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain. The
list of courses meeting the Liberal Arts
Foundation requirement is available online
at the registrar’s web page and from the
registrar’s office.
The official list of approved LAF
courses is found on the registrar’s web
page — under the heading ‘General
Education’, click on ‘Approved LAF
Courses and Skills Listing’.
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education — vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also
meet major requirements.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The Senior Keystone course in each
department connects the broad liberal arts
foundation with the professional skills and
in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place in the
world as leaders and servants.
Economics, Environmental Studies,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments/programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy,
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Religion, Modern Language and Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses),
Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
One Fine Arts LAF requirement can be
met with four semesters of participation in
the following major choral ensembles (any
combination of four): MUE 111, MUE 112,
MUE 114, MUE 115.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical
thinking courses is determined by the
assessments. These tests are a prerequisite
for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course requirements.
• Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
• Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
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• Writing Assessment and
Requirement
This entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENL 111 or 112. Students
who do not place highly enough on the
entry level assessment will be required to
take ENL 101 Developmental Writing
before ENL 111.
Students who have transferred in a
course equivalent to ENL 111 are excused
from the entry level exam. Students entering Weekend College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
• Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class
is required.
Students should complete Effective
Writing by the middle of their sophomore
year because it is a prerequisite for Writing
Graduation Skill courses.
• Modern Language
For students who have not previously
studied a modern language, completion of
a two-course sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in
both courses is required. The BYU-CAPE
language assessment is offered to students
who have had at least one year of study of
French, German, or Spanish language in
high school. For a language previously
studied, successful completion (minimum
grade of 2.0 or P) of the 112 level satisfies
the requirement. Students placing into 112
must enter at the 112 level. No college
credit will be given for repeat of 111.
Students whose placement test is at 211 or
higher will be exempted from further language study.
Modern language courses accepted in
transfer may be applicable to this skills
area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL
requirement. The requirement is satisfied
by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam.
Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found
on page 92.
• Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE 002,
003). Students may test out of the activity
course by demonstrating proficiency from
a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency
exams are offered through the Health and
Physical Education department each
semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime
activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education
majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime
Activity courses are non-credit courses and
are not included in the 32-course credit
graduation requirement.
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Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in
the major. Some departments, however,
designate courses outside the major or
elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements. See department and
program pages in this catalog or consult
the department chair for more information.
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
2. Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver. Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved
for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
Core Curriculum Modifications
• Clinical Laboratory Science
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of
Science degree give students the ability to
modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
• Mathematics
1. Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts
Foundation (LAF) Waiver. Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver
must complete at least six of the eight LAF
requirements, provided at least one course
is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics
courses, two Social and Behavioral Science
courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors
are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure
only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
EVALUATION AND GRADING.
■ EXPLANATION OF GRADES
The official delivery of end-of-term
grades to students is online via the AugNet
Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading
options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
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Pass/No Credit
3.0
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
2.5
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
2.0
• Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
1.5
• Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
Latin Honors. Transfer students should be
especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only two
P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 80.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
3.5
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
1.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Performance below basic course
standards
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor’s signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the
same course (or a portion of the same
course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete
the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the
instructor and the filing of a grade before
the final day of the following academic
term in the student’s program. If the work
is not completed by the specified date of
the following academic term, the grade for
the course becomes 0.0.
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Extension (X) Grades
Auditing Courses
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 28. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average. Courses completed at
Augsburg College must be repeated at
Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification is based on the number of
course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course
credits.
• Juniors—16 completed course credits.
• Seniors—24 completed course credits.
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■ ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)—Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. IB exams
may fulfill general education and/or major
requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising
web site.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. For some
exams, a minimum score of 4 is required.
AP exams may fulfill general education
and/or major requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements.
Additional information is available on the
Academic Advising web page and from the
Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may
fulfill general education and/or major
requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar and the Academic
Advising web page.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams—These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
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The Portfolio Assessment
Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student’s previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed or
systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be
used when four or fewer courses remain
for graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning—While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
■ ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
(ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the
ELL placement test in conjunction with
the English writing placement test prior to
registering for their first term at Augsburg.
Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101
Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON
111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English Language Learner’s course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
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All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENL
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ELL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for
graduation.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches
2.00. Students placed on probation as firstyears for having earned two zero grades
may be removed from probation if their
classification changes to sophomore, if
they have not earned additional zero
grades, and if their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00. Students placed on probation as
sophomores for having earned three zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to junior and
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00.
■ ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.00 is required for graduation, with certain majors requiring a higher minimum
GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.00 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a first-year who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean’s List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
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is sent to the hometown newspaper for
those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of “With Distinction.” Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N
by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused,
the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all
degree requirements. Students graduate
when all requirements for the degree have
been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year
provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an
opportunity for students, family, friends,
and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic accomplishment.
Participation in commencement, however,
does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a
degree will not be conferred until all
requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to
accommodate the College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the Day
undergraduate program and for students in
the Physician Assistant Studies graduate
program. The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other five graduate programs as well as undergraduate
students in Weekend College, Rochester
campus, and the Partner Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not
completed all degree requirements may
participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain
in their program at the conclusion of
spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or
fall terms immediately following commencement.
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Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearing
house.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the V. A.
Certifying Official in the Office of the
Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other
information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the
requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records—You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
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Right to withhold disclosure of
“directory information”—FERPA uses
the term “Directory Information” to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes
the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of
study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards
received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA
Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Departments and
Programs
Course Descriptions with Major
and Minor Requirements – 98
Department majors and
programs are listed
alphabetically.
Also see index.
98
DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
A
s a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College’s program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall and/or
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available online.
Weekend College classes are available
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in a
separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course is valued as
four semester credits or six quarter hours.
Most day program courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit
Weekend College courses meet for eight
three-and-one-half-hour sessions during
fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring term.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores,
300s for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Departments and Programs 99
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical
thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
INTERNSHIPS AND
.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
■ INTERNSHIPS
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form and secure the signatures
of the faculty supervisor and director of
the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning.
2. Register: Turn in the completed
internship registration form (with all signatures) to the Enrollment Center. You
must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
196
197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
396
397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
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the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected.
Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult
with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
(Off-campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
■ DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
ACCOUNTING
See listing under Business Administration.
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
A
merican Indian studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise
Marubbio
American Indian Studies 101
Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk,
Dale Weston
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
AIS 205 Contemporary American
Indians
ENL 255 American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the
Cinema
HIS 236 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499 Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete
four electives. At least four of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor:
Five courses including AIS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
COURSE OFFERINGS AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE.
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting
into conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream
stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by
examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
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AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
AIS/ENL 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements
through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with women’s studies.
American Indian Studies 103
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to
the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made
by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary
range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting
into conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream
stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by
examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.:
WST 201 or any 2xx women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX
American Indian studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements
through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
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AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota
Indians, Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and
American Indian Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
ART—ART
A
rt is essential. It teaches us to see,
claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore
the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and
creativity grow from the diversity of ideas
experienced on a small campus in the
heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid foundation of drawing, design,
and history with technical skills, critical
thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing, painting, ceramics,
sculpture, and photography with emerging
disciplines in hand papermaking, book
arts, architecture, and digital media. Class
sizes are small; we will get to know each
other.
Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral
to our program. We reach an average of
700 students a year from all disciplines,
graduating 25-30 majors annually with
B.A. degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; and certificates in studio art and
graphic design.
For over 40 years, students have been
earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here
in the center of the city. We think you will
be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin
Anderson, Lynn Bollman, Kim Bowden,
Tara Sweeney
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 257 Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
Art 105
or ART 280 Hand Papermaking and
Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in a solo or
two-person show with a senior review, and
the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from
ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the
speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two
of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Art history majors may choose from
ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the
speaking skill.
W: Art history majors may choose two
of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double
major in studio art and art history or a
major/minor combination should meet
with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
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Departmental Honors
Art History Minor
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one in art history, and
three studio electives.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or
349.
ART COURSES.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
■ STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual drawing. Emphasis
is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
■ STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
Art 107
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is
placed on color, perception, and expression.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
This foundational course in plein air sketching introduces observational skills
and sketching on-site in the midst of daily life as a meditative way of seeing
deeply and responding to place. Students explore media, technique, and subject matter, visit sites and museums to understand context and meaning, and
respond creatively.
ART 132
Photography I
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of web design. Focus is placed on
effective design and usability. Students will become familiar with
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design I is an introduction to the principles and practices of visual
communications focusing on text and image using grid layouts.
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ART 247
Life Drawing
An introduction to the methods and techniques of drawing the human form
through the use of live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing
skills and accurately rendering the human form in a spatial environment.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to transparent watercolor; emphasizes perceptual observation to
explore color theory, media, and technique. Class sessions often include painting outside on location.
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and contemporary bookmaking; emphasizes the interplay of text and image in the handmade book.
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART
106)
ART 315
Web Design II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
This advanced course in plein air sketching is a continuation of ART 122,
which introduces observational skills and sketching on-site in the midst of
daily life as a meditative way of seeing deeply and responding to place. As
advanced students develop mastery of technique and expression of personal
subject matter and style, it is expected that there will be significant, experiential engagement with artistic, cultural, and historical*h resources, as well mentoring of beginners. (Prereq.: ART 122 or permission of instructor)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II explores visual communications in the retail environment —
developing advertising materials, sales promotions, packaging, and displays.
Art 109
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study in black and white film photography. Projects will encourage
the refinement of technical and formal skills and the development of a personal approach to subject matter and content. Students will be introduced to
archival print methods, expanded film exposure and development styles, portfolio presentation, develop the vocabulary to write an artist’s statement, and
research contemporary photographers. (Prereq.: ART 132)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using
various software programs to create digital images, animation, and digital
games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media, emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced exploration in transparent watercolor; emphasizes individual
expression. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual research and expression. (Prereq: ART 280)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
■ ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
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Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art
spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the
political nature of that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western
aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit
a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Art 111
ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM—
AUG/KEY/GST
THE SIGNATURE CURRICULUM .
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial
to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to
complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content
course(s) is at the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English
with readings in a language other than English. Open to international students
and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language
other than English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in
English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add
dimension to each student’s reflective writing.
LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION .
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses
(listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand
and appreciate various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and
film. Class sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, reli-
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gion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, spring)
SBS 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course
depends on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we
share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections, we depend on the insights
offered by political science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry,
and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The issues
examined in this class — neither remote nor abstract — exist in our everyday
lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of knowledge
gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF,
fall)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences
LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SKILLS.
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the Critical Thinking Assessment are required to
complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better. Students who have
passed the Critical Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
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Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence
in arguments, with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication,
and analysis of statistically-based arguments. Topics include association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias and chance.
Common techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional reasoning
using English to describe and compare rates and percentages presented in
tables and graphs, and the use of standardization to take into account the
influence of confounders are reviewed. Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statistically-based arguments. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an
approved not-for-credit/internship/work experience. Reflection activities and
work-learning evaluations are conducted by the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning. With approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors or
seniors will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
BIOLOGY—BIO
W
e are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of
information locked within the human and
other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse
ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are
grappling with an almost overwhelming
flood of new information. By focusing on
the core principles of biology, students are
given the tools with which to interpret
results coming out of the revolution, and
by early exposure to original independent
research projects, given the opportunity to
themselves contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across
biological sub-disciplines is emphasized,
paralleling the integration taking place in
the maturing field of systems biology. As
biological phenomena become amenable to
the analytical tools of chemistry, physics,
mathematics and computer science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture, Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the successful
study of biology. Biological forces have
many profound effects on society and in
turn humanity has strongly affected our
biosphere. Thus, service-learning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curricula.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a springboard for further
study. Augsburg graduates have gone on to
graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or university
teaching, basic and applied research, and
public health. Many have entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary
medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates
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have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer
Bankers-Fulbright, Ralph Butkowski,
William Capman, Brian Corner, David
Crowe
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
and five upper division biology electives
chosen from the following list:
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
BIO 351
BIO 353
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along
with:
Two additional science courses, chosen
from the following list:
PHY 101
SCI 106
An introductory geology course
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
COM 115. Consult your department chair
or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the
last 10 years will be considered. No more
than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 151 and 152 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry
(when appropriate) in the second year.
Students should complete their math
requirements early in their college careers.
A GPA of 2.00 for BIO 151, 152, and 253
is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper
division biology courses. A grade of 2.00
or above is required for all upper division
courses applied toward the major.
Biology for Health Sciences
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.00 overall, one course of approved independent
study (BIO 499) or a research internship
combined with BIO 498, public presentation of results along with a written report.
Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year
or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning
to graduate in the following December.
Prerequisite requirements for health
sciences vary with the program and the
institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in
advance of making application. In general,
medical schools require a two semester
sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly
required and in some instances statistics
and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy and such typically have a more
extensive list of prerequisites. Students
considering a post-baccalaureate program
in these areas should consult early and
often with health science advisers — Dixie
Shafer and Dale Pederson.
Minor
Graduate Training in Biology
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 151, 152,
253, and two upper division courses. The
majority of courses in biology must be
taken at Augsburg College.
Graduate programs in biological fields
typically require two semesters of general
chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and
physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Aug Experience,
internships and/or independent study.
Careful consultation with the Biology
Departmental Honors
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adviser is recommended to select among
course work and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.00 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service
Learning
The department works with the Center
for Service, Work and Learning in identifying and defining cooperative education
experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg Student Association for
Health Sciences
The Augsburg Student Association for
Health Sciences exists to serve all students
preparing for post-baccalaureate study
and/or careers in medicine and allied
health professions. It facilitates volunteer
and work opportunities, provides contact
with admissions representatives from several professional schools, and arranges visits with alumni in several health fields.
BIOLOGY COURSES.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and
skills based on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a
selection-process based on student interest, invitation, and interview selection.
It is recommended for students in the Honors Program and can also fulfill an
AugExperience as an experiential course in research if the student project
results in presentation of the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome
to apply. (Prereq: Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
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BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test hypotheses are considered.
(Prereq.: MPG 2. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121
and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life,
genetics and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on Earth. (Three hours lecture, one three-hour lab. A student
may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major
or minor in biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science
majors, including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration
in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and
253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
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BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253.)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253,
junior standing.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.:
BIO 253, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates
the structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and
mechanisms of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. Prereq.: BIO 369 (Three hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
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SCI 490
Integrated Keystone
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the
world at large, including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science
in a global context of the interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-political-economic situation. (Prereq: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5 course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
O
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair
and International Business Coordinator),
William Arden (Management
Coordinator), Nora M. Braun (MIS
Coordinator), John C. Cerrito, Peggy M.
Cerrito, C. Lee Clarke, David Conrad, John
Furia, R. Brooks Gekler, Marc D. Isaacson,
Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor (Finance
Coordinator), Steven J. LaFave
(Accounting Coordinator), Laura K. Lazar,
Lori L. Lohman, Rosanne Malevich, Marc
McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Lori A. Peterson,
Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain
(Marketing Coordinator), Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Peter Stark, Stuart M. Stoller,
Steve Zitnick
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day
program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to
deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there are four
specializations: management, marketing
(WEC only), music business, and international business. Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and
managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to
students majoring in fields outside the
Department of Business Administration, in
addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business
Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The department
offers certificates in information technolo-
gy, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 80), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
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Internships
International Business
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—BUS
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Business Core
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
FIN 331 Financial Management
Note: All business majors are encouraged
to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement. (See course description
under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Management
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
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The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the business administration major, management
specialization. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing the following courses:
S: MIS 376 or ECO 318
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the business
administration major, international business specialization. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus seven courses:
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — or — 2 MUS credits and 1
MUE credit, selected from: (2 credits must
be in residence at Augsburg):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music Business majors are exempt from
BUS 379 and may substitute BUS 254 in
place of BUS 242 or 200.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS/BUS 105 or MUS/BUS 245
W: MUS/BUS 105 and MUS/BUS 245
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Specialization in Marketing (Weekend
College students only)
Business core plus three courses:
MKT 352 Marketing Research
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the business
aministration major, marketing specialization. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined
major in business administration and economics. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242 or 200, MKT 252, FIN 331 or BUS 264
or 379. Other configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department
chair.
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
finance, MIS or marketing.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
200 or MKT 252, and three courses in
international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC
221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 254, plus two
additional music course credits beyond
MUS 105 and MUS 399 (maximum of 1
credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
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This minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for
the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
Departmental Honors
See Business Administration
Department Chair.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES.
BUS/MUS 105 The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing,
Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing,
contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry,
agents and managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed. This course is also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be
exposed to the key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and
international business.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of
the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry
topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS
105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
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BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions.
Analysis of business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting,
understanding, and managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc.
Reviews descriptive and inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical
analysis (trends and confidence intervals). Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation in business forecasting.
Communicate results in a form that facilitates decisions by non-quantitative
managers. Attention to alternate choices, sub-optimization, and unanticipated
consequences. Optional topics include process control, six-sigma, data mining,
and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC &
Evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are required.)
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either
MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC and evening schedule: Additional
sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
Business Administration 127
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
ACCOUNTING—ACC
T
he major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
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Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s
degree plus a master’s degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics or
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Accounting Courses
Four courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students should take the courses in the
sequence given above.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
accounting major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by
completing the following courses:
S: ACC 423 or ACC 424
W: ACC 423 and ACC 424
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master
of Arts in Leadership
A B.A. in Accounting and an M.A. in
Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this
five-year program designed for students
who wish to qualify for CPA certification
and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of
the 5th year and successful completion of
all requirements, the student receives both
a B.A. in Accounting and an M.A. in
Leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-
Accounting 129
hour requirement to qualify for the CPA
certification. The MAL program offers a
large number of courses on a weekend
schedule. Please refer to the MAL program
catalog for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students
meet with an accounting adviser to create
an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to
the MAL program at the end of their junior
year. The application process includes:
submission of a completed application
form, three letters of recommendation (two
from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an example of
their writing in an academic paper, a GPA
of at least 3.30, and an interview with a
three-person panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty
endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least on
year of accounting work experience (either
a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACCOUNTING COURSES.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
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ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS
200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN 331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
FINANCE–FIN
T
he finance major prepares students
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
CFA Institute.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
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BUS 301
FIN 331
Business Law
Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
ECO 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
Finance major. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: FIN 438
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to
take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core
Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg
Core Curriculum.)
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FINANCE COURSES.
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS—MIS
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems
analyst, IT consultant, or project manager.
MIS studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and develop
new systems. MIS is an extensive major
(16 courses) and includes courses from
computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Management Information Systems
Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
Required MIS Courses
Five courses including:
MIS 270 Data Management for Business
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to
Networking and
Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the MIS major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement. (See course description
under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113,
BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376
or ECO 318.
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MIS COURSES.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational
databases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
MARKETING—MKT
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects.
Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it
easy for marketing students to complete
marketing plans, research studies, and
other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
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or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
Required Marketing Courses
Five courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the marketing
major. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT
352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone
who wishes to further their knowledge of
the marketing field.
MARKETING COURSES.
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379 or 264, ECO 113, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics with
consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill
the BUS 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or
PSY 215.)
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MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas,
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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CHEMISTRY—CHM
C
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
•To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
•To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
•To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
•To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
•To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie,
Arlin E. Gyberg, David R. Hanson, Sandra
L. Olmsted
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of
Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
Chemistry 139
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional
Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant,
pharmacy, engineering, etc. — see pre-professional program listings in the Academic
Information section) should consult members from the chemistry department for
assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361, 363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
B.S. chemistry majors are allowed a two
course reduction in the general education
program. See Graduation Requirements
modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking and Writing
graduation skills are embedded throughout
the chemistry major for both B.A. and B.S.
degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the
140 Chemistry
first year. Consult members of the chemistry faculty concerning the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill. The
Speaking skill is met through COM 115
(or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
all; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Departmental Honors
Note: Credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics, 3.00 over-
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351, 352, and CHM 353.
CHEMISTRY COURSES.
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 100/102 Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a lab section; CHM 100 does not have a lab section. Students may not take both CHM
100 and CHM 102 for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. and concurrent registration with MAT 105, or MPG 3. Fall)
Chemistry 141
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modern theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. QEM course. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
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CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent
registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended.
Spring, alternate years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a
variety of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE—CLS
C
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the fall
semester of the academic year just prior to
the beginning of their professional studies,
typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program
is based on the submission of an application for admission to the major, personal
recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the Program
Admission Committee. A minimum grade
point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the
College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W.
Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631,
773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional
Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for
clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENL 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENL 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
COM 115. Consult your department chair
Clinical Laboratory Science 145
or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
First year:
Fall Term:
BIO 151: Introductory Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term:
BIO 152: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENL 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Term
BIO 253: Introductory Cell Biology
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
REL 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry II
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Third Year:
Fall Term
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 486 Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
Summer Session
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Rotations:
Fall & Spring Semester
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
Fall Semester
CLS 420: Immunohematology
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
Spring Semester
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
LS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
SCI 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above.
Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including General Education,
grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES.
CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also
provide teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353;
BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body
fluids and their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on
specimen preparation, red cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO
355, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for
the specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the
immune system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods
for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM
352; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing,
storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor
processing, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification.
(Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ
systems, with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures
and human disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of
the analytical procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers
skills necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
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CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma
as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be
placed on isolation with identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and
Immunology; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans.
Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen
collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality
assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and
practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the
CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus
on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval and informed consent will also be covered.
(Prereq.: MAT 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry
in the clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400 and 425)
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CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in
CLS 415. Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical
immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody
reactions and identify the relationship to diseased states. The rotation also
includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques
with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in
CLS 420 to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance management,
solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, apheresis, and cell therapy.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student
will process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and
gain experience with a wide variety of state of the art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such
as ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and
lecture included. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and enrollment in
applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory
testing with an emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice
and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
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CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS
program. Student will complete a research project under the supervision of
a mentor. Course culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of
emphasis will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty areas included in the
clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and senior
standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one
credit)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES—COM
O
ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen
Chamberlain, Wes Ellenwood, Robert
Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall — eight required
core courses and four courses within one
of eight emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies
majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
COM 280
Introduction to
Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 354
Interpersonal
Communication
COM 355
Small Group
Communication
150 Communication Studies
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural
Communication
COM 490 Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students
interested in studying communication from
an artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329,
345, 399, 499; THR 350, 360; BUS 242,
301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY
271, 325; REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 399,
410; PSY 373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT
252 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 399,
410, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL
342
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321,
326, 329, 399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 242,
340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349,
375
Four additional electives from: ENL
227 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345,
399, 410, 480; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS
242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373;
SOC 349, POL 342
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Mass Communication and Journalism
Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242
or 440 (required); COM 321, 326, 329,
399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223;
MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
Communication Studies 151
Four electives from the following: ENL
227 (required); COM 247, 321, 329, 343,
348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225,
315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324,
327; POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350,
360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be
especially helpful for students planning to
do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC
362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 321,
329, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215,
315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students should be aware that the
tournament season is essentially from
October through mid-March, and should
plan schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: COM 111 or 115
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing
course in English
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are
listed in the Department of English section
of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.50 GPA
in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and,
as part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
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Communication Studies Minor
Required of all Film Majors:
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
COM 280 History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 351 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
Six Core Courses
FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women’s studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
Robert Thom
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your adviser who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior
Keystone requirement in either the English
Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
FLM/THR 312 16mm Film II, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL
228 Broadcast and Online Journalism,
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts,
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design
Track #2 Performance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 233
Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting, PHY
119 Physics for the Fine Arts
Communication Studies 153
Track #3 Theory & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and
Online Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction
to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced
Studies in Theory and Method, COM 499,
AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264
American Indians in Cinema, AIS 208/408
Native American Women & Film, ART 240
Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the
Arts, PHI 120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for
the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin
American Culture Through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
THR 233 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
or ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
COMMUNICATION COURSES.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take only
one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest
situations. Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, speaking to entertain, and/or communication analysis.
(Note: Students may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM
115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields. Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public
speaking, including: delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is then applied to specific contexts common in technical
fields, with special attention to distinguishing expert or lay audiences, and the
use of technical vocabulary and notation systems. (Note: Students may take
only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit.)
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FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
FLM/THR 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the
stage, film, and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting
projects, reading assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a scenic artist and what role the scenic artist plays
in artistry of theatre and film.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world
of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
(Fall)
FLM/THR 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in FLM/THR 216 and
adds the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
115)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following courses —
SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
Communication Studies 155
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 247)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or 115 or consent of instructor. Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3;
COM 111 or 115 or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles, and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL 371)
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COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations About
Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to
each student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
ELECTIVES.
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
INS 325
MIS 175
MIS 379
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
COMPUTER SCIENCE—CSC
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The coursework provides students a strong base in computer science,
with emphasis on concepts rather than on
applications. We encourage students to
strengthen their coursework by electing an
internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them
to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett,
Charles Sheaffer, Erik Steinmetz, Shana
Watters
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and
met by completing the major. Consult your
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the
Computer Science Department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
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158 Computer Science
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and
met by completing the major. Consult your
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the
Computer Science Department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science, six from economics, and a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
Computer Science 159
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV: 20th
Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210, 345, one additional upper division
computer science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half
hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and
one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Computer Science 161
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145
or MAT 171)
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
CSC 345 or concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, and
CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics
include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques,
graphical user interfaces, human-centered software development, computer
animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq: CSC
210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading only.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading only.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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ECONOMICS—ECO
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid
background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics,
applied economics, business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science (education
majors only.) For the economics and
applied economics majors, the capstone
experience is Economics 490 Research
Methods in Econometrics. Students in
other majors should consult their adviser
for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete
at least three upper division economics
courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed
in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0
grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Economics 163
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENL 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
164 Economics
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
ECONOMICS COURSES..
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
Economics 165
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate winter
trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate winter trimester)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall trimester and spring semester)
ECO 350
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO
113. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of
society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the
public policy approaches designed to address those market failures, including
command/control and incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined
include air and water pollution, global environmental issues like ozone depletion and global warming, and environmental policy for developing countries.
(Prereq.: Econ 113. Spring: alternate years)
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ECO 370
International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income
inequality, population growth, education and health of society, agricultural
production, environmental externalities, and the role of international trade
and foreign assistance. (Prereq.: Econ 112 or Econ 113. Spring: alternate
years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
Directed Study
ECO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
EDUCATION—EED, ESE, EDC, EDU, SPE
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies, grades 9-12 in life
science, chemistry, and physics, grades 5-8
in general science, and K-12 specialist
licenses in visual arts, physical education,
music, and special education: EBD and LD.
(Note: special education: EBD and LD are
available in WEC only.) The K-12 Reading
Licensure Endorsement is also available at
the graduate level to already licensed
teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend/
evening formats. Weekend College degree
and licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arts/literature,
social studies, visual arts, and special education. Additional teaching majors are
available through the weekday program
and open to weekday and weekend students who can take courses on a weekday
schedule. All prerequisite, elementary core,
and professional education courses except
field work and student teaching are available on a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student teaching must be completed during
regular weekday hours. All students must
have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend/evening format to
those already holding a B.A. degree.
Graduate courses taken for licensure can
be applied to a Master of Arts in Education
degree. Contact the Education Department
or the Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for
licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject
matter tests.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are assigned an education
department adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected to become
knowledgeable of programs and follow
through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to
student teaching. Students who teach
abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct
Augsburg faculty supervision.
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Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne
Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan
O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson,
Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
SCI 110
SCI 111
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students follow the
bachelor of science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Option B is for weekday, weekend and/or
transfer students with at least one college
level science course accepted in transfer or
for weekday students who have already
started this sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education
Physical Science (summer
school only; does not fulfill
general education requirement)
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school only;
does not fulfill general education requirement)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers II (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for weekday students who do
not have college level science courses in
their background.
Natural Science I
Natural Science II
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
Foundations Block II (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
Elementary Education 169
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children’s Literature
Methods Block II
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change — see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
COM 329 or 351 or 354 or 355
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literature/Reading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 141
ESE 495 Topics: Human Geography
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
170 Elementary Education
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergradu-
ate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department or the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office for information.
Pre-Primary Specialty: A pre-primary
specialty for elementary is currently being
developed. Contact the Education
Department for further information.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—ESE/EDC
I
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education,
physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Non-departmental requirements:
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Foundations Block II (Courses from this
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0)
Elementary Education 171
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in education, 2.50 in the teaching major,
and P in student teaching are required for
licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or
better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education
Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher
licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the bachelor of music
education major.
Art, music, and physical education
teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department or the
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
EDUCATION CORE COURSES - EDC.
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban
fieldwork experience required. This course meets Engaging Minneapolis
requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide
an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and
stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer only)
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5)
An overview of cultural content, world view, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and
culture.
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EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the Senior Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - EED.
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms.
Assessment is based on written assignments, a technology project,
lessons/demonstrations, and classroom participation. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department; students must be Elementary Education majors —
this course does NOT meet the Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer
only)
Elementary Education 173
EED 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children’s Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children’s literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to depart-
ment)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
174 Secondary Education
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ESE.
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ESE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12
Communication Arts/Literature license do not need to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
Secondary Education 175
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES
AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATION:
LEARNING DISABILITIES—SPE
T
EED 350
EED 360
SPE 315
SPE 400
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
he special education EBD and LD
majors are available only through Weekend
College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with
this label. These majors lead to Minnesota
teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during
the final year of coursework while students
are working in an EBD or LD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
(.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children’s Literature
K-6 Methods: Math
K-6 Methods: Science
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 490 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the
exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424 Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
SPE 434 Teaching Content Areas to
Students with Learning
Disabilities
Special Education 177
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a
final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD).
This includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive,
and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will
also provide a critique of current philosophical positions in the field. Students
will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
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SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students With Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problemsolving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in
these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the
Senior Keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq: PPST and
admission to department)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
EDC 410
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 Child Development
PSY 251 Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 252 Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
ENGINEERING
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
Johnson, Physics Department,
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Engineering (B.A./B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
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Bachelor of Arts/Master of
Engineering (B.A./M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A./B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A./M.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A./M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
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Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENL 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year.
Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
ENGLISH—ENL
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work. Students majoring in
English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature,
Language and Theory; Media Writing;
Creative Writing; and Secondary Licensure
in Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
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Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Doug Green (Chair), Robert Cowgill,
Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donksy, Douglas
Green, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan
Jorgensen, Deborah Kuhlmann, Dallas
Liddle, Scannell (James) McCormick, John
Reimringer, John Schmit, Kathryn
Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary
Waterman, Susan Williams
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration provides students
various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text.
Spotlight courses focus on specific authors,
genres, or themes, and provoke discovery
of new literary experiences. Courses in
African American, Native American, Asian
American, and post colonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and world literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study.
Courses in literary theory demand the
intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground
theoretical approaches to literature and
deeply examine race, class, and gender in
the consideration of their subject matter,
all of our courses infuse these concerns
into their engagement with primary works
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of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in
dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are taught by professors who love
teaching and who love literature. Our
classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical
reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing — skills of the
educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory
concentration offers courses of study crosslisted with American Indian Studies, Art,
Communication Studies, Film, Theatre
Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is
for students who intend to develop professional skills in either Creative or Media
Writing. Over the course of their study,
students will master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical issues
relevant to the field; and study the works
of established writers and professionals.
The writing major emphasizes expanding
competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will
understand the interdisciplinary demands
inherent in creative and media writing
(including issues of design) and will
enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic
possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated
professors who are practicing writers themselves. The writing concentration offers
courses of study cross-listed with Art,
Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure major is for students
who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in Communication
Arts/Literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for
the education licensure program no later
than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be
achieved through an English major, which
requires at least two additional, specific
courses, or through a Communication
Studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
English Literature, Language, and
Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200level literature courses as prerequisites for
upper division courses in English, as well
as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more
than two 200-level literature courses may
count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300level courses, with one each in British liter-
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ature, American literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level
course with concurrent enrollment in ENL
490 English Keystone. Any 300-level
course serves as a prerequisite for the 400level.
Minor in English Literature, Language,
and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112 are required. One course
must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language and
theory courses, three of which must be
upper division courses.
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required:
Either ENL 227 or 228; and
Either ENL 220 or 221.
Also required, ENL 327 Quantitative
Journalism; ENL 390 Media Ethics and
Theory; and two additional courses from
the following: ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL
324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an
approved ACTC writing/reporting course;
or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
Additional art classes are required: Web
Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design
(ART 225).
English Writing Concentration
Minor in Writing
Students must take 10 or 11 courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
including three Literature, Language, and
Theory courses. At least one of these must
be at the 300-level or higher.
A minor with an open emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
at least one course from the 200-level and
two from the 300-level.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the
200-level:
ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221.
And a 300 level writing sequence:
Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL
322 and 323).
And one elective from the following:
ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or ENL 322;
ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC creative writing course;
or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
An additional art class is required, either
Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
A minor with a creative emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper
division creative writing courses, two of
which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis
requires six courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 390, one design
course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in
English):
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ENL 220
ENL 240
ENL 365
ENL 380
ENL 396
Intermediate Expository
Writing
Introduction to Literary Study
Contemporary Post Colonial
Fiction
Introduction to the English
Language
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature
courses, one each in British, American, and
world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English
Department):
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 343 Broadcast Production I
COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching.
Contact an education department adviser
for information about education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; submit proposal to department
chair by early Oct. in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend
paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may receive independent study
credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences—are
required to enroll in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is possible in
Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher
before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL
111).
Note: Students should register for ENL
101 during the first semester of attendance
if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during
the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111),
HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in
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consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in
either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A
student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
ENGLISH COURSES.
Service Courses: The department offers these service courses for students as required by a
placement test. Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository
writing. Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics;
thinking critically; reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style.
The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL
111; placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon
entry to the College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in
ELL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
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Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level courses in the literature, language,
and theory track of the English major develop foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These courses
require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction,
and drama. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
Introduction to African American Literature
American literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from the dominant voices in American culture; each term this course focuses on a different
collection of those voices. A specific minority literature, such as Hispanic
American literature, Asian American literature, or African American literature,
is usually emphasized each term; sometimes the course explores the writing of
women or gay writers. Determine which version of the course is being offered
in any given section by checking the departmental web page, or get a detailed
course description in the English department. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL/AIS 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which
literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills
through in-class presentation and small group discussion. Course cross-lists
with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
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Spotlight Courses — Offered Alternating Terms (Content for each will vary by term—check
online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage,
and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson
Welles,” “Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,”
“Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course
subjects may include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports
and Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and
others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects
may include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,”
“Challenging the Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the
departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by
employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective
and substantive expository writing about the subject. Students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see
writing courses), and two 200-level literature courses, or gain consent of the instructor as a
prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
— for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its
European contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and
Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost.
Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier;
utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician; and the
challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers
include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries:
Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual and social influences of the major literary movements
on both sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the
history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous
“big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper,
Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century,
Britain was the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature
and culture of Queen Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s
through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas — the love-plot and the education-plot — in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and
19th centuries. The course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying
and critiquing the ways literary theorists and historians have explained and
theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
“Mysteries and Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,”
and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 and two 200-level literature courses, or one 200-level literature course
and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid
to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form.
Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H.
Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among the authors surveyed.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in American Minority and Alternative Literatures
A chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The
course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s
emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the
period. Many different genres — slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic
poetry — are considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne,
Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich,
Roth, Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as
well as contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short
Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th
century as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry.
Attention will be given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in
the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level
literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and
two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
American Families, Blacks and Whites, and Sex and Self on the American
Stage. Readings range from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or one 200level literature course and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference
to their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence
on later literature, and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and
two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the
14th century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga,
romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane love; and visions
of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to
the modern period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
English 191
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors
from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by
indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.
Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two
200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures.
Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race
and class), the reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and
the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the
Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include Classical Theaters,
Spanish and Latin American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,
Social Issues in Contemporary World Drama. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or one 200-level literature course and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of
the moving image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as
one of the most important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis
will be placed on important international cinematic artistic movements, such
as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts that
influenced the reception of film art, and on technological advancements that
altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for
the Communication Arts/Literature Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a
means of establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay
attention to gender differences in the use of language and analyze ways in
which speakers and writers can both create and revise reality via the language
they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 390
Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news
media in a global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in
historical, economic, and technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now in a digitized
information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the
media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society.
Cross listed with Communication. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227,
or 228, and two 200-level literature courses.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in
which research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and
written language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks.
Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One
400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers
Speak,” “The Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black
and White and Red All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300level literature course or consent of instructor)
English 193
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this
course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories.
Possible course topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism
Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and
the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her
place in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its
workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self
and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective
Writing, but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the
world of art and literature. Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering
business and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print
media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and
write those facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for
broadcast and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn
the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for television, radio, and
the Internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
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ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the
writing workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read
classic and contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction,
redrafting and polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work. Students will also be expected to create at least one
new work of short fiction during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or
review and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts written by the student
and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as
they create their own poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of poetry, redrafting
and polishing a collection of poems for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create new work during this workshop term.
(Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of
poetry written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Poetry Two.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions
of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of news reports
and news features. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore the
use of computer-assisted research and for those preparing to enter the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
English 195
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from
story outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their
own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by
each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or 226, or
228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic changes; check the departmental Web page.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 490
English Keystone
(.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course,
along with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all Communication Arts/Literature licensure students. It is normally taken with students enrolled in English 101,
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class presentations, assess student
writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and
approved by the department. Independent study projects not designated for
honors must be approved by the Chair of the department.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
E
nvironmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations
with the natural environment. The program pursues a multifaceted examination
— across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies
— of the interdependence shared by people
and nature. It provides an understanding
of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and cultural processes and
problems that bind that world together.
Through the study of politics, biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics,
and history, environmental studies students
focus on the most pressing local, regional,
national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city
offers a particular opportunity for the close
study of complex urban environments.
Although many equate environmental
issues with rural areas, most people live in
cities. Urban residents shape nature in
innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption, transportation, and industrial production. In
turn, cities often serve as the settings in
which environmental injustice flourishes.
With that in mind, Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social
justice.
The program provides undergraduate
training leading to a B.A. or a minor in
Environmental Studies. Upon completion
of the program, students will be able to
comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context
and variety of human experiences in
nature, identify inequities in the access to
and use of natural resources, and articulate
responses grounded in multiple discipli-
nary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as the CedarRiverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in
non-profit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education,
ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Michael Lansing (History, Director),
Kristen Chamberlain (Communication
Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John
Harkness (English), Colin Irvine (English),
Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joe Underhill
(Political Science), John Zobitz
(Mathematics).
Major
14 Courses (standard track or HECUA
track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course
credits):
Core courses:
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
POL 241 Environmental and River
Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/WST 341 Environmental
Politics (CGE)
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban
Planning
ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
(Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
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ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
INS 399 Internship
SBS 499 Environmental Studies
Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
BIO 481 Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends
on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
(Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
SEMESTER, 4 course credits)
SBS 499 Environmental Studies
Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
BIO 481 Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends
on MPG score)
Minor
(7 courses)
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
or ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
POL 241 Environmental and River
Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/WST 341 Environmental
Politics (CGE)
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics
and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
FRENCH
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
GERMAN
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND
HEALTH FITNESS—HPF
A
ll students at Augsburg College will
interact at some point during their college
experience with the Department of Health,
Physical Education, and Health Fitness.
The philosophy of the department is to
provide quality experiences, preparation
for the professions, and an education that
leads to lifelong participation in physical
activity. Both recreational participants as
well as athletes will find ample opportunity
for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general
education in physical activity for all
Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares
students for careers in school health education and wellness. This program offers a
comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The health fitness program prepares
students with practical application of the
knowledge needed to become a health fitness or community health professional.
Interested students will also be prepared to
move on to graduate or professional school
Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness 199
in any of the allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure
must receive a grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPF prefix.
Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Sam Barber,
Jennifer Britz, Chris Brown, Anthony
Clapp, Carol Enke, Marilyn Florian, Paul
Grauer, Aaron Griess, Frank Haege,
Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Joyce Pfaff,
Jessica Rinehart, Missy Strauch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
HPF 205 Introduction to Health,
Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
HPF 215 Exercise and Health Psychology
HPF 316 Human Sexuality
HPF 320 School Health Curriculum
HPF 357 Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
HPF 358 Assessment in Health and
Physical Education
HPF 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials in Health Education
HPF 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
HPF 450 Current Health Issues
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 250 Child Development
OR
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPF 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390,
450, BIO 103. (There is no teaching minor
in Minnesota public schools)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has
specific licensing requirements for teachers
that may be subject to change after the
publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure.
Students must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
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HPF 205
HPF 220
HPF 254
HPF 275
HPF 324
HPF 334
HPF 335
HPF 340
HPF 350
HPF 351
HPF 357
HPF 358
HPF 473
BIO 103
Introduction to Health,
Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental
and Adapted Physical
Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and
Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPF 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351.
(There is no teaching minor in Minnesota
public schools)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does
not require coaching certification. The fol-
lowing courses are recommended for those
interested in coaching in Minnesota public
schools:
HPF 114
HPF 275
HPF 280
Safety Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity
coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching effectiveness program
offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has
specific licensing requirements for teachers
that may be subject to change after the
publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure.
Students must consult with a faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
■ HEALTH FITNESS
Health Fitness Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
HPF 205 Introduction to Health,
Physical Education and Fitness
HPF 215 Exercise and Health Psychology
HPF 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness 201
HPF 300
HPF 305
HPF 350
HPF 351
HPF 357
HPF 430
HPF 445
Nutrition (Prior to Fall 2010,
HLTH 345 Nutrition at Univ. of
St. Thomas)
Stress Management (Prior to
Fall 2010, HLTH 375 Lifetime
Stress Mgmt. at Univ. of St.
Thomas)
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
Epidemiology (Prior to Fall
2010, HLTH 400 Epidemiology
at Univ. of St. Thomas)
Health Fitness Seminar (Prior
to Fall 2010, HLTH 449 Health
Promotion Seminar* at Univ. of
St. Thomas. *=HLTH 449 does
not satisfy the keystone
requirement. Students completing HLTH 449 will complete
the keystone requirement outside of the major)
HPF 450
HPF 499
Current Health Issues
Internship in Health Fitness
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPF 315 Exercise Testing and
Prescription
HPF 330 Community Health Methods
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND HEALTH FITNESS COURSES.
HPF 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPF major. It
seeks to improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and how they contribute to personal lifelong health
and well being. This course is designed to not only provide knowledge but the
skills an individual can use to assess, monitor, and discipline him/herself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPF 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy, and rules of the activity. (Fall, spring)
HPF 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the
student to become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The
proficiencies will address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness training. This course will implement optimal research based theories for
improving aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of designing an individualized strength and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall)
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HPF 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual
and the community. (Prereq,: ENL 111. Fall)
HPF 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPF 115
Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser.
Includes information about school health education and services. (Fall,
spring)
HPF 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness. Includes history, current trends and professional opportunities related to
health, human performance, and wellness. Students also will examine the
components of a healthy lifestyle found on the wellness continuum, which
includes physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, environmental, and
occupational health. (Spring)
HPF 215
Exercise and Health Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on health. Health promotion, adherence and maintenance, prevention
and treatment of illness, stress management, and healthy lifestyles will be
emphasized. (Spring)
HPF 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPF 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical
Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood through grade 12. The role of school based health and physical education programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. (Fall)
HPF 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPF 114. Spring)
HPF 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological responses of the body to
clinical exercise testing and to develop a basis for the exercise prescription in
health and disease. The content of this course is focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor (HFI)
certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPF 357. Fall)
Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness 203
HPF 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Prereq.: HPF 110. Spring)
HPF 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon
growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards
and pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included.
(Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall even years)
HPF 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPF 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating elected games and activities. (Fall)
HPF 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 114, HPF 205. Fall even years, spring even years)
HPF 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPF 205. Fall)
HPF 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the
muscular system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it
relates within the physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPF 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies
this course. (Prereq.: ENL 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPF 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness
and physical education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA, correlation, Chi-Square, and nonparametric methods. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPF 104, HPF 220, and either HPF 110 or HPF 205.
Fall)
HPF 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: HPF 104, 220, 357 and either HPF 110 or HPF 205.)
204 Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness
HPF 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K6. An in depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary
aged children. (Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 324. Fall)
HPF 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in
secondary schools. (Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 334. Spring)
HPF 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Spring)
HPF 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health
Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall
even years)
HPF 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall odd years)
HPF 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon
growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards
and pedagogy for physical education, curriculum, and assessment included.
(Prereq.: HPF 205. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPF 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off campus,
credit options ) on page 99.
HPF 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
HPF 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off campus,
credit options ) on page 99.
HPF 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open only to junior or senior majors.
HISTORY—HIS
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: “No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in many fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael
Lansing
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
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medieval, modern Europe, United States,
and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking and Writing skills are also
developed throughout the major, but are
given special emphasis in the following
courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00
overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
206 History
Medieval Studies
Prerequisites
The History Department also hosts the
major in Medieval Studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval Studies”
in this catalog.
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HISTORY COURSES.
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from
first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change,
the colonial competition for North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, the enslavement of African Americans, the creation of the United States,
and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years.
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the years in
which the United States came to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a national identity, political system,
and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building, regional differences,
the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
History 207
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history.
The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern
era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal
government, the emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation
of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American
hegemony.
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the
Caribbean from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin
American experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and
economic development as well as the relations that each of these regions
shared with the United States. Special attention will be paid to independence
movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological
transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies, Sustainable,
Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan,
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of
frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
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HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood
Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention
given to social, racial, and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the
nonhuman world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas.
Topics include the commodification of nature, the death of the organic city,
political movements organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and relationships between culture and nature. Additionally,
students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to explore the specific
environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
History 209
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies section, Nation
Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly
examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution
through the Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace,
tensions between internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the
United States as an economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modern legal system.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern American culture. Themes
include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in
Western daily and political life, the creation of an international borderlands,
and the ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (International Studies—
Namibia)
210 History
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c.
3200 to 323 BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800
BC to 476 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300
to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and
uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late
medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also
looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
History 211
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This
course fulfills the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered
fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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HONORS PROGRAM—HON
T
he Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where students
with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in
an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small
reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented
professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program Director,
e-mail at <honors@augsburg.edu>.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors
Program requirements satisfy all general
education requirements, except those for
physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special
transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, résumé-building positions,
and special access to academic advising
and career options.
Honors Admissions Requirements and
Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of
achievement are eligible to enter the
Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in
a variety of ways. Most students who are
admitted have a composite ACT score of
27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of
1250 or higher), and a high school G.P.A.
of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric requirements may be
eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged
to apply. To apply, students should fill out
the online application located at
<www.augsburg/honors.edu>.
Students applying for the Honors
Program also automatically apply for the
College’s highest academic-based scholarships, the President’s, Honors Regents’, and
Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate, and PostSecondary Option courses may satisfy
Honors Program requirements, and/or be
granted college credit. Contact Academic
Advising or the Honors director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points: first semester of
first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students
who enter during the second semester of
the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL
100 for HON 100, and may be excused
from taking HON 120. Students who enter
the first semester of the sophomore year
must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors
Honors Program 213
Humanities liberal arts foundation courses
for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for
HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced
Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in
transfer work may enter the Scholars
Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all
Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, students must: join an
Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50
or higher, and take: HON 340, HON 490
and any two other Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students
must belong to an Honors House for the
purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their
Houses. These meetings are necessary for
advising, information, and governance.
When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors
Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship,
major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors
students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events and high school
research fairs.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates
public relations, job placement, and fund
raising opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for
alumni and fund raising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission
and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all
Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school
recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students.
Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg
experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students
manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate
scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg and other
colleges and universities around the
nation.
Honors Disputation League:
Students organize, coach, research, write,
and rehearse as teams which then compete
in intramural debate tournaments held
four times each year.
Student House Presidents, Debate
Captains, and Student Councils:
Students elected to leadership within their
Honors House may serve as House
Presidents or Debate Captains. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student
Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources. House Debate Captains organize
the Inter-House Disputations and judge
disputes among the Honors Houses.
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Student-Created Learning Experiences
(SCLE)
Honors students may learn through
established courses or through studentcreated learning experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for
Honors curricular requirements, or may
simply enrich a student’s education. Such
student-created experiences may count
toward requirements in majors and satisfy
Honors requirements at the same time, or
simply be an elective.
Student-created learning experiences
may take any form. Some possible forms
include:
• Student Created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination
(individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or
many students)
Process: A student-created learning
experience may be proposed by any
Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty
or staff person. The interested student
should speak with either an Honors
Council Member or the Honors Program
Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program Director who
will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken
in the order listed below, but can be taken
out of order if schedule conflicts require it.
First Year
Fall
• First-year students select Honors House
membership.
• First-year students not permitted to join
Augsburg Honors Review or Honors
Disputation League.
• HON 100 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes
theatre lab, critical thinking skill)
Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities
LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing (or advanced
placement or transfer)
Second Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review or HON 460
Honors Disputation League
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (one natural
sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill)
Spring
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and
Citizenship (one natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460
Honors Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (social and
behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (President
or Dean teaches. P/N, no credit, meets
twice each semester for 90 minutes)
Spring
• HON 230: Arts and the City (fine arts
LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (same as
Fall semester)
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Fourth Year
Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg
Honors Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar
Research Requirement: At some point
before graduating, students must take at
least two semesters of the following:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 460 Honors Disputation League
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research
Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical
education.
• Students past first year may take courses
out of the recommended sequence without prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must
complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the
Honors residency requirement for graduation.
HONORS COURSES.
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may
need to defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120
The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great (and
significant) primary texts focusing on the connections between learning and
citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). Based on the
medieval liberal arts trivium (grammar, rhetoric, logic). (includes theatre lab)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters
Problem-based or question-based interdisciplinary humanities course.
Emphasizes public uses of knowledge; uses resources of Cities; and satisfies
the public speaking skill.
HON 111
Honors Introduction to Effective Writing
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based
and argument focused approach to writing.
HON 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors section of REL 200.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy,
music), this course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic,
computing, formal systems. Fulfills graduation QR requirement.
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HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries,
concerts, plays, and other significant arts events.
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and
chemistry are used to critically examine a key national or global issue.
HON 250
The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two
social science disciplines and several faculty. Makes substantial use of the
resources of the Twin Cities.
Travel Seminar
May include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, other international travel, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the dean and/or president of the College, this seminar explores
themes of leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0 credit, meets
twice a semester for 90 minutes each seminar.)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as
determined by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may
be .5 or 1.0 credit, may be traditional or P/N).
HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the Augsburg Honors Review. (0.0 credit, P/N
only)
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving in the Disputation League. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the student/faculty research collaboration.
(0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490
Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the
Honors Program. It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying
several great primary texts related to philosophy, rhetoric, vocation and meaning.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES—INS
I
nterdisciplinary studies programs draw
upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study. Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
LEADERSHIP STUDIES MINOR.
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122 20th-Century United States
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WEC/Day)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
COM 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
COM 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
COM 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MINOR.
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
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Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
ences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
1. Language courses: one year (two
courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
See International Relations, page 220.
PEACE AND GLOBAL STUDIES MINOR.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciINTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES.
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
I
nternational relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with
the basis for informed global citizenship,
preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362, 368, 465
ECO 317, 360, 365
HIS 323, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 382, 459
REL 356, 420
SOC 141
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modern Languages)
SWK 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here
with the approval of the program director,
as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
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Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing:
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
S: one of the following IR electives:
ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw
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on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST
311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations program director for full program
description.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
provide students the skills needed to be
successful in today’s global world. The
College’s strong commitment to a global
perspective and its mission to “...nurture
future leaders in service to the world,” provide the foundation to include international study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses,
students have over 200 programs in over
sixty countries from which to choose the
best opportunity for their discipline and
personal needs. Contact Augsburg Abroad
for advising on study abroad programs,
finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad
is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad. More information about study abroad is located in the
Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
CENTER FOR GLOBAL. EDUCATION COURSES.
■ CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)—FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
seminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359, REL/WST 366, and at least one
Spanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
completing an internship or field research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
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SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POL/WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
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REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (MEXICO) — FALL
This program, designed for international business majors, will study the important role
that Mexico plays in the U.S. in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and
with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. The program includes intensive Spanish language instruction, a four-week family stay, a week-long seminar on international business in Mexico
City, and short trips to other nearby regions in order to develop a broader perspective on
globalization and international business issues.
All students will take two Spanish language courses and BUS 495. For their fourth
course, they may take Topics in Business Spanish, or complete an internship or independent study.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selection Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote culture understanding students review all
the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
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SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversations in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught by Mexican
instructors.s (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices on contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or the equivalent.)
BUS 495
Global Business Issues and Developing Countries: Mexico and
Beyond.
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital
issues, such as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures,
resources, tariffs, trade barriers, government regulations’ shipping option, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the perspective of both developed
and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prerequisites.: ECO
112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor).
BUS/HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
The internship seminar is a rigorous academic course that involves not only
approximately 100 hours of work experience and/or participant observation in
a Mexican business, government agency, school, or other organization, but
also participation in a seminar that explores cultural issues, organizational
analysis, and personal and professional development through class discussions
and written and oral assignments. Students seeking Spanish credit must
receive approval from department chair to enrollment.
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SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop
proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary
to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/WST 499 Independent Study
Students who are highly independent and self-motivated may conduct independent, field-based research during the last third of the semester and participate in a seminar that explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. This course option is intended for serious students who want to begin
research related to a senior thesis or capstone project.
■ MIGRATION AND GLOBALIZATION: ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITIES
(MEXICO)—SPRING
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship
or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities
that are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six
weeks living with Mexican host families.
All students will be expected to take HIS/WST 357 and three of the following:
POL/WST 341, one to two Spanish courses, an internship or independent study.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
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SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
This course traces the historical development of gender, class-based, and
racial/ethnic oppression in Latin America from the Conquest to the present
day, and explores the history of resistance and social change in Latin America.
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes
political, social and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable
development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest
in Mexico.
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
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HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)—SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
or its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
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SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational and/or community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE (GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing Central Americans. For two
decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and civil war
on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El Salvador, and
Nicaragua.
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Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses:
1) one Spanish course, 2) REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) POL 459.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 311 or equivalent.)
230 International Studies
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy
Formulation within a Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case
Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America.
The course aims to help students understand the interplay between global
processes and political and economic factors that define development policy
formulation and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
■ NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
International Studies 231
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States:
Struggles Against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
HECUA COURSES.
■
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)—FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The curriculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union, and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
232 International Studies
■ COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (CILA)—FALL AND
SPRING
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life
and culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social
change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems
in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE:
BANGLADESH — SPRING
The Sustainable Development, Environment, and Culture program addresses the challenges and prospects for development in Bangladesh through intensive classroom and field
study of development models, Bengali culture, and religion. Throughout the semester students are led to develop complex understandings of how Bangladeshi citizens, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and the government envision and implement
plans for a more just and sustainable future. Getting to know key actors in Bangladesh’s
development is at the core of the program, as is hands-on experience through internship
and independent study.
INS 307
Culture and Society (1.5 credits)
INS 313
Sustainable Development
INS 399
Internship
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 397
Internship
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
Or
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 497
Independent Study/Research
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
International Studies 233
■ DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE: NORTHERN IRELAND — SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and
the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the
UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
■ DIVIDED STATES OF EUROPE: GLOBALIZATION AND INEQUALITIES IN THE
NEW EUROPE — SPRING
The Divided States of Europe program examines the development of the European
Union (EU), including its historical foundations and institutional basis, contemporary,
democratic, and social challenges, and its expansion to include the former communist
nation-states of Central and Eastern Europe. The program explores the relationship
between the EU and globalization and, in particular, questions whether the EU adequately
addresses the human dimensions of globalization.
Scandinavia and Poland will be used as case studies throughout the program;
Scandinavia because of its strong democratic credentials, relatively evenly distributed
wealth, and unique range of experiences with the European integration project; Poland
because of its tumultuous history, recent accession to EU membership, and role as a major
supplier of migrant labor within Europe.
INS 371
Ever Closer Union: The Challenge of European Integration
INS 376
Included but Excluded? Globalization and Human Rights in
Europe
INS 499
Independent Study
234
LANGUAGES
STUDIES
AND
CROSS-CULTURAL
T
he Department of Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies at Augsburg College
contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts
education for service in today’s world. The
department is committed to the view that
education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an
essential step in the development of a truly
global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors
in French, German, Norwegian, and
Spanish. (A major in cross-cultural studies
is being developed. See department chair
or Academic Advising for details.)
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College’s affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Languages and Cross-cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher,
Diane Mikkelson, Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Susana
Sandmann, Donald Steinmetz, Dann
Trainer, John vanCleve
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major consists of ten courses above
211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two
courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480, and three electives (from
any of the three areas above). At least
seven of these courses must be taught in
the target language of the major and at
least four of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian, or
Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 235
Minor
Transfer Students
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. All of these courses
must be taught in the target language, and
at least two of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major,
3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
LANGUAGES AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES COURSES.
■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
■ CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ FARSI (FAR)
FAR 111/112 Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop
communicative skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and
reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other
Farsi-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan.
236 Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
■ FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at
an advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels
of expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 237
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ GERMAN (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation
in short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional
sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1648). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
238 Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German
experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from
Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to
relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
GER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ JAPANESE (JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 239
■ NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
240 Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ OJIBWE (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modern
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; spring: 112, prereq.: 111)
■ SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 241
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining
grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature.
Lectures, discussion, written, and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
242 Mathematics
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MATHEMATICS—MAT
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Pavel Belik,
Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Kenneth
Kaminsky, Jody Sorensen, John Zobitz
Mathematics 243
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
Three supporting courses from the following list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 160 (recommended), CSC
170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (not
both), ECO 318, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN
331, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 121, PHY
122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC
363. No more than one of MAT 163, PSY
215, or SOC 362 may count toward the
supporting courses.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT)
and Writing (W) are embedded in the MAT
courses and are met by completing the
major. An additional course in Speaking
(S) is also required and may be met by
either MAT 201 and the major or a course
outside the department; consult your MAT
adviser for recommendations. Also, consult
your MAT adviser for requirements for
meeting Quantitative Reasoning (QR).
Students transferring in mathematics
course(s) towards the major must consult
their MAT adviser about potential additional skills courses needed.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with mathematics
major except that two MAT electives and
three supporting courses must be chosen
from a focus area approved by the department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355, 363, 374, 377 or
approved 395; Three of CSC 160, ECO 112
or 113; MAT 163, MAT 173, ECO 318,
ECO 490, or FIN 331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355, 363, 377, or approved 395; CSC 160,
CSC 170; and either MAT 163 or CSC 320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; CSC 160 or MAT 163; PHY 121122 or CHM 115-116.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT
287; MAT 314; ESE 330; CSC 160.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
244 Mathematics
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as: CSC
160, MAT 252 Exploring Geometry, MAT
287 History of Mathematics, MAT 314
Abstract Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12
Methods: Mathematics. At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for
a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; MAT 163
Introductory Statistics; MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures; and MAT 287 History of
Mathematics. Elementary Education
majors seeking middle school mathematics
licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT
courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.00 overall GPA, an honors
project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
Mathematics 245
MATHEMATICS COURSES.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3 for
MAT 137; MAT 137 or MPG 4 for MAT 138)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
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MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction
to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics (.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count
toward the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course plus two
MAT courses numbered above 250 taken at Augsburg that include significant
speaking assignments satisfies the College’s speaking skill requirement.
(Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145. Also recommended: CSC 160)
Mathematics 247
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145)
Students are expected to have completed ENL 111 and either MAT 201 or a speaking skill
course before enrolling in any MAT course numbered above 300.
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions,
derivatives, and series in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271.
Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 160)
MAT 363
Chaotic Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams,
symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications
of dynamical systems and/or complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set
and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, 247, or 271)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, combinatorics, graph theory, topology, or foundations of
mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
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MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing) See also description on page 99.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 100.
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
T
HIS 370 Late Middle Ages
HUM 499 Keystone, Medieval Studies
Project
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills
the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal
arts education. Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages,
students majoring in Medieval Studies find
a model context for the pursuit of a liberal
arts degree in the modern world.
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 372 Medieval Church
PHI 242 Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
REL 361 Church in the First Four
Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
he objective of Medieval Studies is to
introduce students to the culture of the
Middle Ages — its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature — and to the
disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies
prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading
and analysis of texts, careful writing, and
spirited discussion, the major in Medieval
Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as
employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and
abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program
Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark
L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green
(English), John Harkness (English),
Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee
I. Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach
(Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120 Medieval Connections
HIS 369 Early and Middle Ages
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 Shakespeare
ENL 332 Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 The Medieval World
ENL 361 The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following history of arts
courses:
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 Monks and Heretics
POL 380 Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may
be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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250 Medieval Studies
Minor
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Five courses including HUM 120. The
remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of
arts).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of collegelevel Latin or other medieval language
approved by their adviser, which will fulfill
the Modern Languages Graduation Skills
requirement.
Fulfilled outside the major.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg
Experience is required for graduation. For
the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the
University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival. Prior approval of adviser is
required for all Augsburg Experiences
related to Medieval Studies.
COURSES.
HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, please refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES—INS
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art, and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom, theory, field studies, and
internships that focus the content of liberal
learning on the metropolitan community
and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies introduces students to the wide variety of careers related
to urban and metropolitan affairs and
equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and
contribute to the metropolitan community.
The Metro-Urban studies major and minor
also provide undergraduate preparation for
postgraduate studies in planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government,
community organization, and theology.
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College’s
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael Lansing
(HIS), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer
(SOC), Michael Shock (SWK), Kristin
Anderson (ART)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses including:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
or HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 Political/Statistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS
399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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252 Metro-Urban Studies
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/225/
249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO 110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
■ URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
■ I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)—FALL OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Contested Theories of Poverty, Inequality and
Social Change
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct observation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
Metro-Urban Studies 253
INS 359
Field Seminar: Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory
and Practice
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying—at times competing—views on the Twin Cities “civic ideology.” Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 99.
■ II. CITY ARTS—SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social and
Historical Context
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 99.
■ III. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC
POLICY — FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological, and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship and Field Methods (2 course credits)
■ IV. WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
INS 354
Reading for Social Change: Writing in Context
INS 355
Writing for Social Change: Creative Writing Workshop
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
■ V. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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MUSIC—MUS
T
he Music Department at Augsburg
College offers professional music training
in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three music degree programs and
five majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors and courses
that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major artistic center makes it an ideal place
to study music, and the music faculty seek
and encourage opportunities that connect
the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to
explore the links between theory and
applied knowledge and may take many
forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects;
required off-campus performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and
study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas
Diamond, Stephen Gabrielsen, Peter
Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Lynn
Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth,
Bradley Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl,
Megan Holroyd, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan
Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Rena
Kraut, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire,
Laurie Merz, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick
Penning, Michael Petruconis, O. Nicholas
Raths, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson,
Shannon Wettstein, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Manager
Randall Davidson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
DEGREES/MAJORS.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business
Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate
degree the preparation necessary to meet
the AMTA requirements for becoming a
certified music therapist.
Music 255
Music Minor
Music
Music business
**All music majors and music
minors** must choose and apply to a
degree program by the end of their fourth
semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications are in the Music
Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree
adviser as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg.
DEGREE AND MAJOR.
REQUIREMENTS.
Music Core
MUS 101
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 211
MUS 202
MUS 212
MUS 231
Materials of Music I
Aural Skills I
Materials of Music II
Aural Skills II
Materials of Music III
Aural Skills III
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music
Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music
Department Handbook)
Graduation Skills for Music Majors:
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
music major. Consult the department chair
or an academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Writing (W) and
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skills.
For the music major, the graduation
skill in Speaking (S) will be met by completing the following course:
Bachelor of Arts in Music:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Music
Business Concentration:
S: MUS/BUS 105 — The Music Business
Bachelor of Music Performance:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
Bachelor of Music Education:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy:
S: MUS 363 — Expressive/Creative Arts in
Healing
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major
instrument in accordance with degree
requirement (0.0 credit)
Transfer Students and Graduation
Skills: Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large
Augsburg Ensemble
Four to eight semesters in accordance with
degree requirement
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
256 Music
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One (1.0) credit of approved courses outlined in the Music Department Student
Handbook.
One (1.0) credit of upper division music
courses.
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
business student the opportunity to pursue
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
Arts in Music with Music Business
Concentration (designed with a music
emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in
Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
(designed for the music/business student).
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music 257
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
Requirements:
One (1.0) credit of additional music
courses
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Four semesters in a large Augsburg
ensemble and four (.25 credit) semesters of
performance studies in the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
258 Music
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Faculty Advisers:
Robert Stacke—Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson—Vocal
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342 Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
(.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit) two
semesters, OR
MUS 129 one semester AND
MUS 143 one semester
Music elective (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
(.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice (second, third, fourth
year)
A Music Education major whose major
instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is
required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instru-
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ment/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice (winds
and percussion, Band; strings, Orchestra;
voice, Choir). You must participate in the
ensemble for which you want to teach.
(total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course
on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all
music courses and in the major instrument/voice
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
A focused classical training program
designed to develop the skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and
studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate
school. Acceptance to the program is by
application and audition (see Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25
credit) in major instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5
credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music
playing on major instrument (see
Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters
OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists:
four semesters of large ensemble and four
additional semesters of chamber music or
other assignment in consultation with
adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
Elective (1.0 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music
Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
Elective (1.0 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 MusicMethods:
Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit); or
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings
(0.5 credit)
Electives (1.5 credit)
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■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a full-time (six
months or 1,040 hours) internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This
course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363 Expressive and Creative Arts in
Healing
MUS 372, 375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods II:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
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• submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Department Student Handbook)
• complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student’s performance at his or her first jury.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental
honors by submitting an honors project
proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should
include a transcript showing a cumulative
GPA of 3.00 or higher in music courses,
and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly
outline a project that goes well beyond
required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following:
defending a senior thesis, presenting an
additional recital, composing a substantial
piece(s), conducting a program, presenting
a research paper, or some combination of
any of the above.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance
studies in the major instrument/voice is
required during the semester in which a
degree recital is given. At least two fulltime music faculty members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other non-degree
student recitals may be considered for
departmental sponsorship. All music
degree recitals must meet the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
■ EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
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MUSIC COURSES.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
■ THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.00)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Music 263
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form.
Atonality, serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal
grade of 2.0)
■ HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. Live performance will be a feature of this course. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles
and instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying
music in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of
repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence offers a detailed investigation of Western European classical music from a specific era: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century. Significant repertoire
is studied within cultural and historical contexts; listening is emphasized; and each course fulfills
the LAF required skill in writing.
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MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254, or permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
■ MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano, and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and
movement. Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in
expressive and creative arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
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MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar, and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
■ MUSIC BUSINESS
MUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing,
contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry,
agents and managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed. This course is also offered as BUS 105.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
■ METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
(.5 course)
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
(.5 course)
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MUS 359
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
(.5 course)
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This course
has a community service-learning requirement that fulfills the LAF Augsburg
Experience requirement.
■ APPLIED SKILLS AND GROUP LESSONS
MUS 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A
Class Piano (.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sight-reading, and improvisation. It will help music majors prepare for the piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from
instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
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MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
■ PERFORMANCE STUDY/CHAMBER MUSIC/RECITALS/ACCOMPANYING
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity for Augsburg students to study on
an individual basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background, and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits
(one hour weekly lessons), in accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour weekly lessons). First-years may
qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour weekly
lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered for and playing that instrument for a
large ensemble (MUE 111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year of performance study (i.e. 1xx is
two semesters, first year of study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP form, signed, and delivered to registrar’s office by the
student. Please check with the music office or use the search option on AUGNET Records
and Registration to get the correct course section for instruments with more than one
teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411 Voice
MUP 132-232-332-432 Bassoon
MUP 116-216-316-416 Electric Bass
MUP 133-233-333-433 Clarinet
MUP 121-221-321-421 Violin
MUP 134-234-334-434 Saxophone
MUP 122-222-322-422 Viola
MUP 135-235-335-435 Flute
MUP 123-223-323-423 Cello
MUP 137-237-337-437 Horn
MUP 124-224-324-424 Bass
MUP 141-241-341-441 Trumpet
MUP 131-231-331-431 Oboe
MUP 142-242-342-442 Trombone
MUP 143-243-343-443 Baritone
MUP 181-281-381-481 Organ
MUP 144-244-344-444 Tuba
MUP 191-291-391-491 Harp
MUP 152-252-352-452 Piano
MUP 192-292-392-492 Improvisation
MUP 161-261-361-461 Guitar
MUP 193-293-393-493 Composition
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MUP 171-271-371-471 Percussion
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0 credit and fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide
variety of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and
historical context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the
director. Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
(1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
(.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for singers and instrumentalists.
Recommended for students preparing recitals, auditions, or special performance projects who would benefit from individualized collaboration and
coaching with a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies. (see
Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for music
education majors, one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level V for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
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LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional
or P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
■ INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open only to advanced students upon approval
of the faculty.
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NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING
LICENSURES
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distribution/general education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
general science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division
biology courses are required, along with:
Two additional science courses chosen
from the following list:
PHY 101 Astronomy
SCI 106 Meteorology
An introductory geology course
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Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO
367
One year of general physics — PHY 121,
122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or
Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
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NORDIC AREA STUDIES—NAS
N
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modern Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective
courses or a second major such as
Norwegian, history, political science, urban
studies, business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S)
is met by completing the following course:
S: NAS 352
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES COURSES.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature. Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity
against the broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
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NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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NURSING—NUR
T
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the healthcare field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses provide
comprehensive health care for persons,
groups, and communities of diverse cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout
the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to
synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. The
nursing program at Augsburg also provides
educational opportunities to increase skills
in critical thinking, clinical investigation,
and decision-making in preparation for
challenging new nursing positions in
emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is fully accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public
health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Magdeline
Aagard, Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt
(Coordinator of Augsburg Central Nursing
Center), Joyce Miller, Sue Nash
(Coordinator BSN program in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Joyce Perkins,
Pauline Utesch
Adjunct Faculty: Linda Holt (Coordinator
BSN program in the Minneapolis/St. Paul),
Tabitha Hanson, Jeannie Jacobson, Barbara
Knutson, Susan Loushin, April Morehouse,
Deborah Schuhmacher, Debra Zaffke
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of
2.50 are required. Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general
education requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the required
courses in the nursing major and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skill
in Speaking (S) is met by completing the
following course:
S: NUR 305 — Communication
Consult the department chair or an
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Writing (W) and Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skills.
Students petitioning to transfer in
upper division nursing courses from
another institution to meet requirements in
the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential adjustments
to their course requirements to fulfill each
of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that
courses in the nursing major can be completed over 15 months (full-time study,
two courses per term) with a summer
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break; however, students may pursue their
studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 411) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult
and Graduate Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the
major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the
senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet
minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally
graded credits at Augsburg and have no
more than two elective pass/no pass graded
credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section on
page 94.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.20
GPA.
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program: Applicants must
have graduated from a nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing
program with a 2.50 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
4. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have an updated
immunization record.
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Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing
degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Nursing
classes usually meet on alternate weekday
evenings for three-to-four-hour time
blocks. Clinical practicum requirements
usually occur on weekdays. Optional
immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the
Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts
courses be taken before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus; at United, Mercy,
Unity, and Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul,
Coon Rapids, and Fridley, Minn.; and in
Rochester, Minn.
NURSING COURSES.
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or
concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span. (Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411*
Community Health Nursing II
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
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NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing
and the liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
accountability, and advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied.
Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings with a professional
nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 100.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and clinical practicum hours.
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PHILOSOPHY—PHI
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
“big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of
philosophers from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer
Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy 279
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
PHILOSOPHY COURSES.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students
who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal
logic and inductive reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from
Thales to Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of
truth and human knowledge, and the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
280 Philosophy
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature,
music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment,
the definition of art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art,
creativity, the relation between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its
relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and students with a
strong background in the arts.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza,
Leibniz), the major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume),
Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and
the reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and
post-modern philosophy. Focus of study is on major texts of these movements.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, ways of knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explores such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
Philosophy 281
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one philosophical writing, and/or on
one topic in philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper
on some aspect of the course through discussion of the course material. Short
lectures are used to introduce students to the material followed by discussion
and debate to move students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an
overview of specific themes in philosophy.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness.
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PHYSICS—PHY
P
hysicists are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called “natural philosophers,”
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College’s
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation,
NASA, and other private and public
sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative
education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities
for students to apply their knowledge and
problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey
Johnson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David
Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Physics 283
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics II
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same
as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY
320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the
elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30
overall. An original research project on a
significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and
MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the
sophomore year.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
PHYSICS COURSES.
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
Physics 285
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratory/lecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the
human body relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the
physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
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PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations,
Legendre, Bessel, and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special
matrices, determinants), and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent.
Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One
three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.:
PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE—POL
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki,
Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma
Noonan, John Shockley
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 Political/Statistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Pre-Law Concentration in Political
Science
POL 160
POL 170
Major: 11 courses required
III. Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can
be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives — five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in
Political Science (can come from the list
above, or be any other upper level Political
Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change
Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
I. Six Specific Courses
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by
political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one
can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
II. One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
NOTES
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL
122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section II. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section III. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312,
313, or 413) can be counted toward the
four courses required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student’s GPA must
be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
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Minor
NOTES
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL
122, with adviser approval.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
3. Only one economics course (either 312,
313, or 413) can be counted toward the
three courses required in Section II.
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be
approved by the chair (e.g. if a required
course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change
Minor: 6 courses required
I. Three Specific Courses
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by
adviser)
II. Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section II. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics
course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies —
Capstone course (required for
licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
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In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(II) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(III) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES.
■ I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government — including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts — as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
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POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
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POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ III. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.:
four courses in the international relations sequence)
■ IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
“supreme” law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
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POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
■ V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education
(issues may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice.
Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define
Asian Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
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■ VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
POL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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PSYCHOLOGY—PSY
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg’s active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Barbara Curchack,
Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Lisa Jack,
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology (five courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods and Statistics
I
PSY 315 Research Methods and Statistics
II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, and
499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academ-
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ic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law
involves the application of scientific and
professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the
legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public
policy, and teaching/training among them
— from a variety of orientations within the
field of psychology, such as developmental,
social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and
clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a
community-based internship, and study
tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50
overall, and completion of a high-quality
research project. Formal application must
be made during the junior year. Please
consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299, 399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
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PSYCHOLOGY COURSES..
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one
course credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research
design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APAstyle presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population—the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
Psychology 299
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology,
Close Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken
in the term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of
2.0 or higher)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of
learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal
and altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
junior standing)
300 Psychology
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required.
(Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 with junior standing)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.:
PSY 215 or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic
brain injury and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human
neuroanatomy in order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and awareness. Address clinical issues, including
neuropsychological assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent
of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Psychology 301
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Weekly class meetings are required for this course.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PSY
315)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
302
RELIGION, YOUTH
MINISTRY—REL, YFM
R
eligion asks questions and seeks
answers fundamental to humanity’s search
for meaning: Who are we as human
beings? (Who am I?) What is our relationship with each other, with the natural
world, and with God? (What is my place in
the world? What am I called to do?) What
do good and evil mean in this time and
this place? (Do I — or how do I — understand these concepts differently than those
from different times and ages?)
The study of religion, including inquiry
into the history and traditions of
Christianity, exploration of other major
world religious traditions, study and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and New
Testament, and reflection on vocation, is
central to the mission and vision of
Augsburg College. At the center of the
AugCore, Augsburg’s general education
program, are courses in the Religion
Department. In these courses, students are
challenged and equipped to articulate what
they believe and to see that what they
believe matters. These courses also ground
students who wish to major or minor in
Religion or Youth and Family Ministry,
where they may more explore more deeply
the interpretation of the Bible, church history, theology, world religions, spirituality
and spiritual practices, as well as the practical aspects of the life and work of the
church.
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and
this means that we are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians of all denominations and with people who practice other
spiritual traditions or claim no religious
beliefs. We challenge all our students to
respect and learn from one another and to
AND
FAMILY
think critically about matters of faith and
reason.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt
Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective credit for the major. Students who
have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
Religion 303
at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the College REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall, research project approved by the
department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received
by the department by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
RELIGION—REL
A religion major serves as a strong
foundation in the liberal arts. It prepares
students for professional work and/or graduate studies in a wide array of fields.
Certainly, students interested in seminary
and ministry are well-served by an undergraduate religion degree. Students who
wish to pursue graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, or
church history are also good candidates for
a religion major. Students interested in
graduate studies in most any field in the
humanities and social sciences could
choose a religion major. Law schools and
other professional schools, including medical schools, are attracted to students with
a religion degree and the skills of analytic
reading, critical thinking, writing, and
speaking acquired in pursuit of that
degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your
adviser for an approved course outside the
major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL
362, 370, or 481
304 Religion
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Religion Minor
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note for majors and minors:
Students are required to have at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the
major or minor. One or two courses in
youth and family ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
RELIGION COURSES.
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300 or 331.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through
issues that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media.
Examples of topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion.
Students will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and
politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic
under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331; also ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted, resisted, fractured into sects, and
was crushed in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the Greek and Roman
empires. Why was Jesus of Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and a
threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic movement bring its irrepressible hope in God into the nations, religions, philosophies, and languages of
the Roman order?
Religion 305
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South,
Central, and North America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand’s contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
306 Religion
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of the world religions as practised in America. Some
controversial religious movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
American culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church (See description under HIS 378)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
Religion 307
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern medical technology.
REL 405
Lilly Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 406
Lilly Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST
100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
308 Religion
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
YOUTH
AND
FAMILY MINISTRY—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to
nurture future leaders in service to the
world, the major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as
youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings.
This major is interdisciplinary, combining
a core study of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the
social sciences. A distinctive element of the
major is the combination of practical and
theological training: students will have
many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills in specific
ministry contexts, including a supervised
internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before
participating in off-site field work. A youth
and family ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: REL 302
W: REL 362 and REL 495
Consult your YFM academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take
apply up to 15 courses from the religion
department toward graduation if they are
required to take REL 100 and 200, and the
15th course is a REL or YFM study abroad
course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the
student is required to take REL 300, they
may apply up to 14 courses if the 14th
course is a REL or YFM study abroad
course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
Course work completed with the major
fulfills part of the requirements for
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.) status within
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Students interested in A.I.M. certification should consult with their home
synod and with a YFM adviser no later
than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I [required
non-credit experience]
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
[required non-credit experience]
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with
Youth and Families
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2
courses):
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and
Family Ministry (students will choose two
topics courses from a list of 0.5 credit
courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
309
310 Youth and Family Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and Family
REL 345 The Lutheran Heritage (required
for A.I.M. certification)
REL 353 Denominations and Religious
Groups in America
REL 356 World Religions
REL 357 Giants of Christian Faith
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
and three supporting courses:
SOC 231 Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
Note: A student with a youth and family
ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
The minor consists of the following five
courses:
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with
Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course
from:
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
One theology course from:
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core,
YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the
major.
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COURSES.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of halfcredit courses in which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year
to year and include such subjects as Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning,
Program Administration and Planning, Youth Culture and Religion,
Communications, Media, Music and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208
Vocational Formation I (.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students
will complete an entrance process into the major, participate in monthly
cohort groups, monthly roundtables, attend multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
YFM 209
Vocational Formation II (.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students
will complete a professional portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups,
monthly roundtables, have multiple meetings with an assigned mentor from
the field, and attend one approved professional conference or workshop.
(Prereq.: YFM 208)
Youth and Family Ministry 311
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical
foundations of ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will
also be introduced to the principles of practical theology and learn the skills
and sensibilities necessary for discerning what faithful ministry might look
like in a specific location.
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of
the history and development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern practices used for effective ministry, make up the
major themes of this course. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and
other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the
issues and challenges facing modern and “post-modern” churches. A central
element of this course will be a research project that studies the methods and
strategies of congregations and other ministry organizations in their efforts to
introduce, nurture, and shape the Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399
Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice
focused on youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or
other approved ministry setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the
development of a professional portfolio round out the internship experience.
(Prereq.: YFM 235 and YFM 305 or 358)
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
See Nordic Area Studies.
312
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING LICENSURE
S
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 120 America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
SOCIAL WORK—SWK
S
tudents in social work are preparing
to engage in professional practice with
individuals, families, groups, communities,
and organizations. Students learn to
become skilled at designing change strategies with clients that promote individual
change, social justice, and empowerment.
The curriculum includes classroom
instruction and agency practice in human
development in a social context, social
work skills, history of social work and
social welfare in the United States, analysis
of social welfare policy, and social science
research. In and out of the classroom, students study privilege and oppression and
engage with diverse communities. In the
end, our students are prepared to practice
in a global society and in international settings.
Those graduating with a social work
major receive a Bachelor of Science degree
in social work and are eligible to apply for
licensure as a generalist social worker.
Students interested in a graduate degree in
social work (MSW) are encouraged to
apply to our Master of Social Work program. Both the baccalaureate and graduate
social work programs are accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the
Augsburg College motto, “Education for
Service.” One example of this motto in
action is the extensive service learning and
practica assignments embedded in the
social work curriculum. Students begin
service learning early in their major and
engage in over 400 hours of agency based
training, supervised by licensed social
workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of
innovative and professional programs and
agencies. Students are encouraged to train
with and learn from these local, regional,
and national leaders in social work.
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The social welfare minor offers students
from other disciplines the opportunity to
gain knowledge about the history of social
work and social welfare, human development in a social context, and experience
with agency and community social work.
Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Christina Erickson, Annette
Gerten, Barbara Lehmann, Curt Paulsen,
Nancy Rodenborg (Undergraduate Field
Coordinator), Glenda Dewberry Rooney,
Michael Schock (Undergraduate Program
Director), Maryann Syers (Field Education
Coordinator), Tan Ngoh Tiong
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work 1:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 2:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research 1: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 2: Evaluation of Social
Work Practice and Programs
(.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 3:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work 4:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 490 The Social Worker as
Professional
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and seven supporting courses:
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in
Professional Practice
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
A statistics course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing SWK 406. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill. Transfer
students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to
the degree program in social work. This
application process, called candidacy, is
subsequent to and separate from admission
to Augsburg College. The initial candidacy
application is completed in the spring term
of the sophomore year or in the summer
months for junior transfer students. Each
social work major must complete the
application materials and be officially
admitted to the social work program before
beginning the first field practicum in the
junior year. Social work majors must have
a cumulative 2.20 G.P.A. to enter the pro-
gram. Students who do not meet this minimum G.P.A. standard will be given an
opportunity to explain their G.P.A. and
may subsequently be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a pre-requisite for those
300 and 400 level courses restricted to
social work majors only. Contact the Social
Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn
Departmental Honors through the completion of an applied or scholarly project.
Students may apply for Departmental
Honors if they have earned and maintain
an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all social work
classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as
P/N (in addition to the integrative field
seminars, which are graded P/N) and must
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally
graded Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of
a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the
field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work
on this paper or project. Please consult
with your adviser or program director for
complete details and deadlines.
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
and one course from:
Social Work 315
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government
and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
SOCIAL WORK COURSES.
■ COURSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues
and principles and methods of social change. It explores the relationship
between environmental damage and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on specific populations, and the ways
social change agents can mobilize action to correct these injustices. (Elective
credit)
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social work and human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and well-being. (Elective credit)
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
In this service learning course, students explore human services and especially
social work as a major and as a career. In addition to attending class, students
work alongside helping professionals in the community. Students gain a foundational understanding of the intersections between basic human needs, allocation of resources, and political structures, and they examine how the allocation of resources affects diverse groups.
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course helps students to examine critically factors influencing human
growth and development within diverse and oppressed groups. Students come
to understand human growth throughout life and the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that influence the development of individuals,
groups, and families.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural
competence in work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and community observation. (Prereq. or
concurrent registration: SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender)
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs.
(Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
316 Social Work
SWK 406
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and
social policies emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt,
and how to influence local, regional, and national policies. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
■ COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS ONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual
clients. Course readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist
social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations.
SWK 307
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social
work practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies
supervise students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 307 is concurrent with SWK 306
and is the first of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills,
and values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis
is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
SWK 317
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 317 is concurrent with SWK 316
and is the second of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N
grading only.)
SWK 402
Research 1: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(0.5 course)
Students are introduced to basic social research methods commonly used in
social work research. Students learn how to access and understand current
knowledge and evidence for effectiveness in social work practice and programs. Students also learn the foundational skills in planning and proposing
research strategies as applied to practice evaluation. (This half course is in
sequence with SWK 403 and is concurrent with SWK 406 and SWK 407.)
Social Work 317
SWK 403
Research 2: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs (0.5
course)
Building on the work in SWK 402, students plan and complete an evaluation
of agency-based social work interventions. Students learn to gather and interpret evidence for change using data analysis strategies for both quantitative
and qualitative information. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3. This course is
concurrent with SWK 417 and SWK 490.)
SWK 407
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced
course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly
integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 407 is concurrent with SWK 402 and
SWK 406, and is the first of two courses required in the senior year practicum,
P/N grading only.)
SWK 417
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 407. Social work students synthesize
their advanced course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120
hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 417 is concurrent with
SWK 403 and SWK 490, and is the second of two courses required in the
senior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 490
The Social Worker as Professional
This course, which meets the senior keystone course requirement in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, is the summative seminar in the social work
major. Students learn organizational analysis and methods for agency change
as well as reflect on vocation in social welfare, engage in career planning,
study ethical practice principles, and prepare to engage in professional social
work practice. (Prereq.: senior social work status required. This course is concurrent with SWK 403 and SWK 417.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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SOCIOLOGY—SOC
S
ociology is the scientific study of
society as a whole and of human social
organization in groups. The sociological
perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human
beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in research, management, and
human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the
criminal justice field, and as professors of
sociology. Others have used the major as
preparation for advanced study in areas
such as law, the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Tim Pippert (Chair), Lars Christiansen,
Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike,
James Vela-McConnell
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose to pursue the core
sociology major or they may opt for a specialized, interdisciplinary concentration
within the major.
Core Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition
as an excellent undergraduate major that
applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to
public service. The foundation of the
major at Augsburg is that it provides a
clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the
major, and integrates and reinforces an
excellent set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing,
critical analysis, basic research, integration
of theory and data, and the connection of
the individual and collective perspectives
in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally
develop those skills in our students and
serve them well. Thus, these required and
sequenced courses are also the core of the
concentrations that allow students to pursue their electives in a direction that adds
other skills related to areas of interest.
Those concentrations include: community
studies, crime and deviance, law and society, organizational studies, and social psychology.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
Sociology 319
At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq: SOC 121):
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 377 Organizational Deviance
SOC 381 City and Metro-Urban Planning
SOC 387 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
SOC 410 Field Studies of Organizations
Two additional sociology electives. SOC
399 (Internship) is highly recommended.
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in
each required course to receive credit in
the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are embedded within
the core courses — specifically SOC 363,
SOC 485, and SOC 490 — and are met by
completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. Courses required beyond the
core major requirements are: SOC 111,
SOC 381, SOC 399, and one additional
elective. See Garry Hesser for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Careers in criminal justice — corrections, federal investigation, probation,
court work, law enforcement and crime
prevention — will be supported by this
concentration in the major. In addition to
the five core major requirements and one
elective, the courses are: Criminology
(SOC 277); three courses from the following four upper division options — Juvenile
Delinquency (SOC 387), Organizational
Deviance (SOC 377), Sociology of Law
(SOC 320), or Social Problems (SOC 390);
one interdisciplinary course — Psychology
and Law (PSY 265) or approved ACTC
elective that meets student interests; and,
an internship in a field related site which
serves as the concentration capstone experience (SOC 399). The total number of
courses for the concentration is 12. Please
see Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Law and Society
This concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration that is intended for students who are considering law school and
legal careers such as becoming lawyers or
legal researchers. It emphasizes the development of reasoning and communications
skills as well as courses that address legal
issues. Courses required beyond the core
sociology major requirements include:
Sociology of Law (SOC 320), Sociology of
Organizations (SOC 349), and Internship
(SOC 399), and three courses in related
fields — COM 111, COM 351, and POL
170. See Nancy Fischer for advising and
visit the department website for details.
320 Sociology
Concentration in Organizational
Studies
This concentration is designed for students who plan to work in organizational
settings including corporate, government,
and non-profit sectors. Students will learn
how organizations are structured, function,
and change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed and why they sometimes fail. This
concentration seeks to equip students with
skills to effectively lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving their personal career
and professional goals. Courses required
beyond the core major requirements are:
Office Space (SOC 222), Sociology of
Organizations (SOC 349), Organizational
Deviance (SOC377), Field Studies in
Organizations (SOC 410), an Internship
(SOC 399), and three courses in related
fields — BUS 242 or BUS 340; ECO 113;
and one from INS 325, COM 345, or COM
410. See Lars Christiansen for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
and/or psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in public relations, law, consulting,
research, social policy, and more. Courses
required beyond the core major requirements are: Social Psychology (SOC 375),
Social Problems Analysis (SOC 390), an
Independent Research in Ethnography
(SOC499), and three courses in
Psychology — Principles of Psychology
(PSY 105), Social Behavior (PSY 325), and
the Advanced Research Seminar (PSY 491).
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology 321
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 141
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly?
Can workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does
the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United
States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts
do social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even
personal identity? This course explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several social movements occurring over
the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S.
history recommended, but not required)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
322 Sociology
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and
riots. What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This
course takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis.
(Spring of alternate years)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses
only: SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 320
Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the
Constitution/Bill of Rights? Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral,
in practice, the law constructs people in different, unequal ways based on their
class, age, race, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the different ways that
law is practiced, and coursework will involve observing law in practice in local
courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349
Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Sociology 323
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course examines individual identity within the social context of
symbolic interaction. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 377
Organizational Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle explosions, insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents;
corporate scandals. What are the causes and consequences of organizational
crime and deviance? Case study analysis and the application of sociological
models of explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349.
Spring of alternate years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning
and the shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent
of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of
adults? In addressing this question the social construction of deviance and
delinquency as well as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics include: sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Prereq.:
SOC 121 or consent of the instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring
of alternate years)
SOC 410
Field Studies in Organizations
In this course we visit several local organizations (ranging from small nonprofits to large transnational corporations), and work on a semester-long project with a local organization. We analyze these field experiences from the perspectives of organizational theory and critical political-economy, as well as
explore the challenges, strategies, and rewards of doing projects as a group.
(Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349, or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate
years)
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
324 Sociology
SOC 490
Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 and/or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
THEATRE ARTS—THR
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including communication, art, music, history, English, literature,
business, philosophy, and religion. Both
the curriculum and dramatic productions
by the Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the
campus while also providing a solid base
in classical, modern, contemporary, and
multicultural theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students), and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for careers such as law, education, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
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for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department encourages a
second major or minor in such fields as
art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden (Program Director),
Martha Johnson, Lisa Anderson, David
DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandy
Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Carla Steen,
Adriene Heflin, Michael Hoover, Edward
Lee Bok
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Theatre Arts Department currently
has three concentrations within the major:
performance concentration, directing/
dramaturgy and theatre design/technical
theatre concentration. Each concentration
consists of the Theatre Core Curriculum
supplemented by electives specific to each
concentration.
Theatre Arts Major
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in
Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or
professional work as a performer. Students
choosing this concentration will enroll in
the eight core theatre major courses taken
by all theatre majors and will supplement
the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
performance concentration are encouraged
to consult with their adviser when select-
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ing electives. Advisers will assist students
in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students are
strongly encouraged to also complete a
professional Internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)—
See Practicum Units
The theatre arts department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in theatre (M.A./P.H.D and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as a director or dramatuag.
Students choosing this concentration will
enroll in the eight core theatre major
courses taken by all theatre majors and
will supplement the core with courses
identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the Directing/Dramaturgy
concentration are encouraged to consult
with their adviser when selecting electives.
Advisors will assist students in identifying
the year and semester elective courses are
offered. Students are also required to complete a THR 399 Internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two electives chosen from two
categories of courses Plus 10 theatre
practicum units taken as THP.
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses
ENG 330 Shakespeare
Theatre Arts 327
ENG 338 Readings in British and
Commonwealth Drama
ENG 358 Readings in American Drama
ENG 368 Readings in World Drama
NAS 352 Modern Nordic Drama
encouraged to also take an Independent
Study in their area of focus and to do a
professional internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses
THR/ENG 325 Playwriting
ENG 221 Expository Writing about the
Arts and Popular Culture
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and
Two electives chosen from ART electives,
Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as
THP.
Required Internship:
THR 399 Internship—Off Campus
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Ten Practicum Units (THP) See Practicum
Units
The Theatre Arts Department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
This concentration within the theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies and/or
professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre
major classes taken by all theatre majors
and will supplement the core with at least
two electives from the Art Department.
Students in the emphasis are strongly
To fulfill this concentration:
Two Electives from:
ART 107 Drawing
or
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting
ART 240 Art History Survey
or
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Required Internship:
THR 199 Internship—Off Campus
The Theatre Arts Department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
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Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP) See
Practicum Units
The following courses are strongly recommended:
THR 228 Directed Study
ART 340 Digital Imaging
THR 339 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
Theatre Practicum Units (THP)
All theatre arts majors in either concentration are required to complete 10
practicum units (THP) from three established areas.
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and
five THPs from this area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four
and eight THPs from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes
Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage
Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from
this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 117 Fall Artistic/Production
Assistance
THP 127 Winter Artistic/Production
Assistance
THP 137 Spring Artistic/Production
Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Assistant
Stage Manager counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage
Manager counts as three units.
Curricular Planning Information: The following courses are encouraged, but not
required:
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 is recommended to fulfill one of
the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
First-years planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 228,
232, or 250; sophomores: THR 226, 228,
245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350,
360, 361, or 365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should
meet in the fall of first year with a theatre
adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to be taken based on odd or even year of
entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
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a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.50 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their
junior year to develop a proposal for the
honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a
transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The
majority of core classes should however be
taken at Augsburg. Additionally transfers
are required to take a minimum of three
upper division theatre arts courses. Ten
practicum units are also required, five of
which need to be completed within the
department. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the
department. No more than five units can
be credits from others schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete
five practicum units. Students must take a
minimum of one performance unit and a
minimum of three production units. Refer
to the practicum categories listed below
the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
THEATRE ARTS COURSES.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each
class includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and
modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of
THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting and
storytelling with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original
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performance, and reflective writing. This course is primarily designed for nonmajors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre arts major. Attendance at
theatre productions required.
THR/FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and
focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical
periods, plays, artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production
process. Students attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will
improve their use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing and
spontaneity through practical exercises. This course uses established theory
and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal
characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre
tours, see professional productions, and participate on the theatre department’s
fall production. Open to all students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the
stage, film, and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting
projects, reading assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the Scenic Artist plays
in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama, culminating in public performance. Students attend
and review local professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
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research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local
theatre productions required.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as
a way of interpreting a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications.
Close readings of plays from each genre (comic, tragic, realistic, absurd and
post-modernism) will enable students to learn and apply basic terminology for
literary and artistic processes.
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture is an introduction to using
AutoCAD LT for drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use
basic AutoCAD commands to input information, organize, layout and print 2D drafting plates, with an emphasis on drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270
Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major
movements, and fundamentals of theatre by and about Black Americans. It
examines the historical, political, and cultural context of Black Theater. This
course will focus on and provide an overview of Black Theatre utilizing plays
written by Black American playwrights.
THR/FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
THR 325
Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute
four design projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in two
Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed.
(Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior status)
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THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. This course will use established exercises and theories in
several methodologies of vocal training. Theory and practice are combined in
oral projects, reports and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching.
(Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays, writing a
research paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need
not be taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through contemporary theatre. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 250 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall/Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analysis; rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are also
examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor)
THR/FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 241
and junior/senior standing)
Theatre Arts 333
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre
practicum courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one
THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in
lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards
practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Five practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
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THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area Two: Production
THP 112/122/132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management project.
URBAN STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
WOMEN’S STUDIES—WST
T
he women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women’s contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The
women’s studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin
M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle
Bussert, Cass Dalglish, Jacqueline deVries,
Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy
Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe,
Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg,
Timothy Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James VelaMcConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women’s studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the Women’s Studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the Women’s Studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Migration and
Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(offered spring semester).
The Critical Thinking graduation skill
is embedded at all levels and is met by
completing the major. The Speaking and
Writing graduation skills are also embedded at all levels, with particular emphasis
in the following:
Speaking: WST 201, WST 305, and WST
495
Writing: ENL 365, ENL 367, WST 495,
and REL 441
Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
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Minor
Transfer Students
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student’s program must have the written
approval of the Women’s Studies program
coordinator.
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women’s Studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a Women’s Studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WOMEN’S STUDIES COURSES.
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women’s perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 305
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local
glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities,
as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields
(history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the
global voices often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts —
including personal narratives, political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies — will be analyzed to highlight different theoretical approaches and
multiple feminisms.
Women’s Studies 337
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua))
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
(CGE course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan
Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and
epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological
and political responses to the disease are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course,
Summer)
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 495
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies
the Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do
an independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies
coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
ART 352
Women and Art
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and
Women’s Grassroots Movements in Latin America
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
SOC 295
Sociology of Sexuality
YOUTH
AND
See listing under Religion.
FAMILY MINISTRY
College Information
Board of Regents – 340
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation
and Education – 341
Faculty and Administration – 342
Officers – 342
Administration – 342
Faculty – 345
Faculty Emeriti – 366
Campus Maps – 369, 370
340
BOARD
OF
REGENTS
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Andra Adolfson (2011)
Director of Business Development,
Adolfson and Peterson Construction,
Minneapolis, MN
*Rolf Jacobson (2011)
Associate Professor, Luther Seminary,
St. Paul, MN
*Dan W. Anderson ’65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
*Ruth E. Johnson ’74 (2011)
Consultant, Department of Internal
Medicine, Mayo Clinic & Mayo Medical
School, Rochester, MN
*Gary E. Benson ’70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
Dean Kennedy ’75 (2009)
President, Texacoma Oil & Gas
Corporation, Dallas, TX
*Jackie Cherryhomes ’76 (2010)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Dean C. Kopperud (2009)
Consultant, Private Practice, Minneapolis,
MN
Michael O. Freeman (2012)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*André J. Lewis (2010)
Vice President and Director, Community
Affairs and Diversity, RBC Dain Rauscher
Minneapolis, MN
*Anthony Genia ’85 (2008)
Emergency Dept. Physician, Fairview
University Medical Center, Minneapolis,
MN
*Michael R. Good ’71 (2013)
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Sotheby’s International Realty, Parsippany,
NJ
Jennifer H. Martin (2013)
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
Marie O. McNeff (2009)
Professor Emeritus and Dean (retired),
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
*H. Theodore Grindal ’76 (2008)
Attorney/Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
*Paul S. Mueller ’84 (2009)
Internal Medicine Consultant, Mayo
Clinic, Rochester, MN
Norman R. Hagfors (2009)
Founder & President (retired), Norsen,
Inc., North Oaks, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson ’68 (2008)
Retired, Mendota Heights, MN
Jodi Harpstead (2009)
Chief Advancement Officer, Lutheran
Social Service of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
*Richard J. Hartnack (2010)
Vice Chairman of Consumer Banking, U.S.
Bancorp, Minneapolis, MN
*Beverly Oren ’55 (2008)
Retired, Roseville, MN
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Paul C. Pribbenow, Ex Officio
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
Rev. Peter Rogness (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA, St.
Paul, MN
*Stephen Sheppard (2011)
CEO, Winds of Peace Foundation,
Decorah, IA
*Philip Styrlund ’79 (2012)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
*P. Dawn Taylor ’78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, IA
ELCA PROGRAM UNIT
EDUCATION
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Ms. Marilyn Olson
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaard (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod,
ELCA, Rochester, MN
*Joan L. Volz ’68 (2011)
Lawyer, Private Practice, Welch, MN
*Norman W. Wahl, ’76 (2010)
Executive Pastor, Bethel Lutheran,
Rochester, MN
*Bonnie Wallace (2011)
Scholarship Director, Fond du Lac
Scholarship Program, Cloquet, MN
FOR
VOCATION
AND
342
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACULTY
ADMINISTRATION
AND
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Chicago.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint
Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning and
Special Assistant to the President. Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Kevin C. Myren (2007). Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and
Administration. B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Milwaukee; M.S.W., Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Jamestown
College; M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S., Minnesota State University –
Moorhead; M.A., Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A.,
North Dakota State University.
Mike Bilden (2003). Director, Recruitment and Retention, Adult Programs. B.S., University
of Wisconsin – Superior.
Heidi Breen (1986). Director, Alumni Relations. B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Bradley Christ (1998). Director IT Systems, Information Technology. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Services. B.A., Wartburg College;
M.T.A., George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
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James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A., Marquette Unversity, M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe College; M.A.E., University of
Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A., Morningside College; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. B.A.,
University of Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Assistant Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A., Wittenberg University;
M.A., Ohio State University; A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Thomas Haglund (2007). Finance Director. B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S., Carroll College.
Sandra Hokanson (2007). Director of Human Resources. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Eau Claire.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.S., University of
Tennessee.
Karena Jones (1999). Director, CLASS Program. A.A. Normandale Community College;
B.S., Winona State University; M.Ed., Hamline University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Achievement. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director IT Services, Information Technology. B.S., Augsburg
College; M.S., Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Rosemary Link (1986). Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA., University of Southampton; C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D.
University of Minnesota.
Shannon L. Luckert (2006). Director of Research, Development Office. B.A., University of
Wisconsin.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
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Donna McLean (1985). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jessica Nathanson (2007). Director, Women’s Resource Center.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Betsey R. Norgard (1992). Director, Publications, Marketing, and Communications. B.A.,
The American University; M.A., Indiana University.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. B.A. Grinnell College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A., Excelsior College.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Director, Augsburg for Adults. Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs. B.S., Indiana
University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., M.A., Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A.
Saint Mary’s University.
Michael R. Schwartz (1996). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.A., Augsburg College.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Assistant Vice President for Development. B.A., Eastern University
St. Davids; M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. B.A.,
Moorhead State University; Ed.M., Rutgers University.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Assistant Dean, Athletics and Recreation. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David P. Warch (2000). Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication. B.F.A.,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury
Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
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Faculty
A
Magdeline C. Aagard (2007). Assistant Professor, Nursing. B.A., R.N., Augustana College;
M.B.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
John A. Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Justin Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., All India Institute for
Teachers Training; B.A., Kerala University; M.A., Aligarh University; M.A.,
Missouri State University – Warrensburg; Ph.D. Saugor University, India.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Lisa P. Anderson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S.,
M.S., Winona State University.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., New York
University; M.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
Shelli A. Arneson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Simpson College; M.S., Mankato State University.
Juan C. Avendaño (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Civil
Engineering degree, Andres Bello Catholic University, Caracas Venezuela; M..S.,
M.B.A., Northwestern University.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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Ramona C. Back (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of WisconsinGreen Bay; M.S., Winona State University.
Andrew M. Baldwin (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
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Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David L. Bartlett (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
California-San Diego; M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of
California-San Diego.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State
University-Mankato; M.A., Augsburg College.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Thomas H. Berkas (2006). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership Program.
B.C.E., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Allen J. Berning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A., St.
Cloud State University.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Anna M. Bonderson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of
Minnesota; B.S., South Dakota State University.
Laura L. Borstad (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. D.Pharm.,
University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Katherine C. Bradley (2007). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Michael T. Brands (2007). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Dordt College; M.Div.,
Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Mark A. Bransford (2005). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., Florida International
University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass, part time, Music. North Carolina
School of the Arts; Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.S., Mankato State University.
Thomas L. Burns (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Iona
College; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. Academic Skills
Adviser. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
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Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.S.,
Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A.,
Golden Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest
Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John’s University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Susan M. Conlin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant
Director, MBA Program in Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
David L. Cooper (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Brian E. Corner (2005). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Otago,
New Zealand.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of
Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
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David Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Louise M. Daley (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of WisconsinMadison; M.Ed., The College of St. Scholastica.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.F.A., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
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Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
David M. DeBlieck (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; P.A., Bowman Gray School of Medicine; M.P.A.S., University of
Nebraska.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M.,
The Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa State University; M.A.,
University of Iowa.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Deborah A. Eckberg (2007). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Dartmouth College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jerry K. Eddy (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physics. A.B., West Liberty State
College; M.S., Ph.D., West Virginia University.
Gary T. Egbert (2004). Assistant Professor, part time, Physics. B.S., Western Illinois
University; M.S., University of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska – Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
R. Wendell Ellis (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.B., Columbia
University; J.D., University of Iowa; M.B.A., University of Missouri.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of
Illinois – Chicago.
Debra M. Erickson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time, Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St.
Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Troy F. Faulkner (2007). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of MinnesotaDuluth; M.S., Winona State University.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Steven J. Felton (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. John’s University; B.S.,
M.S., Mankato State University.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A.,
The American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Andrew J. Fish (2005). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
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Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Robert S. P. Gardner (2006). Instructor, part-time, Music. M.A., University of Montana.
R. Brooks Gekler (2006). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Vassar
College; M.B.A., New York University.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Sarah J. Gervais (2008). Assistant Professor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
Alexandra E. Giesler (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Augsburg College.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Julie A. Gloss (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.S., B.A., Northern
Michigan University; M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Hamline University.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rodney R. Greder (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State
University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
Leslie E. Green (2008). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., College of St. Benedict;
three M.A.s, University of St. Thomas; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Cheryl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., College of St. Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time, Education and Modern Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
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Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education Coordinator, Rochester
Program. B.S., M.S., Winona State University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Northern Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Adriane M. L. Heflin (2008). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Washington
University; M.F.A., Yale University.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Carl C. Hixson (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jody Hofer Van Ness (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Kristoffer P. Holmgren (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.F.A., Illinois State University.
Megan J. C. Holroyd (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and Viola, part time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Erica L. Huls (2004). Instructor, part-time, Honors Program. B.A., Augsburg College.
Joan E. Hutton (2007). Studio Artist/Saxophone, part-time, Music. B.M., Ithaca College;
M.M., Eastman School of Music.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Irvine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
LaCrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Jacobson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration.
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
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Gary C. Jader (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
Minnesota-Duluth; B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St.
Thomas.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M.,
Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Michael King (2008). Instructor, part-time, Communication Studies. Two B.S., M.S., South
Dakota State University.
Donna R. Kirscht (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Elizabeth P. Klages (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Carleton College;
M.A., The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
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Debra S. Knudson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., St. Cloud State
University; M.Ed., College of St. Catherine.
Barbara K. Knudtson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.D.N., Rochester
Community College; B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A., College of St. Catherine.
Paul A. Knutson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.S., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dean C. Kopperud (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Neil J. Kraus (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., LeMoyne College; M.A.,
Ph.D., State University of New York-Albany.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota
State University; M.A., Hamline University.
Deborah J. Kuhlmann (2006). Instructor, part-time. English. B.A., Texas Christian
University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., Texas Christian University.
James J. Kulzer (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., two M.S. degrees, Winona
State University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
Florida; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History. A.B., College of William and
Mary; M.A., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership.
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia
University.
Martha J. Laskar-Aleman (2002). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of
Minnesota.
Laura K. Lazar (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S.,
Valparaiso University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown University.
Melissa C. Lee (2007). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of
Graduate Studies. Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Carol A. Lucido (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Luther College; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.A.,
University of Nebraska; E.D., University of St. Thomas.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Superior; M.Div, Luther Seminary.
Ann L. Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Carolyn A. Mack (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia University,
River Forest, IL; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Rosanne E. Malevich (2006). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; ABD, University of Minnesota.
Steven V. Manderscheid (2007). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership
Program. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
Christina M. Manning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.Sc., Tufts University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
Purdue University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
Dan S. Marsh (2005). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Susan W. Martino (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Cleveland Institute of Music Conservatory.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A.,
Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
C. Jean Marvin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John W. Matthews (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Paul R. Mattson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Luther
College; M.A., University of Minesota; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
David C. Matz (2001). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Molly A. Maxwell (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. S.B., Massachusetts Institute
of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
James Scannell McCormick (2004). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Diane M. McDonagh (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
K. Christian McGuire (2007). Instructor and Studio Artist/Electric Bass, part-time, Music.
B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., DePaul
University; M.B.A., Harvard University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
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Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Ashok K. Mehrotra (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian
Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Chicago.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vladan M. Milenkovic (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., Berklee College of
Music; M.M., University of Northern Iowa.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior College;
B.S., M.A., Augsburg College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Peter M. Morales (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., Ripon College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
April D. Morehouse (2006). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S., College of St. Catherine.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Karen L. Mulhausen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., St. Olaf College;
B.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Jessica A. Nathanson (2007). Assistant Professor and Director of Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo.
Brita L. Nellermoe (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Iowa; M.S.,
University of North Dakota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary;
M.D., University of Minnesota.
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Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science and Director of MAL Program.
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Daniel R. Noyes (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Macalester College; M.Arch.,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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James O’Brien (2008). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and
Design; M.A., Syracuse University; M.F.A., Hartford University.
Michael W. O’Brien (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. Two B.A.s, M.S.W.,
University of Iowa.
Mary F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Minneapolis Community
College; B.S., Bethel College; M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Melissa A. Oliver (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Winona State
University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David H. Oxley (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Bonnie Jean Palmen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., San Francisco State University; J.D., University of
California.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, part time, Education. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco].
Curtis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
360 Augsburg College Faculty
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Christine R. Peper (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Ed., Southeastern Louisiana University.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., University of New
Hampshire; M.A., St. Mary’s College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jennifer K. McCarty Plucker (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.Ed., St Mary’s University.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
John S. Reimringer (2006). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S., University of Kansas;
M.F.A., University of Arkansas.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Steven E. Restad (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Charles E. Rietkerk (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty 361
Catherine L. Roach (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Associate
Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Regula Russelle (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. M.A., Hamline University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Larry E. Sallee (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Superior; M.B.T., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of
Wisconsin-LaCrosse; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A.,
University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M.F.A, University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, part time, Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of
Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dean J. Seal (2006). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., M.A.,
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Steven A. Seay (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
San Francisco; M.B.A., City/Stanford University; Ph.D., Walden University.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian
University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Debra L. Shapiro (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies. B.A., J.D., The University
of Iowa.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Professor, part time, Political Science. B.A., University of Texas;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Anthony T. Sinkiewicz (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.A.S.,
Wright College; B.S., University of the State of New York-Albany; M.A., Webster
University; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Lawrence J. Sklaney, Jr. (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Bucknell University;
M.A., University of Illinois.
Joanne Z. Smith (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Smith
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Dorothy J. Smyth (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern
University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
Carla Steen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A.,
Columbia University.
John P. Stein (1992). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
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Lisa J. Storey (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S.,
Winona State University.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota,
Morris; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Christopher K. Strand (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.,
Southwest Missouri State University; M.B.A., Metropolitan State University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Assistant Professor of Art. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout;
M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Singapore;
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan E. Taylor (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., California State University;
M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Mary M. Thissen-Milder (2005). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education.
B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Northeast Missouri State; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
W. Lex Thompson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., New College of Florida; M.A.,
Yale University; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute.
David L. Tiede (2005). Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. B.A.,
St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii; M.F.A.,
Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
364 Augsburg College Faculty
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Leon M. Tyler (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern
University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Jeannine M. Uhlenkamp (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.E., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Pauline J. Utesch (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community
College; B.S.N., Winona State University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Todd R. Wadsworth (2002). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Middlebury College;
M.A., Pepperdine University.
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., B.A., Washington State
University.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of
Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., J.D.,
University of Pittsburgh.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Colleen K. Watson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.A.L., Augsburg College.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. A.A., Northern Virginia
Community College; B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.S.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Paula A. Watts (2008). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Valerie J. Webb (2001). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.Sc. Honors, B.A., University of
Queensland, Australia; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Andrew T. Webster (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., College of
St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Janis F. Weller (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies/Art. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University-Minneapolis, Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement /Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A., Hamline
University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Hans H. Wiersma (2002). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California,
San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Heather O. Willman (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.A., University of North Dakota.
Joel R. Wilson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Roger W. Wiltgen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.B.A., Winona State University.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
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John W. Yaeger (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S.W., Loyola University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Interim Director,
M.B.A. Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Utah.
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FACULTY EMERITI
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
Michigan State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Robert S. Herforth. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Augustana
College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
368 Faculty Emeriti
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two
M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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15. Murphy Place
16. Murphy Square
17. Music Hall
18. Luther Hall
25th Ave. S.
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19. Old Main
20. Anderson Hall
21. Quad
22. Science Hall
23. Public Safety Communications Center
24. Shipping and Receiving
25. Melby Hall
26. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
27. Urness Hall
28. Kennedy Center
29. Oren Gateway Center
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Resident Parking
C. Commuter Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Faculty/Staff Parking
J. Faculty/Staff Parking
K. Commuter Parking
L. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
M. U of M, Fairview Parking Ramp
2/2008
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CAMPUS LOCATION
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the North—
Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-94 East from Minneapolis—
Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I-94 West from St. Paul—
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the South—
Follow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
Augsburg College is located near two
Metro Transit Light Rail stations: the
Cedar-Riverside station and the Franklin
Avenue station. In addition to light rail,
four Metro Transit bus lines keep Augsburg
easily accessible to the greater metropolitan area: routes 2, 7, 19, and 24. For more
information about Metro Transit schedules
and routes, call 612-373-3333 or go online
to <www.metrotransit.org>.
Index
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to
its employees and its students.
372
INDEX
A
B
About Augsburg 10, 19
Academic Advising 41
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Excellence Scholarships 33
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 69, 99
Academic Policies and Procedures 73
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 93
Academic Skills Office 42
Access Center 44
Accessibility 19
Accounting 127-130
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 18, 19
Achievement Scholarships 34
Admissions 15, 21-25
Administrative Officers of the College 340
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 91
Advanced Transfer Students 79, 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
American Indian Studies 100-104
American Indian Student Services 46
American Sign Language 235
Anderson Hall 15, 50
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
40
Application Procedures 22-23, 32
Applied Economics 163
Architecture Minor 106
Art 104-111
Art and Architectural History 109-111
Art History 105
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 46
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 91-92
Associate in Ministry 309
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 10, 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 17
Athletic Affiliation 19
Athletics and Sports 41
Audit Fee 28, 29
Auditing Courses 90
Augsburg Abroad 63-68
Augsburg Core Curriculum 81-88, 112-114
Augsburg Experience 84-85
Augsburg First Year 84
Augsburg for Adults 13-14
Augsburg Seminar 84, 112
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 81-85, 112
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement modifications) 88
Beta Beta Beta 117
Biology 114-119
Board of Regents 340-341
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 71
Business Administration 120-137
Business Administration and
Economics Major 124, 163
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 123, 256-257
Business Management Certificate 121
C
Calendar 4-7, 54-55
Campus Kitchen 69
Campus Location 14-15, 19, 369-370
Campus Map 369-370
Campus Ministry 38
Campus Tours 22
Canadian Program 72
Career Services 69-70
Center for Global Education 65-68, 221-233
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 42
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
68-69
Certificates 71 (MBA), 106, 121, 254, 260261
Change of Program 75
Chemistry 138-143
Chinese 235
Chapel 15, 38
Choir 269
Christensen Center 15, 40
Class Schedule 98
Classification (Class Year) 90
Clinical Laboratory Science 144-149
Coaching Certification 200
College Costs 2008-09 Day 28-29,
WEC 29
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 91
College of the Third Age 14, 15, 17, 72
Commencement 94
Commons 51
Communication Studies 149-156
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 60, 151, 183-184
Community Service-Learning 68-69
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 319
Computational Economics 158-159
Index 373
Computational Philosophy 159, 278
Computer Science 157-161
Concert Band 269
Connections Courses 112-113
Continuing Education Program 72
Cooper’s Coffee Shop 51
Core Curriculum 81, 84-88
Costs 28-30
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 15, 48
Course Descriptions 97-338
Course Numbers 98
Credits 98
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 319
Crossover Registration 74-75
D
Dean’s List 93-94
Degree Verification 95
Degrees Offered 19, 54, 77
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 91
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 97-338
Deposits 29
Development 8
Directed Study 100
Directory 8
Directory Information 52, 96
Disability Services 44-45
Dismissal 93
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 15-17, 49-50
Dual Degree Programs 59, 179-180
E
Early Admission of First-years 23
Economics 162-166
Economics/Business Admin. Major 124, 163
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
290-291
Edor Nelson Field 15
Education 167-178
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 70
Elementary Education 170-174
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 176-178
Employment 36
Engaging Minneapolis 84
Engineering 179-180
English 181-195
English Language Learners (ELL) 87, 92-93
English Placement Test 184-185
Enrollment 19
Enrollment Center 8, 74
Enrollment/Degree Verification 95
Enrollment Deposit 29
Ensembles 269
Entry-level Skills 86-87, 113
Environmental Studies 196-197
Ethnic Student Services 46-47
Evaluation and Grading 88-90
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 12, 19, 341
Experiential Education Programs 68-69
Explanation of Grades 88-90
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 38
F
Facilities and Housing 15-17, 49-50
Facts and Figures 19
Faculty 14, 19, 55, 345-368
Faculty Emeriti 366-368
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 32
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 52, 95
Farsi 235
Federal Work Study Program 36
Fees 28-30
Film 152-153
Finance 131-132
Finance Certificate 121
Financial Aid 19, 32-36
Financial Policies 30-32
Fine Arts 40
Fitness Centers 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies)
Forensics 151
Former Students 24, 77
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 87, 201
French 236-237
First-years 22-23
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 41
German 230, 237-238
Gift Assistance 35
Global Education Center 15, 65-68, 221231
Global Education Program
Courses 65-68, 221, 231
Grade Point Average 80, 90
Grading 88-90
Graduate Programs 70-71, 128
Graduation (Applying for) 79, 83, 94
Graduation Skills Requirements 88
374 Index
Graduation Requirements 77 (catalog),
79-88
Grants 35
Graphic Design Certificate 106
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 16
H
Health and Physical Education 198-204
Health Clinic Services 48-49
Health Education 198-204
Health Fitness 198-204
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 67-68, 231-233
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 67-68, 231-233
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program
46
History 205-211
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 94
Honors Program 62, 212-216
Housing 15-17, 28, 49-50
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
150
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 89-90
Independent Studies 100
Information Technology Certificate 121
Information Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 17
Intercollegiate Athletics 41
Interdisciplinary Studies 217-218
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 91
International Business Minor 124
International Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 123
International Business Concentration
(International Relations) 220
International Partners 67
International Relations 219-221
International Student Advising 49
International Students 24-25, 49
International Studies 221-233
Internships 69, 99-100
Intramural Athletics 41
J
Japanese 238
K
Kennedy Center 16, 49
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 85, 112
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 234241
Latin Honors 94
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology)
319
Leadership (Master of Arts) 70, 128
Leadership Studies Minor 217
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 34
Learning Disabilities (Special Education)
176-178
Learning Disabilities Program 42
LGBTQIA Support Services 47
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver)
88
Liberal Arts Foundation 81, 85-86
Library and Information Technology 16,
19, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching; see also individual
majors) 60, 167-178, 270-271, 312
Life Sciences 115-116
Lifetime Fitness 87-201
Lindell Library 16, 19, 55-56
Loan Assistance 35-36
Location 14-15, 19, 369, 370
Luther Hall 16, 50
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 34
M
Majors and Minors 10, 56-60, 77, 97-338
Management Information Systems 133-135
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 122-123
Managerial Accounting 128
Many Voices Project 84
Maps 369, 370
Marketing 124 (WEC), 135-137
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 150
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 150
Master’s Degrees 55, 70-71, 128
Math Placement Group (MPG) 86, 244
Mathematics 242-248
McNair Scholars Program 43-44
Medical Refund 31
Medieval Studies 249-250
Melby Hall 16
Memberships 18, 19
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 17
Index 375
Metro-Urban Studies 251-253
Middle East Studies Minor 217-218
Military Called to Active Duty 76
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 46
Minnesota Work Study Program 36
Minors 59, 98-338
MIS Courses 133-135
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 87
Mortensen Hall 16, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 16
Murphy’s Grill 51
Music 254-269
Music Business 123, 256-258
Music Education Major 258-259
Music Ensembles 269
Music Hall 16
Music Performance Major 259
Music Repertoire Tests 261
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
254, 260-261
Music Therapy Major 260
N
Nabo 51
National Student Clearinghouse 95
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
270-271
Nordic Area Studies 272-273
Norwegian 239-240, 272-273
Notification of Admissions Decision 23
Numeric Grades 89
Numbering of Courses 98
Nursing 274-277
Nursing (Master of Arts) 70
O
Officers of the College 342
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 240
Old Main 16
Orchestra 269
Oren Gateway Center 16, 50
Organizational Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 320
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 150
Orientation 39
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 46
Partner Hospitals Program 14, 73-75
Part-Time Students 28
Pass/No Credit 80, 88-89, 90
Pastor 38
Payments 30
Peace and Global Studies Minor 220-221
Performance Studies 267-269
Petition Process (Student Standing
Committee) 76-77
Philosophy 278-281
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
44
Physical Education 198-204
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 60,
139, 270-271, 284
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 71
Physics 282-287
Piano Proficiency Test 261
Policies 17, 19, 30-32, 51-52, 73-79, 88-90,
93-95
Political Science 288-295
Political Science/Economics teaching major
290-291
Portfolio Assessment Program 92
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science)
289
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 99
President’s Greeting 2
Probation 93
Psychology 296-301
Psychology and Law Concentration 297
Public Accounting 128
Public Policy and Political Change in Political
Science 289, 290
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 150
R
Re-Admitted Students (Catalog applicability/Second majors and Degrees) 24, 77
Recitals 261
Refunds 30-31
Regents 340-341
Registration 73-75
Religion 302-311
Religious Affiliation 10-12, 19, 81, 341
Repeated Courses 90
Research Opportunities 44
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 15-17, 28, 49-50
Residence Requirements 80
Retaking courses 90
Rochester Program 13-14, 73-75
Room and Board 28
ROTC 62-63
376 Index
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 67, 231
Scholarships 33-35
Scholastic Connections 47
School Year 4-7, 19
Science Hall 16
Secondary Education 170-171, 174-175
Senior Keystone 85, 112
Service-Learning 68-69
Sigma Pi Sigma 284
Skills Requirements 80, 86-87, 88, 114
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology)
320
Social Studies 312
Social Welfare Minor 314
Social Work 313-317
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 71
Society of Physics Students 284
Sociology 318-324
Space Physics 283
Spanish 240-241
Special Education 176-178
Special Interest Housing 50
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 24
Sports 41
StepUP Program 45
Student Center 40
Student-Designed Major 56-57
Student Employment 36
Student/Faculty Ratio 19
Student Government 38-39
Student Life 38-52
Student Rights 51-52, 95
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 51
Student Standing Committee 76-77
Student Support Services (TRIO) 43
Student Teaching Abroad 68, 167
Studio Art 104-109
Study Abroad 63-68, 221-233
Summer Session 8, 63
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 150
Support Programs 41-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 17
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 167-178, 270-271, 312
Test Scores 22
Theatre Arts 304-312
Theatre Practicums 305-306, 311-312
Transcripts 22, 23, 29
Transfer Students 22-24, 77-79
TRIO Program 43-44
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 28-30
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO) 44
Unofficial Withdrawal 31-32
Urban Studies 251-253
Urness Hall 17, 50
V
Veterans 95
Vocation 38, 81
W
Weekend College 13-14, 23, 29-30, 73-75
Withdrawal From College 30-32, 75-76
Women’s Resource Center 40-41
Women’s Studies 335-338
Work Study Program 36
Writing Concentration 182, 183
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 301-302,
309-311
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Augsburg College Catalog
2006-2008
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
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2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
2006 to 2008 Catalog
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Augsburg College Catalog
2006-2008
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it is
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
College, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2006
www.augsburg.edu
Photos by Stephen Geffre
A Greeting
from the President
Stephen Geffre
A college catalog is a wonderful text,
full of detail and data that offer all of us a
map to our lives together as a college
community.
What has prompted you to study this
map of Augsburg College? If you’re already
enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder
of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will
be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg —
they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that
you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for
the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an
Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find that they not only tell you about
the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in
the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not
only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to
share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action
and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking —
will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us
who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can
find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 4-7
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 9
Facts and Figures – 18
Undergraduate Admissions – 19
Day Program – 20
Weekend College – 21
Financing Your Education – 23
Student Life – 39
Academic Information – 53
Departments and Programs – 93
Includes majors, minors,
and course descriptions
College Information – 317
Board of Regents – 318
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education – 319
Faculty and Administration – 320
Faculty Emeriti – 339
Maps – 342, 343
Index – 345
4
2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Summer........................................Freshman registration
Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation
Sept. 6/Wed. ................................Classes begin
Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 13-Dec. 1/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring
Nov. 23/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 27/Mon. ..............................Classes resume
Dec. 15/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2007
Jan. 16/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 19/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins
Mar. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 2-13/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 6/Fri. ....................................Easter break begins
Apr. 27/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 30-May 3/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 5/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Sept. 5/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 26/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 22/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 17-20/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2008
Jan. 14/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 17/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins
Mar. 25/Tue. .................................Classes resume
Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 28-May 1/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 3/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
5
6
2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Class Weekends: Sept. 8-10, Sept. 22-24, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 20-22, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19,
Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2007
Class Weekends: Jan. 5-7 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 12-14, Jan. 26-28, Feb. 2-4,
Feb. 16-18, Feb. 23-25, Mar. 9-11, Mar. 23-25
Spring Term 2007
Class Weekends: Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 13-15, Apr. 27-29, May 11-13, May 18-20, Jun. 1-3,
Jun. 15-17, Jun. 22-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Class Weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18,
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2008
Class Weekends: Jan. 4-5 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 11-13, Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3,
Feb. 15-17, Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Mar. 14-16, Mar. 28-30
Spring Term 2008
Class Weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-Jun. 1, Jun. 6-8,
Jun. 20-22, Jun. 27-28 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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8
DIRECTORY
Area Code
612
Access Center ..............................................................................................................330-1749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165
Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-788-5678
Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707
Event and Classroom Services ....................................................................................330-1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................338-0002
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center ......................................................................................................330-1046
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-458-1721
Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ...........................330-1000
Fax ..................................................................................................................330-1649
Graduate Programs .....................................................................................................330-1150
Human Resources .......................................................................................................330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000
Marketing and Communications ................................................................................330-1180
Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525
President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488
Rochester Program...............................................................................................507-288-2886
Student Activities and Orientation .............................................................................330-1111
Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160
Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110
Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311
Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101
Mailing address:
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Website:
www.augsburg.edu
Introducing
Augsburg College
About Augsburg – 10
Weekend College – 12
Rochester Program – 13
Campus Location – 14
Facilities and Housing – 14
Associated Support
Organizations – 16
Policies – 17
Accreditation and
Memberships – 17
Facts and Figures – 18
10
ABOUT AUGSBURG
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
“Search for Meaning” courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime—writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
The Weekend College Program offers
19 majors and five certificate programs.
MISSION STATEMENT .
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, “Education for Service,”
and to the mission of the College:
“To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community.”
HISTORY .
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg’s theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College’s mission assumed a double character—ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a concerted
effort to become accredited. Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Subsequently,
the American Lutheran Church merged
with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
AUGSBURG TODAY .
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
• The city—with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William V. Frame became president
in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under
his leadership, the College sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing
an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages — in
the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now over 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s
degree programs in business, education,
leadership, nursing, physician assistant
studies, and social work.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg’s Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree but who work or have other
commitments during the week. It is a
means by which men and women can gain
skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 19 majors,
Augsburg’s Weekend College is one of the
largest programs of its type among
Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in
Weekend College are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct faculty who
bring professional experience to their
teaching. The Weekend College student
body is involved in student government,
and students participate in academic and
extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, and student organizations.
Augsburg Weekend College continues
its tradition of innovation to meet the
needs of the adult and nontraditional student.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that working adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and
motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of
concentrated, on-campus study as well as
time for independent study and class
preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and a half to four hours on
either Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching.
Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic
faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching
and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities.
■ ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening schedule,
making them accessible to working adults.
14 About Augsburg
There are three trimesters in each academic
year. Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
use technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further information may be obtained from the
Rochester program website at
www.augsbur g.edu/rochester> or by call<w
ing the Weekend College Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101.
■ CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg’s campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes.” The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical
complexes—Fairview-University Medical
Center—are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, are
just minutes west and east via Interstate
94, which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map on page 343.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, and the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices — The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Weekend College
Admissions Office, Rochester admissions,
and the Graduate Studies Admissions
Office are located at 624 21st Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Marketing and Communications.
Campus Auxiliary Building —
Located on the corner of 25th and
Riverside Avenues, this building provides
guest housing for visiting faculty, as well as
retail space and additional campus office
space.
Counseling and Health Promotion
— The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center (1967) — The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
art gallery, and offices for student govern-
About Augsburg 15
ment and student publications. The Office
of Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
Edor Nelson Field — The athletic
field, located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is
the playing and practice field of many of
the Augsburg teams. An air-supported
dome covers the field during the winter
months, allowing year-round use.
Faculty Office House — This house,
located at 620 21st Avenue South, provides
additional office space for faculty.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
(1988) — The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center’s lower
level is home to the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
The James G. Lindell Family Library
(1997) — This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. The
Gage Family Art Gallery is located on the
second floor. The library is located on the
block of campus bordered by 22nd and
21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
The Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
— Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with the Office of Alumni
Relations, is located on the main floor of
Science Hall.
Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964) —
Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs — Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color — American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1999) — A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue,
between 7th and 8th Streets housing
juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
16 About Augsburg
Old Main (1900) — Home for the
modern languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, Alumni
Relations, Parent and Family Relations,
Institutional Advancement, and various
other program offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in
honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1938) — Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s
Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967) — Named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this
tower provides living quarters for 324 students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing
36 residents, housed two to a room, with
their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of the Third Age — In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial Interaction —
Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
21st Avenue South.
About Augsburg 17
■ POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
• Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS)
• National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
• National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean
that credits earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.org>
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND FIGURES
■
Location—Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
■
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 17 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
■
■
Accreditation—The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education, as described on page
17.
■
Enrollment (Fall 2005)—3,564 students from 31 countries.
■
Graduates—18,112 graduates from
1870 through August 2005.
■
Student/Faculty Ratio—15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13
(WEC)-17 (Day).
■
Campus—17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
■
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
■
Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
■
Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
■
Library—Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
■
School Year—Two semesters from
September to May, and three summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College—trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Program—
trimesters, September to June.
■
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
■
Off-Campus Programs—The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg’s own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
■
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
■
Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Undergraduate
Admissions
For Day Program Freshmen – 20
Early Admission
of Freshmen – 21
For Weekend College – 21
For Transfer Students – 21
For Former Students – 22
For Special Students – 22
(Non-Degree)
For International Students – 22
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
A
ugsburg College strives to create a
strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor of the Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
■ DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
—
Application for Admission—
Applicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
—An official transcript
Transcripts—
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
—Freshman applicants are
Test Scores—
required to submit results from a college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations — Two letters of
academic recommendation are required. If
the applicant has been out of school for
several years, a letter may be submitted by
a supervisor, employer, or other person for
whom the applicant works.
—If there
Additional Information—
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant’s previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
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—
Notification of Admissions Decision—
Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
—
Confirmation of Admission—
Accepted students are asked to make a
$150* enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>.
Transcripts — Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information — If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
— Augsburg College uses a “rolling”
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
■ TRANSFER STUDENTS
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous College work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who
falls below the standards for automatic
admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions
Committee after August 15 for entry in fall
semester or December 15 for entry in
spring semester. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the
22 Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DEGREE)
■ FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DEGREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to:
International Student Admissions
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Financing Your
Education
Day Program Costs
Tuition and Fees – 24
Room and Board – 24
Other Special Fees – 24
Deposits – 25
Weekend College Costs – 25
Payments – 26
Financial Policies
Refunds – 26
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply – 29
Kinds of Aid
Academic Excellence
Scholarships – 29
Achievement Scholarships – 30
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships – 30
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program – 31
Gift Assistance – 31
Loan Assistance – 32
Student Employment – 33
Sponsored Scholarships – 33
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
A
ll students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—
from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007.
DAY PROGRAM.
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2006-07 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
■ DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment) ............$22,900
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2006. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,860
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged
the audit rate for that course.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
770
Full-time students—see audit policy on
page 86.
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,396
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,208
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,126
Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 2,856
Student Activity Fee................$
180
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
13
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 90
Late Registration ..............................$ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$2,860
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$125
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$185
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$770
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
—car ...........................................$ 220
—motorcycle ..............................$ 110
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$125 per course.
■ DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) ....................$
150
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students’ account only upon
graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
balance (after all charges and/or fines) will
be refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007 .
WEEKEND COLLEGE .
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) .........................$ 35
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,540
Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,544
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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■ PAYMENTS—DAY PROGRAM
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Day Program—
(1) Semester payments, due August 14 and
January 5 as billed; (2) Extended Payment
Plan—an extended payment plan is available each semester. Details are included
with the bill for each term.
■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Extended
Payment Plan—an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term. (3)
Employer Reimbursement: students whose
employers reimburse them for all or part of
their tuition and fees must pay a $100
deposit per course credit at the start of the
term. The balance, which is subject to
finance charges until paid, is due 60 days
after the last day of the term. Students on
this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year,
prior to the start of the first class. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student’s account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
■ REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
Enrollment Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and/or room (except
for the minimum deduction of $100 to
cover administrative costs) in accordance
with the terms of their housing contract
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and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
• The Augsburg College Refund Policy
for Day, Weekend, Rochester, United, and
Graduate Programs:
The refund schedule is based on the
percentage of class time remaining on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who
drop one or more courses during each
term.
Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund
(minus $100
administrative
fee)
89% to 50% remaining
Refund equals
the percentage
of term
remaining
49% or less remaining
No refund
This refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition
and possible financial aid adjustments to
be finalized. If a credit balance remains on
the student’s account, a credit refund check
will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
■ MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal refund percentage (based on
the regular refund schedule), plus one-half
of the remaining tuition and fees. This
extra medical refund will be considered
upon submission of documentation from
the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made
through the Financial Petition Committee.
■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
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A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
FINANCIAL AID.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure “Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid.” This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2005-2006 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This
analysis takes into account such family
financial factors as current income, assets,
number of dependent family members,
other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
■ HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2005
to be considered for financial aid for 20062007). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award
letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes:
• Information regarding institutional
financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility
• Information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must
complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
• Information regarding payment
plans/options for the current school
year
■ KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.70 or
higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The
application deadline is March 1. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
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Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—
Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These
scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their
first bachelor’s degree who are children,
grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg
graduates; siblings of current Augsburg
students; children or spouses of current
ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their
high school class or ACT/SAT test score,
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
Scholarship—These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Minority Encouragement Program
Scholarship — The Minority
Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated
from a St. Paul public high school in good
standing and who participated in their
school’s Minority Encouragement Program.
MEP students are assured of receiving a
minimum award of $5,000 per year upon
admission to Augsburg College.
Application deadline is May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships —
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
incoming freshmen and transfer students
with demonstrated scholarship and a
record of, and/or potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic
Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about
the student’s extracurricular activities. The
application deadline is April 15. For more
information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services,
612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services,
612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530
Performing Arts Scholarship—
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 1 for fall or November 1 for
spring.
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Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship
— Recognizes students who are members
of an ELCA congregation within the
Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod,
S. E. Metro Synod or N. E. Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute
the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship
is awarded at point of admission for $1,000
per year.
CALL Scholarships (Congregations
and Augsburg support Lutheran
Leaders) — Augsburg College CALL
Scholarships recognize incoming students
of high academic achievement with a
demonstrated record of leadership within
their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg
will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $1,000
($3,000 maximum combined award) for
students who meet the leadership criteria
as specified on the application. The awards
are renewable, depending on the class level
at entry point (i.e., a new entering junior
will have two years of eligibility). Final
selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is
made by the College. Deadline for application is March 1.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2006-07 is $4,050.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan will be transitioning to a
fixed rate of 6.8% in July 2006.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
2006:
• Freshmen: $7,500 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $8,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan—A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement, the
interest rate is transitioning to a fixed rate
of 8.5% and a minimum payment of $50
per month. Further information is available at the Augsburg College Enrollment
Center website.
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Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS .
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor.
Sponsored scholarships are considered part
of a student’s overall financial aid award. A
list of scholarships follows.
■ GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship
Class of 1931 Scholarship
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
M. J. Estrem Scholarship
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland Scholarship
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Arne and Jean Markland Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship
Phillip and Helen Rouberg Scholarship
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship
Thorpe Family Scholarship—Bethany
Lutheran Church
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship
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■ SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship
Dain Rauscher Scholarship
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship
The Grace Scholarship
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund
Hoversten Peace Scholarship
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship
Timothy O. Olson Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship
Wells Fargo Scholarship
■ CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial Scholarship
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship
Lee Family Scholarship
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship
Pastor Carl O. and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
■ MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
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Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship
Hearst American Indian Scholarship
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Kerridge/Mueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship
McKnight Foundation Scholarship
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship
Women of the ELCA Native Women’s
Achievement Award
■ PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial Fund
■ DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem Scholarship
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship
Amin E. Kader Business Scholarship
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship
Heidi Huber Scholarship
Dr. Einar O. Johnson Scholarship
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship
Elva B. Lovell Life Scholarship
David Mathre Scholarship
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship
Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship
Murphy Square Literary Award
Anne Pederson English Scholarship
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship
History
Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship
Mathematics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship
Mathematics Scholarship
George Soberg Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs
Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modern Language
Scholarship
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language
Scholarship
Theodore and Virginia Menzel Scholarship
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet and Reverend Mark Ronning
Memorial Choral Music Scholarship
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship
Kay Halverson Scholarship
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship
Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship
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O. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlén Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth O. Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola Scholarship
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship
St. John’s Lutheran Church — John Norris
Scholarship
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial Scholarship
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Sampson Music Scholarship
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship
Philosophy
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship
Physics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship
Luthard O. Gjerde Scholarship
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship
Elias P. Harbo Memorial Scholarship
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Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship
Onesimus Scholarship
Johan H. O. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship
Ronholm Scholarship
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship
Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students
Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
Arts/Religion Scholarship
Student Life
Campus Ministry – 40
Vocation – 40
Student Government – 40
Campus Activities and
Orientation – 41
Social, Cultural, Recreational – 41
Fine Arts – 41
Anne Pederson Women’s
Resource Center – 42
Athletics and Sports – 42
Gage Center for Academic
Achievement – 42
Academic Advising – 44
Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) – 43
Academic Skills Assistance – 43
TRIO Program – 44
Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) – 45
Services for Students with
Physical Disabilities – 45
ACCESS Center – 45
StepUP® Program – 46
Ethnic Student Services – 46
American Indian – 46
Hispanic/Latino – 47
Pan-Asian – 47
Pan-Afrikan – 47
GLBTQA – 48
Health and Fitness – 48
International Student
Advising – 49
Residence Life Program – 49
Housing – 49
Food Service – 50
College Policies – 51
Student Standards of Behavior,
Complaints, Records – 51
Official Notices – 51
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – 51
Discrimination Complaints – 52
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STUDENT LIFE
A
ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense.
Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
CAMPUS MINISTRY .
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
VOCATION .
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director
of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for debate and
activism on all issues pertaining to student
life at Augsburg.
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Student Government is organized into
several committees. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen
elect their representatives in the fall of
their first year. Many kinds of involvement
are possible—program planning, writing,
editing, or service opportunities. If you
want to get involved, contact the president
or vice president of the student body in
their offices in the lower level of the
Christensen Center.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND .
ORIENTATION .
The Office of Campus Activities and
Orientation creates opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills
through active co-curricular involvement.
These events, activities and organizations
serve the campus community by helping
students become connected and invested
in their Augsburg experience.
Orientation programs on campus help
new students to Augsburg College become
familiar with their new surroundings and
the various resources that Augsburg offers
students. Summer Orientation and
Registration (SOAR) is a summer orientation program for entering first-year students where they will receive their class
schedule, meet their orientation leader and
meet new Auggies. Auggie Days is a fourday, fall transition program prior to the
beginning of classes. It is a comprehensive,
educational orientation program dedicated
to helping new first year students become
acclimated to the campus and feel comfortable in their new home. TRANSFERmation
and Spring Begin are transfer and new
beginner orientation programs that take
place in the fall and spring respectively.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL .
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, speakers, and visiting personalities
in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the hub of
student life on Augsburg’s campus. It houses various offices and services provided for
Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office
of Campus Activities and Orientation,
Event and Classroom Services, the Copy
Center, Shipping and Receiving, Murphy’s
Grill, Information Desk, Barnes and Noble
Bookstore, Sodexho food service, mail services, and Starbucks coffee/lounge are
offices and services that are currently in
the Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Center (known
as the Auggie’s Nest) is located on the garden level of the Christensen Center.
Student organizations have workstations
and lockers to help promote their events,
hold meetings and plan campus-wide programming endeavors. Commuter students
have the opportunity to utilize daily-use
lockers for storage.
■ FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
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■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S
RESOURCE CENTER
and ice arena.
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource
Center at Augsburg College provides an
arena where Augsburg women can convene
to discuss topics of importance to today’s
women. It is also open to those men who
are supportive of women’s equality and the
study of feminism. In the Center you will
find a women’s library with current magazines for women and a collection of print
sources. It is also a meeting place for students, faculty and staff to interact, rest,
relax, study and converse. The Women’s
Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities, and provides a safe
place on campus for discussions, explorations and women’s advocacy. The
Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup
Hall.
■ SPORTS AND RECREATION
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division III. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
■ INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC.
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg
students in setting and achieving optimal
academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)
Academic Skills Coaching
TRIO/Student Support Services
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO)
■ ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new Day
and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the college and assists students on
initial course selection. This office also
provides interpretation of core curriculum
requirements, administers entry-level skill
assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials,
and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in
the Enrollment Center.
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All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All day students are
required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser prior to registration. Both day
and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser as
often as is necessary.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented
learning, attentional, psychiatric and other
cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping
these students gain full access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection
of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a
rigorous and challenging, yet supportive,
liberal arts education to students with
diverse backgrounds, preparations, and
experiences.
Students who qualify for assistance
from CLASS work directly with one of our
disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may
include:
• Accommodations for testing and
classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
• Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Use of assistive technology through
the Groves Computer Laboratory
• Individual meetings (weekly or occasional) with a specialist for assistance
with academic, organizational, and
time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the college faculty, staff,
or administration to ensure that students
have every opportunity for success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
■ ACADEMIC SKILLS COACHING
The Academic Skills Coaches, located
in Science 116, offer students study-skills
assistance so they may achieve academic
success. The coaches assist students in
improving their skills in such areas as time
management, note taking, textbook reading and comprehension, test-taking, and
concentration and memory improvement.
The staff will assist students in stress
reduction and in developing effective and
efficient study skills based on individual
learning styles.
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The Karen M. Housh Tutoring
Service—located in Science 116, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most courses offered. The
service also notifies students of available
group study and coordinates supplementary instruction sessions, in which tutors
attend the classes and facilitate review after
class on major concepts of the course.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support
Services serves 160 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 35 new students to the program each year.
The John Evans Learning
Laboratory—located in Science 116,
offers students the opportunity to improve
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
•Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
•Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and long-term
course planning
•Financial aid counseling and education
•Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
•Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
•Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
•Social and cultural activities and student-led events
•Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework,
academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising for 20 incoming
first-year students
•Need-based scholarships for first- and
second-year students actively participating
in TRIO/SSS
■ TRIO PROGRAM
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
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Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIO/SSS Advisor, please contact TRIO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311, or Science
114.
■ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AND GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITY (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional
school opportunities. URGO also supports
faculty and staff in their work to engage
students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and
research opportunities on and off campus,
graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for
selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special
research funding and support for lowincome and first-generation college students and their mentors.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH.
DISABILITIES.
■ ACCESS CENTER
The Access Center provides support
and specialized services to students with
documented physical disabilities. These
may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility
impairments, and visual, auditory, or
speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to the academic,
social, cultural, and residential programs
that Augsburg College offers with the goal
of promoting independence and assisting
students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but
are not limited to:
• Individual meetings with the Physical
Disabilities Specialist on a weekly
basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management
issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Training on, and use of, assistive
technology
• Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic
issues
Housing accommodations are provided
on an individual basis for students with
physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of
the disability and the amount of equipment
and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The
mandate to provide accommodations does
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not, however, extend to adjustments that
would “fundamentally alter” the basic
nature or essential curricular components
of an institution’s courses or programs.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. See listing on page 43.)
■ TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
(Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See listing on
page 44.)
STEPUP® PROGRAM.
The StepUP Program at Augsburg
College is for men and women in recovery
from addiction to alcohol and other drugs
who wish to pursue a college education.
StepUP’s comprehensive approach supports
students in both their recovery and academic studies.
StepUP students live in separate chemical-free housing, have individual support
meetings with a licensed chemical dependency counselor, and participate in
extracurricular team and community
building activities. In addition, students
have access to an academic skills specialist
in the StepUP office as well as specialists in
other student service departments on campus.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step
abstinence-based recovery program, have a
minimum of six months of continuous
sobriety, and agree to abide by the StepUP
contract and live in StepUP housing.
The StepUP Program fosters academic
success and encourages the discovery of
positive relationships. Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves
and their decisions while maintaining a
healthy respect for the disease of chemical
dependency. Participation in the program
offers students leadership opportunities
both on and off campus. In StepUP, students join together to form a community
in which recovery is celebrated as a normal
part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while
participating in the StepUP Program will
last a lifetime.
ETHNIC STUDENT SERVICES.
■ AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Ser vices
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg’s policies, procedures and expectations. The program
• Assists with application process
• Helps students secure financial aid
• Nurtures students’ identification as an
American Indian
• Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
• Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school dis-
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tricts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one-fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
■ HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, scholarships,
orientation and registration, academic
planning, career counseling, housing,
internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic/
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
■ PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
■ PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
“One Day in May” when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
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GLBTQA STUDENT SERVICES.
The GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgendered, Questioning, and Allies)
Student Services Office works with students of all sexual orientations and gender
identities. The director assists GLBTQA
students in both the weekend and day programs in making academic, personalsocial, and environmental adjustments to
Augsburg and community life. The director
also helps students create campus programs and co-advises Augsburg’s Queer
and Straight in Unity (QSU). Augsburg
College has begun using the “Safe Space”
Program, so that all students may feel safe
in their academic and personal lives while
on campus.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
■ HEALTH INSURANCE
■ CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may contact
the Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion for information on obtaining
student health insurance through college
affiliated agencies.
Counseling
■ HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Personal counseling provides a supportive environment where students have
many opportunities to gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of licensed psychologists.
Services include individual counseling,
assessment and referral, workshops, consultation, and outreach.
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student’s
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
HEALTH AND FITNESS.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, anxiety, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality,
drug use, motivation, transitions, family
issues, self-image, difficult decisions, eating
concerns, grief and loss, or other issues
with the psychologist. Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution
to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal
growth.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
■ FITNESS CENTER
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center; some hours are
reserved for classes.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING .
(ISA) .
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
•Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
•General advocacy for international
students
•Advising the International Student
Organization
•Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
•Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communi-
cation theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 66.)
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to
complete their degrees. Residence life staff
are on hand to help students become
acquainted with life at Augsburg through
social and educational events. They are
also ready to assist students who need help
or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls also earn higher grades and
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gain greater satisfaction during their college career. Numerous events are planned
to welcome students to the community,
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
New Hall—Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Special Interest Housing—Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living/learning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and StepUP.
Urness Hall—All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This nine-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms may
be available.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
■ FOOD SERVICE
Commons—Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plans who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
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Murphy’s Grill—Located on the
ground floor of the Christensen Center,
Murphy’s features grill items, pizza, soups,
sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
COLLEGE POLICIES.
■ STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available on the website at <www.augsburg.edu/studentguide>.
■ OFFICIAL NOTICES
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student’s Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on AugNet.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than “directory information” can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
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■ DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, ground floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
General Information – 54
Degrees Offered – 54
Academic Calendar – 54
Faculty – 55
Library and Information
Technology Services – 55
Academic Organization
and Programs – 56
Divisions and Departments – 56
Majors and Minors – 56
Teaching Licensure – 60
Pre-Professional Programs – 60
Honors Program – 62
Inter-Institutional Programs – 62
Augsburg Abroad – 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning – 66
Graduate Programs – 68
Other Programs – 70
Academic Policies and
Procedures – 70
Registration – 70, 73
Crossover Registration – 72
Withdrawal from College – 73
Student Standing/
Petition Process – 74
Re-Admission – 74
Transfer Credit – 75
Graduation Requirements – 76
Graduation Requirements – 76
Liberal Arts Foundation – 79
Skills Requirements – 80
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements – 82
Evaluation and Grading – 85
Explanation of Grades – 85
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program – 87
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal – 89
Dean’s List – 89
Latin Honors – 90
Commencement – 90
Enrollment/Degree Verification – 90
FERPA – 91
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
■ DEGREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
■ ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting
times.) Students may take from one to four
classes each term.**
The Rochester Program operates on a
trimester calendar. Classes are held on
weekday evenings and meet an alternate
weeks. Similar to Weekend College,
Rochester’s Fall trimester begins in
September, Winter trimester begins in
January, and Spring trimester begins in
April. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2
to 4 hours. Students may take one to four
classes each term.**
**(See Registration on page 70 and
Calendars on pages 4-7)
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College and the Rochester
Program are the same as their day program
counterparts. However, the curriculum is
limited to selected liberal arts courses and
majors.
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Augsburg offers three summer school
sessions, including a summer online option.
The Summer Session Catalog is published in
the winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for Physician
Assistant Studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 68.)
■ FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
■ LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 180,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives,
curriculum library, a computer lab and stu-
dent computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media
viewing and listening. Skyways link the
library to the new Gateway Building as
well as to Sverdrup Hall, which houses the
Enrollment Center, additional computer
labs and multimedia classrooms, a lounge,
and a vending area.
Library Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. In a wireless environment,
appropriately equipped laptop computers
can be used throughout the building to
access these resources.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit Student
Computing’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/stucomp> for more on
IT at Augsburg.
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Computing
Students have access to over 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and
Macintosh desktop computers available in
the Lindell Library computer lab and in
the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The college has six computer classrooms and 23
technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 45
wireless laptops available for use in the
Library.
Several computer clusters are available
for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber optic
campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing and connections to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network from dormitory rooms or from WiFi buildings on campus including the Christensen Student
Center, Lindell Library, and the Science
Building. All of the AugNet online services
and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Web to
students on and off-campus.
Media Resources
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound and video recordings, as well
as equipment for viewing, listening to, and
creating instructional media. Audio and
video tape duplication within the limits set
by copyright law is available. Facilities for
classes in broadcasting are located near the
communication department in Foss
Center.
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND.
PROGRAMS
.
■ DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 26
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—
American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre
arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—
Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, physician
assistant studies, social work.
■ MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The college requires students to declare
a major by the end of the sophomore year,
and earlier in some disciplines. Details of
majors and minors are in the course
description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of
arts degree.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
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flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student’s proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student’s
ability to complete the proposed major and
the validity and value of the proposed
major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their
commitment to oversee the student’s
progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the pro-
posed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major. Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the Dean’s
Office.
If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
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Listings that are shaded are offered
through both the day program and
Weekend College. Weekend College
students may choose a major offered in
the day program if they wish. They may
take as many courses as possible through
Weekend College, then finish the major as
a day program student. A change of program is allowed once each academic year.
MAJORS AND AREAS OF EMPHASIS.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
International Business
Management
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History
International Relations
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business Concentration (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
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Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Community Studies
Crime and Deviance
Cultural Anthropology
Organizational Analysis and
Development
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
Women’s Studies1
MINORS.
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Modern Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
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ACTC Majors—It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar’s office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consor tium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
ter ms of the ACTC consortium agree ments.
■ OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
licensure in one of these areas also obtain
the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and
licenses in Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities are
also available. These majors and licenses
are offered only through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure
and special education licensure have education department advisers. Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers
in their subject area major and in the education department. It is very important that
students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication arts/literature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle school/high school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication arts/literature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), and physical education
(K-12). The licenses prepare people to
teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
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Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL, two courses;
BIO 113, 114, 215; PHY 121, 122; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
169-170.
Pre-Law—Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
students with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
courses, including ENL 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352; BIO
113, 114, 215, 369; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476;
CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, and Pre-Physical
Therapy—Coursework in preparation for
these programs should be discussed with a
faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114, 215, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351, 352; ECO 113; ENL 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
The Exploring Our Gifts office
(Memorial 231) provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
105/106 or 115/116, CHM 351/352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
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■ HONORS PROGRAM
The Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where exceptional students with a passion for ideas can
be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to create their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program director.
■ INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Library and Media Center—
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
2,500,000 volumes.
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester at one of the
other campuses. No additional fee is
required for such an exchange, except for
private instruction in music or approved
independent studies. Students may elect to
participate in the cooperative program to
gain new perspectives, to get better
acquainted with the other schools, or to
undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. A regularly
scheduled bus shuttles students between
the campuses.
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar’s office.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
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Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
may apply toward the total credits required
for graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
Students are advised on selecting programs that best fit their academic, career,
financial, and personal objectives.
Assistance is provided with application,
course registration, financing, and travel
arrangements. Orientation and re-entry
programs assist students in integrating the
experience abroad into their coursework
and personal lives. Grades earned on nonAugsburg programs will not be recorded
on the Augsburg transcript and will not be
figured into the GPA. Grades of “C” or better are required for credit to be granted
from non-Augsburg programs.
■ AUGSBURG ABROAD
Eligibility and Application
An increasing number of Augsburg students are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an experience abroad. Through study abroad students may meet with grassroots women’s
organizations in Mexico, work in a small
business or artisan program in Namibia,
examine prospects for peace in Northern
Ireland, study geology and ecology in
Norway, have a paid corporate internship
in Germany, or thrill to the sounds of The
Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
house. Study abroad provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills,
strengthen language competencies, further
career paths, experience different cultures,
and gain knowledge about the increasingly
interdependent world.
All students in good academic and disciplinary standing (a minimum GPA of
2.50) at Augsburg may apply to study off
campus. Although foreign language skills
are an asset, they are not required for all
study abroad programs. Since it takes some
time to prepare for studying abroad, students should start planning during their
freshman and sophomore years.
The application deadline for spring
term study abroad programs is October 1.
For summer session, fall term, and year
long study abroad programs the application deadline is March 1. Please contact the
study abroad advisor in the Office of
International Programs for deadlines on
short-term study abroad programs and
advising assistance.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Costs and Financial Aid
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg and will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
Augsburg core curriculum, and graduation
requirements when approved by academic
advisers and department chairs before
departure. An approved study abroad program will also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience.
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying abroad.
Naval ROTC—Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
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Study Abroad Programs
Students may select from the following
Augsburg study abroad programs. In addition, students may consult with the study
abroad advisers regarding non-Augsburg
program options.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) —
Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political and cultural
issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; learn first hand from both women
and men who are involved in struggles for
sustainable development and social
change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women’s studies,
and Spanish. Internships and independent
studies are also available. The program
begins with a one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and
ends with a two-week seminar in El
Salvador. Students stay in guest houses
while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and four to
six weeks living with Mexican host families. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) — Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) — Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
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study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science.
Students spend the first five weeks in
Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in
Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level
Spanish course or its equivalent is
required.
Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives (Mexico)
— Spring
This is an intensive program of study
and travel that explores socioeconomic and
political issues with a focus on the impact
of environmental policies on the lives of
women and men from varying economic
classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and
Central America. Students will examine
the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism, social change,
and the complexity of gender, class, race,
and ethnicity in Latin America. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women’s studies.
Internships and independent studies are
also available. The program includes a twoweek seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala.
Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six weeks in
Augsburg housing, and six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico) — Spring
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway
and Germany. Students can choose from
several options: group programs, “tailormade” individual study programs, and
practical professional experiences that may
include a paid internship. Program length
varies from ten days to two semesters. All
course work is in English. Some travel
scholarships are available. For further
information contact the International
Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Norway, Ecuador, Ireland,
Bangladesh, and the Twin Cities. All programs emphasize the impact of civic
engagement, social change and cross-cultural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs emphasize intense language experience, internships, and field
study.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway—Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
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study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
inars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Bangladesh: Sustainable
Development, Environment, and
Culture — Spring
Student Teaching Abroad
Explore the policies, practices and competing ideologies of human, environmental
and socioeconomic development in
Bangladesh. Experience urban and rural
environments, interact with leaders of government and development agencies, learn
about Bangladeshi history and culture, and
take introductory courses in Bangla language. Lectures and readings are in
English. (Prereq.: junior status or permission)
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change — Spring
The “Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change” program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven-week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field sem-
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Offerings
include Summer Session I in Mexico via
the Center for Global Education. Contact
the study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for the most current list of programs.
■ THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource center incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg’s metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, internship, and career plan-
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ning programs that link the College’s academic programs to community organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students’ coursework, majors, and/or
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers, volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and com-
munity centers, or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK and campus ministry.
Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 85.
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a non-credit
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student’s major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year and/or full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
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transcript notation, set learning goals and
evaluate their experience. The director of
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
supervises co-op transcript notation work
experiences. Academic internships and
cooperative education may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is viewed as an important part of a
student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, career staff provide career related assessments, one-onone career planning and coaching, and
assistance with choosing majors, locating
internships, preparing for job searches and
graduate school applications, and making
connections to community, business, and
alumni resources.
■ GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Catalogs for each degree
program should be consulted for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: E/BD and
LD. Students are able to take up to six
licensure courses at the graduate level and
complete their licensure programs with a
combination of graduate and undergradu-
ate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to
complete a master’s degree program.
Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of MAL
coursework and graduate level education
coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: E/BD and/or LD, as well as the
K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement
licensure at the graduate level. The program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Weekend College
Admissions office. For further information
about the programs, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes
that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), and/or Transcultural Nursing
through the Transcultural Nursing Society
(TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible immer-
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sion schedule (every other week or once
per month) that may include weekdays,
weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Webenhanced pedagogies are used for all classes. Practicums include optional short-term
study abroad experiences. Students may
choose to study in Mexico, Guatemala,
Namibia, Pine Ridge, SD, and/or Europe.
The Master of Arts in Nursing Program is
accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and
procedures.
The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills and knowledge
necessary to advance in their careers and
accept roles of greater responsibility in an
organization. Meeting primarily on one
evening per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 20
months. Organized in cohort format, the
program encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses
on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive Field Study
course allows students to apply classroom
learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a learning laboratory
for students as they complete projects in
various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced
through participation in a number of certificate options including Finance, Financial
Planning, International Business, Marketing
Management, Music Business, and Human
Resource Management.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education,
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College’s mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares
students to actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy
toward changing policies that obscure and
oppress people.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Theology) is also
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available and is offered in collaboration
with Luther Seminary. The dual degree is
designed to meet the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual
and social needs of families, individuals,
and communities.
■ OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a
Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call the program director at the above
number.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND.
PROCEDURES.
■ REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
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Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total
of 5.0 course credits; cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a
total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
(Please note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include Winter
WEC and Spring WEC.) Auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a
tuition charge.
Weekend College and Rochester
Program students typically register for one
or two course credits each trimester.
Students registered for at least two course
credits in one term are considered full time
for that term. Students registered for one
course credit are considered half-time for
the term.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. Official academic
calendars for all programs are available
through the registrar’s Web page.
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw
without notation through day 10 of the
term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day.
From day 11 through day 20, students may
still petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class.
There is a fee for this petition. Day 20 is
the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program
Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under “Combined Academic
Calendars” at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule and/or
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
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week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Weekend College—612-330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a “home program,” either
day, Weekend College, or the Rochester
Program. It is expected that students will
complete most of their degree requirements through their home program.
However, full-time students may register
for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their
home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open Web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar’s office
Web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by Web.
The WEC and Rochester programs are
not part of the ACTC (Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities) tuition
exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT crossover to attend
A C T C c o u r se s .
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program. (An
exception is made for approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
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Change of Program
Withdrawal from College
Students may apply to change their
“home program” by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar’s Web page. The last day to file
for a Withdrawal from College is the last
day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar’s
office.
Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming freshmen and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College and Rochester
Program students may register during the
designated time prior to the start of each
term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar for specific dates.
Day students will be able to register only
after meeting with their faculty adviser.
The Enrollment Center is also available to
process registration forms. Note: Web registration may not recognize prerequisites
fulfilled by transfer work. In these cases,
please process your registration at the
Enrollment Center.
Once the open registration period ends,
returning students registering for the first
time for the coming term will be assessed a
late registration fee. The Enrollment
Center will process all registration forms
after the Web closes.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of orders.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise from a failure to
note attendance on the transcript, and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of
the student’s control.
Alternatively, the college supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially complet-
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ed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
“incomplete” agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
and/or the Dean’s Office as soon as possible
so the College can notify all parties and aid
in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee deals
with requests for minor exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the Committee
reviews requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic
requirements and/or approval of transfer
course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a
$50 petition fee attached to the petition.
This fee is non-refundable regardless of the
outcome of the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be
submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term
involved.
In addition, the Committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The Committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The Committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the College
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The Committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
(September-April), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar’s Web page: <www.augsburg.edu/
enroll/registrar/index.html>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness
or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and
add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty
will be returned for completion.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar/
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a
copy of the petition with the committee’s
decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their
campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Re-Admitted Students
Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. The election to complete a
degree under a new catalog must be submitted in writing to the registrar’s office.
Some departments will not accept course-
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work taken more than seven to ten years
ago. Students must meet all of the requirements in effect under the catalog they
choose. Choosing to complete graduation
requirements under the current catalog
will require re-evaluation of prior coursework, including transfer credit, to determine its applicability to the current catalog
requirements.
Students who graduated from Augsburg
who are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Minors
are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has
been awarded.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student’s official transcripts. College credit is granted for liberal
arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.0/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, vocational-technical courses, or courses with grades
below 2.0/C. The registrar’s office evaluates
coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements. Academic departments are
responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or
minor. The College reserves the right to
require that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence section
on page 77) Additionally, major and minor
departments may require certain courses or
a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg.
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equiva-
lent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits that have been
reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course
credits by dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches this credit limit, no
additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. However, courses
taken beyond the credit limit can be used
to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in
transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other
institutions are not transferred to Augsburg
and are not included in the student’s
cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit
policy and residency requirements.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MnSCU, and
have a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0
scale) from the degree-granting institution
will be given transfer status as outlined
below:
• Students will be granted 16 Augsburg
course credits in transfer from two-year
institutions. This will assure admission
with junior standing. No additional credits
will be accepted from two-year institutions.
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• The Augsburg Core Curriculum will
be adjusted so students need only to complete the following:
• REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation
• One Augsburg Experience
• Senior Keystone Course
• Modern Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
• Math Placement Group 3 (or MAT
105)
• One course that fulfills the
Graduation-level Quantitative Reasoning
Skills requirement
• One course that fulfills a Graduationlevel Writing Skills requirement
• HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or one
HPE lifetime activity course (This requirement is waived for students who have
transferred two equivalent courses.)
*The A.A. degree and Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum must be completed
prior to enrolling at Augsburg in order to
qualify for this transfer status.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the A.A. degree may be
required in some Augsburg majors.
Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C –
grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major — a separate
process from admission to the College — is
sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and
consult the departmental section of this
catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13
or more course credits accepted in transfer
are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum
will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100
& REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical
Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness
requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
• Waiver of one Graduation-level
Writing Skills requirement
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain
unchanged for Advanced Transfer
Students. A full description of these
requirements is found on pages 78-84.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are
determined at the time of initial entry into
Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
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of a major. See page 22 in the printed catalog in Undergraduate Admissions — Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for
graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confir m remaining graduation
requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar prior to the anticipated date of graduation. (There may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record.)
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits
— No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) – 14;
music education (B.M.) – 17; music performance (B.M.) – 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
– 17; and social work (B.S.) – 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective
P/N graded courses. Each department sets
its own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a Major —
Requirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum — Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average — Students
must earn a minimum overall grade point
average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade
point average in course work for the major
or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade
point average or a minimum grade in each
course. See the departmental section for
details about the grade and grade point
average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence — The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar’s office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
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■ THE AUGSBURG CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum
that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s
place of leadership and service in a diverse
world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
THE AUGSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum is
centered on its identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
As a college of the Church, Augsburg
accepts as a basis for its educational program the doctrines of the Christian faith as
revealed in scripture and the creeds
affirmed by the Lutheran Church. It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures, theological concepts, ethical values, their own
faith and values, and religious concepts
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg’s concept
of vocation and its meaning; Christian theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning
of the Bible in Judeo-Christian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning courses—REL
100 and REL 200—are required.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
• Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the college as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and Augsburg Seminar, a firstyear learning community in their major or
related area of academic interest. Each
week Augburg Seminars devote an hour to
topics relevant to an Augsburg education:
becoming an intentional learner; making
connections to the larger Augsburg learning community; and exploring strategies
for success in the AugSem course(s) and
future college work.
• Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement
builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. Students
take one course that introduces them to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also
fulfill an Augsburg Core Curriculum or
major requirement. They should be taken
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during the first year, but may be taken in
the second year.
• Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON
111 (see core skills requirements), the
Many Voices Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text
addressing themes of cultural diversity and
global awareness. Emphasizing ways in
which written communication can promote understanding and productive
engagement among different cultures and
points of view, The Many Voices Project is
intended to teach skills and methods that
promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education — vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also
meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each
department connects the broad liberal arts
foundation with the professional skills and
in-depth study of the major. It thus asks
graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar’s
office.
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Economics, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments/programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy,
Religion, Modern Languages (literature
and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
Participation in a music ensemble may
be applied to this requirement. Four
semesters of participation in the same
ensemble — orchestra, concert band, or
choir — fulfills one course requirement in
the Fine Arts domain.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical
thinking courses is determined by the
assessments. These tests are a prerequisite
for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course requirements.
• Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
• Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
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Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
• Writing Assessment and
Requirement
This entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENL 111 or 112. Students
who do not place highly enough on the
entry level assessment will be required to
take ENL 101 Developmental Writing
before ENL 111.
Students who have transferred in a
course equivalent to ENL 111 are excused
from the entry level exam. Students entering Weekend College or the Rochester
Program do not take the Writing
Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
• Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class
is required.
Students should complete Effective
Writing by the middle of their sophomore
year since it is a prerequisite for Writing
Graduation Skill courses.
• Modern Language
For students who have not previously
studied a modern language, completion of
a two-course sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in
both courses is required. The BYU-CAPE
language assessment is offered to students
who have had at least one year of study of
French, German, or Spanish language in
high school. For a language previously
studied, successful completion (minimum
grade of 2.0 or P) of one language course
at your placement level (112 or higher)
satisfies the requirement. Students whose
placement test is at 311 or higher will be
exempted from further language study.
Modern language courses accepted in
transfer may be applicable to this skills
area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ELL placement test must fulfill the English Language Learners (ELL)
requirement. The requirement is satisfied
by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam.
Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found
on page 88.
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CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY OF
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
FOR GRADUATION.
This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 76. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
( t r a n s fe r c r e d i t m a y a p p l y t o t h e s e r e q u i r e ments):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 77.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Critical Thinking Assessment
• Mathematics Assessment
• Modern Languages Assessment
• Writing Assessment
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete Effective Writing
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
• Two courses with Writing components.
❏ Complete a major.
• One course with a Speaking component.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
• Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
1. Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
2. Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
• One course with a Critical Thinking component.
A l l a d v a n c e d t r a n s f e r s t u d e n t s ( t h os e
entering with 13 or more credits) must com plete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Other maximums are described on page 77.
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❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 77.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total course s c omp le t e d .
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• Humanities
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Fine Arts
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
• Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
• One course with a Writing component.
• One course with a Critical Thinking component.
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
• One course with a Speaking component.
• One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill.
• One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
• One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill.
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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• Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime activities (HPE 002, 003
Lifetime Activity courses). Students may
test out of the second activity course by
demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are
offered through the Health and Physical
Education department each semester.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity
proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may
not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime
Activity courses are non-credit courses and
are not included in the 32-course graduation requirement.
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Students are required to have one
course each with Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning, and Speaking skill
components, and two courses with a
Writing Skill component. These requirements are modified for advanced transfer
students (see pages 76, 82-83). A minimum grade of 2.0 or P is required to satisfy
a graduation skill requirement.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill this
requirement. Academic advisers will provide a list of these courses.
All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENL 111 or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have
the prerequisite of Math Placement Group
3, and all Critical Thinking Skill courses
have the prerequisite of passing the entry
level Critical Thinking Assessment or GST
100.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of
Science degree give students the ability to
modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
1. Bachelor of Science/Liberal Ar ts
Foundation (LAF) Waiver. Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver
must complete at least six of the eight LAF
requirements, provided at least one course
is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics
courses, two Social and Behavioral Science
courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors
are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure
only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
2. Bachelor of Science/Moder n
Language Waiver. Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved
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for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
EVALUATION AND GRADING
■
EXPLANATION OF GRADES
The official delivery of end-of-term
grades to students is online via the AugNet
Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading
options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
Latin Honors. Transfer students should be
especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only 2
P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 77.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
3.5
Pass/No Credit
3.0
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
2.5
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
2.0
• Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
1.5
• Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
0.5
• P-graded courses do not count
1.0
0.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Performance below basic course
standards
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
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not computed in the grade point average.
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor’s signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 24. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
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The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification is based on the number of
course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course
credits.
• Juniors—16 completed course credits.
• Seniors—24 completed course credits.
■ ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demon-
strated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)—Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. For some
exams, a minimum score of 4 is required.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Office
of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams—These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
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• There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment
Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student’s previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed or
systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be
used when four or fewer courses remain
for graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning—While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the
ELL placement test in conjunction with
the English writing placement test prior to
registering for their first term at Augsburg.
Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101
Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON
111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English Language Learner’s course, an
objective test will be administered to all
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students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENL
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ELL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for
graduation.
■ ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.00 is required for graduation, with certain majors requiring a higher minimum
GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.00 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches
2.00. Students placed on probation as
freshmen for having earned two zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to sophomore,
if they have not earned additional zero
grades, and if their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00. Students placed on probation as
sophomores for having earned three zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to junior and
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calen-
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dar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean’s List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
is sent to the hometown newspaper of each
student on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of “With Distinction.” Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N
by the department will not be counted, nor
will “N” grades).
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May. Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three course credits/requirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. A student will not
graduate nor will a degree be conferred
until all graduation requirements are met,
regardless of participation in commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearing
house.org
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Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of
enrollment verification and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records—You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of
“directory information”—FERPA uses
the term “Directory Information” to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
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“Directory information” includes
the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of
study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards
received;
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA
Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Departments and
Programs
Course Descriptions with Major
and Minor Requirements – 94
Department majors and
programs are listed
alphabetically.
Also see index.
94
DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
A
s a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College’s program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in separate catalogs.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course is valued as
four semester credits or six quarter hours.
Most day program courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit
Weekend College courses meet for eight
three-and-one-half-hour sessions during
fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring term.
Numbering
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall and/or
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available online.
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Departments and Programs 95
Prerequisites
■ INTERNSHIPS
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical
thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor.
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
INTERNSHIPS AND
.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
2. Register for the Internship during
the registration period. The signed permission form must be turned in at the time of
registration. (Students may pre-register
without a placement secured, but a suitable internship must be found by the end
of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
196
197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
396
397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
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the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected.
Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult
with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
(Off-campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
■ DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
ACCOUNTING
See listing under Business Administration.
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
A
merican Indian Studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise
Marubbio
American Indian Studies 97
Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk,
Dale Weston
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
AIS 205 Contemporary American
Indians
ENL 255 American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the
Cinema
HIS 236 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499 Senior Research Project
In addition student must complete four
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Minor:
Five courses including AIS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
COURSE OFFERINGS AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE.
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by put into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
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AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
AIS/ENL 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
American Indian Studies 99
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to
the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media-specifically films made
by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American Indigenous Film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary
range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by put into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.: WST
201 or any 2xx Women’s Studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX American
Indian Studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota
Indians, Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and
American Indian literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
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ART—ART
A
rt is essential. It teaches us to see,
claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore
the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and
creativity grow from the diversity of ideas
experienced on a small campus in the
heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid foundation of drawing, design,
and history with technical skills, critical
thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing, painting, ceramics,
sculpture, and photography with emerging
disciplines in hand papermaking, book
arts, architecture, and digital media. Class
sizes are small; we will get to know each
other.
Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral
to our program. We reach an average of
700 students a year from all disciplines,
graduating 25-30 majors annually with
B.A. degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; and certificates in studio art and
graphic design.
For 40 years, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here
in the center of the city. We think you will
be too.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson, John
McCaffrey, Robert Tom
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 280 Hand Papermaking and
Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in a solo or
two-person show and the annual senior
group exhibition during their senior year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
Art 101
Note: Students planning a double
major in Studio Art and Art History or a
major/minor combination should meet
with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one art history, and three
electives.
ART COURSES.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
■ STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual drawing. Emphasis
is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
■ STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing.
102 Art
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is
placed on color, perception, and expression.
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of multimedia and digital design.
Emphasis will be placed on the development of effectively designed, valid, and
accessible websites.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout, illustration, and imaging software. Emphasis on designing with text
and image.
ART 247
Life Drawing
An introduction to the methods and techniques of drawing the human form
through the use of live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing
skills and accurately rendering the human form in a spatial environment.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
Art 103
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking and book arts emphasizes exploration of
surface (fiber sources, sheet-forming, and casting techniques), book binding
structures, and synthesis of original text and imagery in the artist’s book form.
ART 306
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 315
Web Design II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
An advanced study of layout, typography, and visual imagery for print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to the client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media, emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Introduction to transparent watercolor emphasizes the perceptual experience
in developing descriptive and experimental techniques to explore color and
concept. Class sessions often include painting outside on location.
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and artist’s books, emphasizing
individual research and expression. (Prereq: ART 280)
104 Art
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
■ ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art
spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the
political nature of that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western
aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit
a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Art 105
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM—
AUG/KEY/GST
THE SIGNATURE CURRICULUM .
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial
to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to
complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content
course(s) is at the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English
with readings in a language other than English. Open to international students and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including
in English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of your classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add
dimension to your reflection writing.
LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION .
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses
(listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand
and appreciate various art forms: Theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and
film. Class sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, reli-
Augsburg Core Curriculum 107
gion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences
LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SKILLS.
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the entry Critical Thinking Assessment are
required to complete GST 100. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the
instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments. Focus on association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias
and chance. Review common techniques involving statistical opportunism,
Study conditional reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and
percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use standardization to take into
account the influence of confounders. Analysis of statistically-based arguments. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. (Prereq:
MPG 3)
108 Biology
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Cooperative Education (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an
approved not-for-credit cooperative education/internship work experience.
Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning. With approval, a non-credit
coop/internship completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the Augsburg
Experience graduation requirement.
BIOLOGY—BIO
B
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understanding important
biological processes, particularly those at
the cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels. Biological research has also provided
some extremely important benefits to
humans, including advances in medicine,
agriculture, and food science.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study.
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Mark Strefeler (Chair), Ralph
Butkowski, William Capman, Robert
Herforth, Dale Pederson, Beverly SmithKeiling
Biology 109
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
and five upper division biology courses
chosen from the following list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four upper division biology courses are required
BIO 491 Biology Seminar (non-credit)
is required of all juniors and seniors.
Two additional science courses are
required, chosen from the following list:
SCI 106
An introductory geology course
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
110 Biology
Departmental Honors
Graduate and Professional Training
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.00 overall, one course of approved independent
study (Bio 499) with both oral and poster
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb.
28 in the case of students planning to
graduate in the following December.
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed
with an adviser in the department.
Minor
Teaching Licensure Major
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 151, 152,
253, and two upper division courses.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 151 and 152 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.00 for BIO 151,
152, and 253 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.00 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.00 in biology.
Cooperative Education
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identifying
and defining co-op ed experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin
Cities.
Biology 111
BIOLOGY COURSES.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test hypotheses are considered.
(Prereq.: MPG 2. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121
and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life,
genetics and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours lecture, one three-hour lab. A student
may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major
or minor in Biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and Spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science
majors, including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration
in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and
253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
112 Biology
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253, and PHY 116 or 122 strongly recommended.)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
Biology 113
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253,
junior standing.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.:
BIO 253, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates
the structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and
mechanisms of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. Prerequisite: Bio 369 (Three hours of lecture, four hours
laboratory. Spring)
BIO 491
Seminar (0.0 course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including oral presentations. Guest speakers are often
invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
BIO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
O
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Faculty
John C. Cerrito (Chair), Nora M. Braun
(MIS Coordinator), C. Lee Clarke, Marc
Isaacson, Amin E. Kader (International
Business Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor
(Finance Coordinator), Steven J. LaFave,
Lori L. Lohman, Fekri Meziou, John
Molloy, Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M.
Paleczny-Zapp (Management Coordinator),
Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain
(Marketing Coordinator), Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Stuart M. Stoller (Accounting
Coordinator)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT-Day
program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to
deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there are four
specializations: management, marketing
(WEC only), music business, and international business. Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and
managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to
students majoring in fields outside the
Department of Business Administration, in
addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business
Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and marketing.
Business Administration 115
Certificate Programs
Advising
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 77), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
International Business
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—BUS
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Business Core
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Note: All business majors are encouraged
to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Specialization in Management
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus seven courses:
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — or — 2 MUS credits and 1
MUE credit, selected from: (2 cr must be
in residence at Augsburg):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music Business majors are exempt from
BUS 379 and may substitute BUS 254 in
place of BUS 242 or 200.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend
College students only)
Business core plus three courses:
MKT 352 Marketing Research
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Business Administration 117
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242 or 200, MKT 252, FIN 331 or BUS
379. Other configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department
chair.
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
finance, MIS or marketing.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
200 or MKT 252, and three courses in
international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC
221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 301, BUS 254,
plus two additional music course credits
beyond MUS 105 and MUS 395 (maximum
of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for
the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES.
BUS/MUS 105 The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing,
Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be
exposed to the key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and
international business.
118 Business Administration
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of
the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry
topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS
105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or consent of instructor)
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either
MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC—Additional sessions are required,
usually on a weekday evening.)
Business Administration 119
BUS 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, 379, FIN 331, MKT 252)
BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss—its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and BUS 379)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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ACCOUNTING—ACC
T
he major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s
degree plus a master’s degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students should take the courses in the
sequence given above.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Accounting 121
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACCOUNTING COURSES.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS
200, 379, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
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ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, 379, FIN 331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
FINANCE–FIN
T
he Finance major prepares students
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
Association for Investment Management
and Research (AIMR).
Finance 123
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
ECO 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
FINANCE COURSES.
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS—MIS
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Management Information Systems
Major
Twelve courses in business, accounting,
marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
MIS 270
MIS 375
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Data Management for Business
Management Information
Systems in the Organization
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113,
BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376
or ECO 318.
MIS 125
MIS COURSES.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
Web environments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the technology architecture.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260, 270, and 375)
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MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
MARKETING—MKT
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects.
Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it
easy for marketing students to complete
marketing plans, research studies, and
other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS
Marketing Major
Marketing Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Required Marketing Courses
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MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT
352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone
who wishes to further their knowledge of
the marketing field.
Five courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
MARKETING COURSES.
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor. For non-business
majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics with consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the
BUS 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY
215.)
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MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas,
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
CHEMISTRY—CHM
C
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
•To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
•To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
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•To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
•To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
•To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Ron L. Fedie (Chair), Arlin E. Gyberg,
David R. Hanson, Joan C. Kunz, Sandra L.
Olmsted
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
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CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
BIO 367
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121, 122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional
Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant,
pharmacy, engineering, etc. — see pre-professional program listings in the Academic
Information section) should consult members from the chemistry department for
assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
Twelve courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361, 363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.00 overall; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Chemistry 131
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351, 352, and CHM 353.
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
CHEMISTRY COURSES.
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times I
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken CHM 102. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 101
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100 or 102, MPG 3)
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times I (with Lab)
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken CHM 100. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. Fall)
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CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modern theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
Chemistry 133
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent
registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpful. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. BIO 367 is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE—CLS
C
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the fall
semester of the academic year just prior to
the beginning of their professional studies,
typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program
is based on the submission of an application for admission to the major, personal
recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the Program
Admission Committee. A minimum grade
point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the
College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W.
Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631,
773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional
Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENL 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENL 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 113/114
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Fi rs t y e a r:
Fall Ter m:
BIO 151: Introductory Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Ter m:
BIO 152: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENL 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Ter m
BIO 253: Introductory Cell Biology
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
REL 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Ter m
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry II
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Thir d Year:
Fall Ter m
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Ter m
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 486 Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
S um m er S es s i on
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Rotations:
F a l l & S p r i n g S e me s t e r
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
F all S em es te r
CLS 420: Immunohematology
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
S p ri n g S e m es t e r
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
CLS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
BIO 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above.
Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including General Education,
grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES.
CLS 400
CLS 405
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also
provide teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body
fluids and their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on
specimen preparation, red cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO
355, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for
the specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the
immune system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods
for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM
353; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing,
storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor
processing, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification.
(Prereq.: CHM 359; BIO 355 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ
systems, with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures
and human disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of
the analytical procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers
skills necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
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CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma
as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be
placed on isolation with identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369, 476 and 486;
and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans.
Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen
collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality
assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and
practice. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the
CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus
on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval and informed consent will also be covered.
(Prereq.: MTH 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry
in the clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400 and 425)
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CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400, 405 and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in
CLS 415. Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical
immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody
reactions and identify the relationship to diseased states. The rotation also
includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques
with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in
CLS 420 to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance management,
solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, apheresis, and cell therapy.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student
will process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and
gain experience with a wide variety of state of the art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such
as ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and
lecture included. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and enrollment in
applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory
testing with an emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice
and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
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CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS
program. Student will complete a research project under the supervision of
a mentor. Course culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of
emphasis will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty areas included in the
clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and senior
standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one
credit)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES—COM
O
ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall — eight required
core courses and four courses within one
of eight emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies
majors:
Public Speaking
COM 111
COM 280
History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 354
Interpersonal
Communication
COM 355
Small Group
Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural
Communication
COM 490 Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students
interested in studying communication from
an artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329,
345, 399, 499; THR 350, 360; BUS 242,
301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY
325, 371; REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321,
326, 329, 399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 242,
340; PSY 325, 371, 373; SOC 265, 349,
375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242
or 440 (required); COM 321, 326, 329,
399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223;
MIS 175; PSY 373; SOC 349
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Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 399,
410; PSY 373, 485; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT
252 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 399,
410, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL
342
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL
227 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345,
399, 410, 480; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS
242, 252, 355; MIS 379; PSY 373; SOC
349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL
227 (required); COM 247, 321, 329, 343,
348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225,
315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324,
327; POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350,
360; BUS 254, INS 331
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be
especially helpful for students planning to
do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC
362 or ENL 481 (required); COM 321,
329, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215,
315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Registering for and completing COM
188 (Forensics Practicum) can be used to
document participation. Students should
be aware that the tournament season is
essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
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inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women’s studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
John McCaffrey, John Mitchell, Robert
Thom
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your advisor who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior
Keystone requirement in either the English
Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
COM/THR 312 16mm Film II, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL
228 Broadcast and Online Journalism,
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts,
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design
Track #2 Per for mance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 233
Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENL 328 Screenwriting, PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theor y & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and
Online Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction
to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced
Studies in Theory and Method, COM 499,
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers, INS 264
American Indians in Cinema, WST/INS
481 Native American Women & Film, ART
240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and
the Arts, PHI 120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics
for the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and
Latin American Culture Through Film,
REL 309 Religion at the Movies
144 Communication Studies
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.50 GPA
in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and,
as part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
COM 280 History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 351 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
THR 233 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
or THR 328 Screenwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a communication studies faculty adviser.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are
listed in the Department of English section
of the catalog.
COMMUNICATION COURSES.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Fall, spring)
COM 188
Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics.
Communication Studies 145
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world
of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
(Fall)
COM/THR 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following courses —
SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
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COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 347)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3;
COM 111 or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 371)
COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations About
Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to
each student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Computer Science 147
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
ELECTIVES.
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
INS 325
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
MIS 175
MIS 379
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
COMPUTER SCIENCE—CSC
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The coursework provides students a strong base in computer science,
with emphasis on concepts rather than on
applications. We encourage students to
strengthen their coursework by electing an
internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them
to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett,
James Moen, Charles Sheaffer, Erik
Steinmetz, Karen Sutherland
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
148 Computer Science
and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
Computational Economics
CSC 320
CSC 345
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Two courses from:
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science, six from economics, and a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
Computer Science 149
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320
CSC 373
Algorithms
Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV:
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210, 345, one additional upper division
computer science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
150 Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half
hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and
one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122
or MAT 145 or MAT 171)
Computer Science 151
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and CSC 210)
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
ENL 111, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, and CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics
include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques,
graphical user interfaces, human-centered software development, computer
animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq: CSC
210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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ECONOMICS—ECO
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid background
for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete
at least three upper division economics
courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed
in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0
grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Economics 153
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENL 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business
administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore,should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
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ECONOMICS COURSES..
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate Winter
Trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate Winter Trimester)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
Economics 155
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall Trimester and Spring Semester)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. Every
three years)
ECO 413
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
ECO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
EDUCATION—EED, ESE, EDC, EDU, SPE
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies, grades 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics, grades 5-8 in
general science, and K-12 specialist licenses in visual arts, physical education, music,
Note:
and special education: EBD and LD. (N
special education: EBD and LD are available in WEC only.) The K-12 Reading
Licensure Endorsement is also available at
the graduate level to already licensed
teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arts/literature, social
studies, visual arts, and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available
through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can
take courses on a weekday schedule. All
prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education courses except field work
and student teaching are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon/
evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular
weekday hours. All students must have
some time available each term for field
experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend format to those
already holding a B.A. degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied
to a Master of Arts in Education degree.
Contact the Education Department or
Weekend and Graduate Admissions for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for
licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject
matter tests.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are assigned an education
department adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected to become
knowledgeable of programs and follow
through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to
student teaching. Students who teach
abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct
Augsburg faculty supervision.
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Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson,
Christopher Johnstone, Anne Kaufman,
Carol Knicker, Gregory Krueger, Susan
O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson,
Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
SCI 110
SCI 111
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students follow the
bachelor of science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Option B is for WEC and/or transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for day students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
or EED 495 Elementary Education
Physical Science (summer
school only; does not fulfill
general education requirement)
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school only;
does not fulfill general education requirement)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers II (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for DAY students who do not
have college level science courses in their
background.
Natural Science I
Natural Science II
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
Foundations Block II (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
Elementary Education 159
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children’s Literature
Methods Block II
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change — see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
COM 329 or 351 or 354 or 355
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literature/Reading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120, 121
or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 241
Human or Cultural Geography (take elsewhere — see Education Department for
suggestions)
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major requirements.
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A graduate-level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department or Weekend and
Graduate Admissions for information.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—ESE/EDC
I
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education,
physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Non-departmental requirements:
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 Topics: Minnesota American
Indians (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in education, 2.50 in the teaching major,
and P in student teaching are required for
licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or
better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education
Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
Elementary Education 161
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher
licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the bachelor of music
education major.
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department or
WEC Admissions for information.
Art, music, and physical education
teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
EDUCATION CORE COURSES - EDC.
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban
fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide
an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and
stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and Summer only)
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5)
An overview of cultural content, world view, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and
culture.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
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EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EDC 410
The Learner with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the Senior Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - EED.
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 299
EED 311
See description on page 96.
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
Elementary Education 163
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children’s Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children’s literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty.
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to depart-
ment)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
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EED 495
Topics: Elementary Education Physical Science
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of and ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms.
Assessment is based on written assignments, a technology project, lessons/
demonstrations, and classroom participation. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department; Students must be Elementary Education majors — this course
does NOT meet the Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer only)
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ESE.
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ESE 299
ESE 300
See description on page 96.
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12
Communication Arts/Literature license do not need to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Secondary Education 165
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program
portfolio.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES
AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATION:
LEARNING DISABILITIES—SPE
T
Required Education Courses for EBD:
he special education EBD and LD
majors are available only through Weekend
College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with
this label. These majors lead to Minnesota
teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during
the final year of coursework while students
are working in an EBD or LD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
(.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children’s Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 490 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the
exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424 Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
SPE 434 Teaching Content Areas to
Students with Learning
Disabilities
Special Education 167
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a
final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD).
This includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive,
and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will
also provide a critique of current philosophical positions in the field. Students
will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
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SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students With Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problemsolving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in
these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the
Senior Keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112,
or HON 111, PPST and admission to department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
EDC 410
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 Child Development
PSY 251 Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 252 Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
The Learner with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
ENGINEERING
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
Johnson, Physics Department,
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Engineering (B.A./B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
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year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of
Engineering (B.A./M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A./B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A./M.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A./M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
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Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENL 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
ENGLISH—ENL
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
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ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Robert
Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donksy,
Douglas Green, Joan Griffin, John
Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen,
Dallas Liddle, James McCormick,
John Mitchell, Joe Moses, John Schmit,
Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan
Williams
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and
Theor y concentration provides students
various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text.
Spotlight courses focus on specific authors,
genres, or themes, and provoke discovery
of new literary experiences. Courses in
African American, Native American, Asian
American, and post colonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and World literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study.
Courses in literary theory demand the
intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground
theoretical approaches to literature and
deeply examine race, class, and gender in
the consideration of their subject matter,
all of our courses infuse these concerns
into their engagement with primary works
of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in
dynamic and enjoyable literary examina-
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tion, and are taught by professors who love
teaching and who love literature. Our
classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical
reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing — skills of the
educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory
concentration offers courses of study crosslisted with American Indian Studies, Art,
Communication Studies, Film, Theatre
Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is
for students who intend to develop professional skills in either Creative or Media
Writing. Over the course of their study,
students will master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical issues
relevant to the field; and study the works
of established writers and professionals.
The writing major emphasizes expanding
competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will
understand the interdisciplinary demands
inherent in creative and media writing
(including issues of design) and will
enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic
possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated
professors who are practicing writers themselves.
The writing concentration offers
courses of study cross-listed with Art,
Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
The Communication Ar ts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major is for students
who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in Communication
Arts/Literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the
freshman and sophomore years, and to
apply for the education licensure program
no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be
achieved through an English major, which
requires at least two additional, specific
courses, or through a Communication
Studies major.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
English Literature, Language, and
Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112.
Students must take at least one 200level literature course as a prerequisite for
upper division courses in English, as well
as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more
than two 200-level literature courses may
count for the major.
Students must take at least three 300level courses, with one each in British
Literature, American Literature, and World
Literature.
Majors must take at least two 400-level
courses. Any 300-level course serves as a
prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400level course must fulfill the keystone
requirement.
Minor in English Literature, Language,
and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112 are required. One course
must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language and
theory courses, three of which must be
upper division courses.
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English Writing Concentration
Minor in Writing
Students must take 10 or 11 courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
including three Literature, Language, and
Theory courses. At least one of these must
be at the 300-level or higher.
A minor with an open emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
at least one course from the 200-level and
two from the 300-level.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the
200-level:
ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221.
And a 300 level writing sequence:
Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL
322 and 323).
And one elective from the following:
ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or ENL 322;
ENL 324; ENL/COM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC Creative Writing
Course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
An additional art class is required, either
Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Media Ethics and Theory (ENL 390) must
be one of the language, literature, and
theory courses; and three introductory
courses:
ENL 227 (required), and a choice from
ENL 220, 221, 226, or 228;
And ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism;
And one elective from the following:
ENL 324; ENL/COM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC Writing/Reporting
Course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
Additional art classes are required: Web
Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design
(ART 225).
A minor with a creative emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper
division creative writing courses, two of
which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis
requires six courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 390, one design
course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in
English):
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial
Fiction
ENL 380 Introduction to the English
Language
ENL 396 Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature
courses, one each in British, American, and
World Literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to departmental approval).
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Additional Courses (outside the English
Department):
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 343 Broadcast Production I
COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching.
Contact an education department adviser
for information about education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; submit proposal to department
chair by early Oct. in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend
paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may be an independent study program (refer to departmental guidelines).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences—are
required to enroll in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is possible in
Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher
before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL
111).
Note: Students should register for ENL
101 during the first semester of attendance
if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during
the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111),
HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in
consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in
either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A
student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
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ENGLISH COURSES.
Ser vice Courses: The department offers these service courses for students as required by a
placement test. Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository
writing. Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics;
thinking critically; reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style.
The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL
111; placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon
entry to the college. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in
ELL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level courses in the literature, language,
and theory track of the English major develop foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These courses
require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction,
and drama. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
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ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from the dominant voices in American culture; each term this course focuses on a different
collection of those voices. A specific minority literature, such as Hispanic
American Literature, Asian American Literature, or African American
Literature, is usually emphasized each term; sometimes the course explores
the writing of women or gay writers. Determine which version of the course is
being offered in any given section by checking the departmental web page, or
get a detailed course description in the English department. (Prereq or co-req.:
ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which
literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills
through in-class presentation and small group discussion. Course cross-lists
with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
Spotlight Courses — Offered Alternating Terms
ENL 260
The Author in Depth
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage,
and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson
Welles,” “Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,”
“Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Literatures of Convention and Change
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course
subjects may include “History of Detective Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports
and Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and
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others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects
may include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,”
“Challenging the Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the
departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by
employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective
and substantive expository writing about the subject. Students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see
writing courses), or a 200-level literature course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
— for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its
European contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and
Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost.
Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier;
utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician; and the
challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers
include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries:
Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual and social influences of the major literary movements
on both sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the
history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous
“big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper,
Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature
course, or consent of instructor.)
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Eng 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century,
Britain was the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature
and culture of Queen Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s
through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas — the love-plot and the education-plot — in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and
19th centuries. The course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying
and critiquing the ways literary theorists and historians have explained and
theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
“Mysteries and Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,”
and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid
to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form.
Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H.
Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among the authors surveyed.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in American Minority and Alternative Literatures
A chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The
course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s
emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the
period. Many different genres — slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic
poetry — are considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne,
Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
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ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich,
Roth, Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as
well as contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short
Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th
century as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry.
Attention will be given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in
the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
American Families, Blacks and Whites, and Sex and Self on the American
Stage. Readings range from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Virgil, Aeschylus, Sophocles, through Dante. Works are studied with reference
to their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence
on later literature, and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the
14th century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga,
romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane love; and visions
of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the renaissance to
the modern period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors
from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by
indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.
Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures.
Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race
and class), the reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and
the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the
Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include Classical Theaters,
Spanish and Latin American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,
Social Issues in Contemporary World Drama. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course
or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of
the moving image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as
one of the most important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis
will be placed on important international cinematic artistic movements, such
as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts that
influenced the reception of film art, and on technological advancements that
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altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for
the Communication Arts/Literature Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a
means of establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay
attention to gender differences in the use of language and analyze ways in
which speakers and writers can both create and revise reality via the language
they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 390
Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news
media in a global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in
historical, economic, and technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now in a digitized
information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the
media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society.
Cross listed with Communication. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in
which research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and
written language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks.
Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor ser ve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One
400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers
Speak,” “The Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black
and White and Red All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300level literature course or consent of instructor)
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ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this
course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories.
Possible course topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism
Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and
the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her
place in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its
workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self
and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective
Writing, but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the
world of art and literature. Particularly aimed at Art, Theatre Arts, and Film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering
business and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print
media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and
write those facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for
broadcast and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn
the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for television, radio, and
the Internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the
writing workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read
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classic and contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction,
redrafting and polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work. Students will also be expected to create at least one
new work of short fiction during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or
review and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts written by the student
and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as
they create their own poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of poetry, redrafting
and polishing a collection of poems for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create new work during this workshop term.
(Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of
poetry written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Poetry Two.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions
of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of news reports
and news features. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore the
use of computer-assisted research and for those preparing to enter the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/COM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from
story outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their
own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by
each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221)
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ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic changes; check the departmental Web page.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 490
English Keystone
(.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course,
along with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 299
ENL 396
Directed Study
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all Communication Arts/Literature licensure students. It is normally taken with students enrolled in English 101,
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class presentations, assess student
writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
ENL 499
Off-Campus Internships
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and
approved by the department. Independent study projects not designated for
honors must be approved by the Chair of the department.
FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Modern Languages.
FRENCH
GERMAN
See listing under Modern Languages.
See listing under Modern Languages.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION—HPE
V
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education, men’s and women’s intercollegiate
athletic programs, intramural programs for
men and women, and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.00 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Jennifer Britz,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Paul Grauer, Aaron
Griess, Frank Haege, Alvin Kloppen, Mike
Navarre, Joyce Pfaff, Jessica Phillips, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues (Fall:
even years)
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor’s certification for CPR
and first aid.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390,
450, BIO 103. (There is no health teaching
minor in Minnesota public schools.)
■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 254 Introduction to Development/
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 324 K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 115, 210, 223, 231, 232, 351.
(There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.)
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
3512.3100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 114
HPE 275
HPE 280
Health and Safety Education
Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modern concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community. (Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of “standards” and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teaching/learning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110.
Fall)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses “critical thinking” skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall)
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■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness (.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students. It seeks to improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and
how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is
designed to not only provide knowledge but also to discuss and analyze ways
an individual can assess, monitor, motivate, and discipline him/herself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness.
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity (.0 course)
Lifetime Activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy, and rules of the activity. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 210
Introduction to Physical Education
(.5 course)
History, principles, and current trends in physical education, fitness, and sport.
(Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and
activities. (Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split fall/spring, even years)
Health and Physical Education 189
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the
muscular system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it
relates within the physical education field. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Basic statistical procedures; the use of assessment and evaluation in health and
physical education programs. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 101 and either HPE 110
or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Prereq.: HPE 101 and 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Prereq.: HPE 101 and 334. Spring)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
HPE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HPE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open only to junior or senior majors.
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HISTORY—HIS
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: “No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in many fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael
Lansing
medieval, modern Europe, United States,
and non-Western.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00
overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the
major in Medieval Studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval Studies”
in this catalog.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
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Prerequisites
Transfer Students
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HISTORY COURSES.
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from
first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change,
the colonial competition for North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, the enslavement of African Americans, the creation of the United States,
and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years.
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the years in
which the United States came to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a national identity, political system,
and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building, regional differences,
the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history.
The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern
era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal
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government, the emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation
of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American
hegemony.
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the
Caribbean from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin
American experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and
economic development as well as the relations that each of these regions
shared with the United States. Special attention will be paid to independence
movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological
transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education Course. See International Studies, Sustainable,
Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan,
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
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HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood
Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content.
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given
to social, racial and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 316
Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the
nonhuman world. Topics include the commodification of nature, political
movements organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental
justice, and the relationships between American culture and nature.
Additionally, students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to explore
the specific environmental history of an off-campus location.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
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HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly
examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution
through the Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace,
tensions between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the
United States as an economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modern legal system.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern American culture. Themes
include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in western daily and political life, the creation of an international borderlands, and
the ecological transformation of western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 215 in
International Studies.)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
History 195
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Alexander’s Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world’s greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome’s contributions in law and the political process.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300
to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and
the early years of the Reformation.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
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HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This
course fulfills the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered
Fall and Spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
HONORS PROGRAM—HON
T
he Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where exceptional students with a passion for ideas can
be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to create their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program Director.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors
Program requirements satisfy all general
education requirements, except those for
physical education and foreign language.
Honors students also receive special
transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, resumé building positions,
and special access to academic advising
and career options.
Honors Admissions Requirements and
Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of
achievement are eligible to enter the
Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in
a variety of ways. Most students who are
admitted have a composite ACT score of
27 or higher (or a combined SAT score or
1250 or higher), and a high school G.P.A.
of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric requirements may be
eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged
to apply. To apply, students should fill out
the online application located at
<www.augsburg/honors.edu>.
Students applying for the Honors
Program also automatically apply for the
College’s highest academic-based scholarships, the President’s, Regents’, and
Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate, and PostSecondary Option courses may satisfy
Honors Program requirements, and/or be
granted college credit. Contact Academic
Advising or the Honors Director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points: first semester of
first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students
who enter during the second semester of
the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL
100 for HON 100, and may be excused
from taking HON 120. Students who enter
the first semester of the sophomore year
must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors
Humanities liberal arts foundation courses
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for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for
HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced
Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in
transfer work may enter the Scholars
Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all
Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, student must: join an
Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50
or higher, and take: HON 340, HON 480
and any two other Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
The Pike Stewards House coordinates
public relations, job placement, and fund
raising opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for
alumni and fund raising.
The Grif fin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission
and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all
Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school
recruiting trips.
The Hesser Ser vants House coordinates service learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students.
Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg
experiences.
Honors Houses: all Honors students
must belong to an Honors House for the
purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their
House. These meetings are necessary for
advising, information, and governance.
When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors
Houses:
Augsburg Review: students manage,
edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary
journal of undergraduate scholarship. The
Review accepts submissions from students
at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship,
major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors
students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events and high school
research fairs.
Student House Presidents, Debate
Captains, and Student Councils: students elected to leadership within their
Honors House may serve as House
Presidents or Debate Captains. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student
Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources. House Debate Captains organize
the Inter-House Disputations and judge
disputes among the Honors Houses.
Honors Disputation League: students organize, coach, research, write, and
rehearse as teams which then compete in
intramural debate tournaments held four
times each year.
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Student-Created Learning Experiences
(SCLE)
Honors student may learn through
established courses or through studentcreated learning experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for
any Honors curricular requirement, or may
simply enrich their education. Such student-created experiences may count
toward requirements in majors and satisfy
Honors requirements at the same time, or
simply be an elective.
Student-created learning experiences
may take any form. Some possible forms
include:
• Student Created Courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination
(individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or
many students)
Process: a student-created learning
experience may be proposed by any
Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty
or staff person. The interested student
should speak with either an Honors
Council Member or the Honors Program
Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program Director who
will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Timeline: Proposals for Fall Semester
must be submitted by March 1 of the preceding academic year, and proposals for
Spring Semester must be submitted by
October 1 of the current academic year.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken
in the order listed below, but can be taken
out of order if schedule conflicts require it.
HON 005 is required each term.
First Year
Fall
• First-Year Students select Honors House
membership.
• First-Year Students not permitted to join
Augsburg Review or Honors Disputation
League.
• HON 100 Search for Meaning &
Christian Vocation
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes
theatre lab, critical thinking skill)
S pr i n g
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities
LAF & speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing (or ENL 220
or 221 as determined by advanced placement or transfer)
Second Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist, OR students
with two math courses replace with
HON 365 (one natural sciences and
mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill)
S pr i n g
• HON 240: Science, Technology and
Citizenship, OR students with two lab
science courses replace with HON 365
(one natural sciences and mathematics
lab LAF)
Note: Math courses and lab courses
may be taken during this term. Students
with two math courses and two lab courses
only take HON 365 to replace both HON
220 and 240.
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Thir d Year
• HON 480 Research Seminar
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (social and
behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (President
or Dean teaches. P/N, no credit, meets
twice each semester for 90 minutes)
S pr i n g
• HON 480 Research Seminar
• HON 490: Honors Vocation Keystone
S pr i n g
• HON 230: Arts and the City (fine arts
LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (same as
Fall semester)
Fourth Year
Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg
Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year,
but may not fulfill the research requirement if joining for the first time.
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical
education.
• Students past first year may take courses
out of the recommended sequence without permission.
• Residency: All Honors Students must
complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the
Honors residency requirement for graduation.
HONORS COURSES.
HON 005
Honors Activities Forum
Honors students must register for this course each term to schedule time for
Honors activities to meet. (0.0 credit, P/N only, exceptions made for scheduling conflicts.)
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may
need to defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120
The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on “great”
(and significant) primary texts focusing on the connections between learning
and citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). Based on
the medieval liberal arts trivium (grammar, rhetoric, logic). (includes lab)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters: The Humanist Tradition
Problem-based or question-based interdisciplinary humanities course.
Emphasizes public uses of knowledge; uses resources of Cities.
Honors Program 201
HON 111
Honors Introduction to Effective Writing
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based
and argument focused approach to writing.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy,
music), this course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic,
computing, formal systems. Fulfills graduation QR requirement. Students who
have taken two mathematics courses (MAT 145 or higher), at least one of
which is taken at Augsburg, may replace with HON 365, Philosophy of
Science.
HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries,
concerts, plays, and other significant arts events.
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Students who have
taken two lab science courses, at least one of which is taken at Augsburg, may
replace with HON 365, Philosophy of Science.
HON 250
The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two
social science disciplines and several faculty. Makes substantial use of the
resources of the Twin Cities.
Travel Seminar
May include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, other international travel, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the College, this is similar to the
Frame of Mind series. Meets twice each semester. (P/N; non-credit program
requirement — year long course — fall and spring terms)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as
determined by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may
be .5 or credit, may be traditional or P/N).
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HON 450
Augsburg Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the Augsburg Review (two .5 credits across
two semesters totaling one course credit, P/N only).
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving in the Disputation League (two .5 credits across
two semesters totaling one course credit, P/N only).
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the student/faculty research collaboration
(two .5 credits across two semesters totaling 1 course credit, P/N only).
HON 480
Research Seminar: The Emerging Scholar
Research seminar for students in multiple disciplines. Students complete a
substantial research project.
HON 490
Honors Keystone: Christian Vocation
This advanced Honors version of REL 200, designed for students who have
completed four years of the Honors curriculum, and designed to meet keystone requirements. This course integrates and synthesizes the themes from all
four years of the Honors program.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES—INS
I
nterdisciplinary studies programs draw
upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study. Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies 203
LEADERSHIP STUDIES MINOR.
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122 20th-Century United States
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WEC/Day)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
COM 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
COM 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
COM 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MINOR.
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (two
courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
PEACE AND GLOBAL STUDIES MINOR.
See International Relations, page 205.
204 Interdisciplinary Studies
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES.
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 205
I
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students
with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill-Cady
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362, 368, 465
ECO 317, 360, 365
HIS 323, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 382, 459
REL 356, 420
SOC 241
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modern Languages)
SWK 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as
a fourth term or higher of college work in
a second foreign language.
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Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw
on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST
311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations Program Director for full program description.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College’s strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, general education,
and graduation requirements when
approved by the appropriate program
directors and faculty before departure. An
approved study abroad will also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience.
Students in good academic and disciplinary standing (a minimum GPA of 2.50) at
Augsburg may apply to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
short term programs also provide a number of educational opportunities. Students
interested in these or other external offcampus study experiences should contact
the study abroad adviser. Please contact the
study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for a list of program deadlines. The cost for many programs is comparable to full room, board,
and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is granted on the same
basis as on-campus study.
■ THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
live in the midst of the society they are
studying, encountering the people and culture inside and outside the walls of a classroom. All programs include family stays,
regional travel, community-based living,
and opportunities for volunteer work and
internships.
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below.
For information on these programs, contact the semester programs abroad office.
■ INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The International Partners program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Norway and Germany.
Under these agreements International
Partner students from abroad receive part
of their academic training at Augsburg, and
qualified Augsburg students are guaranteed
admission to partner institutions, where
courses are pre-approved for credit toward
graduation requirements at Augsburg.
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208 International Studies
Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but offers training in
more than a dozen other fields as well. All
coursework is in English. The study program may be for one year, one semester, or
a summer session. Participation may be on
an individual basis or as part of a student
group. For further information contact the
International Partners office.
impact of social change, civic engagement,
and cross-cultural factors on the human
community. HECUA programs include
intense language experience and field
study. The cost is similar to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare.
■ THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below. For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full-semester programs through HECUA in Norway,
Bangladesh, Ecuador, and Northern
Ireland. All programs emphasize the
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
CENTER FOR GLOBAL. EDUCATION COURSES.
■ CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)—FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
seminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359, REL/WST 366, and at least one
Spanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
completing an internship or field research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
International Studies 209
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POL/WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
210 International Studies
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)—SPRING
This is an intensive program of study and travel that explores socioeconomic and political issues with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students will examine the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism,
social change, and the complexity of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in Latin America.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women’s studies.
Internships and independent studies are also available. The program includes a two-week
seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend
approximately six weeks in Augsburg housing, and six weeks living with Mexican host
families.
All students will be expected to take the following three courses: a Spanish course,
HIS/WST 355, and POL/WST 341 or REL/WST 313. For their fourth course, they may
choose between taking a second Spanish course or completing an internship or field
research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
International Studies 211
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in Mexican and Central American
history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic
oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America
from the Conquest to the present day.
POL 341/WST 341 Environmental Politics
Explores environmental politics in Latin America from pre-Columbian times
to the present. Applies a gender perspective to analyze environmental issues
and examines political and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development.
212 International Studies
REL/WST 313 Environmental Theology and Ethics
Explores different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
HIS/INS/POL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)—SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
or its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
International Studies 213
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational and/or community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
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competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE (GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Central Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses:
1) one Spanish course, 2) REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) ECO 495.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
International Studies 215
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy
Formulation within a Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case
Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping contemporary political
economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The
course aims to help students understand the interplay between global processes and political and economic factors that define development policy formulation and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
■ NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people repre-
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senting a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States:
Struggles Against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
HECUA COURSES.
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SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)—FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The curriculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
INS 394
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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■ COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (CILA)—FALL AND
SPRING
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life
and culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social
change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems
in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE: BANGLADESH
— SPRING
The Sustainable Development, Environment, and Culture program addresses the challenges and prospects for development in Bangladesh through intensive classroom and field
study of development models, Bengali culture, and religion. Throughout the semester students are led to develop complex understandings of how Bangladeshi citizens, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and the government envision and implement
plans for a more just and sustainable future. Getting to know key actors in Bangladesh’s
development is at the core of the program, as is hands-on experience through internship
and independent study.
INS 307
Culture, Language, and Religion in Bangladesh (1.5 credits)
INS 313
Sustainable Development in Bangladesh
INS 399
Internship
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 397 Internship
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
Or
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 497
Independent Study/Research
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
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■ DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE: NORTHERN IRELAND — SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience
with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MATHEMATICS—MAT
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
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Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Tracy
Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Rebekah
Dupont, Kenneth Kaminsky, Jody Sorensen
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer
Science and Communications
Two supporting courses from the following
list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or
ECO 113 (not both), ECO 318, ESE 330,
FIN 331, MAT 163 or MAT 173 (not both),
PHY 121, PHY 122.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Depending on the choice of electives, up to
two additional communication skills
courses (one in writing, one in speaking)
may also be required.
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Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with Mathematics
Major except that the two MAT electives
and two supporting courses must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355, 374, or 377; ECO 112 or
113; MAT 173, ECO 318, or FIN 331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355, 377, or approved 395; CSC 170; CSC
320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; PHY 121-122.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT
287; MAT 314; ESE 330.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as: MAT
252 Exploring Geometry, MAT 287 History
of Mathematics, MAT 314 Abstract
Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I or MAT
122 Calculus for the Behavioral and Social
Sciences; MAT 163 Introductory Statistics;
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are
strongly encouraged to consult with a
mathematics department advisor before
enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.00 overall GPA, an honors
project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MATHEMATICS COURSES.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.00 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.00 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
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MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 123
Mathematics Sampler
An examination of intriguing mathematical ideas including geometrical and
numerical patterns, and axiom systems such as set theory, non-Euclidean
geometries, alternative arithmetic, and infinity with an emphasis on problemsolving strategies, logic, and mathematical reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3 for
MAT 137; MAT 137 or MPG 4 for MAT 138)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
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MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145 or MAT 163 and MAT 122 and
MPG 4. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145 or MAT 122
and MPG 4)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 271. Also
recommended: MAT 245, MAT 246 or MAT 247, and at least one MAT course
numbered 300 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor)
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MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 385
Mathematics Practicum
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a service learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, chaotic dynamical systems, combinatorics, graph theory,
topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper
division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing) See also description on page 95.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 96.
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
T
he objective of Medieval Studies is to
introduce students to the culture of the
Middle Ages — its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature — and to the
disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills
the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal
arts education. Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages,
students majoring in Medieval Studies find
a model context for the pursuit of a liberal
arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies
prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading
and analysis of texts, careful writing, and
spirited discussion, the major in Medieval
Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as
employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and
abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program
Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson (Art),
Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E.
Green (English), Joan L. Griffin (English),
Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee
I. Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach
(Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120 Medieval Connections
HIS 369 Early and Middle Ages
HIS 370 Late Middle Ages
HUM 499 Keystone, Medieval Studies
Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 Shakespeare
ENL 332 Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 The Medieval World
ENL 361 The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 372 Medieval Church
PHI 242 Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
REL 361 Church in the First Four
Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts
courses:
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 Monks and Heretics
POL 380 Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may
be taken as electives.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The
remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of
arts).
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of collegelevel Latin or other medieval language
approved by their adviser, which will fulfill
the Modern Languages Graduation Skills
requirement.
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Fulfilled outside the major.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg
Experience is required for graduation. For
the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the
University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival. Prior approval of advisor is
required for all Augsburg Experiences
related to Medieval Studies.
COURSES.
HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, please refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES—INS
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art, and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom, theory, field studies, and
internships that focus the content of liberal
learning on the metropolitan community
and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies and general education’s Engaging Minneapolis introduce
students to the wide variety of developing
careers related to urban and metropolitan
affairs and equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and contribute to the metropolitan
community. The Metro-Urban studies
major and minor also provide undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in
planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community organization,
and theology.
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College’s
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael Lansing
(HIS), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer
(SOC), Michael Shock (SWK), Kristin
Anderson (ART)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses including:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 Political/Statistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS
399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 225/249/349,
SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO
110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
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METRO-URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
■ URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
■ I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)—FALL OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct observation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
Metro-Urban Studies 229
INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying—at times competing—views on the Twin Cities “civic ideology.” Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 95.
■ II. CITY ARTS—SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 95.
■ III. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC
POLICY — FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological, and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
■ IV. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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MODERN LANGUAGES
T
he Department of Modern Languages
at Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College’s mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today’s world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The modern languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College’s affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modern languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Modern Languages Faculty
Mary Kingsley (Chair), Molly Enz, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Susana Sandmann,
Frankie Shackelford, Donald Steinmetz
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major consists of nine courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature, and three electives (from any of
the three areas above). At least seven of
these courses must be taught in the target
language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major,
3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
Modern Languages 231
Study Abroad
Teaching Licensure
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES.
■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
■ CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
FRE 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
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FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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■ GERMAN (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation
in short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional
sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
GER 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
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GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
GER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
■ JAPANESE (JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
Modern Languages 235
NOR 295
NOR 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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■ OJIBWE (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modern
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; Spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
■ SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
SPA 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
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SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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MUSIC—MUS
T
he Music Department at Augsburg
College offers professional music training
in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three music degree programs and
five majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors and courses
that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major artistic center makes it an ideal place
to study music, and the music faculty seek
and encourage opportunities that connect
the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to
explore the links between theory and
applied knowledge and may take many
forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects;
required off-campus performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and
study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas
Diamond, Stephen Gabrielsen, Peter
Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Anthony Cox,
Marv Dahlgren, Bridget Doak, Susan
Druck, Lynn Erickson, Dan Fretland, Janet
Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Bradley Greenwald,
Nancy Grundahl, Megan Holroyd, Mary
Horozaniecki, Jim Jacobson, Kathy
Kienzle, Rena Kraut, Caroline Lemen,
Steve Lund, Laurie Merz, Vladan
Milenkovic, Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths,
Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson, Shannon
Wettstein, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Manager
Randall Davidson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
DEGREES/MAJORS.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business
Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate
degree the preparation necessary to meet
the AMTA requirements for becoming a
certified music therapist.
Music 239
Music Minor
Music
Music business
**All music majors and music
minors** must choose and apply to a
degree program by the end of their fourth
semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications are in the Music
Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree
adviser as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg.
DEGREE AND MAJOR.
REQUIREMENTS.
Music Core Curriculum
MUS 101
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 211
MUS 202
MUS 212
MUS 231
Materials of Music I
Aural Skills I
Materials of Music II
Aural Skills II
Materials of Music III
Aural Skills III
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major
instrument in accordance with degree
requirement
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large
Ensemble
Four to eight semesters in accordance with
degree requirement
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music
Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music
Department Handbook)
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One (1.0) credit of approved courses outlined in the Music Department Student
Handbook.
One (1.0) credit of upper division music
courses.
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or
144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
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Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
business student the opportunity to pursue
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
A r t s i n M u s i c w i t h M u s i c B u s i n e ss
Concentration (designed for the performing artist) and the Bachelor of Arts in
Bu s i n e s s A dmi n i s t r a t i o n w i t h
Specialization in Music Business
(designed for the music/business student).
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements:
Music core curriculum and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or
144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Music 241
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
One (1.0) credit of additional music
courses
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Four consecutive semesters in a major
Augsburg ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies on
the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
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F a c u l t y A d v i s e r s:
Robert Stacke-Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson-Vocal
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342 Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
(.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit) two
semesters, or
MUS 129 one semester and
MUS 143 one semester
Music elective (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
(.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice (second, third, fourth
year)
A Music Education major whose major
instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is
required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice (winds
and percussion, Band; strings, Orchestra;
voice, Choir). You must participate in the
ensemble for which you want to teach.
(total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145
Two semesters in a chamber music course
on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all
music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Music 243
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
A focused classical training program
designed to develop the skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and
studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate
school. Acceptance to the program is by
application and audition (see Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core Curriculum and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25
credit) in major instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5
credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145
Chamber Music courses (0.0 credit).
At least four semesters playing major
instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Ensembles: eight semesters OR for
guitarists, harpists and pianists: four
semesters of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other
assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
Elective (1.0 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music
Theater and/or MUS 394 Opera, Opera.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
Elective (1.0 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 MusicMethods:
Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit); or
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings
(0.5 credit)
Electives (1.5 credit)
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a full-time (six
months or 1,040 hours) internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This
course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 372, 375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
244 Music
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods II:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
• submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
• complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student’s performance at his or her first jury.
Music 245
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental
honors by submitting an honors project
proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should
include a transcript showing a cumulative
GPA of 3.00 or higher in music courses,
and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly
outline a project that goes well beyond
required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following:
defending a senior thesis, presenting an
additional recital, composing a substantial
piece(s), conducting a program, presenting
a research paper, or some combination of
any of the above.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
■ EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance
studies in the major instrument/voice is
required during the semester in which a
degree recital is given. At least two fulltime music faculty members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other non-degree
student recitals may be considered for
departmental sponsorship. All music
degree recitals must meet the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
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MUSIC COURSES.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
■ THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.00)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Music 247
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm and form.
Serialism, exoticism, indeterminacy, electronic minimalism, special effects.
Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or
permission from instructor)
■ HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. Live performance will be a feature of this course. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles
and instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying
music in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of
repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary) offers a
detailed investigation of the music of each era focusing on its cultural, historical, and musical significance. In addition to incorporating performance/performance practice and attendance at designated
Twin Cities concerts, the course satisfies the “writing in the major” skills component with the preparation of a major research paper.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
(.5 course)
248 Music
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254 or permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
■ MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano, and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
Music 249
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
■ MUSIC BUSINESS
MUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theater, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
■ METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
(.5 course)
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
(.5 course)
250 Music
MUS 359
MUS 456
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
(.5 course)
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This course
has a community service-learning requirement that pairs each Augsburg student with one-to-two students whom they will teach.
■ APPLIED SKILLS AND GROUP LESSONS
MUS 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A
Class Piano (.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sight-reading and improvisation. It will help music majors prepare
for the piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
Music 251
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
MUS 394
Opera, Opera
This course combines the study and performance of opera and music theatre,
and techniques of singing for the stage. Student assignments will include reading, discussion, and performance of opera/musical theatre scenes; going to
performances; and visiting performing organizations in the Twin Cities.
“Opera, Opera” will culminate in a performance of opera/music theatre scenes.
■ PERFORMANCE STUDY/CHAMBER MUSIC/RECITALS/ACCOMPANYING
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity for Augsburg students to study on
an individual basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits
(one hour weekly lessons), in accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour weekly lessons). Freshmen may
qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour weekly
lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered for and playing that instrument for a
large ensemble (MUE 111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year of performance study (i.e. 1xx is
two semesters, first year of study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP for m, signed, and delivered to Registrar’s Office by
the student. Please check with the music office or use the search option on AUGNET
Records and Registration to get the correct course section for instruments with more than
one teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411 Voice
MUP 132-232-332-432 Bassoon
MUP 116-216-316-416 Electric Bass
MUP 133-233-333-433 Clarinet
MUP 121-221-321-421 Violin
MUP 134-234-334-434 Saxophone
MUP 122-222-322-422 Viola
MUP 135-235-335-435 Flute
MUP 123-223-323-423 Cello
MUP 137-237-337-437 Horn
MUP 124-224-324-424 Bass
MUP 141-241-341-441 Trumpet
MUP 131-231-331-431 Oboe
MUP 142-242-342-442 Trombone
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MUP 143-243-343-443 Baritone
MUP 181-281-381-481 Organ
MUP 144-244-344-444 Tuba
MUP 191-291-391-491 Harp
MUP 152-252-352-452 Piano
MUP 192-292-392-492 Improvisation
MUP 161-261-361-461 Guitar
MUP 193-293-393-493 Composition
MUP 171-271-371-471 Percussion
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0 credit and fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide
variety of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and
historical context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the
director. Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level IV for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level V for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for singers and instrumentalists.
Recommended for students preparing recitals, auditions, or special performance projects who would benefit from individualized collaboration and
coaching with a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies. (see
Handbook)
Music 253
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional
or P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
■ INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
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NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING
LICENSURES
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distribution/general education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
General Science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements (substitute BIO
113 and 114 for BIO 101/103 and 102),
plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
One math course:
MAT 114, 122, 145, or 163
Natural Science Teaching Licensure 255
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482
One year of general physics — PHY 121,
122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or
Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or equivalent)
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NORDIC AREA STUDIES—NAS
N
Other Requirements
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modern Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES COURSES.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature. Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity
against the broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
Nordic Area Studies 257
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Modern Languages.
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NURSING—NUR
T
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses provide
comprehensive health care for persons,
groups, and communities of diverse cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout
the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to
synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. The
nursing program at Augsburg also provides
educational opportunities to increase skills
in critical thinking, clinical investigation,
and decision-making in preparation for
challenging new nursing positions in
emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public
health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Joyce Miller, Sue Nash
Adjunct Faculty: Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner, Linda Holt, Barb Knutson,
Mary O’Connell, Deborah Schumacher,
Pauline Utesch, Luann Watson
Emerita: Beverly Nilsson
Program Assistant: Sharon Wade
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.50 are
required. Students also must complete
Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed over 15
months with a summer break; however,
students may pursue their studies at a
slower pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 411) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN Admissions staff in Weekend
College for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the
major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the
senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
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before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regar ding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet
minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally
graded credits at Augsburg and have no
more than two elective pass/no pass graded
credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section on
page 90.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.20
GPA.
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program: Applicants must
have graduated from a nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing
program with a 2.50 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
4. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance and an updated immunization record.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a BSN.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends through
Weekend College. Nursing classes usually
meet on alternate weekday evenings for
one three-and-one-half-hour time block.
Clinical practicum requirements usually
occur on weekdays.
It is recommended that most liberal arts
courses be taken before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus; at United, Mercy,
Unity and Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul,
Coon Rapids, and Fridley, MN; and in
Rochester, MN.
NURSING COURSES.
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
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NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research.
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span.
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105)
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing
and the liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
accountability, and advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied.
Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings with a professional
nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 96.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and clinical practicum hours.
PHILOSOPHY—PHI
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
“big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of
philosophers from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 20th Century Philosophy
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A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See course listing
on page 149.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
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PHILOSOPHY COURSES.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students
who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal
logic and inductive reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from
Thales to Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of
truth and human knowledge, and the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
Philosophy 263
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature,
music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment,
the definition of art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art,
creativity, the relation between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its
relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and students with a
strong background in the arts.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the reaction
to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
A survey of major philosophical schools in the 20th-century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explores such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
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PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
PHYSICS—PHY
P
hysicists are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called “natural philosophers,”
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
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The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College’s
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation,
NASA, and other private and public
sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative
education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities
for students to apply their knowledge and
problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, Ben Stottrup, David Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
266 Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics II
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same
as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY
320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the
elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30
overall. An original research project on a
significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the freshman year,
and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
PHYSICS COURSES
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
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SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratory/lecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light and the mechanics of structures and the
human body relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the
physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
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PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One
three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.:
PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
POLITICAL SCIENCE—POL
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Milda Hedblom,
Norma Noonan, John Shockley, Joseph
Underhill-Cady
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 Political/Statistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political
Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
271
272 Political Science
Electives — five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in
Political Science (can come from the list
above, or be any other upper level Political
Science course).
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student’s GPA must
be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be
approved by the chair (e.g. if a required
course has to be cancelled).
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics
course
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies —
Capstone course (required for
licensure)
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
Political Science 273
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(II) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(III) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES.
■ I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government — including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts — as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
274 Political Science
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
Political Science 275
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ III. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.:
four courses in the international relations sequence)
■ IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
“supreme” law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
276 Political Science
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
■ V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education
(issues may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice.
Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define
Asian Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
Political Science 277
■ VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
POL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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PSYCHOLOGY—PSY
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg’s active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Barbara Curchack, Grace Dyrud, Stacy
Freiheit, David Matz, Nancy Steblay
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology (five courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, and
499 may be counted.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Psychology 279
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law
involves the application of scientific and
professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the
legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public
policy, and teaching/training among them
— from a variety of orientations within the
field of psychology, such as developmental,
social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and
clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a
community-based internship, and study
tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department Chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50
overall, and completion of a high-quality
research project. Formal application must
be made during the junior year. Please
consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299, 399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES..
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
280 Psychology
PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one
course credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research
design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APAstyle presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population—the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
PSY 262
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
Psychology 281
PSY 315
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken
in the term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of
2.0 or higher, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of
learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal
and altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
junior standing)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required.
(Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 with junior standing)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.:
PSY 215 or PSY 105 with junior standing)
282 Psychology
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic
brain injury and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human
neuroanatomy in order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and awareness. Address clinical issues, including
neuropsychological assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent
of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PSY
315, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
RELIGION, YOUTH
MINISTRY—REL, YFM
R
eligion asks questions and seeks
answers fundamental to humanity’s search
for meaning: Who are we as human
beings? (Who am I?) What is our relationship with each other, with the natural
world, and with God? (What is my place in
the world? What am I called to do?) What
do good and evil mean in this time and
this place? (Do I — or how do I — understand these concepts differently than those
from different times and ages?)
The study of religion, including inquiry
into the history and traditions of
Christianity, exploration of other major
world religious traditions, study and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and New
Testament, and reflection on vocation, is
central to the mission and vision of
Augsburg College. At the center of the
AugCore, Augsburg’s general education
program, are courses in the Religion
Department. In these courses, students are
challenged and equipped to articulate what
they believe and to see that what they
believe matters. These courses also ground
students who wish to major or minor in
Religion or Youth and Family Ministry,
where they may more explore more deeply
the interpretation of the Bible, church history, theology, world religions, spirituality
and spiritual practices, as well as the practical aspects of the life and work of the
church.
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and
this means that we are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians of all denominations and with people who practice other
spiritual traditions or claim no religious
beliefs. We challenge all our students to
respect and learn from one another and to
AND
FAMILY
think critically about matters of faith and
reason.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt
Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective credit for the major. Students
who have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
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284 Religion
at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the college REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall, research project approved by the
department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received
by the department by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
RELIGION—REL
A religion major serves as a strong
foundation in the liberal arts. It prepares
students for professional work and/or graduate studies in a wide array of fields.
Certainly, students interested in seminary
and ministry are well-served by an undergraduate religion degree. Students who
wish to pursue graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, or
church history are also good candidates for
a religion major. Students interested in
graduate studies in most any field in the
humanities and social sciences could
choose a religion major. Law schools and
other professional schools, including medical schools, are attracted to students with
a religion degree and the skills of analytic
reading, critical thinking, writing, and
speaking acquired in pursuit of that
degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors:
Students are required to have at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the
major or minor. One or two courses in
Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Religion 285
RELIGION COURSES.
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for cr edit for students who
h a v e t a k e n R E L 3 0 0 o r 33 1 .
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through
issues that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media.
Examples of topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion.
Students will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and
politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic
under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted, resisted, fractured into sects, and
was crushed in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the Greek and Roman
empires. Why was Jesus of Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and a
threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic movement bring its irrepressible hope in God into the nations, religions, philosophies, and languages of
the Roman order?
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
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REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand’s contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
Religion 287
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
REL 362
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
American culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
REL 383
Medieval Church (See description under HIS 378)
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern medical technology.
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REL 405
Lilly Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 406
Lilly Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST
100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
Religion 289
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
YOUTH
AND
FAMILY MINISTRY—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordi-
nator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy.
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. YFM majors are encouraged
to plan class schedules to allow for either
extending the internship experience for a
full year, or completing the internship
semester while carrying only one additional class. Consult the youth and family ministry coordinator for advising.
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Youth and Family Ministry Major
Eleven courses including:
Theology core:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
and three supporting courses:
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following six
courses:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
one Bible survey course from:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the religion department youth
and family ministry coordinator.
Youth and Family Ministry 291
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COURSES.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 207
Contextual Education (.0 course)
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
A study in the basics of Christian ministry, especially with regard to children,
youth, and families. Biblical and theological foundations in ministry are
explored. Conceptual models and basic skills of ministry with children, youth,
and families in congregations and other ministry settings are also explored.
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and
other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
An overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its mission
throughout the centuries. An exploration of the issues and challenges facing
the “postmodern” church. A study of the role of households, congregations,
and other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing the Christian faith.
YFM 399
Internship
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
YFM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
See Nordic Area Studies.
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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING LICENSURE
S
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 120 America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
SOCIAL WORK—SWK
T
he social work major prepares graduates to work with individuals, groups,
families, communities, and organizations.
Graduates are social work professionals
prepared for practice that promotes social
and economic justice and encourages individual and group empowerment. The
social work undergraduate receives a bachelor of science in social work (BSW)
degree and is eligible to apply for licensure
as a generalist social worker. We also offer
a graduate masters degree in social work
(MSW). Both the baccalaureate and graduate social work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the
Augsburg College motto, “Education for
Service.” Service learning and practica
assignments are integral to the curriculum.
The Twin Cities region offers a variety of
innovative and professional community
agencies. Bringing the local social welfare
resources into the classroom through presentations and internships allows students
to train with and learn from local, regional
and national social work leaders. Students
also work within social, cultural, ethnic,
and economically diverse communities,
becoming better able to practice in a global
society.
The social work major at Augsburg
College provides each student with a
strong foundation for graduate studies in
social work and other human service
fields. The social welfare minor and social
work electives offer students from other
disciplines the opportunity to gain knowledge about human needs, growth and
development, experience with urban
human services, and an introduction to
global issues of peace and justice.
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Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Christina Erickson, Annette
Gerten, Barbara Lehmann, Rosemary Link,
Sharon Patten, Curt Paulsen, Nancy
Rodenborg (BSW Field Coordinator),
Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock
(BSW Program Director), Maryann Syers
(Field Education Coordinator), Tan Ngoh
Tiong
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice II:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work II:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research II: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice III:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work III:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 490 The Social Worker as
Professional
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 121 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
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SOC 265
SWK 257
SWK 260
SWK 280
Race, Class and Gender
Exploring Human Services
Humans Developing
Diversity and Inequality in
Professional Practice
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.00 GPA is
required in the supporting program. A statistics course is recommended for students
planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to
the BSW degree program. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to
and separate from admission to Augsburg
College. The initial candidacy application
is completed in the spring term of the
sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social
work major must complete the application
materials and be officially admitted to the
BSW program before beginning the first
field practicum in the junior year.
Admission to the program is required as a
pre-requisite for those 300 and 400 level
courses restricted to social work majors
only. Contact the Social Work Department
for details.
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn
Departmental Honors through the completion of an applied or scholarly project.
Students may apply for Departmental
Honors if they have earned and maintain
an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all social work
classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as
P/N (in addition to the integrative field
seminars, which are graded P/N) and must
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally
graded Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of
a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the
field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work
on this paper or project. Please consult
with your advisor or BSW program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice III:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
Social Work 295
SOCIAL WORK COURSES.
■ COURSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social work and human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and well-being.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
In this service learning course, students explore human services and especially
social work as a major and as a career. In addition to attending class, students
work alongside helping professionals in the community. Students gain a foundational understanding of the intersections between basic human needs, allocation of resources, and political structures, and they examine how the allocation of resources affects diverse groups.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural
competence in work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and community observation. (Prereq. or
concurrent registration: SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender)
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course helps students to examine critically factors influencing human
growth and development within diverse and oppressed groups. Students come
to understand human growth throughout life and the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that influence the development of individuals,
groups, and families.
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs.
(Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice III: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and
social policies emerge in western society. Students study how to organize communities for empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt,
and how to influence local, regional, and national policies. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
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■ COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS ONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual
clients. Course readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist
social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations.
SWK 307
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social
work practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies
supervise students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 307 is concurrent with SWK 306
and is the first of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills,
and values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis
is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 317 is concurrent with SWK 316
and is the second of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N
grading only.)
SWK 402
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(0.5 course)
Students are introduced to basic social research methods commonly used in
social work research. Students learn how to access and understand current
knowledge and evidence for effectiveness in social work practice and programs. Students also learn the foundational skills in planning and proposing
research strategies as applied to practice evaluation. (This half course is in
sequence with SWK 403 and is concurrent to SWK 406.)
Social Work 297
SWK 403
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs (0.5
course)
Building on the work in SWK 402, students plan and complete an evaluation
of agency-based social work interventions. Students learn to gather and interpret evidence for change using data analysis strategies for both quantitative
and qualitative information. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
SWK 407
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced
course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly
integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 407 is concurrent with SWK 406 and is
the first of two courses required in the senior year practicum, P/N grading
only.)
SWK 417
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 407. Social work students synthesize
their advanced course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120
hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 417 is concurrent with
SWK 419 and is the second of two courses required in the senior year
practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 490
The Social Worker as Professional
This course, which meets the senior keystone course requirement in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, is the summative seminar in the social work
major. Students learn organizational analysis and methods for agency change
as well as reflect on vocation in social welfare, engage in career planning,
study ethical practice principles, and prepare to engage in professional social
work practice. (Prereq.: senior social work status required)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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SOCIOLOGY—SOC
S
ociology is the scientific study of
society as a whole and of human social
organization in groups. The sociological
perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human
beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in research, management, and
human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the
criminal justice field, and as professors of
sociology. Others have used the major as
preparation for advanced study in areas
such as law, the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
James Vela-McConnell (Chair), Lars
Christiansen, Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser,
Diane Pike, Tim Pippert
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose to pursue the core
sociology major or they may opt for a specialized, interdisciplinary concentration
within the major.
Core Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition
as an excellent undergraduate major that
applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to
public service. The foundation of the
major at Augsburg is that it provides a
clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the
major, and integrates and reinforces an
excellent set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing,
critical analysis, basic research, integration
of theory and data, and the connection of
the individual and collective perspectives
in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally
develop those skills in our students and
serve them well. Thus, these required and
sequenced courses are also the core of the
concentrations that allow students to pursue their electives in a direction that adds
other skills related to areas of interest.
Those concentrations include: Community
Studies, Crime and Deviance, Cultural
Anthropology, Organizational Studies, and
Social Psychology.
The major includes a total of ten courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least two of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
Sociology 299
At least two of the following upper-division
courses (Prereq: SOC 121):
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 381 City & Metro-Urban Planning
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
SOC 410 Field Studies of Organizations
SOC 300 Special Topics: Organizational
Deviance
SOC 300 Special Topics: Juvenile
Delinquency
SOC 300 Special Topics: Sociology of
Law
Three additional sociology electives. SOC
399 (Internship) is highly recommended.
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in
each required course to receive credit in
the major.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. Courses required beyond the
core major requirements are: SOC 111,
SOC 381, SOC 399 and one additional
elective. See Garry Hesser for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Students interested in the traditional
aspects of criminal justice — courts, prisons, probation, and law enforcement — as
well as community crime prevention will
be served by this concentration in the
major. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: SOC 265, SOC
277, a topics course in Deviance and
Juvenile Delinquency or Organizational
Deviance, PSY 335, and an upper division
Internship approved by the department.
See Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the core sociology
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 141 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical Perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Studies
This concentration is designed for students who plan to work in organizational
settings including corporate, government,
and non-profit sectors. Students will learn
how organizations are structured, function,
and change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed and why they sometimes fail. This
concentration seeks to equip students with
skills to effectively lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving their personal career
and professional goals. Courses required
beyond the core major requirements are:
Work and Society (SOC 222),
Organizational Theory (SOC 349), Field
Studies in Organizations (SOC 410), and
three courses in related fields — BUS 340,
one from BUS 242 or ECO 113, and one
from INS 325, COM 345, or COM 410.
Organizational Deviance (SOC 300) may
be a substitute for either BUS course. See
Lars Christiansen for advising and visit the
depart website for details.
300 Sociology
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
and/or psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in public relations, law, consulting,
research, social policy, and more. Courses
required beyond the core major requirements are: SOC 375, SOC 390, SOC 499,
PSY 105, PSY 325, and PSY 491. See James
Vela-McConnell for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 141
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
Sociology 301
SOC 222
Work and Society
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly?
Can workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does
the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work and labor in modern society.
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United
States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts
do social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even
personal identity? This course explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several social movements occurring over
the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S.
history recommended, but not required)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
302 Sociology
SOC 349
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning
and the shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent
of instructor. Spring)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 410
Field Studies in Organizations
In this course we visit several local organizations (ranging from small nonprofits to large transnational corporations), and work on a semester-long project with a local organization. We analyze these field experiences from the perspectives of organizational theory and critical political-economy, as well as
explore the challenges, strategies, and rewards of doing projects as a group.
(Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349, or permission of the instructor)
Sociology 303
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 490
Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 and/or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modern Languages.
304
THEATRE ARTS—THR
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speech/communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts
Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while
also providing a solid base in classical,
modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students), and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, edu-
cation, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department encourages a
second major or minor in such fields as
art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Michael Burden (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Martha Johnson, Darcey Engen, Lisa
Anderson, Sandra Agustin, David DeBlieck,
Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Nei Schulte
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Theatre Arts Department currently
has two concentrations within the major:
Performance Concentration and Theatre
Design/Technical Theatre Concentration.
Both concentrations consist of the Theatre
Core Curriculum supplemented by electives specific to each concentration.
Theatre Arts Major
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in
Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and professional work as a performer. Students
choosing this concentration will enroll in
the eight core theatre major courses taken
by all theatre majors and will supplement
the core with courses identified as theatre
electives. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their adviser when selecting electives.
Advisers will assist students in identifying
the year and semester elective courses are
Theatre Arts 305
offered. Students are strongly encouraged
to also complete a professional Internship
at a local Twin Cities Theatre.
Ten THR courses — eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP)—
See Practicum Units
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies or professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre
major classes taken by all theatre majors
and will supplement the core with at least
two electives from the Art Department.
Students in the emphasis are strongly
encouraged to also take an Independent
Study in their area of focus and to do a
professional Internship at a local Twin
Cities Theatre.
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and
Two electives chosen from ART electives,
Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as
THP.
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two Electives from:
ART 107
or
ART 105
Drawing
Introduction to Architectural
Drawing
ART 240 Art History Survey
or
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP) See
Practicum Units
The following courses are strongly recommended:
THR 228 Directed Study
ART 340 Digital Imaging
THR 339 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
Theatre Practicum Units (THP)
All Theatre Arts Majors in either
Concentration are required to complete 10
practicum units (THP) from three established areas.
Area 1 Per for mance
Each major will complete between one and
five THPs from this area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
306 Theatre Arts
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four
and eight THPs from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes
Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage
Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from
this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 117 Fall Artistic Assistance
THP 127 Winter Artistic Assistance
THP 137 Spring Artistic Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Assistant
Stage Manager counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage
Manager counts as three units.
The following courses are encouraged, but
not required:
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 228,
232, 250; sophomores: THR 226, 228, 245,
361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360,
361, 365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should
meet in the Fall of Freshman year with a
theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence
of classes to be taken based on odd or even
year of entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.50 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their
junior year to develop a proposal for the
honors project.
Transfers: Transfer students should
meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at
another institution will transfer into the
major. The majority of core classes should
however be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally transfers are required to take a
minimum of three upper division theatre
arts courses. Ten practicum units are also
required. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the
department. No more than five units can
be credits from others schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
Theatre Arts 307
THR 232 Acting
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
The Theatre Arts Minors also must complete five practicum units. Students must
take a minimum of one performance unit
and a minimum of three production units.
Refer to the practicum categories listed
below the curriculum concentrations.
Film Major and Minor
See a description and requirements for
the film major and minor in the
Communication Studies section of the catalog.
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
Currently the Theatre Arts Department
does not offer teaching licensure.
Depending on developments and state policy changes, the department may add such
a major in the future.
THEATRE ARTS COURSES.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modern
dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor’s permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting
with an emphasis on active participation and reflective writing. This course is
primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre arts major.
THR/COM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
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THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and
focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical
periods, plays, artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production
process. Students attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
This course will explore principles of movement used in the art of acting. The
goal will be to improve the actor’s physical energy, concentration, balance,
control, clarity, timing, spontaneity, and energy. This course will use established theory and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical
and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions. (Alternate years)
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre
tours, see professional productions, and participate on the Theatre
Department’s fall production. Open to all students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama, culminating in public performance. Students attend
and review local professional productions. (Prereq.: Theatre major or consent of
instructor)
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions. (Aalternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers.
Theatre Arts 309
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as
a way of interpreting a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications.
Close readings of plays from each genre (comic, tragic, realistic, absurd and
post-modernism) will enable students to learn and apply basic terminology for
literary and artistic processes.
THR/COM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
THR 325
Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute
four design projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in two
Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed.
(Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior status)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays, research
paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be
taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall:
alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through contemporary theatre. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
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THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 250 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall/Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analysis; rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are also
examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor)
THR/SPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 241
and junior/senior standing)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
Theatre Arts 311
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre
practicum courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one
THP unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP in
lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Five practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure majors
only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final
scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two
Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area Two: Production
THP 112/122/132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering, or
box office.
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THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management project.
URBAN STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
WOMEN’S STUDIES—WST
T
he Women’s Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women’s contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The
Women’s studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Cass Dalglish (Coordinator), Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Jacqueline
deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen,
Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe,
Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg,
Timothy Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James VelaMcConnell
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (Seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women’s studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women’s studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the women’s studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the women’s studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
women’s study credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Social and
Environmental Justice: Latin American
Perspectives (offered spring semester).
Minor
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student’s program must have the written
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approval of the women’s studies program
coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of women’s studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women’s studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a women’s studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of women’s studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WOMEN’S STUDIES COURSES.
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women’s perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
WST 305
Topics in Women’s Studies
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well
as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history,
sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives)
WST 341
Environmental Politics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental
Justice:Latin American Perspectives.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua))
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Women’s Studies 315
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
WST 490
Topics in Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies
the Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do
an independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies
coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
ART 352
Women and Art
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
PSY 371
Psychology of Gender
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
YOUTH
AND
See listing under Religion.
FAMILY MINISTRY
College Information
Board of Regents – 318
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation
and Education – 319
Faculty and Administration – 320
Officers – 320
Administration – 320
Faculty – 322
Faculty Emeriti – 339
Campus Maps – 342, 343
318
BOARD
OF
REGENTS
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Dan W. Anderson ’65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
*Gar y E. Benson ’70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
*Jackie Cherr yhomes ’76 (2010)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
*Ruth E. Johnson ’74 (2006)
Consultant, Department of Internal
Medicine, Mayo Clinic & Mayo Medical
School, Rochester, MN
Dean Kennedy (2009)
President, Texacoma Oil & Gas
Corporation, Dallas, TX
Dean C. Kopperud (2009)
Consultant, Miramar Beach, FL
Michael O. Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2011)
President/CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
the Greater Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN
*Anthony Genia ’85 (2008)
Emergency Dept. Physician, Fairview
University Medical Center, Minneapolis,
MN
Jennifer H. Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
*Michael R. Good ’71 (2007)
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Sotheby’s International Realty, Parsippany,
NJ
Marie O. McNef f (2009)
Professor Emeritus and Dean (retired),
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
*H. Theodore Grindal ’76 (2008)
Attorney/Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
Nor man R. Hagfors (2009)
Founder & President (retired), Norsen,
Inc., North Oaks, MN
*Paul S. Mueller ’84 (2009)
Internal Medicine Consultant, Mayo
Clinic, Rochester, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson ’68 (2008)
Retired, Mendota Heights, MN
*Beverly Oren ’55 (2008)
Retired, Roseville, MN
James E. Haglund (2006)
President/Owner, Central Container
Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN
Wayne Popham (2006)
Attorney, Popham Law Office,
Minneapolis, MN
Jodi Harpstead (2009)
Chief Advancement Officer, Lutheran
Social Service of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ex Of ficio
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
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Rev. Peter Rogness (2008), Ex Of ficio
Bishop, St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA, St.
Paul, MN
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaar d (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod,
ELCA, Rochester, MN
Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government & Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
Sandra L. Var gas (2008)
County Administrator, Hennepin County,
Minneapolis, MN
*Philip Styrlund ’79 (2006)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
*Jean M. Taylor ’85 (2006)
President, Taylor Corporation, Eagan, MN
*Joan L. Volz ’68 (2006)
Attorney, Welch, MN
*P. Dawn Taylor ’78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, IA
ELCA PROGRAM UNIT
EDUCATION
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Ms. Marilyn Olson
FOR
VOCATION
AND
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACULTY
ADMINISTRATION
AND
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Chicago.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant.
Tracy Elftmann (2005). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Augsburg
College; J.D., Drake University Law School; L.M.M.N. Masters of Law, Columbia
University Law School.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint
Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gar vey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Tracy Beckman (2003). Director, Government and Community Relations. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Mike Bilden (2003). Director, Recruitment and Retention, Adult Programs. B.S., University
of Wisconsin – Superior.
Heidi Breen (1986). Director, Alumni Relations. B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A., Marquette Unversity, M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Trena Bolden Fields (2002). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women’s Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Or val J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joan L. Grif fin (1986). Associate Dean for General Education. Professor of English. A.B.,
Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Director, Advancement Programs. B.A., Augsburg College.
William Jones (2002). Director, Augsburg/Capella Alliance. B.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.A., M.S., Indiana University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising and Achievement. B.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Robert Kramarczuk (2004). Director, MBA Program. B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Gaye Lindfors (1993). Special Assistant to the President. B.S., Mankato State; M.A.I.R.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann Lutter man-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Christopher Moquist (2005). Director of Marketing and Communications. B.A., St. Olaf;
M.B.C., University of St. Thomas.
Thomas F. Morgan (1983). Special Assistant to the President. Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S.,
University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A., Excelsior College.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Stephen Preus (2004). Director of Development. B.A., Luther College; C.L.U., Ch.F.C.,
American College.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A.
Saint Mary’s University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Dean of Graduate and Adult Academic Programs. Associate
Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New Orleans;
Ph.D., University of Texas.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
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Marcus Skjer vem (2004). Director, Activities and Orientation. B.A., Concordia College –
Moorhead; M.S., Illinois State University.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Assistant Dean, Athletics and Recreation. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey S. Swenson (1989). Controller, Administrative Accounting. B.A., Augsburg College.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Faculty
A
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Stuar t M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Alexandre A. Ar dichvili (2004). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
M.B.A. Programs. B.A., University of Tbilisi, Georgia, USSR; Ph.D., Moscow State
University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Bar nett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Michele R. Braley (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., Oberlin College;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass, part time, Music. North Carolina
School of the Arts; Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
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Lisa A. Broek (1993). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buf falohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A.,
A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Bur den (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.S., Mankato State University.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. Academic Skills
Adviser. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. A.A., Golden
Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas
State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John’s University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Anthony Cox (2005). Studio Artist/Electric Bass, part time, Music. B.A., Metropolitan State
College.
Larr y J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of
Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
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Mar vin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.F.A., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; P.A., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. deVries (1994). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M.,
The Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa State University; M.A.,
University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Gar y T. Egbert (2004). Instructor, part time, Physics. B.S., Western Illinois University;
M.S., University of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of Nebraska –
Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Molly K. Enz (2006). Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of
Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time, Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Kevin G. Ewert (2002). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., North Dakota
State University; M.A., M.S., Saint Mary’s University-Rochester; A.B.D., Nova
Southeastern University.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St.
Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Sarah M. Ferguson (2005). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Drake University;
M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A.,
The American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
B ruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Michael O. Freeman (2002). Instructor, part time, Political Science. B.A., Rutgers College;
J.D., University of Minnesota.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gar vey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Annette M. Ger ten (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Keith F. Gilsdor f (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
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Cher yl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., College of St. Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time, Education and Modern Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education Coordinator, Rochester
Program. B.S., M.S., Winona State University.
Joan L. Grif fin (1986). Associate Dean for General Education. Professor of English. A.B.,
Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Northern Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Gr undahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Her for th (1967). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Garr y W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
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Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mar y A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and Viola, part time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Mar y A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Ir vine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Ir vine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
LaCrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mar y J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kia M.G. James (2003). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A., B.S.N., St. Olaf College;
M.P.H., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
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Christopher J. Johnstone (2006). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., State University of
New York-Plattsburgh; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammer man (1986). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M.,
Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mar y Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Mar y A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Carol M. Knicker (2002). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Southwest State
University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
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Gregor y P. Kr ueger (2000). Instructor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota State
University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History. A.B., College of William and
Mary; M.A., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
Nursing. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S.,
Valparaiso University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Bok Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cher yl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Karoline M. Lewis (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D., Emory University.
Robert E. Lewis (2004). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemar y J. Link (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Edward D. Lotter man (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
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Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mar y E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.A.,
University of Nebraska; E.D., University of St. Thomas.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Superior; M.Div, Luther Seminary.
Ann L. Lutter man-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
Purdue University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A.,
Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Craig D. Maus (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. A.A., North
Hennepin Community College; B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.F.A., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Mar y Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Mer z (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior
College; B.S., M.A., Augsburg College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary;
M.D., University of Minnesota.
Justin R. Newhall (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and
Design; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Nor ma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Mar y F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Minneapolis Community
College; B.S., Bethel College; M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jack Osber g (1991). Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, part time, Education. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco].
Cur tis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Par y Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaf f (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Larr y C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
B ruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberr y Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barr y D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Dean of Graduate and Adult Academic Programs. Associate
Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New Orleans;
Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M.F.A, University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathr yn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian
University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaf fer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Visiting Professor, part time, Political Science. B.A., University of
Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
336 Augsburg College Faculty
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Beverly L. Smith-Keiling (2004). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., East Central
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Sandra F. Soltis (2005). Instructor of Education. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.S.,
Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John P. Stein (1992). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.S., Mankato State University.
Stuar t M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
Theresa A. Stoller (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Benjamin L. Stottr up (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota,
Morris; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Mark S. Strefeler (2003). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State
University; M.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two
M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty 337
Kathr yn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mar yann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
T
B renda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Singapore;
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor, part time, Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii;
M.F.A., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Katherine A. Tunheim (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
U-V
Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
338 Augsburg College Faculty
W
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., B.A., Washington State
University.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of
Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Andrew War d (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Martha A. (Car y) Water man (1991). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Luann Watson (2003). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Normandale Community
College; B.S., M.A.L., Augsburg College.
David R. Weiss (2002). B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., Wartburg Theological Seminary;
M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement /Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A., Hamline
University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Hans H. Wiersma (2002). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California,
San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
X-Y-Z
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Associate
Director, M.B.A. Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti 339
FACULTY EMERITI
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Er nest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Ver n M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Nor man B. Fer guson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henr y G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerr y Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
340 Faculty Emeriti
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., M.S., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Edwina L. Hertzber g. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nor man D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNef f. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Er win D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gor don L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Faculty Emeriti 341
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mar y Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
342
CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS LOCATION
343
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the North—
Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-94 East from Minneapolis—
Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I-94 West from St. Paul—
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the South—
Follow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
Augsburg College is located near two
Metro Transit Light Rail stations: the
Cedar-Riverside station and the Franklin
Avenue station. In addition to light rail,
four Metro Transit bus lines keep Augsburg
easily accessible to the greater metropolitan area: routes 2, 7, 19, and 24. For more
information about Metro Transit schedules
and routes, call 612-373-3333 or go online
to <www.metrotransit.org>.
344
Index
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to
its employees and its students.
346
INDEX
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic Advising 42
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Excellence Scholarships 29
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 67
Academic Policies and Procedures 70
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 89
Academic Skills Coaching 43-44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 120-122
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Achievement Scholarships 30
Admissions 14, 20-22
Administrative Officers of the College 320
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 87
Advanced Transfer Students 76, 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
American Indian Studies 96-99
American Indian Student Services 46
American Sign Language 231
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
42
Application Procedures 20, 28
Applied Economics 153
Architecture Minor 101
Art 100-105
Art History 100, 104-105
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 87-88
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletics and Sports 42
Audit Fee 24
Auditing Courses 86
Augsburg Core Curriculum 78-85, 106-107
Augsburg Experience 79
Augsburg First Year 78-79
Augsburg Seminar 78, 106
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 78-79, 106
B
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement modifications) 84-85
Beta Beta Beta 110
Biology 108-113
Board of Regents 318-319
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 69
Business Administration 114-119
Business Administration and
Economics Major 117, 153
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 116, 240
Business Management Certificate 115
C
Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 342-343
Campus Map 342-343
Campus Ministry 40
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 70
Career Services 68
Carlson (Jeroy C. Carlson) Alumni Center 15
Center for Global Education 64-65, 207-218
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 43
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
66-68
Certificates 69 (MBA), 101, 115
Change of Program 73
Chemistry 129-134
Chinese 231
Chapel 15, 42
Choir 253
Christensen Center 14, 41
Class Schedule 94
Classification (Class Year) 87
Clinical Laboratory Science 135-140
Coaching Endorsement 186
College Costs 2006-07 Day 24-25,
WEC 25-26
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 87
College of the Third Age 16, 70
Commencement 90
Commons 50
Communication Studies 141-147
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 60, 144, 160
Community Service-Learning 67
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Computational Economics 148-149
Computational Philosophy 149, 261
Computer Science 147-151
Concert Band 253
Connections Courses 106-107
Continuing Education Program 70
Cooperative Education 67, 108
Index 347
Core Curriculum 78-85, 106-107
Costs 24-26
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 94-316
Course Numbers 94
Credits 94
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Crossover Registration 72
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 299
D
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
307
Dean’s List 89
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 87
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 94-316
Deposits 25
Development 8
Directed Study 96
Directory 8
Directory Information 91-92
Disability Services 43-44, 45-46
Dismissal 89
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14-16, 49-50
Dual Degree Programs 59, 169-170
E
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
Economics 152-156
Economics/Business Admin. Major 117, 153
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
272
Edor Nelson Field 15
Education 157-168
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 158-160, 162-164
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 166-168
Employment 33
Engaging Minneapolis 78
Engineering 169-170
English 171-184
English Language Learners (ELL) 88-89
English Placement Test 174
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 72
Enrollment Degree Verification 90
Enrollment Deposit 25
Ensembles 253
Entry-level Skills 80-81, 107
Ethnic Student Services 46-47
Evaluation and Grading 85-87
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 11, 18, 319
Experiential Education Programs 66-68
Explanation of Grades 85-87
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 40
F
Facilities and Housing 14-17, 50
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 322-341
Faculty Emeriti 339-341
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 28
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51, 91-92
Federal Work Study Program 33
Fees 24-26
Film 142-143
Finance 122-123
Finance Certificate 115
Financial Aid 18, 28-38
Financial Policies 26-28
Fine Arts 41
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 50-51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 142
Former Students 22, 74-75
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 84,188
French 230-232
Freshmen 20-21
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 42
German 230, 233-234
Gift Assistance 31
GLBTQA 48
Global Education Center 15, 64-65,
207-218
Global Education Program
Courses 64-65, 207-218
Grade Point Average 77, 87
Grading 85-86, 87
Graduate Programs 68-69
Graduation (Applying for) 76-77
Graduation Skills Requirements 80
Graduation Requirements 76-85
Grants 31
Graphic Design Certificate 101
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
348 Index
H
L
Health and Physical Education 185-189
Health Clinic Services 48
Health Education 185-187
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 65-66, 208, 216-218
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 65-66, 208, 216-218
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program
47
History 190-196
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 90
Honors Program 62, 197-202
Housing 14-16, 25, 49-50
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
142
Language Courses 230-237
Latin Honors 90
Leadership (Master of Arts) 68
Leadership Studies Minor 203
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 30
Learning Disabilities (Special Education)
166-168
Learning Disabilities Program 43
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver)
84-85
Liberal Arts Foundation 79-80, 82-83
Library and Information Technology 15,
18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 157-168, 254-255,
292
Life Sciences 109
Lifetime Fitness 84, 188
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55-56
Loan Assistance 32
Location 14, 18, 342, 343
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 31
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 86
Independent Studies 95, 96
Information Technology Certificate 115
Information Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 42
Interdisciplinary Studies 202-204
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 87
International Business Minor 117
International Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 110
International Business Concentration
(International Relations) 206
International Partners 65, 207-208
International Relations 205-206
International Student Advising 49
International Students 22, 49
International Studies 207-218
Internships 66-67, 95-96
Intramural Athletics 42
J
Japanese 234
Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 15
John Evans Learning Laboratory 44
K
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 79, 106
M
Majors and Minors 10, 56-60, 94-316
Management Information Systems 124-126
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 116
Managerial Accounting 120
Many Voices Project 79
Maps 342, 343
Marketing 116 (WEC), 126-128
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 142
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 142
Master’s Degrees 54, 68-69
Math Placement Group (MPG) 80-81, 221
Mathematics 219-224
Medical Refund 27
Medieval Studies 225-226
Melby Hall 15
Memberships 17, 18
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 16
Metro-Urban Studies 227-229
Middle East Studies Minor 203
Military Called to Active Duty 73-74
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 46-47
Minnesota Work Study Program 33
Minors 59, 94-316
MIS Courses 124-126
Mission Statement 10
Index 349
Modern Language Skill 81
Modern Languages 230-237
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy’s Grill 51
Music 238-253
Music Business 116, 240
Music Education Major 241-242
Music Ensembles 251-253
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 243
Music Repertoire Tests 245
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
244
Music Therapy Major 243-244
N
National Student Clearinghouse 90
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
254-255
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 85-86
Nordic Area Studies 256-257
Norwegian 230, 234-235
Notification of Admissions Decision 21
Numeric Grades 85
Numbering of Courses 94
Nursing 258-260
Nursing (Master of Arts) 68
O
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 320
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 236
Old Main 16
Orchestra 253
Organizational Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 141
Orientation 41
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 24
Pass/No Credit 77, 85-86, 90
Pastor 40
Payments 26
Peace and Global Studies Minor 205
Performance Studies 251-253
Philosophy 261-264
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Physical Education 186, 188-189
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 60,
130, 254-255, 267
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 69
Physics 265-270
Piano Proficiency Test 245
Policies 17, 18, 26-28, 51-52, 70-76, 85-87,
89-92
Political Science 271-277
Political Science/Economics teaching major
272
Portfolio Assessment Program 88
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science)
271-272
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 95
President’s Greeting 2
Probation 89
Psychology 278-282
Psychology and Law Concentration 279
Public Accounting 120
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 142
R
Re-Admitted Students 22, 74-75
Recitals 245
Refunds 26-27
Regents 318-319
Registration 70-73
Religion 283-291
Religious Affiliation 11, 18, 319
Repeated Courses 86
Research Opportunities 45
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 49-50
Residence Requirements 77
Retaking courses 86
Rochester Program 13-14, 71-72
Room and Board 24
ROTC 62-63
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Team 65, 216
Scholarships 29-31, 33-38
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 16
Secondary Education 160-162, 164-165
Senior Keystone 79, 106
Service-Learning 67
Sigma Pi Sigma 267
Skills Requirements 80-81, 84-85, 107
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 41
Social Psychology Concentration 279, 300
350 Index
Social Studies 292
Social Welfare Minor 294
Social Work 293-297
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 69
Society of Physics Students 267
Sociology 298-303
Space Physics 266
Spanish 230, 236-237
Special Education 166-168
Special Interest Housing 50
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 22
Sponsored Scholarships 33-38
Sports 42
StepUP Program 46
Student-Designed Major 56-57
Student Employment 33
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 40-41
Student Life 39-52
Student Rights 51-52, 91-92
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 51
Student Standing Committee 74
Student Support Services (TRIO) 44-45
Student Teaching Abroad 66, 157
Studio Art 100-105
Study Abroad 63-66, 207-218
Summer Session 8, 66
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 141
Support Programs 42-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 157-168, 254-255, 292
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 304-312
Theatre Practicums 305-306, 311-312
Transcripts 20, 21, 25
Transfer Students 21-22, 75-76
TRIO Program 44-45
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 24-25
Tutor Center 44
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO) 45
Unofficial Withdrawal 27-28
Urban Studies 227-229
Urness Hall 16, 50
V
Veterans 91
Vocation 40
W
Weekend College 12-13, 21, 25-26, 71-73
Withdrawal From College 26-27, 73
Women’s Resource Center 42
Women’s Studies 313-315
Work Study Program 33
Writing Concentration 172, 173
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 289-291
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Transforming Education
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AUCSBURC COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
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612-330-1000
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C O L L E G E
Transforming Education
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUCSBURC COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
information was current a t
t h e time o f publication, it is
subject t o change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are t h e College
policies i n force a t the time
o f printing. It is the responsibility o f each student t o
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything i n
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean o f the
college, o r the registrar. Key
offices are listed o n page 8
for correspondence o r
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2004
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from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome! All of us hope you find, in the
course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the
work, a clarifying definition of the vocation to
which you feel called, and a confident satisfaction
that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the
community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
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If you are reading this to find out more about
Augsburg College and an Augsburg education,
welcome to these pages. I believe you will find
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that they not only tell you about the character
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and essence of our institution, but also about our
mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg
College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city
that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only
provides a great learning laboratory, but one in which you will be able to share your own talents
and skills. Augsburg's challenging academic environment is enhanced by both educational and
service experiences that trandorm theory into action and unite the liberal with the practical in
preparing students as leaders for service in a global society.
Y
F
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The study you are undertaking at Augsburg-r
thinking of undertaking-will occur on a small
campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and
the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
A you join Augsburg, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and
from which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
Sincerely yours,
William V. Frame
President
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2004
Summer...................................... F r e s a n registration
Sept. 5-7lSun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation
Sept. 81Wed. ................................ Classes begin
Oct. 29/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 15-Dec. 3/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring
Nov. 25Dhurs. ............................ Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 29/Mon. .............................. Classes resume
Dec. 17/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 20-23IMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2005
Jan. 18Dues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 21/Mon. ............................... M i d - t e r m / break begins
Mar. 29/rues. ................................ Classes resume
Apr. 4- 15/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 29/Fri. .................................. Classes end
May 2-5IMon.-Thurs. .................Final exams
May 7lSat. .................................... BaccalaureatdCommencement
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2005
Sept. 7/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 28/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 241Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 28/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 16/Fri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 19-22tMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2006
Jan. 17/Tues. .................................Classes begin
Mar. 2O/Mon. ....................
.
,
...... Mid-term break begins
Mar. 27/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
Apr. 14/Fri.................................. ..Easter break
Apr. 28/Fri. .................................. Classes end
May 1-4hion.-Thurs. .................Final exams
May 6lSat. ....................................BaccalaureatdCommencement
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2004
June 7 .......................................... Web opens for registration*
Aug. 13 ........................................ Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Sept. 10 ........................................s t day to add class without faculty signature
Sept. 17 ........................................ Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Sept. 23 ........................................ s t day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
. L a day to drop class without record notation
Sept. 17 ......................................
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class**
Oct. 27 ....................................
Class Weekends: Sept. 10-12, Sept. 24-26, Oct. 8-10, Oct. 22-24, Nov. 5-7, Nov. 19-21,
Dec. 3-5, Dec. 10-12
Winter Term 2005
Nov. 1 ..........................................
Web opens for registration*
Dec. 17 ........................................ Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class without faculty signature
Jan, 7
Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Jan. 14 .........................................
Last day to drop class without record notation
Jan. 14 .................
Jan. 20 .......................................... Last day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
Feb. 16 ........................................ s t day to change grade option or withdraw from classx*
Class Weekends: Jan. 7-9, Jan. 21-23, Feb. 4-6, Feb. 11-13, Feb. 25-27, Mar. 11-13,
Mar. 18-20, Apr. 1-3
Spring Term 2005
Web opens for registration*
Feb. 7 .......................................
Mar. 25 ........................................Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class without faculty signature
Apr. 15 ........................................
Apr. 22 ........................................ Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Apr. 28 ........................................ Last day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
Last day to drop class without record notation
Apr. 22 .......................................
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from classx*
May 25 ....................................
Class Weekends: Apr. 15-17, Apr. 29-May 1, May 13-15, May 20-22, June 3-5, June 10-12,
June 24-26
*Questions related to course selection or degree completion should be reviewed with your
faculty adviser at least two weeks prior to registration.
**Time 1 and 2 classes meeting for two or four sessions have different registration deadlines. Consult the registrar's Web page for details
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2005
Class Weekends: Sept. 9-11, Sept. 23-25, Oct. 7-9, Oct. 21-23, Nov. 4-6, Nov. 18-20,
Dec. 2-4, Dec. 9-11
Winter Term 2006
Class Weekends: Jan. 13-15,Jan. 27-29, Feb. 3-5, Feb. 17-19, Feb. 24-26, Mar. 10-12,
Mar. 24-26, Apr. 7-9
Spring Term 2006
Class Weekends: Apr. 21-23, Apr. 28-30, May 12-14, May 19-21,June 2-4, June 16-18,
June 23-25
Area Code
612
Access Center ..............................................................................................................
330-1749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment ................................................................................................
.330-1165
Academic and Student Affairs.................................................................................... .330.1024
................................................... .330-1001
Undergraduate Admissions ............................
Toll-free number .....................................................................................
1-800-788-5678
.................................................. 330-1178
AlumniParent Relations ...........................
Toll-free number .......................................................................................
1-800-260-6590
......................................................................................................................
Athletics
330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ................................... 330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning .................................................................... .330-1148
.330-1732
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ...............................................................................
..........................................
.............................
Public Relations & Communication
-.330-1180
ConferenceEvents Coordinator ................................................................................. 330-1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................330- 1613
Toll-free number ............................ ......-................................................... 1-800-273-0617
330-1046
Enrollment Center ................................
Toll-free number ................................. .---. ................................................ 1-800-458-1721
Facilities Management ...............................................................................................
.330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
.................. 330-1649
Fax ....................*.......................................‘.........
...............
..............................................................
...............................
Graduate Programs
330-1101
Human Resources ...................................................................................................... .330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................
330-1000
President's Office ........................................................................................................
.330-1212
Registrar .............................. .....-.................................................................................. 330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)........................................................................................... .330-1109
Rochester Program...............................................................................................
507-288-2886
Student Activities ........................................................................................................
330-1111
Student Government ................................................................................................... 330-1 110
Summer Session .............................-- ..........................................................................
.330- 1046
TRIO/Student Support Services .................................................................................. 330-13 11
Weekend College .................................................................................................
3 3 0 - 1101
Mailing Address:
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
A
Selection from over 50 majors
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Augsburg offers more than 50 major*
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
Discovering your gifts and talents
The Weekend College Program offers
18 majors.
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Cumculum- designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
"Search for Meaning" courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime-writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
"To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community."
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876-19071, required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a cumculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William \! Frame became president
in August 1997. Under his leadership, the
College has sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education,
grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning
and the practical experience to succeed in
a global, diverse world.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now almost 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in business, education,
leadership, nursing, physician assistant
studies, and social work.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 18 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of this type among Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in Weekend College
are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct professionals. The Weekend
College student body is involved in student government, and students participate
in academic and extracurricular activities
such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
A Community of Learners
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The heart'of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening or weekend schedule, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three trimesters
in each academic year, following the same
schedule as the Weekend College program.
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14 About Augsburg
Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
have an individual e-mail address and have
access to the Internet to facilitate the use
of technology in the learning and communication process. Further information may
be obtained from the Rochester program
website at <www.augsburg.edu/rochester>
or by calling the Weekend College
Admissions Office at 612-330-1101.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnevramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library and the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices-The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Weekend College
Admissions Office, Rochester admissions,
and the Graduate Studies Admissions
Office are located at 624 21st Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1 993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Public Relations and Communication.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications. The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Fond du Lac Tribal College Center.
Edor Nelson Field-The athletic field,
located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
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About Augsburg 15
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1 988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center's lower
level is home to the Academic Enrichment
Office, which includes the Groves
Computer Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center, and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory; and the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1 997)-This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. It is
located on the block of campus bordered
by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by
Riverside Avenue and Seventh St.
The jeroy C. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with its Office of Alumni and
Parent Relations, is located inSrmley's Point,
2200 Riverside Ave.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 19641, it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964)Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs- Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color -American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
HispanidLatino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty
New Hall (1 999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
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Science Hall (1 949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, and various other program offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Smiley's Point (2000)-The Smiley's
Point building on Riverside Avenue, once a
favorite ice-cream parlor for Augsburg students, now houses the Institutional
Advancement and Community Relations
division, including the Development
offices and Alumni and Parent Relations.
Sverdrup Hall (1 955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)-Named in honor
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of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, t h tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of t h e Third Age-In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (M MEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
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H POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDrrATlON AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
National League for Nursing
Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
ducat ion, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.o r p
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 18 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation-The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
Enrollment (Fall 2003)-3,172
dents from 29 countries.
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Financial Aid-Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
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Library--Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
CI
School Year-Two semesters from
September to May, and two summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College-trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Programtrimesters, September to June.
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Majors-More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
CI
Off-Campus Programs-The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg's own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
CI
Athletic Affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
CI
Policy--Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
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Graduates-18,000 graduates from
1870 through August 2003.
Student/Faculty Ratio-15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13-17.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skywayItunneVelevatorsystem
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Deqrees
- Granted-B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
A
ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence
- and character. We
want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.--612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor of the Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1 101.
DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
Transcripts-An official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institution should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
Test ScoresFreshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations-Two letters of
academic recommendation are required.
References may use the Augsburg recommendation form in lieu of writing a letter.
If the applicant has been out of school for
several years, the form or letter may be
completed by a supervisor, employer, or
other person for whom the applicant
works.
Additional Information-If
there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate's admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision-Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on November 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within three weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
enrollment deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions within 30 days of
their financial aid notification. Extensions
may be requested in writing to the director
of financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$100" enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekendz.
Transcripts-Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
W TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other colleges or
universities. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.O/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, technical
courses, or courses with grades below
Z.O/C. The College reserves the right to
require that certain courses be taken at
Augsburg.
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits from semester or
quarter hour institutions are converted to
Augsburg credits by dividing by four or
six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credits
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches these credit limits,
no additional credits will transfer from
two-year institutions toward the 32
Augsburg credits required for a baccalaureate degree. Courses taken beyond the credit limit can, however, be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements. Augsburg
students should consult with their faculty
adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College.
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student's official transcripts. The registrar's office evaluates
coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements. Academic departments are
responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student's major or
minor. The major or minor department
may require certain courses or a minimum
number of courses be taken at Augsburg.
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State College and University
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 16 Augsburg
equivalent credits (64 semester credits or
96 quarter credits from a community college) will be accepted. No additional credits may be transferred from a community
college.
2. All Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements will be waived except:
REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation Course
Senior Keystone Course
One Augsburg Experience
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Modem Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
One college algebra course ( W T
105) or Math Placement Group 3
One course that meets the
Quantitative Reasoning Graduation
Skill requirement
One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill requirement
HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or
one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment).
This requirement is waived for students who have transferred two
equivalent courses
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or December
15 for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official tran-
script sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a.petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>;or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
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indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
Full-time students-see
page 84.
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$20,260
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2004. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,460
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester andlor an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
that course.
audit policy on
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,100
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2004-05 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
763
..................$
2,980
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................4
2,900
....................$
2,650
Student Activity Fee ................S
180
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
18
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
Flex 5 point plan
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
$ 90
students) .................................
Late Registration .............................. $ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ................... $ 180
Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$2,460
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons-.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$350
(14 lessons-.5 cr.) ......................$700
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$100
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$150
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$350
Zero-credt seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$763
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ....................... .$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 50
Student Parking Lot Permit
-car ........................................... $ 200
-motorcycle .............................. $ 100
Transcript Fee
Regular service ........................... .$
5
Next day .....................................$
8
On demand ................................. $ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap Q Gown Costs
(Schedule onfile in registrar's office)
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
.OO per course.
H DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
....................$
100
Required of all new students after
lcceptance. The enrollment deposit is credted to the students' account only upon
yaduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
lalance (after all charges and/or fines) will
]e refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages andlor fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ......................... $ 25
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,525
Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,400
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 763
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ......................... ..$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
8
Next day ......................................$
On demand ..........................,......$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar .......................... .$ 763
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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PAY MENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
December 15 as billed; (2) Extended
Payment Plan-an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Extended
Payment Plan-an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term. (3)
Employer Reimbursement: students whose
employers reimburse them for all or part of
their tuition and fees may pay a $100
deposit per course credit at the start of the
term. The balance, which is subject to
finance charges until paid, is due 60 days
after the last day of the term. Students on
this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year.
The student is responsible for payment of
the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers
partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
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A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s1
. . and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
E m o h e n t Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition andlor room (except for the
minimum deduction of $100 to cover
administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing conmact and/or the
appropriate tuition refund schedule.
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Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refwut
Amount
ReJund
Period
100%
Through the first 10 days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
80%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
70%
From the 21st day through the
25th day of classes
60%
From the 26th day through the
30th day of classes
50%
From the 31st day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
tefund Policy: This policy applies to new
ind returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
:ourse load. It also applies to students who
:ompletely withdraw from college and do
lot receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the Friday following
the first class weekend (less a
$100 administrative fee if withdrawing from the current term
entirely)
80% Through the Friday following the
second scheduled class meeting
60% Through the Friday following the
third scheduled class meeting
40% Through the Friday following the
fourth scheduled class meeting.
No refund after the fourth scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Rochester Program and United Hospital
Program Refund Policy: See the published
refund schedule for your program.
Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to students who have completed at least one full term, withdraw
from all courses for the current term, and
receive federal Title IV financial assistance
(including Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins
Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan).
The Return of Funds Policy is based on a
percentage derived from the number of
days attended divided by the number of
days in the term.
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Information
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
attendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal percentage plus one-half of the
percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the
Financial Petition Committee.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the enfire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of non-
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2003-2004 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
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The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1.Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
cwww.augsburg.edu/enroll>,and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
For the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2003
to be considered for financial aid for 20042005). Tax forms are required for the stulent and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
SubsidizedIUnsubsidizedFederal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the Enrollment
Center. In addition, the student must complete and return the Stafford Loan application to receive Stafford Loan funds.
Applications for the SELF Loan and the
Parent PLUS Loan are sent upon request.
H KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children, and other sources.
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Academic Excellence Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.7 or
higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
Phi Theta Kappa S c h o l a r s h i p
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for info., 612330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p T h e Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award-These
scholarships provide tuition benefits to
full-time day students working toward
their first bachelor's degree who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of
Augsburg graduates; siblings of current
Augsburg students; children or spouses of
current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for
fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Science ScholarshikThese scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their
high school class or ACTISAT test score,
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Minority Encouragement Program
Scholarship-The Minority
Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated
from a St. Paul public high school in good
standing and who participated in their
school's Minority Encouragement Program.
MEP students are assured of receiving a
minimum award of $5,000 per year upon
admission to Augsburg College.
Application deadline is May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership ScholarshipsEthnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
incoming freshmen and transfer students
with demonstrated scholarship and a
record of, andlor potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic
Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about
the student's extracurricular activities. The
application deadline is May 1. For more
information and an application, contact:
American Indian Student Services,
612-330-1144
Hispanic-Latino Student Services,
612-330-1309
Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022
Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530
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Performing Arts S c h o l a r s h i v
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 1.
Minnesota State Scholarship a n d
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
PRIME Scholarships (Paired
Resources in Ministry a n d Education)
-Augsburg College will match congregational grants or scholarships up to a maximum of $750 ($1,500 total award) per student per year. Deadline for application is
February 1.
CALL Scholarships (Congregations
and Augsburg support Lutheran
Leaders) -Augsburg College CALL
Scholarships recognize incoming students
of high academic achievement with a
demonstrated record of leadership within
their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg
will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $750
($2,250 maximum award) for students
who meet the leadership criteria as specified on the application. The awards are
renewable, depending on the class level at
entry point (i.e., a new entering junior will
have two years of eligibility). Final selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is
made by the College. Deadline for application is February 1.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2003-04 is $4,050.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian ScholarshipBureau of
Indian Affairflribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairnribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1. Interest is capped at
8.25%.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniorsfieniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of check disbursement at a
variable interest rate not to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per
month. Application forms are available at
Augsburg College Enrollment Center or
the lending institution.
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Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship* ,
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
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SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0 . Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Wells Fargo Scholarship
CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Lee Family Scholarship*
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0 . and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATlONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship*
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
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Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
KerridgdMueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship*
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes
Scholarship*
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem
Scholarship*
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
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Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjomhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. P A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
James P Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0 . J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bemhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics
Floyd \! and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Heam Violin Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
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0 . I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlen Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . ~ o w e r - ~ d r d Male
k a ~ Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
St. John's Lutheran Church-John Nonis
Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship*
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship*
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
Physics
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship*
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Financial Information
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Elias F! Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Onesimus Scholarship*
Johan H. 0 . Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo F: Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
ArtsReligion Scholarship*
E
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and develo~ment"'0 occur in formal and
informal activities of the Colleg'e and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staffhave
officesin the F ~~ ~~ b
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for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to explore
Christian ministry Contact the director of
Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Student Government is organized into
several committees. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen
elect their representatives in the fall of
their first year. Many kinds of involvement
are possible-program planning, writing,
editing, or service opportunities. If you
want to get involved, contact the president
or vice president of the student body in
their offices in the lower level of the
Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community. Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, speakers, and visiting personalities
in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (student lounge) is a popular hangout located in the lower level. Many of the
clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests meet here. Student
offices in this area include the College
newspaper, the Echo; the yearbook, The
Augsburgian; Student Government; the
community senrice organization, the LINK;
and the Augsburg Student Activities
Council (ASAC).
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FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 56.
ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 18 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for con-
tent tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the
uses of the software, and students are able
to monitor their progress.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)-The Center
for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic support for students with documented cognitive, psychological, and neurological disabilities.
CLASS has been recognized as a leader in
its field, helping these students gain full
access to the college cuniculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg's commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education
to students with diverse backgrounds,
preparations, and experiences.
Students who qualify for assistance
from CLASS work directly with one of our
disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may
include:
Accommodations for testing and
classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
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Use of assistive technology through
the Groves Computer Laboratory
Individual meetings (weekly or occasional) with a specialist for assistance
with academic, organizational, and
time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the college faculty, staff,
or administration to ensure that students
have every opportunity for success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student's responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage Learning Disabilities Program
Endowment and the Groves Foundation.
Access Center-The Access Center
provides support and specialized services
to students with documented physical disabilities. The goal of the Access Center is
to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the
educational experience at Augsburg
College. Areas of assistance include but are
not limited to:
*Individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
-Assistance with organization and time
management issues
-Academic advising and registration
-Housing assistance
-Advocacy with faculty and staff
-Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic issues
The Access Center also provides academic accommodations for students. These
include providing note takers, taped texts,
typing of papers, sign language interpreters, and adaptive physical education
courses. Adaptive technologies available
through the center include Braille translating software, a Braille printer, CCTY TTY,
Jaws, and speech recognition software.
Through a system of skyways and tunnels, the majority of the Augsburg campus
is accessible to those with mobility impairments ensuring access regardless of the
weather. There are a variety of modified
and fully .accessible rooms available in the
residence halls.
TRIO PROGRAM
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
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degree. Participants in TRIOISSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIOIStudent Support
Services serves 120 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIOISSS typically admits 25 new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
*Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
*Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and extended
four-year planning
*Financial aid counseling and education
*Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
*Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
*Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
*Social and cultural activities and student-led events
*Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework,
academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising for a small group
of incoming first-year students
*Need-based scholarships for first- and
second-year students actively participating
in TRIOISSS
*Program-sponsored tutoring, academic
learning communities and supplemental
instruction in select academic subjects
Students may apply for TRIOISSS any-
time after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIOISSS Advisor, please contact TRIOISSS
program staff at 612-330-1311.
STEPUP PROGRAM
The StepUP Program is an Augsburg
College program for men and women in
recovery from addiction to alcohol and
other drugs who are pursuing their college
education. The StepUP Program concurrently supports Augsburg students in their
academic studies and their recovery.
The StepUP Program offers separate
chemical-free housing accommodations,
advocacy with faculty and staff, weekly
individual support meetings with the director or assistant director, referrals to campus
services, and extracurricular team building
and community activities.
Requirements for admittance into the
StepUP Program include an agreement to
live in StepUP housing, a minimum of six
months continuous sobriety, and a commitment to a 12-step abstinence-based
recovery program.
StepUP promotes the vision of belonging and being at peace with oneself, while
respecting the hard work of personal
growth. We encourage students to create
friendships and form bonds, some of
which will carry throughout a lifetime.
StepUP celebrates recovery in community as a normal part of personal growth.
Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves and their decisions while
maintaining a healthy respect for the disease of chemical dependency. StepUP students join together for mutual support and
to help one another access additional
opportunities outside of StepUF!
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HISPANICILATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg's policies, procedures and expectations. The program
Assists with application process
Helps students secure financial aid
Nurtures students' identification as an
American Indian
Provides opportunities for students to
leam about their heritage
Provides opportunities for the campus community to leam about American
Indian culture
Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
The Hispanic/Latino Student Senices
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, scholarships,
orientation and registration, academic
planning, career counseling, housing,
internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanid
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
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PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
"One Day in May" when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of
licensed psychologists. Services include
individual counseling, group counseling,
psychological testing, assessment and referral, workshops, and consultation and outreach.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality, drug use,
motivation, transitions, family issues, selfimage, difficult decisions, eating concerns,
grief and loss or other issues with the psychologist. Professional counseling can
make a substantial contribution to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for increased selfunderstanding and personal growth.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may purchase a
student policy by contacting the Center for
Counseling and Health Promotion for
more information.
HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP-Smiley's Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley's Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
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any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley's
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley's Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student's
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
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For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
FITNESS CENTER
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center; some hours are
reserved for classes.
ISlrs mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
*Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
*General advocacy for international
students
*Advising the International Student
Organization
*Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty and staff
*Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of internationavintercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 66.)
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Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to
complete their degrees. Residence life staff
are on hand to help students become
acquainted with life at Augsburg through
social and educational events. They are
also ready to assist students who need help
or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls also earn higher grades and
gain greater satisfaction during their college career. Numerous events are planned
to welcome students to the community
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Urness Hall-All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This nine-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms may
be available.
Mortensen Hall-This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall-Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
New Hall-Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
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Special Interest Housing-Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living~learningenvironment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and Step-up
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar's office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available from the
Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
OFFICIAL NOTICES
FOOD SERVICE
Commons-Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
Murphy's-Located on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student's Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. Students should also routinely review
the A-Mail, published on-line, and available in hard copy at locations throughout
campus.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than "directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
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official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-"directory information." It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg's
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, Ground Floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin).
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
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Degrees Offered - 54
Academic Calendar - 54
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Academic Organization
and Programs - 56
Divisions and Departments - 56
Majors and Minors - 56
Teaching Licensure - 60
Pre-Professional Programs - 60
Honors Program - 61
Inter-Institutional Programs - 62
Study Abroad - 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning - 66
Graduate Programs - 68
Other Programs - 70
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Academic Policies and
Procedures - 70
Registration - 70, 73
Crossover Registration - 72
Withdrawal from College - 73
Student Standing/
Petition Process - 74
Re-Admission - 74
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Graduation Requirements- 75
Liberal Arts Foundation - 77
Skills Requirements - 78
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements- 82
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Evaluation and Grading - 80
Explanation of Grades - 80
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program - 85
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal - 87
Dean's List - 87
Latin Honors - 88
Commencement - 88
Four-Year Assurance Program - 89
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A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
H DECREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
H ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term. (See
Registration on page 70 and Calendars on
pages 4-7.)
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for three and one-half to four hours. (Refer
to the program schedule for weekday
evening meeting times.) Students may take
from one to four classes each term.
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College are the same as their day
program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts
courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions. A maximum of four course credits
(two per term) can be earned in the two
five-week-long summer sessions. The
Summer Session Catalog is published in the
winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for Physician
Assistant Studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 68.)
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FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particu-
larly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 180,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes the Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections and archives, curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and
listening. A skyway links the building to
Sverdrup Hall (the former library), which
has undergone renovation to house the
Enrollment Center, as well as additional
computer labs and multimedia classrooms,
a lounge, and vending area.
Library Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop
computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the
building to access these resources.
lnformation Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit
Augsburg's Web site <www.augsburg.edu>
for more on IT at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to over 180 oncampus personal computer systems. There
are desktop machines in two computer
labs and five computer classrooms, as well
as 80 laptops that can be checked out at
the IT Service Center for use in the library.
Other machines are available for student
use within academic departments. A campus-wide network provides access to
AugNet online services as well as support
for printing and internet access.
Appropriately equipped student-owned
machines can also be connected to the network to provide access from dormitory
rooms.
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Media Resources
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and
films, as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. The library supplies TV sets,
VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape
recorders, microphones, slide-, overhead-,
filmstrip-, and movie projectors as well as
screens and carts. Facilities for classes in
broadcasting are located near the communications department in Foss Center.
ed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All day students are
required to meet with their academic
adviser prior to registration. All students
are encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
Telecommunications
A campus-wide telecommunications
system enables easy and convenient voice
communication between students, faculty,
and staff. Students can leave voice mail
messages with any member of the faculty,
administration or the staff; voice mail
or call waiting are available to resident
students at a modest cost. Long-distance
service, billed to individual students,
can be arranged for any on-campus
residence phone.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new day and
Weekend College undergraduate students
to the academic policies and procedures of
the college and assists students on initial
course selection. This office also provides
interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements,
provides degree-planning materials, and
answers questions on student academic
progress. Academic Advising functions as a
supplement to the faculty advising system
at Augsburg College.
All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have complet-
The College curriculum is offered by 24
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts a n d Humanities-Art,
communication studies, English, history,
modem languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts, College librarians.
Professional Studies-Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, physician
assistant studies, social work.
Natural a n d Social SciencesBiology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The college requires students to declare
a major by the end of the sophomore year,
and earlier in some disciplines. Details of
majors and minors are in the course
description section. Unless otherwise indi-
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cated, majors are part of the bachelor of
arts degree.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
Student-Designed Major
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student's proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supportmg letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student's
~bilityto complete the proposed major and
:he validity and value of the proposed
najor, including (in at least one of the let:en) the proposed capstone course. The
tdvisers' signatures and supporting letters
.epresent their approval of the program,
ncluding the capstone course, and their
:ommitment to oversee the student's
xogress.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point andlor prepares one for further study In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the AAC
Chair. The student will be informed of the
date that AAC will hear the proposal. The
student and advisers, one of whom must
attend, will be invited to a meeting if AAC
has questions.
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If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
Listings that are shadedire offered
through both the day progran1 and
Weekend College. Weekend (Iollege
students may choose a major offered in
the day program if t hey wish. They ma)7
take as many courst:S as possible throu)~h
Weekend College, tlhen finish the majo~
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General Communication Studies
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Rhetoric
Human Relations
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:elations and Advertising
;ory Management
C U ~ L ~ ~Science
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or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
East Asian Studies
Economics
Applied Economics
~omputational~conomics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B:S.licensure)
Special Education: EmotionaYBehavioral
Disabilities (WEConly)
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Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History
International Relations
International Business
~ a n a ~ e m e1nformation~Systems
nt
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Metro-Urban Studies
Modem Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
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Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business-~dministration
Economics/Business Administration
--International~usiness
Management
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Lab Science (B.S.)
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Communication Arts/LiteratFe
(Teacher Licensure Major)
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Music (B.A.)
Music Business Concentration (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
ordic Area Studies
ursing (B.5.-Weekend College only)
hilosophy
Computational Philosophy
hysical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
hysics (B.A. or B.S.)
Solid State Physics (B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
olitical Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
sychology
Social Psychology
eligion
YOU t h ' K d x m i l y K4iZisRussian, Central and East European Area
Studies 1
~ c ~ W ~ r k ~ ~ ~ )
oclology
Community Studies
Crime and Community
Cultural Anthropology
Social Psychology
Gtudent-Designed
heatre Arts
Dance and Theatre (Teacher Licensure
Major)
Women's Studies1
ccounting
merican Indian Studies
Lrt
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
liology
iusiness Administration
:hemistry
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Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Mathema tics
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies
Modem Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth andPFamily~ k i s t r y
Sociology
Social Welfare
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
women's Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
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courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technologcal University.
ACTC Majors-It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar's office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middleschool
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication artsAiterature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle schoolhigh school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication artslliterature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), physical education
(K-12), and dancdtheatre with a theatre
emphasis (K-12). This license prepares
people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also
obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure
coursework. (See Department of Education
and subject area departments for more
information.)
Students seeking elementary licensure
have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure
have advisers in their subject area major
and in the education department. It is very
important that students work ;losely with
their advisers throughout their programs.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
Pre-Dentistry-These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENG, two courses:
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BIO 113, 114,215; PHY 121,122; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 1061,351,352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering-See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
144-145.
Pre-Law-Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
jtudents'with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
zourses, including ENG 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105,106); CHM 351,352; BIO
113,114,215,369; MAT 145,146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in prepa:ation for MCATs: BIO 355,473,476;
CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre'hysician Assistant, a n d Pre-Physical
rherapy-Coursework in preparation for
hese programs should be discussed with a
aculty member in the Department of
3iology.
Pre-Pharmacy-Augsburg has a pro;ram designed to fulfill minimum
,equirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114,215,476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
1061,351,352; ECO 113; ENG 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary-A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine-To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
105/106 or 115/116, CHM 351/352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program is rooted in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum. As such it is
shaped by the themes of Vocatio
(Vocation), Caritas (service and leadership); and citizenshipin a diverse world,
both locally and globally. The Honors
Program recasts this distinctive mix by
underscoring the public uses of knowledge, by recognizing that intelligence
expresses itself in many ways, and by
embracing an intentional interdisciplinarity
in its curriculum. While celebrating the
signature elements of the Augsburg Core
Curriculum, the Honors Program transpos-
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es them to a new key, even a kind of academic jazz, in which committed students are
encouraged to traverse new domains and
improvise novel themes appropriate to new
circumstances.
The Honors Program is a community of
people who are committed to achieving an
exceptional education by exploring the
many dimensions of fundamental ideas.
Fundamental ideas such as "all people are
created equal" and "all knowledge begins
with experience" shape our construction of
the valuable, our deliberations regarding
the ethical, and even our identification of
the factual. Honors education believes that
when we engage freely in Socratic dialogue
about knowledge and wisdom, we find our
noblest calling as people.
The Honors Program strives to provide
an enriched environment in which the pivotal questions of human experience can be
explored and the skills to navigate a complex world can be mastered. Honors students learn the value of interpersonal networking and team-generated solutions to
new ~roblemsthat emerge in dynamic,
worldwide markets and evolving political
realities. In fact, graduation from the program is advantageous for graduate school
admission or career placement.
Contact the director for information
about the Honors Program curriculum.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Library and Media CenterThrough CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
1,300,000volumes.
Associated Colleges of t h e Twin
Cities (ACTC)-Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester at one of the
other campuses. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. No additional
fee is required for such an exchange,
except for private instruction in music or
approved independent studies. Students
may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get
better acquainted with the other schools,
or to undertake a specific course or major
not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (H ECUA)-Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC-Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar's office.
Army ROTC-Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
Naval ROTC-Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
he University of Minnesota under an
greement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
he Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
may apply toward the total credits required
or graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
4 OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDY ABROAD
An increasing number of Augsburg students are talung advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an overseas
experience. Through study abroad students
may meet with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, work in a small business or artisan program in Namibia, examme prospects for peace in Northern
Ireland, study geology and ecology in
Vonvay, have a paid corporate internship
n Germany, or thrill to the sounds of The
Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
louse. Study abroad provides opportuniies to develop critical thinking skills,
itrengthen language competencies, further
:areer paths, experience different cultures,
tnd gain knowledge about the increasingly
nterdependent world.
Icademic Requirements and Credit
Study abroad is an integral part of sev:ral majors at Augsburg and will add an
ntemational dimension to any academic
Irogram. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
iugsburg core cuniculum, and graduation
equirements when approved by academic
~dvisersand department chairs before
leparture. Any approved study abroad pro-
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gram will also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience.
Students receive advice on selecting
programs that best fit their academic,
career, and personal objectives. Assistance
is provided with application, course registration, financing, and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs assist
students in integrating the experience
abroad into their coursework and personal
lives.
Eligibility and Application
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset, they are not required for all study
abroad programs. Since it takes some time
to prepare for studying abroad, students
should start planning during their freshman and sophomore years.
The application deadline for spring
term, non-Augsburg study abroad programs is September 30 and for summer
session, fall term, and year long, nonAugsburg study abroad programs the application deadline is March 1.The application
deadlines for Augsburg programs are listed
below for each program. Please contact the
study abroad advisor in the Office of
International Programs for deadlines on
summer and short-term study abroad
courses.
Costs a n d Financial Aid
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying overseas.
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The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center's study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars-from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political and cultural
issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; learn first hand from both women
and men who are involved in struggles for
sustainable development and social
change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women's studies,
and Spanish. Internships and independent
studies are also available. The program
begins with a one-week seminarlorientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and
ends with a two-week seminar in El
Salvador. Students stay in guest houses
while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and 4-6 weeks
living with Mexican host families.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent. Application deadline: April 1.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) -Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southem Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today's world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Application deadlines are April 1 for the fall semester, and
October 15 for the spring semester.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) -Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women's studies, and economics. Students
spend the first five weeks in Guatemala,
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the next four weeks in El Salvador, and the
final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites:
one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent is required, and coursework in
macro Lnd microeconomics is strongly recommended. Application deadlines: April 1
for fall semester, Oct. 15 for spring semester.
Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives (Mexico)
-Spring
This is an intensive program of study
and travel that explores socioeconomic and
political issues with a focus on the impact
of environmental policies on the lives of
women and men from varying economic
classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and
Central America. Students will examine
the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism, social change,
and the complexity of gender; class, race,
and ethnicity in Latin America. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women's studies.
Internships and independent studies are
also available. The program includes a twoweek seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala.
Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six weeks in
Augsburg housing, and six weeks living
with Mexican host families. Application
deadline is October 15.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico)-Spring
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks. Application deadline: September
15.
International Partners
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway
and Germany. Students can choose from
several options: group programs, "tailormade" individual study programs, and
practical professional experiences that may
include a paid internship. Program length
varies from ten days to two semesters. All
course work is in English. Some travel
scholarships are available. For further
information contact the International
Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in full semester programs
in Norway, Ecuador, Ireland, Guatemala,
and the Twin Cities. All programs emphasize the impact of civic engagement, social
change and cross-cultural factors on the
human community HECUA programs
emphasize intense language experience,
internships, andlor field study
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway-Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, and language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
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study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
Politics, Development and the City:
Guatemala and Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, with
travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides
an overview of history, culture, economy,
and politics of these regions. Students
study theories and models of development
and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and global context.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change- Spring
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine. Application deadline: Oct. 15.
Student Teaching Abroad
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America. Application deadline:
Oct. 15.
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMoms. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
Environment, Economy, and
Community in Latin America:
Guatemala and Cuba-Spring
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global
development on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous communities in Guatemala, with travel to Cuba
or another Latin American country.
~ u g s b u application
r~
deadline: Oct. 15.
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Offerings
include Summer Session I in Mexico via
the Center for Global Education. Contact
the study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for the most current list of programs.
THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource cen-
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ter incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg's metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, internship, and career planning programs that link the College's academic programs to community organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students' coursework, majors, andlor
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effectivepreparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of "knowing and doing" adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg's Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection, on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers, volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and community centers, or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK, residence hall directors,
and campus ministry.
Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 80.
A maximum of four courses of intemship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
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Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a non-cre&t
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student's major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year andlor full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
transcript notation, set learning goals and
evaluate their experience. The director of
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
supervises co-op transcript notation work
experiences. Academic internships and
cooperative education may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is often times viewed as an important part of a student's development while
attending college. To aid in this process,
career staff provide career related assessments, one-on-one career planning and
coaching, and assistance with choosing
majors, locating internships, preparing for
job searches and graduate school applications, and making connections to community and alumni resources.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: the Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of
Social Work. Catalogs for each degree pro-
gram should be consulted for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: EBD.
Students are able to take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with a combination of graduate and undergraduate
coursework. Students can then apply their
graduate level licensure courses to complete a master's degree program. Students
will complete their master's degrees
through a combination of MAL coursework and graduate level education coursework (total of nine courses). Licensed
teachers also can pursue special education:
E/BD licensure at the graduate level. The
program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Weekend College
Admissions office. Two new licenses will
be in place by Fall 2004-Reading (K-12)
and Special Education LD. The special
education LD license is available either as
an initial license or as an additional license
for licensed teachers. The reading license is
offered as an endorsement to an existing
license. For further infomation about the
programs, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes
that today's leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
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The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), andfor Transcultural Nursing
through the Transcultural Nursing Society
(TCNS). Classes meet on an immersion
schedule (every other week or once per
month) that may include weekday
evenings and Saturdays. Web-enhanced
pedagogies are used for all classes. The
Master of Arts in Nursing Program is
accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and
procedures.
The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the tools and principles
needed for career advancement and business success. Designed to be completed in
21 months, the program offers a cohort
format, encouraging small-group collaboration with a high level of personal attention
from faculty. Field-study projects enable
students to apply classroom learning to the
business environments.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day
The Master of Social Work prepares
students for entering advanced social work
practice. The program builds on the liberal
arts base of the College and supports the
College's mission to nurture future leaders
in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Leadership for
Mission) is also available and is offered in
collaboration with Luther Seminary. The
dual degree is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve
the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities.
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), and
the Midwest Regional Office of the College
Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong
Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Contact the Office of Continuing
Studies at 612-330-1406 for information
about current and upcoming programs.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated
in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred
Joel bequest for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals
of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S.relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from
Canadians through visits and exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
(Note: For individual study, call the
Admissions Office at Augsburg College at
612-330-1001.)
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:OO a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call Karen A. Lindesmith, program director, at the above number.
II REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA of 3.0 to
3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits;
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater may take
a total of 5.5 course credits without peti-
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tioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
Please note: there is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits (this includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs). Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Weekend College students typically
register for one or two course credits each
trimester. Students registered for at least
two course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are considered
half-time for the term.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. The Day program
calendar and the WEC school calendar are
both available through the registrar's web
page.
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw
without notation through day 10 of the
term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day
From day 11 through day 20, students may
still petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class.
There is a fee for this petition. Day 20 is
the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program
Time l/Time 2 (Tl/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under "Combined Academic
Calendars" at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolV
registrar>.
Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College Tl/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule andlor
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester Tl/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
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ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center-612-330-1046
Academic Advising412-330-1025
Office of Weekend College-412330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a "home program," either
day or Weekend College. It is expected
that students will complete most of their
degree requirements through their home
program. However, full-time students may
register for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, bill be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A W C
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter. WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the regispar's office
web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by web.
The WEC program is not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC
students may NOT crossover to attend
ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program (an exception is made for AAC-approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. AccountingMAL). Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered.
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their
"home" program by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
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Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming freshmen and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College students may register
during the designated time prior to the
start of each term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar for specific dates.
Day students will be able to register only
after meeting with their faculty adviser.
The Enrollment Center is also available to
process regismation forms. Note: Web registration may not recognize prerequisites
fulfilled by transfer work. In these cases,
please process your registration at the
Enrollment Center.
Once the open registration period ends,
returning students registering for the first
time for the coming term will be assessed a
late registration fee. The Enrollment
Center will process all registration forms
after the Web closes.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar's Web page. Withdrawal from
the College cannot occur during final
examination week unless a petition is
approved by the Committee on Student
Standing. Withdrawal from college and any
consequential adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the Withdrawal
from College form is returned to the registrar's office.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar's office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of orders.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise from a failure to
note attendance on the transcript, and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of
the student's control.
Alternatively, the college supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
"incomplete" agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
andlor the Office of Academic and Student
Affairs as soon as possible so the College
can notify all parties and aid in this
process.
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Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee deals
with requests for minor exceptions to academic policies and procedures. Typically,
the Committee reviews requests for:
Changes after registration deadlines
(adding, withdrawing, or grade option
changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to the
published registration deadlines will
require a $50 petition fee attached to the
petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the petition.
Extending time for an incomplete.
Permission to take a course overload.
Minor exceptions or transfer course
substitutions for academic requirements.
In addition, the Committee reviews students' transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The Committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The Committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the college
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The Committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
(September-April),and once a month during summer.
Note: Petitions involving adding or
dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadline for the term involved.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar's Web page: <www.augsburg.edul
enroll/registrar/index.html>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely Include documentation for illness.
Have your advisor, instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments concerning your request. Petitions without
comments from faculty will be returned for
completion.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar1
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applies.
Step 4: A copy of the petition with the
Committee's decision is returned to the
student's campus box after the committee
meets
Re-Admitted Students
Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. The election to complete a
degree under a new catalog must be submitted in writing to the registrar's office.
Some departments will not accept coursework taken more than seven to ten years
ago. Students must meet all of the requirements in effect under the catalog they
choose. Choosing to complete graduation
requirements under the current catalog
will require re-evaluation of prior coursework, including transfer credit, to determine its applicability to the current catalog
requirements.
Students who graduated from Augsburg
who are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Minors
are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has
been awarded.
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The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar's office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
of a major. See page 23 in the printed catalog in Undergraduate Admissions-Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student must apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year.
Students should apply before the start
of their last academic year to confirm
remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar's
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar prior to the anticipated date of graduation (there may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record).
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits
-No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) - 14;
music education (B.M.) - 17; music performance (B.M.) - 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
- 17; and social work (B.S.) - 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two P/N
graded courses. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum-Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average-2.0 for
most majors. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for all courses taken
and specifically for all courses that apply
toward a major or special program. Some
majors, licensure, and certification require
higher grades in each course or a higher
grade point average. (For example, see
licensure in education, music education,
music performance, music therapy, nursing, and social work.) See the departmental
section for details.
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5. Residence-The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar's office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
THE AUCSBURC CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Cumculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a cumculum
that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, one's place of
leadership and service in a diverse worldvocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Skills Requirements
THE AUCSBURC SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Search for Meaning
Augsburg's Signature Curriculum is
centered on its identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
As a college of the Church, Augsburg
accepts as a basis for its educational program the doctrines of the Christian faith as
revealed in scripture and the creeds
affirmed by the Lutheran Church. It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures, theological concepts, ethical values, their own
faith and values, and religious concepts
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg's concept
of vocation and its meaning; Christian theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning
of the Bible in Judeo-Chnstian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning course credits
are required except for the following:
Transfer students entering with
advanced transfer status will take one
Search for Meaning course: REL 300 Bible,
Christian Theology, and Vocation.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and the Augsburg Seminar. The
Seminar is attached to a first-semester
major or Augsburg Core Curriculum
course. The purpose of the Seminar is to
introduce students to an Augsburg education and to help them make the transition
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to college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
Engaging Minneapolis courses are specially designed courses that make intentional and substantial use of the resources
of the Twin Cities as they orient .first-year
weekday students to the community where
they will be studying, living, and working
during their college careers. Most Engaging
Minneapolis courses also fulfill an
Augsburg Core Cumculum or major
requirement. They normally are taken during the first year, but may be taken in the
second year.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College's commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, creditlno-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education-vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg.
The Senior Keystone course connects
the broad liberal arts foundation with the
professional skills and in-depth study of
the major. It thus asks graduating students
to think critically, reflectively, and ethically
about their place in the world as leaders
and servants.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar's
office.
The Liberal Arts Foundation requirements for some bachelor of science majors
may vary. Students must consult with the
major department to determine the options
available. The following bachelor of sci-
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ence majors are approved for modifications
in the Liberal Arts Foundation or Modem
Language Core Skill requirements: biology,
clinical laboratory science, elementary education (LAF option only), health education
(teaching licensure only, LAF option only),
mathematics, physical education (teaching
licensure only, LAF option only), and
physics.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Economics, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments:
Communication Studies, English,
History, Philosophy, Religion, Modem
Languages (literature and culture courses)
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Modem Languages
Writing
Placement in writing, math, modem
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of)
core and graduation skills course requirements.
Freshmen (all students entering with
fewer than seven Augsburg course credits) and sophomore transfer students with
fewer than 13 course credits are required
to take entry level skills assessments and
satisfy all skills requirements.
Advanced transfer students (who
enter with 13 course credits or more or
an A.A. degree accepted in transfer) take
only the following entry level skills
assessments and fulfill the following
requirements:
The Mathematics assessment and
requirement.
The Modem Language assessment
and requirement.
The Writing assessment and requirement.
Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
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another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2,3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
Modern Language Assessment and
Requirement
The BYU-CAPE language assessment is
offered to students who have had at least a
year of Spanish, French, or German language studies in high school. It is designed
to assess and place students at the appropriate course level for language study.
Students may waive the modern language
requirement by completing this assessment
and placing at the 311level or above.
The Modem Language Core Skill
requirement for some bachelor of science
majors may vary. Students must consult
with the major department to determine
the options available. The following bachelor of science majors are approved for
modifications in the Liberal Arts
Foundation or Modem Language Core
Skill requirements: biology, clinical laboratory science, elementary education (LAF
option only), health education (teaching
licensure only, LAF option only), rnathematics, physical education (teaching licensure only, LAF option only), and physics.
Writing Assessment and
Requirement
The entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENG 111Effective Writing.
Students who do not satisfy the entry level
skill in writing will be required to take
ENG 101 Developmental Writing before
ENG 111.
Students who have transferred in an
equivalent course to ENG 111 are excused
from the entry level exam.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENG 111 Effective Writing or the
equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher,
is required. Attendance the first day of
class is required.
Students should complete ENG 111by
the middle of their sophomore year since it
is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
Modern Language
Requirements for the Modem Language
Core Skill are determined by placement
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test. For a language previously studied,
successful completion (minimum grade of
2.0 or P) of one language course at your
placement level (112 or higher) satisfies
the requirement. For a language not previously studied, successful completion of a
two-course sequence in the same language
with the minimum grade of 2.OR in both
courses is required. Students whose placement test is at 311 or higher will be
exempted from further language study
There is a seven-year time limit on language courses presented for transfer and
automatic waiver.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modem Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ESL placement test must fulfill the English as a Second Language
(ESL) requirement. The requirement is Satisfied by successfully completing the WL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ESL placement exam.
Students who complete the ESL requirement fulfill the Modem Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
(or a transfer equivalent) is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime
activities (HPE 002,003 Lifetime Activity
courses). Students who are not health and
physical education majors or intercolletest Out of One lifetime
giate
activity course. Students may demonstrate
proficiency from a selected list of lifetime
activities. There is a fee to take the lifetime
activity proficiency test.
Foundations of Fitness courses are
non-credit courses and are not included in
the 32-course graduation requirement.
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Students are required to have one
course each with Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning, and Speaking skill
components, and two courses with a
Writing Skill component. These requirements are modified for advanced transfer
students (see page 82). A minimum grade
of 2.0 or P is required to satisfy a graduation skill requirement.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill this
requirement. Academic advisers will provide a list of these courses.
All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENG 111or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have
the prerequisite of Math Placement Group
3, and all Critical Thinking Skill courses
have the prerequisite of passing the entry
level Critical Thinking Assessment or GST
100.
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EXPLANATION OF GRADES
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
-tten papers, oral
and other
types of evaluation.
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Most courses are offered with grading
options-traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
PassINo Credit
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only 2
P/N credits.
See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 75.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime sports are graded only P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
3.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
2.0
Meets basic standards for the
course
1.0
Performance below basic course
standards
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor's signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student's program. If the work is not com-
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This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 75. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these requirements):
CI Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
LI Complete a major.
O Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
1. Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
2. Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Critical Thinking Assessment
Mathematics Assessment
Modem Languages Assessment
Writing Assessment
Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Complete ENG 111
Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
Two courses with Writing components.
One course with a Critical Thinking component.
One course with a Speaking component.
One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
Li Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .14.5
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 75.
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O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
0 Complete a major.
0 Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
O Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.)
.
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
O Complete a major.
0 Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Complete Modem Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
One course with a Writing component.
One course with a Critical Thinking component.
One course with a Speaking component.
One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill.
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill.
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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pleted by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned..
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
A course in which a grade of 0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 27. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work aansferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Sophomores-7
pleted.
course credits com-
Juniors-16
course credits completed.
Seniors-24
course credits completed.
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ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student's previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and ( 2 ) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)-Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar's office.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)-Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. A score of 4 or
5 is required on the AP Language and
Composition examination for credit for
ENG 111 Effective Writing. Inquiries
should be addressed to the Office of the
Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)-This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. (The regional testing centers for
this area are the University of Minnesota
and the University of St. Thomas.)
Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education's recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams-These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
The registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment
Program-This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study hrectly related
to the student's previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student's previous
learning, the faculty team applies the fol-
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lowing criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed
andlor systematic study of content material
found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student's educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning-While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students whose primary language is not
English must take the ESL placement test
in conjunction with the English writing
placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students' placement
in ESL, ENG 101 Developmental Writing,
or ENG 111 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English as a Second Language course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ESL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student's ESL requirement.
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENG
2171218 until such time that they pass the
ESL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ESL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the modem
language core skill requirement for
graduation.
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA) .
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.0 is required for graduation, with certain
majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.0 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student's commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have
not earned additional zero grades, and if
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Student class years are based on the
number of courses completed:
Freshman-fewer
Sophomore-fewer
credits
Junior-fewer
than 7 course credits
than 16 course
than 24 course credits
Senior- 24 or more course credits
Dean's List
The Dean's List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.5 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program's calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean's List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
is sent to the hometown newspaper of each
student on the Dean's List.
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Latin Honors
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May. Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three course creditslrequirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. Candidates for
graduation who will complete summer or
fall terms will be noted as such in the commencement program. In addition, candidates who will complete in summer or fall
may be required to sign a statement
acknowledging remaining degree requirements in order to participate in commencement. A student will not graduate nor will
a degree be conferred until all graduation
requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of "With Distinction." Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.9-4.0 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination.
Magna cum laude: 3.8-3.89 GPA.
Cum laude: 3.6-3.79 GPA.
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than the following number of elective
passlno pass graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will "N"
grades):
2004 graduates-6
2005 graduates-4
2006 graduates-3
2007 and thereafter-2
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolV
registrar>.
EnrollmentIDegree Verifications
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: <www.degreeverifyorg>
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreevenfy@studentclearing
house.org
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Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
FOUR-YEAR ASSURANCE
PROGRAM
This program applies to students who
enter the day program schedule as fulltime freshmen in the fall of 1996 and
thereafter. New freshmen are assured that
they will be able to graduate in four
years-if they maintain continuous fulltime enrollment for four years, maintain a
2.0 GPA, and follow the Four-Year
Assurance Program g u i d e l i n e ~ they
r
will receive the remaining required courses
free of additional tuition. A few majors are
excluded from this program. Contact
Academic Advising for a list of eligible
majors. Students must complete a formal
Four-Year Assurance Degree Plan with the
College before the end of their sophomore
year (prior to completing 16 course credits) in order to qualify. Contact Academic
Advising for details.
4 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records-You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records-You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information -You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or gnevance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
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Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory information"-FERPA uses
the term "Directory Information" to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
"Directory information" includes
t h e following:
The student's photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new form for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
The student's date and place of birth;
Right t o complain to FERPA
Office-You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg's failure to comply with
FERPA.
The student's major field of study;
Reporting Educational lnformation
The student's academic class level;
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
The student's name;
The student's address;
The student's telephone number;
The student's e-mail address;
The student's enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
The student's participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
The student's degrees and awards
received;
The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
The student's dates of attendance;
The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
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AND PROGRAMS
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a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and-truthare interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Sumnier
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in separate catalogs.
Credits
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered in the Division of Professional
Studies. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course has the approximate value of four semester credits or six
quarter hours. Most day program courses
meet for three 60-minute periods or two
90-minute periods per week with additional time required for laboratory work. All
full credit Weekend College courses meet
for eight 3.5-hour sessions during fall and
winter terms, and for seven +hour sessions during spring term.
Class Schedule
Numbering
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall andlor
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available ,on-line.
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
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Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
n the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
s prior approval by the professor teaching
the course.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
INTERNSHIPS
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
2. Register for the Internship during
the registration period. The signed permission form must be turned in at the time of
registration. (Students may pre-register
without a placement secured, but a suitable internship must be found by the end
of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
InternshipIOn-campus
InternshipIOff-campus (.5)
InternshipIOn-campus (.5)
InternshipIOff-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the tendregistration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
Internship/On-campus
InternshipIOff-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
InternshipIOff-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
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t s Programs
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning
of the tedregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental
internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent StudyIResearch
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
See listing under Business Administration.
A,
erican Indian Studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Coordinator:
Eric Buffalohead
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Associated Faculty:
Eric Buffalohead (Sociology), Elise
Marubbio (English), John Gregg (History)
Adjunct Faculty:
Sophia Jacobson, Steve Chapman,
Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
ENG 216 American Indian Literature
INS 105
or INS 264 American Indians in the
INS 260
HIS 336
REL 370
INS 499
Cinema
Contemporary American
Indians
American Indian History
American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
Capstone Project
In addition student must complete four
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Minor:
Five courses including INS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ENC 216
American lndian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
i l S 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
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INS 260
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
INS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
INS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women's roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with Women's Studies.
INS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
INS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Indigenous
Filmmakers, American Indian Women in Film, Contemporary Indigenous
Issues of North and South America, and American Indian literature Seminar.
INS 499
Independent ResearchICapstone Project
An independently designed research project to fulfill the capstone requirement.
A,
is important as a field of study
for our time, helping us to create order and
beauty in the design and function of communities. Realizing this,we have made
design and sensitivity to all aspects of visual experience central to the art program at
Augsburg.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher, graphic designer, architect, and art historian is to celebrate visual
experience through a variety of media and
art examples. In short, the visual arts teach
us how to see.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity
involves manual skill, although to become
broadly significant it should interact with
other fields, such as language, history,
drama, music, literature, philosophy, theology, business, physical education, and science.
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a significant
number of art galleries and museums in
the TWin Cities area.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson,John
McCaffrey
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 325 Fiber and Form
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in at least
one exhibit during their senior year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identlfy current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th- and 20th-Century Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
Departmental Honors
Art History Minor
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one art history, and three
electives.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design as the unifylng foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements
and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Introduction to basic drawing concepts, media, and surfaces.
STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis
on the broad-edged pen.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil.
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Art 99
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
ART 215
Design for New Media I
Exploration of the fundamental techniques and technologies used in digital
media, focusing on web design.
ART 221
ART 223
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design in various media.
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
ART 250
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout software. Emphasis on designing with text and image.
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and glazing.
ART 306
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 315
Design for New Media II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 325
Fiber and Form
An introduction to hand papermaking and artist's books. Emphasis on exploration of fiber sources and book forms to create synthesis of original surface,
text, image, and sequence. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
100 Art
ART 330
Graphic Design II
An advanced study of the graphic design of typography and visual imagery for
print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Study of transparent watercolor, emphasizing perceptual painting and abstraction from observation in the studio and on location.
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and monolunique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Note: Thefollowing courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year:
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity since 1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 2491349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed
places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design; class sessions consist almost exclusively of walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.:
None for ART 249; ENG 111 and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for
ART 349)
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Art 101
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
"traditional" arts, and the work of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 388
19th- and 20th-Century Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ART 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ART 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
ASIANSTUDIES
See listing under East Asian Studies.
T
he initial months after entering college as a first-year student are an exciting
period of change. The faculty and staff
wish to assist students in making a successful transition to being college students
and to help them become part of this academic community. Through the summer orientation program, the fall orientation
weekend, and the Augsburg Seminar, students are introduced to the character of the
College, its heritage as an urban, liberal
arts college of the Church, the process of
learning in a community where ideas are
valued and treated seriously, and the logistics of being students.
Augsburg Seminar
At registration, all first-year students in
the day program enroll in a selected content course or course pair and a parallel
Augsburg Seminar. These 'linked' courses
integrate disciplina~ycontent with various
learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to all beginning students.
AUC 101
B
Each content course normally meets
three hours per week for the entire semester and is valued at 1.0 course credit. The
Augsburg Seminar meets once a week for
eight weeks for a .25 course credit. The
Augsburg Seminar offers the opportunity
for further discussion of topics from the
paired content course, along with presentations on campus life, academic resources
and study skills, and a hands-on introduction to the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
While the content course is graded on a
traditional point basis, the Augsburg
Seminar is graded Pass/No credit (PIN).
However, performance in the course is
linked to performance in the seminar.
All freshman students must successfully complete the entire Augsburg Seminar in
order to fulfill the graduation requirement,
even if they drop the linked content
course. Permission to complete the seminar after withdrawal from the content
course is at the discretion of the instructor.
Augsburg Seminar (.25 course)
A series of fall-term meetings with an Augsburg seminar adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the Augsburg College community of learners. Discussion will be based upon topics and readings from the
connected content course and other disciplines and sources. (P/N grading only)
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
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Biology 103
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understanding important
biological processes, particularly those at
the cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels. Biological research has also provided
some extremely important benefits to
humans, including advances in medicine,
agriculture, and food science.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
William Capman (Chair), Ralph
Butkowski, Robert Herforth, Dale
Pederson, Mark Strefeler
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 113 Introductory Organismal Biology
BIO 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
and five upper division biology courses
chosen from the following list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Special Topics in Biology
BIO 491 Biology Seminar (non-credit)
is required of all juniors and seniors.
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 1151116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
104 Biology
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four upper division biology courses are required (one from each grouping)
Two additional science courses are
required, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
PHY 106
An introductory geology course
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
one course of approved independent study
(Bio 499) with both oral and poster presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department
by Sept. 30 of 'the senior year or Feb. 28 in
the case of students planning to graduate
in the following December.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 113, 114,
215, and two upper division courses.
In planning their courses of study students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 113 and 114 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 215 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 113,
114, and 215 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
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Graduate and Professional Training
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian,. etc.). have sDecific requirements that should be discuised
with an adviser in the department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has s~ecific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
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identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biolOgy requirements for
licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
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Cooperative Education
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identif~lng
and defining co-op ed experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin
Cities.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratoky. Prereq.: SCI 110)
BIO 101
Human Biology
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspecrive.
Includes discussion of the maIeculat and celiular lmik oi life, g n e t i a . organ
systems, and human impact on the errvi-rommt. (Three one-horn lectures. A
student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another chemistry course strongly
recommended. Fall)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered. (Prereq.:
MPG 2. Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the
major or minor)
106 Biology
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour
lectures, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO
101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or
another chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 113
lntroductory Organismal Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to organismal biology for
science majors, including diversity natural history, physiology, and structure.
BIO 113,114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of
instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory, some Saturday
field trips. Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent
registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 114
lntroductory Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
Second of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to cellular functioning,
metabolism, classical and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. BIO
113, 114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 215
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three one-hour lectures, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of the vertebrate. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
113, 114. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three onehour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall)
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 352. Fall)
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215. Spring)
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Biology 107
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Fall)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215, and PHY 116 or 122 strongly recommended. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of devel-
opment. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215.
Spring)
Microbiology
BIO 476
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215,
junior standing. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq.: BIO 215, MPG 4 or h4AT 122 or MAT 163. Fall)
BIO 491
Seminar (0.0 course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including oral presentations. Guest speakers are often
invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
(
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. P/N only)
BIO 299
BIO 399
Directed Study
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: BIO 215. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
(Prereq.: BIO 215. P/N only)
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
0
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC) ,
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT).
Specializations
Within the business administration
major there are three specializations: management, music business, and international
business. Within the accounting major
there are three specializations: general
accounting, public accounting, and managerial accounting.
Certificate Programs
Faculty
John C. Cerrito (Chair), Nora M. Braun
(MIS Coordinator), C. Lee Clarke, Marc
Isaacson, Amin E. Kader (International
Business Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor
(Finance Coordinator), Jim Kattke, Steven
J. LaFave, Lori L. Lohman (Marketing
Coordinator), Fekri Meziou, John Molloy,
Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M. PalecznyZapp (Management Coordinator), Milo A.
Schield, David G. Schwain, Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Stuart M. Stoller (Accounting
Coordinator)
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 75), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
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Business Administration 109
Internships
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
Advising
International Business
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Transfer Students
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
sonfigurations.
Specialization in Music Business
See description and requirements in the
Music section of the catalog.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
BUS 379
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of.Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
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Business Administration 111
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242, MKT 252, FIN 33 1 or BUS 379. Other
configurations may be permitted with the
approval of the department chair.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
MKT 252, and three courses in international business (one may be i n international economics).
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
MIS or marketing.
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
i n international economics.
BUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
(See Department of Philosophy for course description)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
112 Business Administration
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
BUS 368
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
An examination of current Japanese business practices from a cultural perspective. TV documentaries, readings from periodicals, plus participation in a seminar model. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 260 or
270 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC-Additional sessions
are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 379,
FIN 331, MIS 175, MKT 252)
BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss-its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and BUS 379)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. Fall: evening)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus.
half credit) on page 93.
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
T h e major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) . This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year Bachelors
degree plus a Masters degree.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice I1
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students are encouraged to take the
courses in the sequence given above.
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
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Accounting 115
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221,222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221,222, BUS 242,379,
MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of -planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPAk role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
116 Accounting
ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Studenrs work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221,222, BUS 242,379,
FIN 331, MIS 175 or 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ACC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
T
he Finance major
prepares
students
.
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the financdaccounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
Association for Investment Management
and Research (AIMR).
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Finance 117
BUS 379
Finance Maior
Finance Core Requirements
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
5 courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENG 111 and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
EC0 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio management- theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance and
marketing as well as from MIS. If students
have a weak computer background, they
should also take MIS 175 for the major.
MKT 252
MIS 260
MIS 270
MIS 375
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Principles of Marketing
Problem Solving for Business
Data Management for Business
Management Information
Systems in the Organization
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Minor in MIS
Management Information Systems
Major
12 courses in business, accounting, marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
Seven courses including:
MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252,
MIS 260 or 270, MIS 375, ECO 113, and
one of the following: MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Note: Completion of MIS 260 or MIS 270
satisfies any requirement for MIS 175.
-MIS 119
MIS 175
Principles of Computing for Business
An introductory course to develop understanding of basic computing concepts
and specific skills in using microcomputer software (Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, and the World Wide Web). Emphasis on solving
business-related problems using software, especially Excel. Students with a
strong computer background should take MIS 260 or 270 instead of MIS 175.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Completion of MIS 260 satisfies any requirement
for MIS 175)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
web environments. (Prereq.: MPG3. Completion of MIS 270 satisfies any
requirement for MIS 175)
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanrhg of using idomration ?stems to ~ p p o r st ~ n k a t i o n a ~
objectives. Topics include snaregic planning md rises 01 inkmarion sy.;tems,
busines procrrss analysis. and understnnding of the rechnolog architecture.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or MkT 252, and ENG 311 )
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260,270, and 375)
120 MIS
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MIS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. In
addition, a unique course in the major,
"Building Working Relationships," provides an opportunity for students to examine interpersonal, group, and organizational relationshi~s.
'
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Marketing Major
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
PHI 300
FIN 331
MIS 175
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Business Law and Ethics
Financial Management
Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Required Marketing Courses
6 courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
MKT 350 Consumer ~ehavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing
" Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Marketing Core Requirements
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor)
122 Marketing
MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to cany out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MKT 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
c
hemistry is the science that examnes and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
nsights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
hat excite and offer opportunities to better
he entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education cumcuum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemlstry major that meets the chemistry backyound required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
h e following objectives to help its stulents develop into mature scientists:
*To provide a course of study of suffi:ient rigor and depth to enable our graduktes who complete our ACS chemistry
najor to compete successfully with their
leers of similar ability in graduate school
)r research positions.
*To provide programs of study for proessional goals in addition to the tradition11positions as chemists.
*To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
*To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Ron L. Fedie (Chair), Arlin E. Gyberg,
Joan C. Kunz, Sandra L. Olmsted
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry I1
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
124 Chemistry
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
BIO 367
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, I1
Calculus I, I1
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Students should consult
members of the chemistry department for
assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
12 courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364,365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I1
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, 11,111
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modem Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chernistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115,116, CHM
351,352, and CHM 353.
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
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Chemistry 125
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
equence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
f H M 100
Chemistry for Changing Times I
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemisuy. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor nor apply as prerequisite for
other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall)
CHM 101
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100, MPG 3. Spring)
EHM 105
Principles of Chemistry 1
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105,106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confidmr about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 f m CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour T a b ~ r a t oP~rereq.:
~
MPG
2. Fall)
I H M 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
I H M 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
126 Chemistry
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Chemistry I, II
CHM 351,352 Organic
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step
Descriptive material is correlated by means of
. synthesis.
.
modem theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Cowrs graximetric and volumemc analysis and solution equilibrium in derail
a d gives an inrroduction ta eIectrochemica1 and specmphotometric techniques of analyis. The labomto. involves quant5irauve analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one f m - h o u r
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Physical Chemislry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental applimtion of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
361 or concurrent registration and ENG 111)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 364
or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
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Chemistry 127
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR. L% NMR,and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced ropics in organic spnth=is. (Three hours of lecture, sir hours of hborator)?
Prereq.: CHM 352,353,361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpfrrl. FaU)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chmisay examines the organic chemisq of drug design znd drug
action Students study the mechanisms of drug banspert across biological
membranes. absorpdon. dismibntion, and dmg excretion; the relatienship
beween smcture and activity molcnilz recognition process in dmg-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms: and the meiabohcpathmp by which dmgs
are detoxified. -4lso studied are the concepv nsed in rhe design of therapeutic
snbstances. (Prereq.: CtOn 352. BIO 367 i s se~ommended.Spring, al~ernare
yc5d
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352,361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.O course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
128 Chemistry
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
CHM 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CHM 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.:junior or senior standing)
c
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. Hdshe also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The cuniculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of scieace degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the
spring semester of the academic year just
prior to the beginning of their professional
studies, typically in the junior year. Formal
acceptance into the hospital-sponsored
program is based on the submission of an
application for admission to the major,
personal recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the
Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as
well as in science and mathematics courses
is strongly recommended. Acceptance into
the hospital program is not guaranteed by
the College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is in the process of
receiving accreditation by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W Bryn Mawr,
Suite 670, Chicago, IL. 60631, 773-7148880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
FUMC-University
FUMC-Riverside
Fairview-Southdale
Fairview-Ridges
Generalized four-year academic plan for
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENG 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENG 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 1131114
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First year:
Fall Term:
BIO 113: Organismic Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term:
BIO 114: Genetics, Evolution & Ecology
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENG 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Term
BIO 215: Cell & Development
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
Re1 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry I1
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Third Year:
Fall Term
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 4xx Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
Summer Session
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 420: Immunohematology
Clinical Rotations:
Fall & Spring Semester
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
Fall Semester
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
Spring Semester
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
CLS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
BIO 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of "C" or above. Students
must meet all college graduation requirements including those for General
Education, grade point, College residency
and total credits.
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ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redrnond (Chair), Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko
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Communication Studies Major
12 courses overall-seven required core
courses and five courses within one of
seven emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies
majors:
Public Speaking
COM 111
COM 188
Forensics Practicum (noncredit)
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
or THR 360 Interpretive Reading
Argumentation
COM 351
Persuasion
COM 352
COM 354
COM 355
Interpersonal
Communication
Small Group
Communication
One of the following: ENG 223, 225, 226,
227
Professional Communication Emphasis
This area is intended for students interested in studying communication from an
artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Five additional electives from the following: COM 329,345,399,495,499;
THR 350,360; BUS 301,302; PHI 120,
241,260; POL 380,326,342,370,375;
PSY 325, PSY 371; REL 383; SOC 362,
SOC 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Five additional electives from the following: COM 329,345,399,410,480,
495,499; BUS 242,340; CSC 160; INS
325; PSY 325,371,373; SOC 265,349,
375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers (see Organizational
Communication electives)
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Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Five additional electives from: COM
329,345,399,410; INS 325; PSY 373,485;
SOC 231,265,349,375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Five additional electives from: COM
329,399,410,480; BUS 252,352,355,
357,450; POL 342; INS 325
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Five additional electives from: COM
345,399,410,480; ART 132,224,225;
BUS 242,252,355; INS 325; MIS 379; PSY
373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
Five electives from the following: COM
247,343,348,399,499: ART 132,215,
224,225,315,330,340; ENG 226,227,
241,327,347,445; POL 342,375; THR
232,325,333,350,360; BUS 254, INS 331
For All Seven Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg's interscholastic foremics program. Day students are required to attend
at least two interscholastic speech tournaments. Registering for and completing
COM 188 (Forensics Practicum) is
required to document participation.
Students should be aware that the toumament season is essentially from October
through mid-March, and should plan
schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded cumculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
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scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women's studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
John McCaffery, John Mitchell, Robert
Thom
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
C O m H R 216 Intro to 16mm Film
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENG 241
ENG 495
History of Film
COMITHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your advisor who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so altematives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
C O m H R 495 16mm Film 11, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media 11, ART 340 Digital Imaging, MUS
130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design.
Track #2 Performance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 333
Acting for the Camera, THRENG 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 325 Stage Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENG 499 Screenwriting
Track #3 Theory & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENG 295 Writing
for the Arts and Popular Culture, ENG 245
Introduction to Literature, ENG 480
Criticism, COM 499, INS 495 Indigenous
Filmmakers, INS 264 American Indians in
Cinema, WST/INS 481 Native American
Women & Film, ART 240 Art History, PHI
260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI 120
Ethics, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin
American Culture Through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
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Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 35 1 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
C O M H R 216 Introduction to 16mm
Film
THR 333 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
C O M H R 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a communication studies faculty adviser.
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the major. All requirements in the major must be completed
prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in
the Department of English section of the
catalog.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take either
COM 111and 112 for credit, but not both. Fall, spring)
COM 188
Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics. Students must attend two interscholastic
forensics tournaments between October and March. (Fall, spring)
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COMITHR 216 Introduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in BIW.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students' speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
112)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Fall: alternate years)
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems. (Fall: alternate years)
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 347)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
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COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: COM
111or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Croup Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
COMITHR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENG 241
and JRISR standing)
COM 480
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication
Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
COM 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
COM 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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See department listings for the following
approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 252
BUS 340
BUS 352
BUS 355
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENC 226
ENC 241
ENC 347
INS 325
MIS 379
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications, and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. We
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PHI 120
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
soc 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or
cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to add
practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Lany Ragland (Chair), Larry Crockett,
James Moen, Noel Petit, Charles Sheaffer,
Karen Sutherland
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Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
CSC 345
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
12 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design.
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
16 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science
and six from economics with a required
capstone independent study Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics. or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Lany Ragland, Department of Computer
Science
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Major in Computational Economics
13 courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires six courses from computer
science and seven from philosophy with a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
14 courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210,345; and one upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or
h4AT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
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CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, and the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3 )
CSC 170
Structured Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
lntroduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
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CSC 431
Introduction to Al Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 44.0
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; clientlserver databases and workstations; TCPAP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
PHI 385, or concurrent registration, and CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and PHI 385)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
csc 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
csc 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CSC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
A
major in East Asian studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program that is available as a
result of the cooperation and cross-registration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China, and other East Asian
nations, and to gain a functional knowledge of the language of one country.
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
studies include government service, international business, journalism, language
instruction, Asian arts, and intercultural
communication. The major provides a
foundation for graduate work in various
fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, international relations, business,
law, political science, sociology, and theatre. This major is also recommended for
those interested in education and work
with social and recreational agencies.
East Asian Studies Faculty
Martha Johnson, Director
Major in East Asian Studies
Nine courses are required for the major.
Courses in the major must be preapproved by the campus adviser and are
distributed as follows: four courses in an
East Asian language; four additional courses,
two of which must be upper division
(strongly recommended that one of these
be a history course on China or Japan);
and an East Asian studies seminar. A term
of study abroad and the completion of a
minor in another discipline are strongly
recommended.
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea, and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by offering a cross-cultural experience in the country of specialization.
Language Courses
Hamline University offers elementary
and intermediate courses in Chinese.
Macalester College and the University of
St. Thomas offer elementary and intermediate courses in Japanese. There is a contractual arrangement with the University
of Minnesota to take Chinese or Japanese
languages (without extra tuition charges);
see campus adviser. Non-majors may also
take the Chinese and Japanese language
courses.
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Minor in East Asian Studies
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. Courses in
the minor must be pre-approved by the
campus adviser. A minor in East Asian
studies provides exposure to an area of
East Asia that would complement other
disciplines.
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East Asian Studies Program
may be substituted when appropriate,
with the consent of the campus adviser.
Faculty advising is recommended at all
stages of the major to plan a coherent and
effective program.
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg-Martha Johnson,
612-330-1715; Hamline-Richard Kagan,
651-641-2433; Macalester-Yue-him Tam,
651-696-6262; St. Catherine-Helen
Humeston, 651-690-6651; St. ThomasYoung-Ok An, 651-962-5621.
Approved Augsburg College courses for
the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses) :
BUS 368
ENG 282
HIS 104
HIS 323
PHI 355
POL 282
POL 363
REL 356
THR 245
Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
Topics: Introduction to AsianAmerican Literature
The Modem Non-Western
World
Modem China
Asian Philosophy
Understanding Asian America
Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
History of Religions
Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
Students may also take independent
studies (299, 499) or topics courses relating to East Asian studies in various departments, subject to consent of instructor and
approval of program director.
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political sciencdeconomics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid background
for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic creht.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 480 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Prerequisites: MIS 175 Principles of
Computing for Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematits Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & I1
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Economics 145
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 480 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business
administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 33 1 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore,should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall;
a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112,113,312,313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
1 4 6 Economics
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 219
History of Economic Thought
A chronological study of the major economic thinkers in the political, economic, philosophical, and social settings of the time. Emphasis will be on tracing long-term secular trends in economic thinking. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113)
ECO 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economics problems and policies.
ECO 31 1
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
ECO 312
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
lntermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate Winter
Trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate Winter Trimester)
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Economics 147
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined andcompared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every 3 years)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
dechons. Emp&
is on applications such as transportation. marketing, portfolio selecrion, environmental, protectim, the shortest r m t e , and inventory
models. (Pmq.:ECO 113, FvIfG 3. Fal? Trimester and Spring Semester)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. Every 3
years)
ECO 41 3
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 279, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122)
ECO 480
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. Prerequisite(s): ECO 112, ECO
113 and ENG 111
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
ECO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in biology,
chemistry, communication arditerature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies, and K-12 specialist licenses in
visual arts, physical education, music, and
dancdtheatre, and special education: E/BD
(WEC only).
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arditerature, social
studies, visual arts and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available
through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can
take courses on a weekday schedule. All
prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education courses except field work
and student teaching are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon1
evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular
weekday hours. All students must have
some time available each term for field
experiences.
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 3 0 0 4 0 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing three
exams prior to recommendation for licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and a subject matter test.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are expected to obtain an
education department adviser at the outset
of coursework. All students are expected to
become knowledgeable of programs and
follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching abroad program. Those interested
in further information should contact the
education deuariment at least one vear
prior to student teaching. Students who
teach abroad will do part of their student
teaching in the Twin Cities area under
direct ~~~~b~~~faculty supervision.
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A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend format to those
already holding a B.A. degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied .
to a Master of Arts in Education degree.
Contact the Education Department or
Weekend College Admissions for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
L
Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
150 Education
I
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students may choose
between bachelor of arts and bachelor of
science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements in consultation with the department.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list):
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
Option A is for students who have completed either one of the following courses.
This is the old course sequence that is
being phased out during 2004-2005.
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts
MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary
Society
Option B is for students who have not
taken either MAT 131 or 132. This is a
new course sequence that will become permanent after 2004-2005. Math Placement
what courses must be
taken.
Education Faculty
Vicki Olson (Chair), Joy Bartlett, Chris
Brown, Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne
Kaufman, Carol Knicker, Lynn Lindow,
Susan O'Connor, Ron Petrich, Linda
Stevens, Barbara West
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers 11 (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for DAY students who do not
have college level science courses in their
background.
SCI 110 Natural Science I
SCI 111 Natural Science I1
Option B is for WEC andlor transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for day students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school, only)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (,5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
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Elementary Education 151
Foundations Block I1 (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
EDC 3 10 Learning and Development
(HI)
Methods Block I
EED 31 1 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children's Literature
Methods Block I1
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learners
EDC 480 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481,483,485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
SPC 351 Argumentation (Pre-req.: SPC
111 or permission of instructor)
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literaturmeading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120,121
or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 241
Human or Cultural Geography (take elsewhere-see Education Department for
suggestions)
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 331 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry 11
or CHM 116 General Chemistry I1
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
PHY 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere-see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
the major, 2.0 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
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152 fiementar)/ Education
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department for information.
the elementary education major requirements.
A graduate level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
I
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication artslliterature, dancdtheatre, health, mathematics, music, physical
education, physics, and social studies.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Readineriting in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Methods Block I1
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl/SW)
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481,483,485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). (S)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
education, 2.5 in the teaching major, and P
in student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental
requirements, and education program
courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Non-departmental requirements:
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Art, Dancenheatre, Music, and
Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools ( 5 )
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
Foundations Block I1 (Courses from this
'
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
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154 Elementary Education
EDC 480
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modem society relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modem
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meet. the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to deparment)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/ Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication artditerature specialty.
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
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Secondary Education 155
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
ESE 300
ReadingIWriting in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondaly techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note:
Students seeking the 5-12 Communication Artskiterature license do not need
to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of h e social sciences in middle w d high schools.
and
Emphasis on insrmctiod s B ~ K ~ @
E mrriculum development Middle
school portion required for elementary concenmtion in sock1 studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (-5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
iSE 320
iSE 325
5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance
.
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
156 Secondary Education
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementaly concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication artdliterature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artditerature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artditerature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience'required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481,483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program
portfolio.
ENG 111 Effective Writing
T h e special education EB/D major is
available: only through Weekend College;
deally, to people who are currently in
schools working with students with this
abel. This major leads to Minnesota teachng licensure in special education with a
specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken
during the final year of coursework while
students are working in an EBD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more inforrnation.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
The Education Department intends to
put in place a Special Education: Learning
Disabilities program by academic year
2004-2005. Contact the Education
Department or WEC Admissions for information.
Required Non-major Courses:
3PE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Required Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indian
(.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children's Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 440 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481,483,485,487 Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
iPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-reforial to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
158 Special Education
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 440
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111,PPST and admission to
department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
EDU 49 1 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 102 or PSY 105
Choose one from the following:
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 353 Developmental Psychology:
Middle and Older Adult
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and ~ i l ~ sofi Social
s
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Psychological assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
DC 410
DU 491
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Engineering 159
The Special Needs Learner
(see EDC course descriptions)
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
rrangements with two universities to
llow students to earn a bachelor of arts
egree from Augsburg College and an engieering degree from either the University
f Minnesota Institute of Technology,
viinneapolis; or Michigan Technological
Jniversity, Houghton, Michigan. Because
f the special requirements and opportunies of these programs, early consultation
vith the Augsburg engineering adviser is
ecessary. Applications for these programs
equire the recommendation of the
ugsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
ohnson, Physics Department,
12-330-1070.
Jniversity of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
~ugsburgcooperative arrangement provides
or two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
ingineering (B.A.1B.E.) enables students
o receive a bachelor of arts degree from
~ugsburgCollege and a bachelor of engileering degree from the University of
dinnesota. The program typically involves
hree years at Augsburg and two years at
he Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of
Engineering (B.A.1M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The cumculum is the same as the
B.A.B.E. cumculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate cuniculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
160 Engineering
Application for admission into the
B.A.N.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A.N.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus 11
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121,122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351,352.
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of hvital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through worlung in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Candyce
Clayton, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Suzanne Donksy, Douglas Green, Joan
Griffin, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan
Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Roseann Lloyd,
Elise Marubbio, John Mitchell, John
Schmit, Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Major
Nine courses above ENG 111,including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature:
Homer to Dante
or ENG 272
European Literature:
Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature:
Medieval to Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature:
17th and 18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians
One upper division course in
American literature:
ENG 350 American Literature Before
1920
or ENG 351 American Literature Since
1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
162 Enqlish
Majors are encouraged to consult their
departmental adviser regularly A student
with a double major or special program
that involves considerable work in the
English department should also work
closely with an adviser in the department.
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Major Requirements (12 courses)
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 226 Creative Writing
or ENG 227 Journalism
or one additional upper division literature course (ENG 350 or 351 recommended)
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
ENG 271 or 272 European Literature
ENG 345 Introduction to the English
Language
ENG 361 Studies in Modem Fiction
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing
ENG xxx Upper division literature course
(ENG 331,336,337, or
338/438 recommended)
Note: If students choose two literature
courses, one must be in American literature (ENG 350 or 351) and one must be in
British literature (ENG 331, 336, 337,
338/438).
SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to department approval)
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200,210,220,310; ESE 300; EDC 410,
480; student teaching. Contact an education department adviser for information.
This major is only for those who seek
to be licensed in communication artdliterature. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an
English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or a speech
major.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for the
education licensure program no later than
the spring of their junior year.
Students in this program must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by
early Oct. in senior year for department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an independent study program (refer to
departmental guidelines).
Minor
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper division literature
course; and an additional writing course.
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English 163
Concentration in Writing
Five courses in writing (above ENG 11l),
including ENG 225 and one upper division
course in writing.
Transfer Students
required to enroll in ENG 101
Developmental Writing where they receive
more individual instruction than is possible
in ENG 111 Effective Writing. These students must pass ENG 101 Developmental
Writing with a grade of 2.0 or higher before
enrolling in ENG 111Effective Writing.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
Students in Effective Writing (ENG
111) and Developmental Writing (ENG
101) can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week
of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will
receive a grade of N (one time only) if their
work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENG 101 or 111 a second time and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
The Enqlish Placement Test
Prerequisites
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills-such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences--are
ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
lower division literature course.
Prerequisite for an upper division literature
course is ENG 245 Introduction to
Literature and/or consent of the instructor.
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
ENG 101
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold hislher place in the course.
Developmental Writing
A preparatoly course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENC 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing
. critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
164 English
ENC 216
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ESL requirement is met. Students continue in
ESL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses (Fall: ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for
business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals
is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas
of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing (ENG
111). Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 226
lntroduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the print
and broadcast media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and
verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal
and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 236
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experiences in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
ENC 241
lntroduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
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English 165
ENC 245
Introduction to Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on
works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female
writers. This course aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature.
ENC 251
Readings in American Literature
An introduction to selected texts of literary and historical importance that
yield an understanding of our Westem heritage and contemporary American
world views. Themes could include the emergence of a national identity, the
shaping of a collective American memory, and the contributions to American
thought by women and people of color.
ENC 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Virgil,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later
literature, and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
ENC 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the
modem period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Spring)
ENC 282
Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year.
ENC 331
British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development of
English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 336
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual,
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 337
British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
ENC 338
Shakespeare
Study of the bard's major plays-comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
-for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. Taught in conjunction
with ENG 438. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or junior standing or consent of the
instructor. Spring)
166 English
ENC 341
Advanced Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative
writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG
226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
ENC 345
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students are
introduced to the primary components of linguistics, and the development of
the English language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor.)
ENC 347
Quantitative Journalism:Computer-Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository
essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the
communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of
instructor. MPG 3.)
ENC 350
American Literature Before 1920
Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the 20th
century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that
stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modem sensibility will be discussed. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 351
American Literature Since 1920
Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic,
and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly
in literary works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.:
ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 361
Studies in Modern Fiction
Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 382
Topics
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
All 400-level courses will involve some reading and study of literary criticism or; in the case of
writing classes, of what writers andlor composition theorists have to say about writing.
ENC 436
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
ENC 438
Shakespeare
Taught in conjunction with ENG 338 (see above). Includes exposure to
Shakespeare criticism. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of insmctor. Spring)
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English 167
ENC 445
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions of
professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for
gathering information. (Prereq.:ENG 225 and consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 480
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories with which graduate
programs in English, as well as in women's and cultural studies, expect familiarity, including feminist, poststructuralist, and historicist approaches. In a
seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and
experiment with applications to a small group of literaly and cinematic texts.
(Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 482
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
See department listing for a description of the following approved elective:
THR 325
Playwriting
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ENC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ENC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ENC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Note: The internship in Teaching Writing requires
completion of ENG 225 and approval of the department chair.
ENC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open to junior or senior English majors with an
overall GPA of 3.0 and consent of department chair.
FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Modem Languages.
FRENCH
See listing under Modem Languages.
S
ome courses help to integrate learning around topics in ways that are different
from the more traditional disciplines.
General Studies includes specialized academic enrichment programs, and an integrative pro-seminar created by cooperating
faculty
CST 009
Cooperative Education
(.O course)
A non-credit notation recognizes the academic learning inherent in an
approved co-op education work assignment, satisfactory completion of the
evaluation process, and participation in reflection activities conducted by the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning. No course credit.
CST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the entry Critical Thinking Assessment are
required to complete GST 100. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the
instructor.
CST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
CST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/StatisticaI Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments. Focus on association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias
and chance. Review common techniques involving statistical opportunism.
Study conditional reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and
percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use standardization to take into
account the influence of confounders. Analysis of statistically-basedarguments. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation and communication. (Prereq.;
MPG 3.1
GERMAN
See listing under Modem Languages.
HEALTH
AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION-HPE 169
v
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the ~ e ~ a r t k eof
nt
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education; men's and women's intercollegiate
athletic programs; intramural programs for
men and women; and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.0 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
4 HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues (Fall:
even years)
Anatomy and
BIO 103
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor's certification for CPR
and first aid.
urna an
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may ddfer slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
'
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Brian Ammann,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Paul Grauer, Alvin
Kloppen, Jack Osberg, Joyce Pfaff, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
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A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 110,114,115,316,320,390,
450. BIO 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
'
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 254 Introduction to Development1
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 324 K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 115, 210, 223,231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
3512.3 100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
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HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modem concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community (Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexualiry. (Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of "standards" and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Fall:
even years)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teachingearning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Fall: even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses "critical thinking" skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological,political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall: even years)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness (.O course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students. It seeks to improve the student's knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and
how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is
designed to not only provide knowledge but also to discuss and analyze ways
an individual can assess, monitor, motivate and discipline himherself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness.
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity (.O course)
Lifetime Activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy and rules of the activity. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 210
(.5 course)
Introduction to Physical Education
History, principles, and philosophy of physical education and sport. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning (.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills relative to
physical activity (Spring)
HPE 254
lntroduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmentalladapted physical education from early
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected sports activities.
(Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split falllspring, even years)
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HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical educa-
tion and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system and
analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Consult w i d department chair for prerequisites. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-1 2)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Spring)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
HPE 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HPE 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open only to junior or senior majors.
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: "No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community."
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in several fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline devries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, John Gregg, Don Gustafson,
Chris Kimball
medieval, modem Europe, U.S., and nonWestern.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit)
to be defended before a faculty committee.
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Prerequisites
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
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Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
HIS 101
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the contacts between American, African, and European cultures
and the political, religious, and racial diversity that formed colonial life,
including a study of independence, expansion, and democratization of the new
republic.
HIS 121
19th-Century U.S.
A survey emphasizing cultural, social, political, and economic changes resulting from immigration, expansion, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and
Reconstruction.
HIS 122
20th-Century U.S.
A survey focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal
government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
HIS 1501350 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 350)
176 History
HIS 1621462 20th Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Gamey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249
The Designed Environment
(See Department of Art for course description)
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HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian's craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content.
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1850
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political,
economic, social and sexual status since the nineteenth century, with attention
given to social, racial and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women's History
Exploration of selected topics in women's history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China's isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 331
Topics in U.S. History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions
between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the U.S. as an
economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modem legal system.
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HIS 343
American WestIFrontier History
An examination of the history of the American West as place (real and imag-
ined) and process (shifting hests' or frontiers) from the colonial period to the
present. Special emphasis on changing interpretations of the American West
and the importance of the West in shaping American culture and society.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 179 in
International Studies.)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 349
The Designed Environment
(See Department of Art for course description)
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modem
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany's sondenveg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and the Commonwealth
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg's Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women's Studies.
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Alexander's Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world's greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
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HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c.
300 to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand medieval society. In addition to the "traditional" political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and
the early years of the Reformation.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe's crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to "take back" the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c.300 to c. 1517 AD) It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
(Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered Fall and Spring terms.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.5 GPA in history)
T
he Honors Program is rooted in the
Augsburg Core ~u&ulum. As such it is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a cumculum
that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
Calls for common inquiry into questions
of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and,
Cultivates the transformative discovery
of, and appreciation for, one's place of
leadership and service in a diverse
world-vocatio and caritas.
The Honors Program recasts this distinctive mix by underscoring the public
uses of knowledge, by recognizing that
intelligence expresses itself in many ways,
and by embracing an intentional interdisciplinarity in its cumculum. While celebrating the signature elements of the Augsburg
Core Cumculum, the Honors Program
transposes them to a new key, even a kind
of academic jazz, in which committed students are encouraged to traverse new
domains and improvise novel themes
appropriate to new circumstances.
The Honors Program is a community of
people who are committed to achieving an
exceptional education by exploring the
many dimensions of fundamental ideas.
Fundamental ideas such as "all people are
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created equal" and "all knowledge begins
with experience" shape our construction of
the valuable, our deliberations regarding
the ethical, and even our identification of
the factual. Honors education believes that
when we engage freely in Socratic dialogue
about knowledge and wisdom, we find our
noblest calling as people.
The Honors Program strives to provide
an enriched environment in which the pivotal questions of human experience can be
explored and the skills to navigate a complex world can be mastered. Honors students learn the value of interpersonal networking and team-generated solutions to
new problems that emerge in dynamic,
worldwide markets and evolving political
realities. In fact, graduation from the program is advantageous for graduate school
admission or career placement.
I
nterdisciplinq studies programs
draw
.
upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
In addition to completing the Honors
Program courses that fulfill Augsburg Core
Cumculum requirements, students complete the language requirement (if it is a
requirement for their degree), Foundations
of Fitness, the lifetime activity course,
Effective Writing, any required entry level
assessments, and graduation skill requirements.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points (first or second
semester of first year; first semester of second year). Students must fulfill requirements of all four years to complete the
Honors Program and thereby satisfy the
Augsburg Core Cumculum requirements.
Contact the director for additional
information about the Honors Program
curriculum and academic requirements.
American Indian Studies
East Asian Studies (ACTC)
International Relations
Metro-Urban Stumes
Nordic Area Studies
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies (ACTC)
Women's Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
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SPC 321
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 2lst century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
BUS 242
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242)
HIS 222 20th-Century U.S.
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WECDay)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
SPC 355
SPC 410
Business and Professional
Speaking
Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (2 courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
See International Relations, page 185.
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INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 325
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following coursesSOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INS 381
Qualitative Research Methods
This course introduces students to the range of qualitative methods available
for the applied study of social issues and prepares them for a substantial
research project. In separate labs, students will acquire skills in either archival
research, content analysis, interviewing, or participant observation. (Prereq.:
upper division or graduate standing and at least one upper division course in
the student's major, or consent of the instructors)
I
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students
with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill-Cady
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modem language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362,368,465
ECO 317,360,365
HIS 323,346,348,350,352,354,440,474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 241
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modem Languages.)
S W 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as
a fourth term or higher of college work in
a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
lnternational Relations Major with
lnternational Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major; 3.0 overall. In
addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
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should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
lnternational Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it'focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability Students will draw
on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, I N S M T
311, POUWST 341, REL 313, POUWST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENG 361, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations Program Director for full program description.
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College's strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, general education,
and graduation requirements when
approved by the appropriate program
directors and faculty before departure. Any
approved study abroad will also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience.
Students in good academic standing (a
minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
summer abroad courses also provide a
number of educational opportunities.
Students interested in these or other external off-campus study experiences should
contact the study abroad adviser.
Application deadlines are listed for each
program. Please contact the study abroad
adviser in the Office of International
Programs for a list of deadlines for summer
and short-term study abroad courses. The
cost for many programs is comparable to
full room, board, and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is
granted on the same basis as on-campus
study.
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center's study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
live in the midst of the society they are
studying, encountering the people and culture inside and outside the walls of a classroom. All programs include family stays,
regional travel, community-based living,
and opportunities for volunteer work and
internships.
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below
For information on these programs, contact the semester programs abroad office.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The International Partners program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Norway and Germany.
Under these agreements International
Partner students from abroad receive part
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of their academic training at Augsburg, and
qualified Augsburg students are guaranteed
admission to partner institutions, where
courses are pre-approved for credit toward
graduation requirements at Augsburg.
Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but offers training in
more than a dozen other fields as well. All
coursework is in English. The study program may be for one year, one semester, or
a summer session. Participation may be on
an individual basis or as part of a student
group. For further information contact the
nternational Partners office. Application
deadlines are April 1 for fall semester and
year long programs and October 15 for
spring semester programs.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full-semester programs through HECUA in Norway,
Guatemala, Ecuador, and Northern Ireland.
All programs emphasize the impact of
social change, civic engagement, and crosscultural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs include intense language experience and field study. The cost
is similar to full tuition, room, and board
for one semester on campus, plus airfare.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
I CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE I N MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)-FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce stuients to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
:mpowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
?olitical, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
:ace, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
n struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
me-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
;eminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
~pproximatelysix weeks, and with Mexican host families for 4-6 weeks.
All students will be expected to take POYWST 359, REUWST 366, and at least one
jpanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
:ompleting an internship or field research (independent study).
Augsburg application deadline: April 1. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or
ts equivalent.
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SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
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(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POLIWST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in-Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women's organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
RELIWST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to sociaVpolitica1 transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
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NSISPAIWST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
NSIRELISPAIWST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
I SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTALJUSTICE:LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)-SPRING
This is an intensive program of study and travel that explores socioeconomic and political issues with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students will examine the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism,
social change, and the complexity of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in Latin America.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women's studies.
internships and independent studies are also available. The program includes a two-week
;eminar in Chiapas and Guatemala. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend
ipproximately six weeks in Augsburg housing, and six weeks living with Mexican host
imilies.
All students will be expected to take the following three courses: a Spanish course,
- I l W S T 355, and P O W J T 341 or REyWST 313. For their fourth course, they may
: h a benveen taking a second Spanish course, or completing an internship or field
search (independent study).
Augsburg application deadline is Oct. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
)r its equivalent.
iPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop she four basic slalls: understanding, spspeaking, wding, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introdnc~anto c u l m of the 5-h-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
;PA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
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SPA 31 1
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper diesion courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 3 11 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 31 1 or equivalent.)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
31 1 or equivalent.)
HISIWST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in Mexican and Central American
history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and raciavethnic
oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America
from the Conquest to the present day.
POL341/WST 341 Environmental Politics
Explores enivornmental politics in Latin America from pre-Columbian times
to the present. Applies a gender perspective to analyze environmental issues
and examines political and economic policies that promote andfor hinder sustainable development.
REL/WST 313 Environmental Theology and Ethics
Explores different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
INS/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
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NS/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
I SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)-SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the cumculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformaive, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
3r its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
lanuary, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
-Aims to dwelop the four b& skills: understanding, speaking, reading,and
writing of elementary Spanish. htroducrion to culture ot the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican insmcrors. (No prerequisite far SPA f 1l.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
5PA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
;PA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
,PA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
;PA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
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SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
3 11 or equivalent.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students' understanding of current social, economic, political and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students' knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the U.S. at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational andlor community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
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H SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE: GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)-FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Ceneal Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following 4 courses: 1) one
Spanish course, 2) REL 366,3) HISM7ST 355, and 4) ECO 495,
Application deadline is April 1. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite:SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 31 1 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
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SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 3 11 or equivalent.)
HISIWST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and raciauethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post war period in Central America.
ECO 495
Topics: Sustainable Economic Development
This course examines the concepts of economic development and growth in
the "third world." Students are introduced to the theories of economic development and definitions of sustainable development. They study the relationship between economic development and ecological damage.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to sociaVpolitica1transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today's world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
INS 312
REL 346
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
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POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This contse is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movemen= that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 440
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the US: Struggles
Against Colonialism, Apartheid and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the US, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations of political
victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political and psychological effects of racism.
INS 399
Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
INS 499
lndependent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)-FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The cumculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project. April 1.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
INS 394
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CITY: GUATEMALA AND CUBA-FALL
The Politics, Development, and the City program explores historical and current issues
related to rural-urban migration, industrialization, government policies, and effects on
human communities. Students engage in dialogue with Latin American faculty, activists,
and leaders from local communities to understand local conditions and efforts at social
change. Learning is made vivid through field projects and interactions with organizations
worlung on urban issues. A Spanish in the Field course facilitates language learning directly related to content. April 1.
INS 2611386 Spanish in the Field
INS 362
Development in the Latin American City
INS 363
Wealth, Poverty, and Community Development: Critical Social
Issues
INS 499
Independent Study
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (GILA)-FALL
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change
are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish. April 1.
INS 366
Community Participation for Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
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ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY IN LATIN AMERICA:
GUATEMALA AND CUBA (EECLA)-SPRING
Environment and development issues are examined by looking at market and community economy models and their respective practices and ethical implications. Participants
will conduct a variety of field projects in small groups to learn about the environment and
development efforts. Students gain hands-on experience field placements with organizations working in the Guatarnalan Highland, exploring the limits and possibilities of classroom theories and concepts in the context of complex real-life experiences in the community Each student cames out an independent study project on a topic of personal choice,
which includes field research. Oct. 15.
INS 384
Social Dynamics and the Environment
INS 385
The Ethics of Development: Local and Global Implications
INS 386
Spanish in the Field (advanced-level language course)
INS 499
Independent Study Project (students chooses topic)
NORTHERN IRELAND: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANCE-SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience
with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Oct. 15
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and
tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justifj their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg's urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through intemships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
Mathematics Faculty
Rebekah Dupont (Chair), Tracy
Bibelnieks, Nicholas Coult, Suzanne Doree,
Matthew Haines, Kenneth Kaminsky.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus I11
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communications
Two supporting courses from the following
list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or
ECO 113 (not both), ECO 318, ESE 330,
FIN 331, MAT 163 or MAT 173 (not both),
PHY 121, PHY 122.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Depending on the choice of electives, up to
two additional communication skills
courses (one in writing, one in speaking)
may also be required.
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Mathematics 199
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with Mathematics
Major except that the two MAT electives
and two supporting courses must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355,374, or 377; ECO 112 or
113;MAT 173,ECO 318, orFIN331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355,377, or approved 395; CSC 170; CSC
320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; PHY 121-122.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT287;
MAT 314; ESE 330.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as, MAT
252 Exploring Geometry, MAT 287 History
of Mathematics, MAT 314 Abstract
Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus 1 or MAT
122 Calculus for the Behavioral and Social
Sciences; MAT 163 Introductory Statistics;
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are
strongly encouraged to consult with a
mathematics department advisor before
enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.5 in MAT courses numbered
above 200,3.0 overall GPA, an honors project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus 11
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
200 Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
Math Placement Croup (MPC)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and hgonomemc functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
deparanent. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
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Mathematics 201
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 123
Mathematics Sampler
An examination of intriguing mathematical ideas including geometrical and
numerical patterns, and axiom systems such as set theory, non-Euclidean
geometries, alternative arithmetic, and infinity with an emphasis on problemsolving strategies, logic, and mathematical reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG3 for
MAT137; MAT 137 or MPG4 for MAT138.)
MAT 145-6
Calculus 1 & ll
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146.)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, anaIysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3.)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance. (Prereq.: MPG 3.)
202 Mathematics
MAT 245
Calculus Ill
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146.)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271.)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theoly, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145 or MAT 163 and MAT 122 and
MPG 4 Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modem mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145 or MAT 122
and MPG 4)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: ENG 111, MAT 271 Also recommended: MAT
245, MAT 246 or MAT 247, and at least one MAT courses numbered 300 or
higher.
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modem computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor).
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Mathematics 203
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374.)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 385
Mathematics Practicum
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a senice learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
MAT 3951495 TopicsIAdvanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, chaotic dynamical systems, combinatorics, graph theory,
topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper
division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
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MAT 491
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Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporaly applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Canies no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 1991399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing). See also description on page 93.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 94.
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplumy major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom and field experience, theory, and internships that focus the content
of liberal learning on the metropolitan community and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies and general education's Engaging Minneapolis introduce
students to the wide variety of developing
careers related to urban and metropolitan
affairs and equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and contribute to the metropolitan
community. The Metro-Urban studies
major and minor also provide undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in
planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community organization,
and theology.
internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College's
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional comes
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO), Chris
Kimball (HIS), Michael O'Neal (SOC),
Michael Shock (SWK)
DECREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Major
10 courses including:
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 21 1 Community and the Modem
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 PoliticaVShtistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 21 1, HIS 225/249/349,
and two of the following: HIS 335, SOC
381, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other inteinship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study-Metropolitan
Resources
An independentlydesignedcourse developed by a student (or p u p of students),
utiliring the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
insmctor)
INS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality, located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)-FALL
OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities meeo area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct obsewation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
206 Metro-Urban Studies
INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying-at times competing-views on the Twin Cities "civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identlfy inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 93.
II. CITY ARTS-SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 93.
Ill. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS AND PUBLIC
POLICY -FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions o f Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
IV. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SUST, SAUS, CIIA, AND
EECIA)
T
he Department of Modem Languages
at ~ u ~ s b u r ~ k o lcontributes
le~e
in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today's world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The modem languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese,Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College's affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the aistry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modem languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Modern Languages Faculty
Mary Kingsley (Chair), Pary PezechluanWeinberg, Frankie Shackelford, Donald
Steinmetz
Major
The major consists of nine courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature and three electives (from any of the
three areas above). At least seven of these
courses must be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.5 GPA in the major,
3.5 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F!
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
208 Modern Languages
Study Abroad
Teaching Licensure
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modem languages.
4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
4 CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
W
FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additiona1 sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
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Modern Languages 209
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modem period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 41 1
FRE 495
.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
FRE 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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210 Modern Languages
GERMAN (GER)
CER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additional
sessions required)
CER 21 1, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
GER 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, A u s ~and
,
~witzerlandsince the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
CER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
CER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
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CER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modem age. (Prereq.: 311)
CER 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CER 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
CER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CER 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
JAPANESE(JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
H NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
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Intermediate Norweaian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
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212 Modern Languages
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural devel-
opments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Intenuhips and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NOR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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OJIBWE(OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modem
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; Sring: 112, Prereq.: 111.)
SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. IPrereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
214 Modern Languages
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 31 1 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 31 1 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SPA 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SPA 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
M
usic has the power to strengthen
the mind, heal the body, and unlock ;he
creative spirit. Whether we experience
music as a listener, performer, or teacher, it
adds a significant dimension to our lives.
The Department of Music at Augsburg
College offers music training in the context
of a liberal arts education, and is an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
and the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). The Music
Department offers three degree programs
and five majors as follows:
Bachelor of Arts (Music Major or Music
Major with Music Business
Concentration)
Bachelor of Music (Music Education or
Performance Major)
Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy
Major)
In addition, we offer minors in music,
music business, and a Music Therapy
equivalency certificate program.
Participation in a variety of music experiences including large and small ensemble
courses, music theater productions, performance study, and music courses are open
to students from all majors, with pennission from the instructor.
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Marv Dahlgren, Bridgt Doak,
Susan Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried,
Jennifer Gerth, Bradley Greenwald, Nancy
Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki,Jim
Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Caroline Lemen,
Steve Lund, Laurie Merz, Celeste O'Brien,
Paul Ousley, Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths,
Sonja Thompson, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Augsburg students who enroll as freshmen must apply to the Department of
Music for acceptance to a degree program
by the end of their sophomore year.
Transfer students must meet with a music
adviser immediately after enrolling at
Augsburg to establish an appropriate
course of music study and application
process. All students interested in pursuing a music degree at Augsburg must contact a music faculty adviser in their
degree area as soon as possible to ensure
a smooth program of study and timely
completion of music degree requirements.
Degree Program Advisors:
Jill Dawe - BM Music Performance
Stephen Gabrielsen - BA Music
Peter Hendrickson - BM Music
Education
Roberta Kagin - BS Music Therapy
Ned Kantar - BM Music Education
Robert Stacke - Transfer Students
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the steps outlined in the Music Student
Handbook, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore
jury.
Music Degree Core Curriculum for all
ProgramsJMajors
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 102 Materials of Music 11
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
216 Music
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 202
MUS 211
MUS 212
MUS 231
Aural Skills I1
Materials of Music 111
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills 111
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music I1
Large and Small Ensemble Participation
Performance Studies
Music Repertoire Tests
Piano Proficiency
Plus fulfillment of recital requirements as
given under each specific degree and
major.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Student select either
vocaVgenera1 or instmmentavgeneral
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.5 in all music courses in necessary for the music education licensure pro-
w"--
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 315 Critical Issues in Education
Seminar
ESE 300 Readinwriting in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481ESE 483 Student Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two:
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,254
Instrumental emphasis- one course credit
of music elective
Two quarter course credits of performance
studies in the major insh-umentlvoice (first
year)
Four half course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (second and third year)
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Music 217
Two full course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumendvoice
(fourth year)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumenthoice
(winds and percussion, Band; strings,
Drchestra; voice, Choir). You must participate in the ensemble for which you want
to teach.
Music Education majors whose major
performance medium is piano, organ, or
pitar are required to enroll in 4 semesters
~flessons on a minor performance medilm that allows them participation in the
:orresponding large ensemble. Examples:
4 music education major in the vocal-gen:ral track who selects piano as a major perormance medium (rather than voice) is
equired to take a minimum of four semes.ers of voice lessons, in addition to partici~atingin a large group vocal ensemble for
:ight semesters.
A music education major in the instrunental-general track who selects piano,
)rgan, or guitar as a major performance
nedium is required to take a minimum of
our semesters of lessons on a band or
rchestral instrument, in addition to paricipating in a correspondinglarge group
nstrumental ensemble for eight semesters.
=oursemesters in an Augsburg small
:nsemble on the major instrumendvoice
mprovisation competency on major
nstrumendvoice
mprovisation
Lrea of Emphasis:
InstrumentaVGeneral Certification
Two semesters of traditional MUE
chamber music
Two semesters MUS 129
Improvisation- OR- one semester
MUS 129 Improvisation and one
semester jazz band
VocaVGeneral Certification
Two semesters traditional MUE chamber music
One semester MUS 129 Improvisation
One semester MUSITHR 235 Music
Theatre
(Vocalists taking MUS 129 will also be
expected to comp from a lead sheet andlor
sing with the combo.)
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and in themajor instrumendvoice
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to challenge the
musical skills and performing ability of the
individual musician. Students interested in
pursuing this degree are selected through
an audition/interview process (see Music
Department Handbook) and should have
demonstrated performance ability an
excellent GPA in music coursework, a selfdirected learning style, and a passion for
developing their skills through intensive
work and practice in a chosen performance
area.
This degree best prepares students for
private and studio teaching, professional
performing opportunities, auditions, and
graduate school.
Requirements: 14.5 course credits
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 358 Full Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
One of the following three areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,254
218 Music
435, EDS 359, one course credit of music
elective
Piano or organ emphasis-MUS436,456,
one course credit of music elective
Instrumental emphasis- one and one half
course credits of music electives, one
methods course for major instrument
Two quarter course credits and six half
course credits of performance studies in
the major instrurnentlvoice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
and residency at Augsburg
Or, for piano or guitar emphasis:
Four semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble plus four semesters of departmental ensemble work as assigned by the
student's academic adviser and studio
instructor.
Four semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and 3.0 in the major instrumentlvoice
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a 4 1/2 year degree program,
which includes a full-time (six months or
1,040 hours) internship in a clinical facility approved by the American Music
Therapy Association (AMTA). This course
of study is chosen by students who wish to
become professional music therapists.
Requirements: 23 course credits
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 311,312 Composition I or 11
MUS 372,375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, I1
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
In ternship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods 11:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrurnentlvoice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
and residency at Augsburg
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrurnentlvoice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
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H BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Requirements
Music core cumculum and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One credit of approved courses outlined in
the Music Department Student Handbook.
One credit of upper division music
courses.
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instmmental/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
Arts in music with music business concentration (designed for the performing
artist) and the Bachelor of Arts in business administration with specialization in
music business (designed for the
music/business student).
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements: 19.5 credits
Music core cumculum and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
MUSBUS 105 Music Business
MUSBUS 245 Arts Management
MUSBUS 399 Internship
SPC 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrumentaVvoice
Music Business Major
Pass piano proficiency test
The music business major prepares students to enter today's music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
[or careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
~usinessstudent the opportunity to pursue
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
Requirements: 16 credits
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
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ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Marketing
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUSBUS 245 Arts Management
MUSIBUS 399 Internship
SPC 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits- OR-2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music I1
MUS 112 Aural Skills I1
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 241 History of Jazz
MUS 320 Worlds of Music
MUS xxx Finalehlusic Tech Software
(Other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, I1
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music I1
One credit of additional music courses.
Four consecutive semesters in a major
Augsburg ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies on
the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today's
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUSIBUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUSIBUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
Music Therapy
Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
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Music Therapy Association to become prolessional music therapists. This equivalen7 program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student's degree and skill level,
~ndividualrequirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
rnsemble for four terms and successful
:ompletion of a two-year music theory
rquivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
:quivalency/certification students must:
submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and eansferred credits with
the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
)e based on the successful completion of
he above, as well as on the student's perormance at his or her first jury.
Iepartmental Honors
Students may quahfy for departmental
ionors by submitting a petition to the
nusic faculty before the end of the first
iemester of the senior year. The petition
or honors should include:
I
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A transcript showing a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher in all music courses
An outline of the student's participation
in departmental activities demonstrating
leadership, musical goals and high musical standards.
A proposal for an honors project
An honors project could include but is
not limited to one of the following: writing
and defending a senior thesis; presenting a
recital beyond that required by a degree;
composing a work not less than 15 minutes duration; conducting a concert; or a
project that combines any or all of the
above listed projects in a manner appropriate to a student's degree area.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Concurrent registration in performance studies in the major
instrumentlvoice is required for recital performance. At least two full-time music faculty members and the student's private
instructor must be present to evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are
given a padfail grade.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All music degree recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
222 Music
W EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the re@trar's Web site
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
W THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music 1 (.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondaly dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills 11
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 129
Improvisation in Music
(.O course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 201
Materials of Music 111
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
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MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 21 1
Aural Skills 111
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
MUS 31 1
Composition 1
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related twentieth-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing
MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 312
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm and form.
Serialism, exoticism, indeterminacy, electronic minimalism, special effects.
Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or
permission from instructor)
vlUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111,231)
AUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
lnUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
I HISTORY AND LITERATURE
AUS 105
AUS 130
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For nonmusic majors.
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MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102,201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience.
MUS 320
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western musical cultures.
Thefollowing four half courses are extensive studies of special eras in the history of music:
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254 or permission from instructor)
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Music 225
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by listening,
analyzing and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231,232)
H PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of music-theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254)
(each ;25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 358
MUS 458
Junior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only One-half hour recital at repertoire level 111 for music
education majors, one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
Senior Recital
(.O course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level 111 for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only One hour recital at repertoire level IV for music education majors, one hour recital at level V for music performance majors. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
MUS 359
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
MUS 456
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Explores the methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This
course has a community service-learning requirement that pairs each
Augsburg Student with 1-2 elementary school children to whom they will
teach piano.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED COURSES
ENSEMBLES (MUE)
These courses are open to students from all degree programs and majors.
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and general education requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation
with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional or
P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements). Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers o f Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
SMALL ENSEMBLES
These courses are offered each semester for 0.0 credit (with the exception of Jazz
Ensemble). The small ensembles study and perform music that is written for one person
per part.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble
(.25 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 196
Community Jazz Band
(.O course)
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Music 227
PERFORMANCE STUDY (MUP)
Is available to students from all majors and degree programs, and consists of 14 weekly
private lessons with Augsburg faculty. Students may register for half hour lessons for 0.0
credit or .25 credit, or one hour lessons for 0.5 credit. The semester goals for each performance study course are set at the discretion of the faculty instructor and may include concert attendance, studio class, a jury or additional requirements, in accordance with the student's abilities, experience and intended major. 0.0 credit lessons have less stringent course
goals.
MUP 111-411
Voice
MUP 141-441
Trumpet
MUP 121-421
Violin
MUP 142-442
Trombone
MUP 122-422
Viola
MUP 143-443
Baritone
MUP 123-423
Cello
MUP 144-444
Tuba
MUP 124424
Bass
MUP 152-452
Piano
MUP 131-431
Oboe
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
MUP 132-432
Bassoon
MUP 161-461
Guitar
MUP 133-433
Clarinet
MUP 171-471
Percussion
MUP 134434
Saxophone
MUP 181-481
Organ
MUP 135-435
Flute
MUP 191-491
Harp
MUP MUP 137-437
Horn
MUP 192-492
Improvisation
MUP 193-493
Composition
Note carefully the following provisions:
A semester of study is 14 weeks of lessons and coaching. Any lessons during the summer
are arranged privately with the teacher.
A student who cannot attend a scheduled lesson is required to notify the teacher at least
24 hours in advance; otherwise except for illness immediately prior to the lesson, the
stuclent will forfeit the right to a make-up lesson.
Credit is granted only for study with faculty members of the Augsburg College
Department of Music.
CROUP INSTRUCTION (MUS)
The following classes consist of group lessons on a particular instrument and are recommended as a starting point for students who are beginners, and for music majors needing to fulfill a proficiency requirement. After completing group instruction, students may
choose to pursue performance studies (see above). These courses do not have a performance study fee attached.
228 Music
MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155
Class Piano
(.25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sight-reading,
and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessary to pass the
piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MUS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama and movement.
MUS 274,275 Music Therapy Pradicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hour
per week. No course credit.
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Music 229
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 473
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.5 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distributionlgeneral education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
General Science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology
PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
I1
Biology Major-B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements (substitute BIO
113 and 114 for BIO 101 and 102), plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
MAT 114,122,145,163, or PSY 215
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure 231
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 5-12)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
5-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, 11
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
I1
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two courses from:
CHM 364,367,464,470,481,482
One year of general physics -PHY 121,
122
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
One year of general chemistry- CHM
105, 106 or CHM 115,116
Other Requirements
N
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modem Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology or social work.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norderl
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: altanate years)
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in ~ o k e g i a n(Spring:
.
alternate years)
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Nordic Area Studies 233
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
NAS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NAS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
See listing under Modem Languages.
T
he Augsburg
of Nursing
- Department
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding: Nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own practices.
Wherever they work, nurses provide comprehensive health care for persons, groups
and communities of diverse cultures and
socioeconomic levels throughout the life
span.
The bachelor's degree equips nurses to
synthesize working knowledge from the
liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. The nursing program at Augsburg
also provides educational opportunities to
increase skills in critical thinking, clinical
investigation, and decision-making in
preparation for challenging new nursing
positions in emerging care systems.
Augsburg's nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is accredited by the
National League for Nursing. Graduates of
the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate in
Minnesota.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Meny Beth Gay, Sue Nash, Pamela Weiss.
Adjunct Faculty: Linda Holt, Luann
Watson, Susan Hageness, Kia James,
Audrey Erwin, Marty Aleman, Maralou
Brose, Deborah Schumacher, Beverly
Nilsson (Emerita)
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 405 Leadershipmanagement
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 41 1 Community Health Nursing I1
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 are
required. Students also must complete
Augsburg's residence and general education
requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed within 15
months; however, students may pursue
their studies at a slower pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 41 1) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with the program coordinator, Luann
Watson, from the Department of Nursing
for program planning.
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Nursing 235
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major
and 3.3 overall, application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior
year, recommendation by nursing faculty,
and honors thesis to be presented before a
faculty committee by April 15. Candidates
register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.2
GPA.
2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program: Applicants must have graduated from a nationally accredited associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a
2.5 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently. registered
to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
clinical practice: ~~~l~~~~~
4. current
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance and an updated immunization record.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursing this degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available through Weekend College. Classes
usually meet on alternate weekday
evenings for one 3-1/2 hour time block.
Clinical practice usually occurs on weekdays.
Students can complete their liberal arts
general education requirements by taking
courses in day school and Weekend
College. It is recommended that most liberal arts
be taken before
the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses
toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus, United Hospital site,
and Rochester site.
NUR 305
Communication
Introduces the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research.
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NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span.
NUR 405
LeadershipIManagement
Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs
in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor.
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105)
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/leaming theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent StudyIResearch (optional)
See description on page 94.
Note: I f NUR 41 1 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
withfaculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who deceleratefor more thanfive years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is afee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and hours.
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most othe; disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concemed with asking and answering the
"big" questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by philosophers
from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19-Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 Twentieth-Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy See course listing
on page 139.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241,242,343, and 344.
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PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. Christian ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
Consideration is given to the nature and history of romantic love and its relationship to sex. Issues such as the ethics of sex in relation to marriage,
pornography, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on inductive
reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Creek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers and
still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge,
and the nature of the good life, from Thales to Plotinus.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
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Philosophy 239
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Class discussion of philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting,
sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of "work of art"; the nature of aesthetic
experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the artist's
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition.
PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
Laws concerning property, contracts, agency, negotiable instruments and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Ethical concepts and
principles underlying individual rights and responsibilities in business.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy Ill: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kantk synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th century Idealism and the reaction
to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
A survey of major philosophical schools in the 20th century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modem philosophy
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God's goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: PHI 399 or one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings-both philosophical and literary-f
prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
240 Philosophy
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course lays out some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation inclueding finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242,343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
p
hvsic~ts
' . are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called "natural philosophers,"
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society's understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography,biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments with some
degree of comprehension.
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and advanced degree
levels, and administers Aughurg College's
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Solid State Physics, with
support from the National Science
Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as
research assistants in these efforts during
the academic year and in the summer.
Cooperative education, internship, and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in
practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, David Venne, J. Ambrose
Wolf
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
242 Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395,396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 1% Calculus I, I1
MAT 245,247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Elecmomagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory I1
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM
lo6
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245,247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major with Concentration in
Solid State Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 330
and PHY 430, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the freshman year,
y durand MAT 245 and 247 (or p ~ 327)
ing [he sop~omoreyear.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, I1
PHY 101
lntroductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lecturedaboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
SCI 106
lntroductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth's weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
244 Physics
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour 1aboratoryAectureperiods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modem physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
PHY 320
lntroduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth's space environment including solar, planetary, magnetos-
pheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
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Physics 245
4
PHYIMAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of insmctor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 330
Thin Films: Preparation Techniques and Methods for Structural
and Magnetic Characterization
A study of the physics of thin (magnetic) films, covering the entire range from
the preparation of the thin films to their structural and magnetic characterization. Many different experimental techniques and methods will be discussed,
including Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Sputtering, Diffraction methods, Tunnel
and Force Microscopy and various magnetometry methods. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245 and PHY 351. Spring)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics I1
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace's and Poisson's equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one- hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell's equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modem physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modem optics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior
or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245,351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
PHY 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of cam. paigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Milda Hedblom,
William Monis, Norma Noonan, John
Shockley,Joseph Underhill-Cady
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 PoliticakPatterns and Processes
POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective--one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
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honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specdic requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social StudiesCapstone course (required for
licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(111) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
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I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing.)
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POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union andlor other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
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POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. (Prereq.: four
courses in the international relations sequence)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
"supreme" law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophicalrole of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
POL 282
POL 380
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section I1 for description.)
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at struggle to define Asian
Americans.
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
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POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 382
Marxist Theory
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POL 484
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory and movements, emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Considers the political, social, and
economic dimensions, and changing role of Marxist doctrines in society.
(Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the constmction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject rnatter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
POL 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
POL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum's emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industriaVorganizationa1psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg's active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Grace Dyrud, Emily Hause, David Matz,
Nancy Steblay, Sean Truman
Major
The major is 10.5" courses
Foundations of Psychology (5.5 courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I1
PSY 360* Psychology Laboratory (.5)
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (2 courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
Electives (3 courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum10.5 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
"For WEC students, PSY 360 is recommended, not required, hence the WEC
major is 10 courses not 10.5
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 299,399/396, and 499
may be counted.
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Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.5 overall,
and completion of a high-quality research
project. Formal application must be made
during the junior year. Please consult the
department chair for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299,399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Part I of a two-term sequence. Scientific method as practiced in psychology.
This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data
analysis, and APA-style presentation of research findings. PSY 215 must precede PSY 315. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
Psy 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecologicalviewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 105)
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
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PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II
Part I1 of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking 315. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher,
ENG 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memoly, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and
altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learninghehavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and
junior standing)
Psy 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent enrollment in a full credit upper-level course (designated courses
will vary depending on the semester) and approval by the instructor are
required. (Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 and junior standing)
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Psychology 257
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the'people in psychology's history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual histoly. (Prereq.:
PSY 105 and junior standing, or consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students'
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or comparable course approved by instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 3991396 lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
PSY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
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YFM
R
eligion asks fundamental questions
of life and meaning: Who are we as human
beings? Where did we come from? Where
did the world come from? What do good
and evil mean in this time and
place? Students will wrestle with these
questions and with responses from the
Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck I1 (Chair), Janelle
Bussert, Nancy Going, Lori Brandt Hale,
Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik
mum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective credit for the major. Students
who have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the college REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar's office.
Majors
Advising
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion ( E L ) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
Prerequisites
Religion 100 or 300 (for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall,
research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the
department by Dec. 30 of the student's
senior year.
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maxi-
Through the study of religion, students
will learn to understand, appreciate, and
articulate the Christian faith, as based in
the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church
and its history, and as interactive in the
contemporary world and with other world
religions. Students will also develop the
ability to read and interpret the Bible,
other religious texts, and various expres-
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sions and practices of faith, so that their
meaning for human life in relation to God
becomes evident. In addition students will
develop skills for becoming leaders in the
religious communities to which they
belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and
practices differ from their own.
A religion major encourages students to
seek their future in the world andlor
church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses,
youth and family ministry lay professionals
in congregations, and as social service and
human resource professionals in a wide
variety of settings.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
REL 210
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Religion Seminar
Five additional electives
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: At
least two upper division courses must be
taken at Augsburg College. Students are
required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in
courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses in Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward
the religion major or minor.
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300.
REL 190
Christianiv and Contemporary Culture
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition brings to the dialogue with contemporary culture. The specific focus will vary; possible topics may include
Christian perspectives on and responses to: political life, religious pluralism,
global communities, consumerism, the media and the internet, ecological concerns, apocalyptic expectations, violence in society, health care issues, new age
spiritualities, and others. NO PREREQUISITE.
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REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisitefor all other religion courses.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students' own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100 and critical thinking
entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and REL 200)
REL 221
Biblical Studies
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents; the
task of biblical interpretation; and the history of Israel and the emergence of
the church. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 301 or
302.
REL 231
Religion in African-American History
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African
backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism.
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
lnterpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modem Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
lnterpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul's letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modem communities.
REL 306
NonWestern Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 308
Psalms, Songs, and Religious Poetry
A study of poetry from the Christian tradition and its interpretation, focusing
on biblical psalms and poems, religious poetry, and Christian hymns and
songs.
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REL 309
REL 313
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand's contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modem marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia semester program.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Croups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers ,
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 200 or 300)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
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REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and sociaVpolitica1 transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENG 111, junior standing, and
REL 100 or 300)
REL 374
Science and Religion
A study of the implications for Christian theology of modem science, particularly physics and biology, and the ethical implications of some of the technologies that have derived from these sciences.
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modem medical technology.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on "habits of the heart" that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, joumaling, and service to the poor.
REL 435
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesusand His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
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Religion 263
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: Critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 200 or
300)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and REL 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
REL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. For religion majors only.
See department listingfor a description of thefollowing approved elective:
HIS 378
Medieval Church
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 360
Religion and Society
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FAMILY
Youth and Family Ministry Major
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordinator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy.
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. YFM majors are encouraged
to plan class schedules to allow for either
extending the internship experience for a
full year, or completing the internship
semester while carrying only one additional class. Consult the youth and family ministry coordinator for advising.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Eleven courses including
Theology core:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
and three supporting courses
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 35 1 Child Development
or PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following six
courses
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
one Bible survey course from:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
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one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the religion department youth
and family ministry coordinator.
YFM 207
Contextual Education (.O course)
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
Development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. Conceptual models and
basic skills for holistic approach to youth and family ministry in a congregation.
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture and church life and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. Emphasis will be on the role of congregations and families in
both that country and the United States in shaping and nurturing faith
through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry, and
parish life. Short term travel seminar, offered in the summer.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
A study of the role of congregations and families in shaping and nurturing
faith through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry,
and parish life.
YFM 399
Internship
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
YFM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
T
his major, offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), seeks to give the broadest possible exposure to the history, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy of
Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
This interdisciplinary major offers an
opportunity to become well acquainted
with societies in socio-economical and
political transition as well as the rich literary and cultural achievements of the area.
Experience with the Russian language or,
through the University of Minnesota one of
the Eastern European languages, is
required. Russian, Central, and East
European studies is a sound liberal arts
major offering considerable flexibility and
career opportunities, especially when combined with another major or minor in business, economics, history, language, and literature or political science.
Courses are offered at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas, thus drawing
on the faculty and resources of the five
ACTC institutions.
Adviser
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
Major
Eleven courses, including language and
area studies courses:
A. Language Courses: Two years of
basic college Russian, Polish, SerboCroatian, Czech, Hungarian, or
equivalent competencies.
B. Area Studies Courses:
Track 1: Concentration in humanities
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 1,plus one
course from Track 2, as approved by adviser.
Track 2: Concentration in social sciences
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 2, plus one
course from Track 1, as approved by adviser.
C. Two other courses selected from either
Track 1 or Track 2.
D. Students are strongly recommended to
take a third year of Russian or any other
East European language. A program of
study abroad in Russia or one of the
Central or East European countries during
a semester, Interim, or during the summer
is strongly encouraged. All options should
be discussed with the student's adviser.
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TRACK 1
HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION
HIS 348 Russia and Soviet Union in the
20th Century
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox
Church
TRACK 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox Church
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
EC0 495 Topics (Requires permission
of adviser)
POL 351 Topics in CommunistPost
Communist Systems (Requires
permission of adviser)
POL 363 Russian and Chinese
Foreign Policy
Students may take other Eastern
European language courses that are offered
at the University of Minnesota through
ACTC. See the adviser or contact the
ACTC office for further information.
Students may not receive credit for the
same course taken on different campuses.
Since courses with similar content may not
always have similar titles, students are
strongly encouraged to pay careful attention to the list below. The following courses are considered to be equivalent to one
another:
(Letters following course numbers designate location: H=Hamline; M=Macalester;
C=St. Catherine; T=St. Thomas)
See Nordic Area Studies.
HIST 60 M State and Society in Tsarist
Russia is equivalent to:
HIST 337 H Modem Russia from the
Empire to Revolution
HIS 348 at Augsburg Russia and the Soviet
Union in the 20th Century is equivalent to:
HIST 333 T Eastem Europe, 1914 to the
Present
HIST 373 H The Heart of Europe: Central
E\r Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
HIST 351 C Russia: The Last of the
Romanovs, Bolshevik Interlude, and the
Russian Republic
ECO 3 17 at Augsburg Comparative
Economic Systems is equivalent to:
ECON 25 M Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 C Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 T Comparative Economic
Systems
Faculty Advising
Students should consult an adviser regularly in order to secure a coherent and
effective program. Each ACTC institution
has a faculty member on the Russian,
Central, and East European Studies
Committee. These advisers can help with
selection of courses, recommendations for
study abroad, and consideration of career
options.
The current advisers are: Augsburg,
Magda Paleczny-Zapp, 612-330-1761;
Hamline, Karen Vogel, 651-523-2973;
Macalester, Gary Krueger, 651-696-6222;
and St. Thomas, Sr. Mary Shambour,
651-962-5164.
s
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 220 America to 1815
or HIS 221 19th-Century United States
or HIS 222 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields-economics, histoly, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor's degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
T
he social work major prepares graduates for entry-level generalist practice in
the field of social work. The baccalaureate
social work program is accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education and
leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities building on strengths, and to
develop, analyze, and influence social policy. The mission of the department is to
develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of
people in a diverse and global society.
Augsburg's social work major provides
a strong foundation for graduate studies in
a variety of fields. Since 1991 Augsburg
has offered a full-time Master of Social
Work (M.S.W.) degree on a weekend
schedule.
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
the Department of Social Work. The Twin
Cities area provides both a variety of field
placements for social work students and
extraordinary community resources for the
classroom. The social, cultural, ethnic, and
economic diversity in this metropolitan
area enriches opportunities for social work
students to learn to understand, appreciate,
respect, and work with people different
from themselves.
The social welfare minor and electives
in the department allow students from
other majors to gain knowledge about
human needs and growth, human services,
global social welfare, and the methods of
effective citizenship. Using this knowledge,
students are encouraged to apply their talents and skills to address the needs of society, always emphasizing social justice and
the central importance of diversity in the
social fabric of our world.
Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Annette Gerten, Barbara
Lehmann, Rosemary Link, Sharon Patten,
Curt Paulsen, Karen Robards (BSW
Program Director), Nancy Rodenborg
(BSW Field Coordinator), Glenda
Dewbeny Rooney, Michael Schock,
Maryann Syers (Field Education
Coordinator)
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Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.0 GPA is required
in the supporting program. A statistics
course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
Candidacy
Social work majors must be granted
candidacy status before the beginning of
the first practicum in the junior year.
Certain 300- and 400-level courses list
candidacy as a prerequisite. An application,
written self-statement, reference letters,
and the completion or planned enrollment
in all core and supporting program courses
below the 400 level are necessary to apply
for candidacy
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
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Social Work 271
ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development
in the global context. It also identifies the focus of social work in addition to
many other disciplines that are vital to fostering peace.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
This experiential learning course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work.
Students must arrange to perform 40 hours of work in a human service
agency and must attend the weekly seminar. The course also critically examines how economic and political structures affect diverse groups.
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course provides an understanding of human growth through life and of
the sociocultural, biological and psychological factors that influence the
growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and
groups or special stresses is also a focus.
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form charitable and governmental
responses to human needs and the contribution of social workers historically
will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies
This course focuses on social change through community organization and
influencing policies. Students build an understanding of communities, human
service agencies, and policy practice in the local community. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals, and development of relationship building skills. Includes video-taping laboratory sessions. (Concurrent with SWK 307 Integrative Seminar and with SWK 301 in
the day program, and junior standing)
SWK 307
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work
agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus a small-group integrative seminar. (Concurrent with
SWK 301 in day program and SWK 306 in day and WEC. P/N grading only)
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SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups
This course builds skills in the problem-solving model with diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work focusing on
generalist practice in group and family work. (Prereq.: SWK 306, SWK 307,
and candidacy status)
SWK 317
Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading
only)
SWK 402
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(.5 course)
This is the first part of a sequence introducing students to basic research
methods that social workers commonly use in their practice. Students learn
not only to become knowledgeable consumers of social work research but also
to develop beginning skills in evaluating social work practice and social service programs using quantitative and qualitative methods.
SWK 403
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs
(.5 course)
This is the second part of a sequence in which students learn to use evidence
in evaluating whether their practice and programs are helping or harming
clients. Since these courses cover the graduation skill of Quantitative
Reasoning, students learn to apply techniques of statistics and data analysis in
research and evaluation. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
SWK 407
Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar
Field work practicum, a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 41 7
Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar
Continuation of SWK 407; a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar.
(Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 419
The Social Worker as Professional
This course reviews professional ethical practice, organizational analysis,
strategies for agency change, and client empowerment, and social work career
planning. (Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status)
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Social Work 273
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
SWK 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SWK 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SWK 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
s
ociology is the study of society as a
whole and i f human social organization in
groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social
world and how human beings come to
think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg's metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in the human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and
as professors of sociology. Others have
used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as l a y the
ministry, social work, urban planning, and
human services.
Sociology Faculty
James Vela-McConnell (Chair), Eric
Buffalohead, Lars Christiansen, Gany
Hesser, Michael O'Neal, Diane Pike, Tim
Pippert
Major
Ten courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
and three additional sociology courses.
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each
required course to receive credit in the
major.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. In addition to the seven core
courses, students are required to take four
additional courses: SOC 211, SOC 381,
SOC 399 and one additional elective. See
Gany Hesser for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Students interested in community
crime prevention as well as the traditional
aspects of criminal justice-courts, prisons, probation, and law-will be served by
this concentration in the major. Additional
courses required for the concentration
include: SOC 265, SOC 277, a deviance
course, PSY 335, and an upper division
Internship approved by the department.
See Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
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Sociology 275
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the seven core
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 241 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical Perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Analysis and Development
A course of study designed for students
who plan to work in organizational settings including corporate, government, and
non-profit sectors. Students will learn how
organizations are structured, function, and
change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed
and why they sometimes fail. The concentration both theoretically and experientially equips students with skills to effectively
lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving
their ~ersonalcareer and professional
goals. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: Work and Society
(SOC 222), a practicum in Advanced
Organizational Analysis and Development,
and three courses in related fields-one
from BUS 242 or ECO 113, one from
PSY 373 or BUS 340, and one from
SPC 345 or SPC 410. See Lars Christiansen
for advising and visit the department Web
site for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
andlor psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in l a y consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition to the seven required sociology
major courses, students must take:
PSY 105, PSY 325, SOC 399, and PSY 491.
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department Web site for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
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the junior year. Successful completion of
departmental honors in sociology automatically qualifies the student for graduation
with distinction from the college.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counting
toward the minor.
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 21 1
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Work and Society
Through a sociological analysis of the social and technical organization of
work in capitalist society, this course explores the various meanings of work,
the work ethic, the functions and schools of management, social relations at
work, and the character of past and contemporary occupations and industries.
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and
functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the
United States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modem cultural and social
patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What conditions are necessary for the formation of social movements? Why and how do
social movements emerge, and decline? Is violence a legitimate strategy of
social change? What impacts do social movements have on social institutions,
the state, culture, and even personal identity? The purpose of this course is to
explore these and other questions through studying social movement theory
and several social movements occurring over the last two centuries. (Prereq:
SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
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Sociology 277
SOC 241
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds-race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality--receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
SOC 349
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 360
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements and institutions in American society. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis--be it in an academic joumal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
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SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research40 you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to planning and
shaping metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field
research in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: Soc 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 410
Practicum in Organizational Analysis and Development
In this course students and the professor work together-as a team-to discuss readings, to visit and analyze local organizations, and work on a project
with a community partner. We will explore organizational theory through classic, pathbreaking, and contemporary readings in the fields of the sociology of
organizations and organizational theory, discuss those ideas in their own
terms, in relation to other theories, and in application to our experiences with
local organizations. (Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349)
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 490
Senior Seminar
This capstone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity Pass/No Pass grading. Seniors only. (Spring)
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Sociology 279
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SOC 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SOC 498
lndependent Study-Metropolitan
Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211-andlor consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modem Languages.
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speech/communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts
Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while
also providing a solid base in classical,
modem, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
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Augsburg's location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theame professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students,) and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, edu-
cation, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department strongly
encourages a second major or minor in
such fields as communication arts, art,
English, education, music, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Martha Johnson (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden, Darcey Engen, Sandra
Schulte
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Theatre Arts Major
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
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THR 366 Stage Direction I
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten theatre practicum units distributed as
follows: 1-5 practicum units in the performance area from THP 111 or THP 118; 4-8
racticum units in the production area
rom THP 112, THP 113, THP 114, THP
115 or THP 116; 1-2 practicum units in
he artistic area from THP 117, THP 119 or
THP 120.
Please note that all theatre practicum
ourses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for THP 116, Stage
Management (three practicum units) and
THP 115 Assistant Stage Managements
two practicum units), because of the
xceptional time requirement of these two
practicum areas.
The following cross listed and capstone
courses are encouraged, but not required:
THRMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
Unless you are a transfer student, all
eight core courses must be taken at
Augsburg; therefore, careful, early planning
is required.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
a r t s should begin with courses THR 226,
222, 232; sophomores: THR 228, 245,361,
362; juniors: THR 325,328,350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only
Majors must participate in two out of
5ree dramatic productions every year.
jtudents must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA
:o have major participation in productions.
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Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors can&dates should meet with their departmental
adviser prior to their senior year to develop
a proposal for the honors project.
Transfers: Transfer students are
required to take a minimum of three
Augsburg upper division theatre arts
courses.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Five theatre practicum units including
THP 111plus four theatre practicum units
fiom THP 112,113, 114,115, or 116. See
note above about THP 115/116.
Film Major and Minor
See a description and requirements for
the film major and minor in the
Communication Studies section of the catalog.
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Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism 11
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
This major, combined with secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of theatre and
dance in public schools and allows them to
become certified to teach at the elementary
through the secondary level. The major is
limited to licensure for teachers of dance
and theatre arts with a theatre specialization and does not include licensure with
dance specialization. All theatre courses
are taught in day program only. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted
only to students who complete the requirements for this major with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major and practicum courses, and with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5 in the major. All theatre requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. For additional education requirements, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
11required theatre (THR) courses (nonpracticum) :
THR 116 Creative Drama: Acting and
Improvisation
THR 222' Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 2952 Topics: Modem Dance,
Improvisation and
Choreography
THWENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Theatre Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Five total practicum units:
THP 111, 112, 113, 114 (light board operator); and one of the following: THP 115,
116, 117 (Assistant Director, Choreographer or Assistant Choreographer), or 120.
Also required:
ESE 320 Special Methods in Teaching
Theatre and Dance
For secondary education licensure coursework, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
'THR 222 is linked to an AUG SEM course,
but may be taken separately
THR 295 has the following two prerequisites: THR/HPE, 002, Introduction to
Dance and THR/HPE 005, Modem Dance
and Improvisation (non-credit Lifetime
Sports classes) or an approved ACTC
dance course or consent of instructor.
One recommended, but not required, theatre course:
THRMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
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THRIHPE 002 Lifetime Sports-Introduction
to Dance (.O course)
This course offers an o v e ~ e w
of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modem
dance.
THRIHPE 005 Lifetime Sports-Modern
(.O course)
Dance and lmprovisation
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor's permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and lmprovisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting
with an emphasis on active participation and reflective writing. Teaching and
instructional methods of creative drama are included in course content. This
course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre arts major.
THRICOM 216 lntroduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in BIW.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays,
artists; dramatic structure; basic concepts and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage productions. (Fall)
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
This course will explore principles of movement used in the art of acting. The
goal will be to improve the actor's physical energy, concentration, balance,
control, clarity timing, spontaneity, and energy. This course will use established theory and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical
and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228
lntroduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic, and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend
theatre tours, see professional productions, and participate on the Theatre
~
lab requireDeparment's fall production. Open to all students. F O hour
ment. (Fall)
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama. Students attend and review local professional productions. (Prereq.: Theatre major or consent of instructor. Spring,
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THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of music-theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. (Fall: alternate years)
THR/ENC 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENG 111and one
literature course. ENG 226 also recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student will
execute three design projects using a research based design process. Class will
take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in
two Augsburg College productions. Forty hour lab required, materials needed.
(prereq.: THR 228 or junior status. Spring)
THR 333
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Spring)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the clas-
sical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall: alternate years)
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THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through the contemporary theatres. Reading of plays and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken
sequentially with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance de&inds of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare,French neoclassicism, Restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 222 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall or Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analyses; audition, casting, and rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking,
stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play.
(Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor. Spring, alternate years)
THRISPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. Prereq: ENG 241
and JR/SR standing
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
THR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts majorlminor and the dance-theatre
licensure major. All THP theatre practicum
courses are taken for non-credit with
Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by the
faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
Consent of instructor
Supervision by theatre faculty
A minimum of 40 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar's office
Please note:
All majors will complete at least one
THP unit in costumes.
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Six practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THP 11111211131 Theatre Practicum: ActingIPerformance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dancdlicensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
THP 11211221132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
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THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Pradicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (-0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 11611261136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.O course)
Stage management for main stage production.
THP 117112711371147 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production).
THP 118
Theatre Practicum: Senior Acting Recital
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
THP 119
Theatre Practicum: Senior Design Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499. A senior design project may be done in the area
of scenery or lights in collaboration with another student's Senior Directing
Project if the student cames the design project out as a THR 4991THP 119
combination.
THP 120
Theatre Practicum: Senior Directing Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
URBAN
STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
T
he Women's Studies Program
provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women's experiences. The
Women's studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women's Studies Faculty
Cass Dalglish (Coordinator), Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Candyce
Clayton, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B.
Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Anita
Lutterman-Aguilar, Elise Marubbio,
Kathleen McBride, Norma Noonan,Michael O'Neal, Timothy Pippert, Judy
Shevelev, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn
Swanson,James Vela-McConnell
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (Seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women's studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women's studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the women's studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student's program must have the
written approval of the women's studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg's Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
women's study credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Social and
Environmental Justice: Latin American
Perspectives (offered spring semester).
Minor
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
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approval of the women's studies program
coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women's studies are urged to consult with the director of women's studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women's studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a women's studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of women's studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Thii course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
WST 281
Topics in Women's Studies
WST 305
Issues in Cay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
includes guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, including an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education
fee. Prerequisites:WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and EnvironmentalJustice:
Latin American Perspectives)
INS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
WST 341
Environmental Politics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental
Justice:Latin American Perspectives.)
290 Women's Studies
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WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives.)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
Topics in Women's Studies
WST 495
Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors. It is also
required of minors who do not elect to do an independent study (499). It is
offered at a different college each semester.
Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women's studies
coordinator):
WST 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
WST 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
WST 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
ART 352
Women and Art
ENC 236 o r 436 Women and Fiction
ENC 361
Modern Fiction
ENC 480
Criticism and Theory
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HIS 311
Topics in Women's History
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
PSY 371
Psychology o f Gender
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
See listing under Religion.
Board of Regents - 294
ELCA, Division for
Education - 295
Faculty and Administration - 296
Officers - 296
Administration - 296
Faculty - 298
Faculty Emeriti - 315
Campus Maps - 318,319
Chair
Jean M. Taylor '85
Secretary
Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81
Vice Chair
H. Theodore Grindall76
Treasurer
Joan L. Volz '68
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Dan W. Anderson '65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Craig Johnson (2005)
Bishop, Minneapolis Area Synod,
Minneapolis, MN
*Gary E. Benson '70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
*KinneyJohnson '65 (2008)
Partner, Sequel Venture Partners, Boulder,
Rev. Robert Berg (2005)
Bishop, Northwest Synod of Wisconsin,
Rice Lake, WI
*Ruth E. Johnson '74 (2006)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo
Clinic; Mayo Breast Clinic, Rochester, MN
*Jackie Cherryhomes '76 (2004)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2005)
Director, Office of Minority and
Multicultural Health, Minnesota
Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
*Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81 (2008)
President, Customized Employer Solutions,
LCC, Minneapolis, MN
William V Frame (2006)
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
Michael 0.Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*Michael R. Good '71 (2007)
President and CEO
Sotheby's International Realty
*H. Theodore Grindal'76 (2008)
Attorneypartner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
James E. Haglund (2006)
PresidentIOwner, Central Container
Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN
Beverly Thompson Hatlen (2005)
Founder and Board Chair, Minnesota Life
College, Richfield, MN
co
Jennifer H. Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
*Julie R. Nelson '83 (2008)
Executive Director, The Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation, Minneapolis, MN
"Ronald G. Nelson '68 (2008)
Vice President and Controller, 3M
Company, St. Paul, MN
*Glen E. Person '47 (2005)
Retired Businessman, Eden Prairie, MN
Wayne Popham (2006)
Attorney, Popham Law Office,
Minneapolis, MN
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Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government & Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
Marshall S. Stanton (2009)
Vice President and CRM Medical Director,
Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN
*Philip Styrlund '79 (2006)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Sandra L. Vargas (2008)
County Administrator, Hennepin County,
Minneapolis, MN
*Joan L. Volz '68 (2006)
Attorney, Welch, MN
*Jean M. Taylor '85 (2006)
President, Taylor Corporation, Eagan, MN
*F! Dawn Taylor '78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, LA
DIVISION
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATIONAND SCHOOLS
THEEVANGELICALLUTHERAN
CHURCH
IN AMERICA
(ELCA)
Chair, Board of Directors
Dr. Rod Schofield
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Secretary, Board of Directors
Rev. Linda J. Kraft
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Vacant
Executive Director
Leonard G. Schulze
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COLLEGE
FACULTYAND
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Beginning year of service offaculty is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
William V. Frame (1997). President. B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant.
Christopher W. Kirnball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean
of the College. Associate Professor of History. B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Susan J. Klaseus (2001). Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community
Relations. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.P.A., John E Kennedy School of
Government, Harvard University; M.A., Hamline University.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development.
Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; MS., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Betty A.Wade (2000). Chief Operating Officer. Director of Human Resources. B.A., M.P.A.,
Hamline University.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
B.A., University of Minnesota.
Tracy Beckman (2003). Director, Government and Community Relations. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.P.A., John E Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Trena Bolden (2002). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Admissions, Adult Programs. B.A., Hamline University.
Peggy M. Cemto (1991). Director of Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanichtino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity - University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
David Fenrick (2003). Program Coordinator and Faculty Liaison, Center for Global
Education. B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Luther Seminary; M.Div., Wesley
Seminary.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women's Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
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Ann L. Garvey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Market
Development. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2000). Director, Public Relations. Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Ann M. Klamer (1993). Director, Residence Life. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point; M.S., Ohio University.
John I! Knight, Sr. (1999). Director, Development. B.A., Bethel College; M.P.A., The
George Washington University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Janeen McAllister (2001). Program Director, International Travel Seminars, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Macalester College, M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Director, Enrollment Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Patrice Salrneri (2002). Director, StepUP Program.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., University of
Texas.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Amy L. Sutton (2002). Director, AlumniRarent Relations. B.S., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
Jeffrey S. Swenson (1989). Controller, Administrative Accounting. B.A., Augsburg College.
Paul L. Temo (1990). Director, Financial Aid. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
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Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Phillip A. Alioto (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Marquette
University; M.B.A., Northland University; Ph.D., California Coast University
Brian R. Ammann (1988). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. Men's Basketball
Coach. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio ArtistRlute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy M. Atwater (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State
University: M.A.M., College of St. Scholastica.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio ArtistPercussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio ArtistfComposition, part-time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Joy E. Bartlett (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Virginia State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Aroti G . Bayman (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111 (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William F! Bierden (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; MIA., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Christine A. Bosquez-Herman (1999). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
A.N., College of St. Catherine; B.H.S., Wichita State University; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska.
Michele R. Braley (2002). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Oberlin College;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary's University.
Lisa A. Broek (1993). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
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Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., MS., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology, Director of American Indian
Studies. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W , University of Minnesota.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.EA., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. A.A., Golden
Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas
State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Candyce L. Clayton (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College. M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John's University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
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Thomas S. Conroy (2002). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. A.A., Minneapolis
Community College; B.A., Northeastern Illinois University; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Teresa A. Cook (2000). Instructor, part-time, General Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A.L., Augsburg College.
Nicholas A. Coult (2000). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Carleton College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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David S. Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Liv Dahl (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Atist/Percussion, part-time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.EA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.EA., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastrnan School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; PA., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. devries (1994). Associate Professor of History. Director of A.C.T.C. Women's
Studies. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Michael L. Douglas (2003). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.D., Quillen College of Medicine
of East Tennessee State University.
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Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Elizabeth B. Eicher (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.EA., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.EA., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist~Trumpet,part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.EA., D .M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio ArtistIPiano, part-time, Music. B.EA., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Kevin G. Ewert (2002). Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceMIS. B.S., North Dakota
State University; M.A., M.S., Saint Mary's University-Rochester; A.B.D., Nova
Southeastern University.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
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Gordon R. Flanders (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Michael 0.Freeman (2002). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Rutgers College;
J.D., University of Minnesota.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Bennet B. Fuller (2004). Instructor, part-time, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
Southeastern Massachusetts University; Ph.D., Boston University.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gamey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Merry Beth Gay (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.L.A., Bethel College; A.N.,
Anoka Rarnsey Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S.,
University of Colorado.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Instructor of Social Work. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio ArtistIClarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Keith E Gilsdorf (2001). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Nancy Schmidt Going (2001). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.A., Covenant Seminary.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
John C. Gregg (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Iowa.
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Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part-time, Education and Modem Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Joan L. G r i f f i (1986). Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Harvard University
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Northem Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Susan M. Hageness (2002). Adjunct Instructor of Nursing. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Matthew J. Haines (2001). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John's University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Curtis W. Hammond (2003). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
M.S., University of Oklahoma.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Instructor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Emily L. Hause (1995). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Herforth (1967). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
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Gany W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Stella K Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Bradley I! Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio ArtistNiolin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Mary A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artisfliano Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Irvine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; MS., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
Lacrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
Elena Izaksonas (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.M!, University of
Michigan.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part-time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Sociology (American Indian Studies).
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kia M.G. James (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., B.S.N., St. Olaf College;
M.PH., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
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William H. Jasperson (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Eric R. Johnson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Amherst College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2002). Director, Public Relations. Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University
W. James Kattke (1999). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Augustana
College; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. A.B., Stanford University;
Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaulinan (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio ArtistHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Christopher W. Kimball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean
of the College. Associate Professor of History B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newbeny College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
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Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Carol M. Knicker (2002). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Southwest State
University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Margaret A. Knutson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Hamline University.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory l? Krueger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota
State University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
VelrnaJ. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
Nursing. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University.
Edward Bok Lee (2002). Instructor, part-time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.EA., Brown University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio ArtistlFrench Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Karoline M. Lewis (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D., Emory University.
Teny L. Lewis (1995). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A.S., Siena Heights College; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. L h k (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah F! Lockwood (2002). Studio ArtistPiano Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
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Lori L. Lohrnan (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne E Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Philosophy B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., PA. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist~Trombone,part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Ann L. Lutteman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Paula S. Martin (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Maine; M.Ed.,
Framingham State College.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of English (American Indian Studies).
B.EA., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Craig D. Maus (2002). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.A., North
Hennepin Community College; B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Ioanna Mavrea (2003). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Glassboro State College;
MS., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Paul K. McAlister (2001). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy B.A., Minnesota Bible College;
M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; Ph.D., Bethel Theological Seminary.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.EA., University of WisconsinMadison; MIA., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
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Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio ArtistBassoon, part-time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., Califomia State University-Northridge.
Karen Coe Miller (1998). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Macalester College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
Cassandra M. Moe (2002). Instructor, part-time, Biology. B.S., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., University of Maryland.
James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patsy H. Mogush (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio ArtistRiano, part-time, Music. B.A., Hamline University.
Susan E. O'Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Michael E. O'Neal (1989). Assistant Professor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of
Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G . Olson (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jack Osberg (1991). Head Football Coach. Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Shawn A. Osell (2002). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., University of MinnesotaDuluth; M.A., Mankato State University
Paul H. Ousley (1993). Orchestra Director, Instructor of Music. B.M., University of
Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.M., Eastrnan School of Music.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Ronald G . Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Curtis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary's University
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Cvetanka T. Perovic (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., University
Ciril and Metodi; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck I1 (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Larry C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Christopher Karstens Randall (2004). Instructor, part-time, Psychology (Capella
University). A.B., Wabash College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Karl P.Raschke (1999). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., M.EA., University of Minnesota.
0. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio ArtistIGuitar, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modem Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Frances M. Reisner (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Lacrosse; M.S., Winona State University.
Karen J. Robards (2002). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Beloit College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., Washington University.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Glenda Dewbeny Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
James M. Russell (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., M.A., Drake
University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Cynthia D. Sautter (2002). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College; M.Div., United Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Graduate Theological
Union.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M I A , University of Minnesota.
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David G . Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Came B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary's
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Visiting Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., University of
Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Trygve R. Skaar (2000). Studio Artist/, part-time, Music.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary's College.
Sheilah I! Smith (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John I! Stein (1992). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.S., Mankato State University
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Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
Theresa A. Stoller (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.
Mark S. Strefeler (2003). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State
University; MS., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Associate Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana
College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers-McNairy (1998). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State
University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; PA. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Andrew P. Tix (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Madison; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.EA., University of Hawaii;
M.EA., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Diane Townsend-Anderson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; J.D., Hamline University.
Phala Tracy (2003). Studio ArtistIHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., Oberlin Conservatory of
Music; MIA., California Institute of the Arts.
Daniel 0.Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sean D. Truman (2002). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Reed College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
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Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine;M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Philosophy B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterrnan (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Luann Watson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Normandale Community
College; B.S., M.A.L., Augsburg College.
David R. Weiss (2002). B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., Wartburg Theological Seminary;
M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Nebraska;
M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia E Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part-time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; MS., Syracuse University. .
Thomas R. Westbrook (2002). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., M.Arch., University of
Minnesota.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part-time, Sociology, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Hamline University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
J. Ambrose Wolf (1999). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., University of Muenster;
Ph.D., University of Cologne and KFA-Julich, Germany.
Timothy D. Wrenn (2002). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.S., South Dakota
State University; M.S., Mankato State University.
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Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio ArtistlSaxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Calvin
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John W. Yaeger (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.S.W., Loyola University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Shimer
College; M.S., University of Utah.
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of ChemistryDean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Ernest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Oscar A. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Beverly C . Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
J e n y Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., M.S., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Katherine Hennig. Artist-in-Residence Emerita of Music. M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlen. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CalifomiaBerkeley.
Marie 0.McNeff. Professor Emerita of EducationDean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred "Mike" Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C . Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C . Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C . Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edward M. Sabella. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BB.A.,Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
PbD., Cornell University
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.EA., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
i s a bona tide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodationsto
its employees and its students.
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic and Achievement Scholarships 32
Academic Advising 56
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 5 6
Academic Excellence Scholarships 32
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 67
Academic Policies and Procedures 70
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 87
Academic Skills Center 44
Academic and Student Affairs 44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 1 14-1 16
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Activities 43
Admissions 14, 20-24
Administrative Officers of the College 296
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 85
Advanced Transfer Students 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 48
Alumni Center 15
American Indian Studies 94-96
American Indian Student Services 47
American Sign Language 208
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Application Procedures 20, 31
Applied Economics 145
Architecture Minor 98
Art 97-101
Art History 97, 100-101
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Asian Studies (see East Asian Studies) 142-143
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 85-86
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletics 43
Audit Fee 26
Auditing Courses 84
Augsburg Core Curriculum 76
Augsburg Echo 43
Augsburg Experience 77
Augsburg Seminar 76, 102
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 76
Augsburgian, The 43
B
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement options) 77-78, 79
Beta Beta Beta 105
Biology 102-107
Board of Regents 294-295
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 69
Business Administration 110-1 13
Business Administration and
Economics Major 110, 145
Business Management Certificate 108
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Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 31 8-31 9
Campus Map 318-31 9
Campus Ministry 42
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 70
Career Services 68
Carlson (Jeroy C. Carlson) Alumni Center 15
Center for Global Education 15, 64-65,
186-195
Center for Global Education Courses 64-65,
186-1 95
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 44-45
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
66-68
Change of Program 72
Chemistry 123-128
Chinese 208
Chapel 15, 42
Choir 43, 226
Christensen Center 14
Class Schedule 92
Classification (Class Year) 84, 87
Clinical Lab Science 129-1 30
Coaching Endorsement 170
College Costs 2004-06 26-27
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 85
College of the Third Age 16, 70
Commencement 88
Commons 51
Communication Studies 131-1 37
Communication ArtsILiterature Teacher
Licensure 134, 162
Community Service-Learning 67
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 274
Computational Economics 138-139
Computational Philosophy 139, 237
Computer Science 1 37-141
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Concert Band 43, 226
Continuing Education Program 70
Cooperative Education 68
Costs 26-27
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 92-291
Course Numbers 92
Credits 92
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 274
Crossover Registration 72
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 275
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 72
Enrollment Degree Verification 88
Enrollment Deposit 27
Ensembles 226
Entry-level Skills 78-79
Ethnic Student Services 47-48
Evaluation and Grading 80-81, 84
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 18, 295
Experiential Education Programs 66-68
Explanation of Grades 80-81, 84
Exploring Our Gifts 42
D
Facilities and Housing 14-16, 50-51
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 298-317
Faculty Emeriti 315-31 7
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 31
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51-52, 89-90
Federal Work Study Program 35
Fees 26-27
Film 132-133
Finance 116-117
Finance Certificate 108
Financial Aid 18, 30-40
Financial Policies 28-30
Fine Arts 43
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 132
Former Students 23, 74
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 80
Four-Year Assurance Program 89
French 207-209
Freshmen 20, 21
F
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
282
Dean's List 87
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 85
Departments and Programs 92-291
Deposits 27
Development 8
Directed Study 94
Directory 8
Directory Information 90
Dismissal 87
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14, 50-51
Dual Degree Programs 59, 68, 144-145
E
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
East Asian Studies 142-143
East European Studies 266-267
East Hall 14
Echo 43
Economics 144-148
Economics/Business Admin. Major 110, 145
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
248
Edor Nelson Field 14
Education 149-159
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 150-152, 153-154
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 157-158
Employment 35
Engaging Minneapolis 77
Engineering 159-160
English 161-167
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 86
English Placement Test 163
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General Studies 168
German 207, 210-211
Gift Assistance 33
Global Education Center 15, 64-65,
186-195
Global Education Program
Courses 64-65, 186-195
Grade Point Average 75, 84
Grading 80-81, 84
Graduate Programs 68-69
Graduation (Applying for) 72
Graduation Level Skills 75-76
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Graduation Requirements 75-80, 82-83
Grants 33
Graphic Design Certificate 98
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
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Health and Physical Education 169-173
Health Clinic Services 49
Health Education 169-171
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 65-66, 187, 195-197
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 65-66, 187, 195-197
HispanicILatino Student Services Program
47
History 174-180
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors Program 61-62, 180-181
Housing 14-16, 26, 50-51
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
132
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Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 81, 84
Independent Studies 93, 94
lnformation Technology Certificate 108
lnformation Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 43
Interdisciplinary Studies 181-183
lnternational Baccalaureate Program (IB) 85
lnternational Business Minor 111
lnternational Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 110
lnternational Partners 65, 186-187
lnternational Relations 184-185
lnternational Relations (International
Business) 185
lnternational Student Advising 49
lnternational Students 24, 49
lnternational Studies 186-197
Internships 66-67, 93-94
Intramural Athletics 43
J
Japanese 211
JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center 15
John Evans Learning Laboratory 44
K
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 77
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Language Courses 207-214
Latin Honors 88
Leadership (Master of Arts) 68
Leadership Studies Minor 182
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 32-33
Learning Disabilities Program 44-45
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Options)
77-78, 79
Liberal Arts Foundation 77-78, 82-83
Library and lnformation Technology
Center 15, 18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 149-153, 157
Life Sciences 104
Lifetime Activities 80, 172
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55-56
Loan Assistance 34
Location 14, 18, 318, 319
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 33
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Majors and Minors 56-60, 91-291
Management lnformation Systems 118-120
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 110
Managerial Accounting 114
Maps 318, 319
Marketing 121-122
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 132
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 132
Mastefs Degrees 54, 68-69
Math Placement Group (MPG) 78-79, 200
Mathematics 198-203
Medical Refund 30
Medical Technology 129
Melby Hall 15
Memberships 17, 18
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 16
Metro-Urban Studies 204-206
Middle East Studies Minor 182
Military Called to Active Duty 73
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 47
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 16
Minnesota Work Study Program 35
Minors 59, 91-291
MIS Courses 118-120
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 79-80
Modern Languages 207-214
Index 325
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy's 51
Music 215-229
Music Business 219-220
Music Education Major 216-217
Music Ensembles 226
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 21 7-218
Music Repertoire Tests 222
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
220-221
Music Therapy Major 21 8
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National Student Clearinghouse 88
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
230-231
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 81
Nordic Area Studies 232-233
Norwegian 207, 21 1-212
Notification of Admissions Decision 21, 22
Numeric Grades 81, 84
Numbering of Courses 92
Nursing 234-236
Nursing (Master of Arts) 69
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Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 296
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 213
Old Main 15
Orchestra 43, 226
Organizational Analysis and Development
Concentration (Sociology) 275
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 131
Orientation (AUG) 77, 102
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Pan-Afrikan Student Services 48
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 26-27
Pass/No Credit 75, 81, 88
Pastor 42
Payments 28
Peace and Global Studies Minor 185
Performance Studies 227-228
Philosophy 237-240
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Physical Education 170, 172-173
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 124,
231, 243
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 69
Physics 241-246
Piano Proficiency Test 222
Policies 17, 18, 51-52, 70-74, 80-81, 84-90
Political Science 247-252
Political Science/Economiu teaching major
248
Portfolio Assessment Program 85-86
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 93
President's Greeting 2
Probation 87
Psychology 253-257
Public Accounting 114
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 132
Public Relations and Communication 14
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Re-Admitted Students 23, 74
Recitals 221
Refunds 28-30
Regents 294-295
Registration 70-73
Religion 258-263
Religious Affiliation 18
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 50-51
Residence Requirements 76
Retaking courses 84
Rochester Program 13-14, 71
Room and Board 26
ROTC 62-63
Russian, Central, and East European Studies
266-267
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Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies 65, 181
Scholarships 31-33, 35-40
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 15
Secondary Education 152-153, 155-156
Senior Keystone 77
Service-Learning 67
Sigma Pi Sigma 243
Skills Requirements 78-80
Smiley's Point 16
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 43
Social Psychology Concentration 254, 275
Social Studies 268
326 Index
Social Welfare Minor 270
Social Work 269-273
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 69
Society of Physics Students 243
Sociology 274-279
Solid State Physics 242
Space Physics 242
Spanish 207, 21 3-214
Special Education 157-159
Special Interest Housing 51
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 23
Sponsored Scholarships 35-40
Sports 43-44
StepUP Program 46
Student Activities 43
Student Affairs (see Academic
and Student Affairs) 44
Student-Designed Major 57-58
Student Employment 35
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 42-43
Student Life 41 -52
Student Newspaper 43
Student Publications 43
Student Rights 51-52, 89-90
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 50
Student Standing Committee 74
Student Support Services (TRIO) 4 5 4 6
Student Teaching Abroad 66, 149
Studio Art 97-100
Study Abroad 63-66, 186-197
Summer Session 8
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 131
Support Programs 44-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
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Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 149-153, 157
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 280-287
Theatre Practicums 286-287
Transcripts 20, 21, 27, 28
Transfer Students 22-23, 82-83
TRIO Program 45-46
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 26-27
Tutor Center 44
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Unofficial Withdrawal 30
Urban Studies 204-206
Urness Hall 16, 50
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Veterans 89
Vocation 42
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Weekend College 12-13, 21, 27-28, 71-72
Withdrawal From College 30, 73
Women's Studies 288-291
Work Study Program 35
Writing Concentration 163
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Yearbook 43
Youth and Family Ministry Major 264-265
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AUCSBURC COLLEGE
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(61 2) 330-1000
This catalog should answer
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Augsburg College Catalo!
2002-2004
AUGSBUR
C O L L E G E
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUCSBURC COLLEGE
221 1 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, M N 55454
(61 2) 330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
i t s curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it i s
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
college, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2002
n ureeuriy
from the President
I hope you are looking at this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome! All of us hope you find, in the
course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the
work, a clariifylng definition of the vocation to
which you feel called, and a confident satisfaction
that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the
community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
If you're dipping into this volume to
find out about Augsburg College and the
education it offers, welcome to these pages! May
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serviceable in the contemporary world because it has been designed in the midst of and in full
contact with the critical social, economic, religious, and political phenomena of the modern city.
This education, however practical and professional, will be serviceable over the long haul only to
the degree that it respects and pursues certain of what Martin Luther called "the fine liberal
arts," and it will be exciting to the degree it is offered for the sake of improving both its
students and the world itself.
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small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupiedwith your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join the enterprise, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and
from which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
Sincerely yours,
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Board of Regents - 280
ELCA, Education Division - 281
Faculty and Administration- 282
Faculty Emeriti - 298
Maps - 301, 302
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For dates referring to academic registration deadlines, please reference the
ACTC newspaper.
Fall Term 2002
Summer....................................... F a n registration
Sept. 1-3ISun.-Tues. .................... New student orientation
Sept. 4lWed. ................................Upper-class validation
Sept. 4lWed. ................................ Classes begin
Oct. 25/Fri. ...............................
Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 18-Dec. 6lMon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 28Rhurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. 2Mon. ................................Classes resume
Dec. 13/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 16-19lMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2003
Jan. 13lMon. ................................Classes begin
Jan. 2OlMon. ................................ Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. 3/Mon. .............................. Mid-term break begins
Mar. 10lMon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 18/Fri. ..................................Easter break
Apr. 2 1lMon.................................Classes resume
Apr. 7-18lMon.-Fri. .....................Early registration for fall
Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 28-May 1lMon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 41Sun. ...................................BaccalaureatdCommencement
Tentative--consult the 2003-2004 ACTC class schedule or Augsburg Registrat's
Office for changes and for academic registration deadlines
Fall Term 2003
Summer........................................F
a registration
Aug. 31-Sept. USun.-Tues. .........New student orientation
Sept. 31Wed. ................................. Upper-class validation
Sept. 3Mred. ................................. Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 17-Dec. 5/Mon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 271Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. l/Mon. .................................Classes resume
Dec. 1UFri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 15-18Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2004
Jan. 1UMon. ................................Classes begin
Jan. 19Mon. .............................. Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. l/Mon. .................................M i d - t e a r break begins
Mar. 8/Mon. .................................Classes resume
Early registration for fall
Apr. 5-16/Mon.-Fri. .....................
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29Mon.-Thurs. ............. Final exams
May 2/Sun. ................................... BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2002
June 10 ........................................Registration begins*
Aug. 9 .......................................... Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
...... Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Sept. 13 .............................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Oct. 21 ........................................
Class weekends: Sept. 6-8, Sept. 20-22, Oct. 4-6, Oct 18-20, Nov. 1-3, Nov. 15-17,
Nov. 22-24, Dec. 6-8
Winter Term 2003
Nov. 4 .......................................... Registration begins*
Nov. 29 ........................................Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Jan. 17 .......................................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Feb. 17 ......................................
Class weekends: Jan. 10-12,Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 14-16, Feb. 21-23, Mar. 7-9,
Mar. 21-23, Apr. 4-6
Spring Term 2003
Feb. 17 ........................................ Registration begins*
Mar. 14 ..................................... .Jemote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Apr. 18 ........................................Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
notation on record
May 18 ........................................Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Class weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-June 1,
June 13-15,June 27-29
*Questions related to course selection or degree completion should be reviewed with your
faculty adviser a week or two prior to registration.
Tentative--consult the 2003-2004 Weekend College class schedule or Weekend
College program office for changes
Fall Term 2003
Class weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 17-19, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
Winter Term 2004
Class weekends: Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-29, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28, Apr. 2-4
Spring Term 2004
Class weekends: Apr. 16-18, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, June 4-6, June 11-13,
June 25-27
Area Code
612
Access Center .............................................................................................................
.330-1749
Academic Advising..................................................................................................... .330- 1025
Academic Enrichment ...............................................................................................
..330.1165
Academic and Learning Services ................................................................................ 330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions ....................................................................................... ..330-1001
Toll-free number .......................................................................................
1-800-788-5678
AlumniParent Relations ...........................................................................................
3 3 0 1178
Toll-free number ......................................................................................
-1-800-260-6590
Athletics .....................................................................................................................
.330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ................................... 330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning ....................................................................
330-1162
College PastorICampus Ministry ................................................................................ 330-1732
Public Relations & Communication .......................................................................... 330-1180
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Development (financial gifts to the College) ............................................................. 330-1613
Toll-free number ..............................................................................
1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center .................................................................................................... .330-1046
Facilities Management ................................
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330-1104
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................ 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
.................................................................................................................. 330-1649
Fax
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Graduate Programs ................................... ,
Human Resources ......................................................................................................
.330-1058
Lost and Found .......................................................................................................... .330-1000
President's Office ........................................................................................................
.330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................
330-1036
Residence Life (Housing).......................................................................................
3 3 0 - 1 109
Rochester Program ...............................................................................................
507-289-6142
Student Activities ........................................................................................................
330-1111
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Student Government
.330.11 10
Summer Session ........................................................................................................
.330- 1046
TRIOIStudent Support Services ................................................................................. .330-13 11
Weekend College ........................................................................................................
Mailing Address:
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis. MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
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A
t Augsburg
- - College, we believe that
the college
experience
should be a time of
- exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is your
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Upon graduation, you
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Selection from over 50 majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 major*
or you can create your own major either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, College of St.
Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester
College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Through the Weekend College
Program, 17 majors are offered.
Emphasis on values, perspectives,
experience, and skills
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg curriculum-the College's
general education program, which structures your liberal arts studies through challenging and thought-provoking courses
requiring students to consider important
issues and examine values questions. These
Liberal Arts Perspectives include Western
Heritage, Intercultural Awareness, Human
Identity, the Social World, Christian Faith,
The City Aesthetics, and the Natural World.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve you
for a lifetime-writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to
name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
"To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community"
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college depaments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876- 1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bemhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the serninary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
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A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William V Frame became president
in August 1997. Under his leadership, the
college has sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education,
grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning
and the practical experience to succeed in
a global, diverse world.
In 1999, a new apament-style student
residence opened. Major renovation of
Sverdrup Hall created space for the
Enrollment Center, h e Women's Resource
Center, and the Honors Program Suite. A
skyway link connects Sverdrup Hall to
Lindell Library.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now almost 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in social work, leadership,
nursing, physician assistant studies, and
education.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with more than 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 17 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of this type among Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in Weekend College
are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct professionals. The Weekend
College student body is involved in student government, and students participate
in academic and extracurricular activities
such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratoly sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening or weekend schedule, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three trimesters
in each academic year, following the same
schedule as the Weekend College program.
14 About Augsburg
Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
have an individual e-mail address and have
access to the Intemet to facilitate the use
of technology in the learning and communication process. Further information may
be obtained from the Rochester program
website at <www.augsburg.edu/rochester>
or by calling the Weekend College
Admissions Office at 612-330-1101.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunneVrarnp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall,Murphy Place, Lindell Libra~yand the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions-The central Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located at
628 2lst Avenue South and provides
offices for the admissions staff and a reception area for prospective students and their
parents. Weekend College admissions
counselors are located at 624 2lst Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies, the Master of Arts in
Leadership program, and the Youth and
Family Institute.
Edor Nelson Field-The athletic field,
located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP),
the Fond du Lac Tribal College Center, and
the Education and Housing Equity Project
at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
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About Augsburg 1s
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center's lower
level is home to the Academic Enrichment
Office, which includes the Groves
Computer Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center, and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory; and the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with its Office of Alumni and
Parent Relations, is located in Smilqs Point,
2200 Riverside Ave.
Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1 997)-This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. It is
located on the block of campus bordered
by 22nd and 2lst Avenues, and by
Riverside Avenue and Seventh St.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the fitness center, and general
auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson
Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1 973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964)Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs- Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color -American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
HispanicLatino Student Services.
Music Hall (1 978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1 999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1 900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Science Hall (1949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, and various other program offices. In 1960 the
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Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Srniley's Point (2000)-The Smiley's
Point building on Riverside Avenue, once a
favorite ice-cream parlor for Augsburg students, now houses the Institutional
Advancement and Community Relations
division, including the Development,
Alumni and Parent Relations, and Public
Relations and Communication offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and the
Academic Advising Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1 967)-Named in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, this tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
YOUTH & FAMILY INSTITUTE OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Acknowledging that faith is formed
through personal, trusted relationships,
often in the home, the Institute provides
consultation, resources, workshops, conferences and seminars designed to equip parents and families, lay professionals and
clergy for nurturing faith. The Youth and
Family Institute also supports the undergraduate major in youth and family ministry at Augsburg College by developing
coursework and teaching courses when
requested.
ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of the Third Age-In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (MMEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
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POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
(612) 330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S.W. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National League for Nursing
Committee for Accreditation of Allied
Health Programs (Master of Science
Physican Assistant Studies)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.org>
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, WE. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 8 percent represent other
Protestant denominations, and 17 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation-The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Committee for
Accreditation of Allied Health
Educational Programs. Approved by the
American Chemical Society, Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
Enrollment (Fall 2001-2002)-2,964
students from 39 countries.
Graduates-18,000 undergraduates
from 1870 through August 2001.
Student/Faculty Ratio-15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 15-20.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunneVelevatorsystem
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted-B.A.,
M.A., M.S., M.S.W.
B.S., B.M.,
Financial Aid-Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
L i b r a r y a v e r 175,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000 though CLlC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
School Year-Two semesters from
September to May, and two summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College-trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Programtrimesters, September to June.
Major+More
departments.
than 50 majors in 23
Off-Campus Programs-Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consomum for Urban Affairs
(HECUA), International Partners, Upper
Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE) , and extensive
cooperative education and internship
programs.
Athletic AffiliatiowMinnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
Policy-Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
For Day Program FIreshmen
Karl,, -dmission
A,
of Freshmen - 21
For Weekend College - 21
For Transfer Students - 22
For Former Students - 23
For Special Students - 23
(Non-Degree)
.
For International Students - 24
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ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence and character. We
want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
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Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the comer of Seventh Street and 21st
Avenue South in Minneapolis. (Please call
ahead.)
For Weekend College Admission information. call 612-330-1 101.
DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. You may apply
online at <www.augsburg.edu/dayad/>.
T r a n s c r i p t s A n official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institution should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
Test Scores-Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations-Two letters of
academic recommendation are required.
References may use the Augsburg recommendation form in lieu of writing a letter.
If the applicant has been out of school for
some time, the form or letter may be completed by a supervisor, employer, or other
person for whom the applicant works.
Additional Information-If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may also defer a decision on a candidate's
admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recomrnendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decisiow
Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
tuition deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions within 30 days of
their financial aid notification. Extensions
may be requested in writing to the director
of financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit to the
Residence Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. You may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/wecad/>.
Transcripts-Have official transcripts
from all previous postsecondary institutions sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant
credit for courses where it considers the
work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional
credit for work taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 32 credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. These courses can,
however, be used to meet liberal arts and
major requirements.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work for
admission to the College.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office
based upon the official student
transcript(s). Acceptance of courses presented for a major or minor also requires
approval of the department. The major or
minor department may require certain
courses or a minimum number of courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State University and College
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 17 Augsburg
equivalent courses (64 semester credits or
96 quarter credits from a community college) will be accepted once junior status is
reached. No additional courses may be
transferred from a community college.
2. All Augsburg general education requirements will be waived except:
The City Perspective
Two courses in Christian Faith (any
two areas)
The language requirement as stated
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill requirement
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One graduation skill writing course in
the major
College algebra or Math Placement
Group 3
One lifetime sport
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or December
15 for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and information on the application procedure. Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free), or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Day Program costs
Tuition and Fees - 26
Room and Board - 26
Other Special Fees - 26
Deposits - 27
weekend College Costs - 27
Payments - 28
Financial Policies
Refunds - 28
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply - 30
Kinds of Aid
Academic and Achievement
Scholarships - 31
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships - 32
Gift Assistance - 33
Loan Assistance - 34
Student Employment - 35
Sponsored Scholarships - 35
that course.
A,
1 students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................4
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
....................4
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge.
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service)
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$17,825
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2002. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,100
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester and/or an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
2,900
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2002-03 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
680
..................$
2,790
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................$
2,710
....................$
Student Activity Fee ................$
2,470
Flex 5 point plan
150
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
18
Information Technology Fee ..$
200
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 75
Late Registration ..............................$ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ............. $ 650
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WECRochesterNnited
combined) ..................................$2,100
Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ...................$350
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ................ ..$ 75
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$I50
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$250
Fees Payable by CheckICash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 50
Student Parking Lot Permit
- c a r ........................................$ 108
-motorcycle ..............................$ 60
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
7
Next day ......................................$
On demand .................................$ 10
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file
in registrar's ofice)
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$100 per course.
DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
....................$
100
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students' account only upon
graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
balance (after all charges and/or fines) will
be refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a conmact to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ........................ $ 25
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,360
Tuition (per summer course 2002) ..$1,250
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$ 9.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 680
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 130
Nursing Clinical Fee ....................... .$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
Next day .....................................$
7
On demand .................................$ 10
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
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PAYMENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
.
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (2) Payment PlanUpon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Payment
Plan-Upon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term. (3) Employer
Reimbursement: students whose employers
reimburse them for all or part of their
tuition and fees may pay a $100 deposit
per course credit at the start of the term.
The balance, which is subject to finance
charges until paid, is due 50 days after the
last day of the term. Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement verification form each academic year. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
potion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be
adjusted for those students who withdraw
from the College or drop course(s) and
receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Leave of
Absence/Withdrawal from College form
available in the Enrollment Center. It must
be filled out completely, signed and turned
in to the Enrollment Center. Students who
properly withdraw or change to part-time,
who are dismissed, or who are released from
a housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition andlor room (except for
the minimum deduction of $100 to cover
administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing conmact and/or the
appropriate tuition refund schedule.
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Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refund
Amount
Wnd
Period
100%
Through the first 10 days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
80%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
70%
From the 21st day through the
25th day of classes
60%
From the 26th day through the
30th day of classes
50%
From the 31st day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
Refund Policy: This policy applies to new
and returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
course load. It also applies to students who
completely withdraw from college and do
not receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the Friday following
the first class weekend (less a
$100 administrative fee if withdrawing from the current term
entirely)
80% Through the Friday following the
second scheduled class meeting
60% Through the Friday following the
third scheduled class meeting
40% Through the Friday following the
fourth scheduled class meeting.
No refund after the fourth scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Rochester Program and United Hospital
Program Refund Policy: See the published
refund schedule for your program.
Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to students who have completed at least one full term, withdraw
from all courses for the current term, and
receive federal Title IV financial assistance
(including Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins
Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan).
The Return of Funds Policy is based on a
percentage derived from the number of
days attended divided by the number of
days in the term.
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The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal percentage plus one-half of the
percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the
Financial Petition Committee.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Dean's Office in
Chnstensen Center.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2001-2002 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
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HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be
sure to include the Augsburg College code,
002334, on your application. Submit your
application to the processing agency after
Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by April
15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid Application and submit it to the
Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2001
to be considered for financial aid for 20022003). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
SubsiclizedAJnsubsidized Federal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the Enrollment
Center. In addition, the student must complete and return the Stafford Loan application to receive Stafford Loan funds.
Applications for the SELF Loan and the
Parent PLUS Loan are sent upon request.
KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children, and other sources.
Academic and Achievement
Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must be in the top
15 percent of high school rank and top 20
percent ACT/SAT score. Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 15.
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Regents' Scholarship-The Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1. Selection is based on high school
GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1.
Legacy Scholarship-These scholarships provide tuition benefits to full-time
day students who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg graduates;
siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors;
or children, grandchildren, or spouses of
long-term Augsburg employees. Deadline:
May 1.
Phi Theta Kappa S c h o l a r s h i p
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA and 84
minimum quarter (56 semester) credits
from a community college. A separate
application is required by April 1.
Science ScholarshipThese scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their high
school class or ACTISAT test score, majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg.
Deadline: May 1.
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
ScholarshipThese scholarships are
awarded by the partner congregation to a
full-time Augsburg student who is majoring in youth and family ministry. Deadline:
May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
ScholarshipThese scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
M. Anita Hawthorne Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer African American students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
Bonnie Wallace Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer American Indian students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
ASIA-Recognizes incoming freshmen
and transfer Asian American students with
a demonstrated record of and/or potential
for leadership. Limited to full-time day students. Deadline: June 1.
HispanicILatino Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer Hispanichtino students
with a demonstrated record of andlor
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
PRIME Scholarship-This is a cooperative program in which Augsburg matches
scholarships with Lutheran congregations.
Separate application is required by August
1. Church funds must amve at Augsburg by
October 1.
Performing Arts ScholarshipAwarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 15.
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Hoversten Peace ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated interest in peace and whose personal outlook
and career plans show promise of contributing to the cause of peace. Separate
application is required by February 15.
Community a n d Public Service
ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have a
demonstrated commitment to public and
community service. Separate application is
required by February 15.
Lutheran Leader ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen in the top
30 percent of their high school rank or ACT1
SAT test score who have demonstrated
leadership within their Lutheran congregation and have the recommendation of their
pastor. A separate application is required
by February 15.
NASA ScholarshipAwarded to
freshmen (only) who have excelled in the
areas of science, mathematics, and technology and who have demonstrated a high
potential in careers related to aerospace
science, technology, and allied fields.
Aid Association f o r Lutherans1
Lutheran Brotherhood-Awarded on
financial need, participation in the
Lutheran church and available funds.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2002-03 is $4,000.
Bureau of Indian Affairsnribal a n d
State Indian Scholarship-Bureau of
Indian Affairaribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
AffairslTribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program o r t o your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1. Interest is capped at
8.25%.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of check disbursement at a
variable interest rate not to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per
month. Application forms are available at
Augsburg College Enrollment Center or
the lending institution.
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The Student Educational Loan
Fund (SELF)-SELF is administered
through the Minnesota Higher Education
Services Office. Applications are available
from the Enrollment Center at Augsburg.
Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $4,500 per year,
juniors and seniors up to $6,000 year.
Maximum undergraduate borrowing is
$25,000. The minimum loan amount per
year is $500. The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the
loan is disbursed and continue quarterly
thereafter, while the student is enrolled.
Principal payments begin the 13th
month after you leave school. There are
no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
1 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship*
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0 . Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Wells Fargo Scholarship
CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Lee Family Scholarship*
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Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0. and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATlONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship*
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
Kemdgehiueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
scholarshipL
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes
Scholarship*
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
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Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem
Scholarship*
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
James P Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0.J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
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Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Heam Violin Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
0. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlen Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
St. John's Lutheran Church-John Nonis
Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship"
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarslup*
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
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Physics
Floyd \! and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship*
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Elias P Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Onesimus Scholarship*
Johan H. 0. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo E Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
Arts/Religion Scholarship*
E
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Student Government is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative
branch, and the judicial branch. Elections
are held in the spring for the next year.
Freshmen elect their representatives in the
fall of their first year. Many kinds of
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program will assist students in
this journey by intentionally introducing
vocational themes into the cumculum, cocumcular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
college. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to explore
Christian ministry. Contact the director of
Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (student lounge) is a popular hangout located in the lower level. Many of the
clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests meet here. Student
offices in this area include the College
newspaper, the Echo; the yearbook, The
Augsburgian; Student Government; and the
Augsburg Student Activities Council.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, name entertainment, and visiting
personalities in various fields.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
involvement are possible-program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact
the president or vice president of the student body in their offices in the lower level
of the Christensen Center.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
During 1999-2000, Augsburg men's and
women's athletics marked the 75th
anniversary of intercollegiate competition.
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
track and field, and golf.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
FINE ARTS
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The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 18 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
1 ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 56.
At Augsburg, sports are for the average
student as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
SPORTS AND RECREATION
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The CLASS staff includes disability specialists who meet individually with students to provide them with general academic support services. This includes helping
students to develop the learning strategies
and organizationltime management skills
needed to be successful at the college level
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)-The Center
for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) Program serves approximately
200 students and is recognized as a leader
in supporting college students with hidden
disabilities. The CLASS Program exemplifies the College's commitment to provide a
high-quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preparation. Augsburg is committed to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students with diagnosed learning,
attentional, and psychiatric disabilities who
demonstrate the ability and willingness to
participate in college-level learning.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software, as
well as to review and prepare software for
tests such as PPST, MCAT, LSAT, and GRE.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the
uses of the software, and students are able
to monitor their progress.
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
*Individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
*Assistancewith organization and time
management issues
Access Center-The Access Center
provides support and specialized services
to students with documented physical disabilities. The goal of the Access Center is
to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the
educational experience at Augsburg
College. Areas of assistance include but are
not limited to:
For more information, please contact
the CLASS Program at 612-330-1053 to
request a copy of the CLASS brochure
andfor to schedule an appointment with a
specialist.
The Groves Computer Lab is designed
for students with disabilities and contains
computers and adaptive equipment to
assist them in their academic progress.
This level of individualized, academic
support is possible through an endowment
from the Gage family, which allows the
CLASS Program to provide specialized services to its students, especially those with
learning disabilities.
and to acquire and refine self-advocacy
skills. During the semester, specialists meet
with students and take an active role to
assist them with advising and registration
for courses. Specialists also meet individually with students to review their documentation and determine appropriate academic accommodations. The accommodations specialist coordinates testing accommodations, note taking services, taped
textbooks, adaptive technology (such as
dictation and voice recognition software,
book scanning software) and provides general computer assistance.
For more information, please contact
the Access Center at 612-330-1749.
Through a system of skyways and tunnels, the majority of the Augsburg campus
is accessible to those with mobility impairments ensuring access regardless of the
weather. There are a variety of modified
and fully accessible rooms available in the
residence halls.
The Access Center also provides academic accommodations for students. These
include providing note takers, taped texts,
typing of papers, sign language interpreters, and adaptive physical education
courses. Adaptive technologies available
through the center include Braille translating software, a Braille printer, CCTY TTY,
Jaws, and speech recognition software.
*Academic advising and registration
-Housing assistance
*Advocacywith faculty and staff
*Assistancewith community support
services and other non-academic issues
McNair Scholars Program-The
McNair Scholars Program is designed to
prepare participants for doctoral studies
through involvement in research and other
scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is
to increase graduate degree attainment of
students from underrepresented segments
TRIO programs are federal grant programs, funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO PROGRAMS
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*An intensive summer student-faculty
research collaboration
-An academic-year student-faculty
teaching collaboration
.Individual and group programs to
assure student academic success, including
preparation for the GRE
*Social and cultural activities to enrich
participants' academic perspectives
*Opportunities for conference travel
and professional presentation of students'
original research
*Assistancein identifying and applying
to Ph.D. programs and seelung scholarships
*Graduate school fairs, and aid to visit
the schools you apply to
*Financial aid exploration and fee
waivers for grad school application, as well
as McNair designated fellowships
*Activities to improve study and testtaking skills, as well as research and library
skills
The major components of the Augsburg
College McNair Scholars Program are:
Students eligible to become McNair
Scholars are sophomore, junior, and senior
undergraduates currently enrolled at
Augsburg, who exhibit strong academic
potential, and who are 1) low income and
first-generation college students, or 2)
members of groups underrepresented in
graduate education (i.e., BlacWAfrican
American, Hispanic, or American
IndianIAlaskan Native), or 3) individuals
from other groups underrepresented in
doctoral study (e.g., women in some areas
of science, persons underrepresented in
other disciplines). The Augsburg McNair
program serves 18 students per year.
of society and to encourage these students
to consider becoming college professors.
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The mission of the StepUP Program at
Augsburg College is threefold: (1) it strives
to affirm the College's commitment to provide a high-quality liberal arts education
for students with diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and preparation; (2) it provides students in recovery who demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college-level learning with ongoing
STEPUP PROGRAM
Students may apply for SSS anytime
after admission to Augsburg College. For
more information, an application, or to
make an appointment with an SSS adviser,
please contact SSS program staff at
612-330-1311.
*Individual academic advising and support
*Financial aid counseling
*Academic progress monitoring
*Academic success workshops
*Student leadership development
*SociaVculturalstudent events
*Summer Bridge program including
summer term college coursework, seminars, and advising for a small group of
incoming first-year students
*Need-based scholarships for first and
second year students participating in SSS
Augsburg Student Support S e ~ c e s
serves 160 students, including day and
Weekend College Students. Components of
the SSS program include:
Student Support Services-Student
Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program
designed to support students toward college retention and graduation. The program serves students who are low income,
first generation college students (neither
parent has a four-year degree), and students with disabilities to develop the skills
and motivation necessary to successfully
pursue and earn a baccalaureate degree.
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul Public School
D i s ~ c t sintended
,
to increase the number
of American Indian teachers in these districts. Funded by the Minnesota State
Legislature in 1990, this project is designed
Intertribal Student Union: ITSU serves
as a peer support group for incoming and
currently-enrolled American Indian students. ITSU also organizes and co-sponsors
cultural events.
Other components of the program are:
Assists with application process
Helps students secure financial aid
Nurtures students' identification as an
American Indian
Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Inman students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg's policies, procedures and expectations. The program
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
study and living skills that support them in
their academic progress toward a degree;
and (3) it supports students in their commitment to sobriety.
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The PAC serves the Augsburg College
community by providing culturally conscious personal, academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for
students of Afrikan descent. This service
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
"One Day in May" when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute t b all aspects of academic and student life.
PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
student Life 47
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic1
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, orientation
and registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment, and placement referrals.
The HispanidLatino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
HISPANICILATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors
social and cultural activities that are open
to all students. The PACPASU is located in
208- 209 Murphy Place.
enhances the recruitment, retention, and
graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and
enables their learning experience to be
interactive. The PAC brings the knowledge
and experience of Afrikan people in the
Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and is a clearinghouse
for information regarding the Afnkan
Diaspora and networks with the PanAfrikan community. Its motto is "Learning
for all Afikan people, learning about all
Afrikan people."
4 8 Student Life
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Promotion
Through the relationship with a skilled
counselor, a student may discuss personal
issues such as stress, depression, roommate
problems, intimacy and sexuality drug use,
family problems, motivation, transitions,
breaking away from family, self-image, difficult decisions, eating concerns, etc.
Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution to the educational
experiences of the student by providing the
opportunity for increased self-understanding and personal growth.
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of
trained, experienced counselors.
Counselors serve as advocates providing
support and assistance with direction.
Services include individual counseling,
group counseling, psychological testing,
assessment and referral, workshops, and
consultation and outreach.
Counseling
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center.
FITNESS CENTER
AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP -Smiley's Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley's Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley's
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley's Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student's
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
H HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may purchase a
student policy by contacting the Center for
Counseling and Health Promotion for
more information.
HEALTH INSURANCE
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 65.)
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
-Fulfilling duties of Designated School
Official (DSO) for F-1 student visa program and Responsible Officer (RO) for J-1
studentlscholar exchange program
-General advocacy for international
students
-Advising the International Student
Organization
*Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
-Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of internationallintercultural issues
Responsibilities of ISA include:
The Director of International Student
Advising advises international students on
educational, personal, and immigration
issues.
Student Life 4
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Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls earn higher grades and gain
greater satisfaction during their college
career. Numerous events are planned to
welcome students to the community,
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of
the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students who
live on campus are more likely to complete
their degrees. Residence life staff are on
hand to help students become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through social and
educational events. They are also ready to
assist students who need help or friendship.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
;o Student Life
New Hall-Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
Anderson Hall-Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
Mortensen Hall-This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Urness Hall-All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This 9-story high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms are
available.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
June 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after June 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action,
grievances, and grade appeals. These are
in the Student Guide.
STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
MurphylsLocated on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Commons-Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
FOOD SERVICE
Special Interest Housing-Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
livingllearning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, Preprofessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and Step-UP
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than "directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must
give permission in writing for educational
information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and
administration) at Augsburg. This means
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student's Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. Students should also routinely review
the A-Mail, published bi-weekly on-line,
and available in hard copy at locations
throughout campus.
OFFICIAL NOTICES
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available from the
Office of Academic and Learning Services.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar's office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, Ground Floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
Complete information about Augsburg's
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the registrar's office.
that faculty or others cannot write letters
of support/recommendation or nominate
students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-"directory information." It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 221 1
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Formal grievance procedures are described
in the Student Guide. Copies are available
from the Office of Academic and Learning
Services.
Employment
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin).
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FERPA - 87
Four-Year Assurance Program -
Evaluation and Grading - 79
Assessment of Previous Learn
Program - 83
Academic Progress, Probatio
and Dismissal - 85
Dean's List - 85
Graduation with Distinction Commencement - 86
General Education
Curriculum - 72
Graduation Requirements - 72
Skills Components - 74
Liberal Arts Perspectives - 76
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements -
Academic Policies and
Procedures - 69
Registration - 69
Crossover Registration - 71
Withdrawal from College - 72
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Acadeniic Organil
and lPrograms Divisions ana uepartments - 5
Majors and Minors - 56
Teaching Licensure - 60
Pre-ProfessionalPrograms - 60
Honors Program - 61
Inter-InstitutionalPrograms - 6;
Study Abroad - 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning - 66
Graduate Programs - 67
Other Programs - 69
General Information - 54
Degrees Offered - 54
Academic Calendar - 54
Faculty - 55
Library and Information
Technology Services - 55
Academic Advising - 56
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
DECREES OFFERED
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
Required courses in Christian Faith are
designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning
of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum introduces students to
the breadth and complexity of knowledge
and culture.
A
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar. (See Graduate Programs
on page 67.)
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions. A maximum of four course credits
(two per term) can be earned in the two
five-week-long summer sessions. The
Summer Session Catalog, published in the
winter of each year, is dstributed to all students.
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College are the same as their day
program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts
courses and majors.
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for three and one-half to four hours. (Refer
to the program schedule for weekday
evening meeting times.) Students may take
from one to four classes each term.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term. (See
Registration on page 69 and Calendars on
pages 4-7.)
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened at the start of the 1997-98 academic year. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot
facility houses all library and information
technology functions of the College. In
addition to the 175,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes the
Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections
and archives, cuniculum library, a computer lab and student computing Help Desk,
library instruction classroom, and facilities
for media viewing and listening. A skyway
links the new building to Sverdrup Hall
(the former library), which has undergone
renovation to house the Enrollment
Center, as well as additional computer labs
and multimedia classrooms, a lounge, and
vending area.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
FACULTY
Students have access to over 180 oncampus personal computer systems. There
are desktop machines in two computer
labs and five computer classrooms, as well
as 80 laptops that can be checked out at
the IT Service Center for use in the library.
Other machines are available for student
use within academic departments. A campus-wide network provides access to
AugNet online services as well as support
for printing and internet access.
Appropriately equipped student-owned
machines can also be connected to the network to provide access from dormitory
room.
Computing
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit
Augsburg's Web site <www.augsburg.edu>
for more on IT at Augsburg.
lnformation Technology Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop
computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the
building to access these resources.
Library Resources
Academic lnformation 5
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All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, students are encouraged
Academic Advising orients new day and
Weekend College students to the academic
policies and procedures of the college and
assists students on initial course selection.
This office also provides interpretation of
general education requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets
graduation requirements, provides degreeplanning materials, and answers questions
on student academic progress. Academic
Advising functions as a supplement to the
faculty advising system at Augsburg
College.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
A campus-wide telecommunications
system enables easy and convenient voice
communication between students, faculty,
and staff. Students can leave voice mail
messages with any member of the faculty,
administration or the staff; voice mail
or call waiting are available to resident
students at a modest cost. Long-distance
service, billed to individual students,
can be arranged for any on-campus
residence phone.
Telecommunications
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and
films, as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. The library supplies TV sets,
VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape
recorders, microphones, slide-, overhead-,
filmstrip-, and movie projectors as well as
screens and carts. Facilities for classes in
broadcasting are located near the communications department in Foss Center.
Media Resources
56 Academic Information
The college encourages students to
declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Professional Studies-Anne Kaufman
(Chair). Education, health and physical
education, music, nursing, social work.
Social and Behavioral SciencesDiane Pike (Chair). Business administration, economics, history, political science,
psychology, sociology.
Natural Sciences and
Mathematics-Joan Kunz (Chair).
Biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer
science, physics, physician assistant studies.
Humanities-Martha Johnson (Chair).
Art, English, modem languages, philosophy, religion, speech/communication/theatre arts, College librarians.
The College cumculum is offered by 23
departments that are grouped into four
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
to declare their major and select a faculty
adviser by filling out a Major Declaration
Form. All day students are required to
meet with their academic adviser prior to
registration. All students are encouraged to
meet with their faculty adviser as often as
is necessary.
B. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major. Proposals will be
strengthened if an example of a similar
major from another institution can be
identified and compared with the student's
proposal. In addition, students should consult with the Center for Senrice, Work, and
Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should
A. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
A student-designed major program proposal must include:
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers and subsequent final approval by
the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A
student-designed major allows flexibility in
selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisers, and
obtain AAC approval of the program.
Students should seek AAC approval as
early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into
the design without affecting the student's
proposed completion date. The deadline
for initial submission of the program
design to AAC is the first term in which
the student has achieved junior status; the
final version must be approved the term
before the student achieves senior status.
Student-Designed Major
course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
A. The major program should include
at least two-thirds of the courses required
in the normal major programs of two
major fields offered at the College.
Students wishing to develop a transdisciplinary major are to observe the
following:
Students wishing to develop their own
major by combining appropriate portions
of two majors may consider the transdisciplinary major. This major enables students
to respond to a particular career interest.
While such an individually developed
major may satisfy the particular interest of
a student, broad majors may not be suitable for those wishing to pursue graduate
study or pre-professional programs in some
academic fields.
Transdisciplinary Majors
Contract forms with additional information about the student-designed major
approval process are available from the
Enrollment Center.
C. A description of the studentdesigned major capstone course (INS 488:
at least .5 credit, P/N option), to be taken
sometime during the senior year. The student should devise the capstone course in
consultation with advisers. It should
require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the course work up to that
point and/or prepares one for further study
OR an honors project (to be approved by
AAC). In addition, at least one of the
advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone course in
his or her supporting letter, though
approval of the self-designed major program by all advisers presumes their
approval of the capstone course.
provide information showing how the general education perspective and skill
requirements are to be fulfilled.
Academic Information 57
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Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Finance
International Business
Management
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Communication
Communication Artskiterature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
General Communication Studies
Mass Communication
Rhetoric
Organizational Communication
public Relations and Advertising
Marketing Communications
Human Relations
Supervisory Management
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Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Solid State Physics (B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
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International Relations
In trrnational Business
Health Education
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Management Information Systems
ist tory
American Indian-S'idl'e's
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business ~dministration
Chemistry
~ommunication
Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
mm
Accounting
Community Studies
Crime and Community
Cultural Anthropology
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Dance and Theatre (Teacher Licensure
Major)
Transdisciplinary
Women's Studies1
Soci~?ag
SiFm w o r m
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies 1
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ACTC Majors-It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Tivin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
1 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginninglintermediatdadvanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies
Modem Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and fimily Ministry
Sociology
Social Ministries
Social Welfare
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
women's S t u d i i
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Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementarylmiddle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication artslliterature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this licensure obtain an elementary education major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle schooVhigh school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication artslliterature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music (K-12), instrumental music (K-12), physical education
(K- 12), and dancdtheatre with a theatre
emphasis (K-12). This license prepares
people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also
obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure
Teaching Licensure
OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar's office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
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Pre-Law-Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
Pre-Engineering-See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
144-145.
Pre-Dentistry-These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENG, two courses;
BIO 113, 114,215; PHY 121, 122; CHM
115,116 (or 105, 106), 351,352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students seeking elementary licensure
have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure
have advisers in their subject area major
and in the education department. It is very
important that students work closely with
their advisers throughout their programs.
coursework. (See Department of Education
and subject area departments for more
information.)
Pre-Seminary-A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
Pre-Pharmacy-Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114,215,476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351,352; ECO 113; ENG 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, a n d Pre-Physical
Therapy-Coursework in preparation for
these training programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
students with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
courses, including ENG 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351,352; BIO
113, 114,215,367; MAT 145,146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355,473,476;
CHM 361.
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
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The Honors Program at Augsburg was
awarded a National Science Foundation
Grant to establish an Honors Computing
and Communications Lab, and to put the
program on a computational footing.
Students entering the program as freshmen
are required to take an honors version of
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science
and Communications, which establishes
crisp computing and communications
skills at the outset of their collegiate
careers. Other courses in the program
The Honors Program is designed to
challenge and encourage the most academically distinguished students at Augsburg.
The program combines academic and cultural components with social activities.
Members of the program normally enter as
freshmen, but students may enter the program as late as the beginning of the junior
year. Students graduate from the Honors
Program upon successful completion of the
program, which is noted on the transcript.
That notation provides an advantage for
both employment and graduate school
application.
HONORS PROGRAM
Pre-Veterinary Medicine-To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
1051106 or 115/116, CHM 3511352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 111, 221; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
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Associated Colleges of t h e Twin
Cities (ACTC)-Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take a course each semester at one of the
other campuses. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. Please reference the ACTC newspaper for more
details. No additional fee is required for
Library a n d Media CenterThrough CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
1,300,000 volumes.
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Requirements center on full participation in the program and the maintenance
of at least a 3.3 GPA the freshman year, a
3.4 the sophomore year, and a 3.5 the last
two years. Please direct inquiries to Dr.
Larry Crockett, director of the Honors
Program, 612-330-1060.
During the junior and senior years, students take four mini-seminars (one full
course credit upon completion), one each
semester, and participate in a six-week
Monday Forum Program each term.
Seniors take a senior seminar which satisfies a perspective requirement, and are
required to complete an approved honors
project. Some seniors satisfy this requirement by serving on the Augsburg Honors
Review, a yearly journal that publishes outstanding student papers.
make use of these computing skills in laboriented sequences exploring literature,
writing, history, religion, philosophy, and
social and natural science.
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Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
Naval ROTC-Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the registrar's office.
Army ROTC-Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the registrar's office.
Air Force ROTC-Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar's office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs ( H E C U A ~ - A U ~ Sin
~U~
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
such an exchange, except for private
instruction in music or approved independent studies. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain
new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the
home campus. A regularly scheduled bus
shuttles students between the campuses.
Students receive advice on selecting
programs that best fit their academic,
career, and personal objectives. Assistance
is provided with application, course registration, financing, and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs assist
students in integrating the experience
abroad into their coursework and
personal lives.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg and will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
general education, and graduation requirements when approved by academic advisers and department chairs before departure.
Academic Requirements and Credit
An increasing number of Augsburg students are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an overseas
experience. Through study abroad students
may meet with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, work in a small business or artisan program in Namibia, examine Scandinavian perspectives on world
peace in Norway or thrill to the sounds of
The Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
house. Study abroad provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills,
strengthen language competencies, further
career paths, experience different cultures,
and gain knowledge about the increasingly
interdependent world.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDY ABROAD
may apply toward the total credits required
for graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
The center's study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other participants in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
They also travel together on two-week
seminars-from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South
Africa. The cost of these programs is equiv-
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place
leading to a more just and sustainable
world.
The Center for Global Education
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted
on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying overseas.
Costs and Financial Aid
The deadline for application is Oct. 15
for off-campus study during spring term
and April 1 for off-campus study during
fall and summer terms.
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset, they are not required. Since it takes
some time to prepare for studying abroad,
students should start planning during their
freshman and sophomore years.
Eligibility and Application
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This program introduces students to the
key issues facing the Central Americans.
For two decades the people of Central
America have been in upheaval and have
experienced fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of
revolution and civil war on the lives and
culture of the people and the environment
of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Course credit may be earned in Spanish,
religion, history, and economics. Augsburg
application deadline: April 1for fall, Oct.
15 for spring.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua)-Fall or Spring
This program is an intensive semester
of study and travel designed to introduce
students to the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and empowerment of women.
Students engage in gender analysis of key
social, economic, political, and cultural
issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender, and learn first-hand from both
women and men who are involved in
struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program offers credit in
religion, interdisciplinary studies, political
science, and Spanish. Augsburg application
deadline: April 1.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) Fall
alent to full tuition, room, and board for
one semester on campus, plus airfare.
(Some travel scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.)
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This program examines these crucial
issues from the perspectives of the new
democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades
of apartheid South African colonialization.
South Afnca had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to
build nationhood and deal with the legacies
of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by the rapid
process of globalization in today's world,
the challenges posed by under and unequal
development, and the long-term project of
decolonizing the mind. Credit is available
in history, religion, political science, and
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) Spring
This program introduces students to the
socio-economic and political issues of the
region with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women
and men from varying economic classes
and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central
America. Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, and religion.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Social and Environmental Justice: Latin
American Perspectives (Mexico)Spring
This intensive program of travel and
study is designed to introduce participants
to the central issues facing southern Africa.
Namibia is a nation that has recently gained
independence and is making a transition
from colonialism to independence. Credit is
available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Multicultural Societies in Transition:
Southern Africa Perspectives
(Namibia)-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, with
travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides
an overview of history, culture, economy,
and politics of these regions. Students
study theories and models of development
and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and global context.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Politics, Development and the City:
Guatemala and Ecuador- Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, and language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway-Fall
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different full
semester programs in Norway, Ecuador,
Ireland, or Guatemala. All programs
emphasize the impact of the social change
and cross-cultural factors on the human
community. HECUA programs emphasize
intense language experience, internships,
and field trips.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
interdisciplinary studies. Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine. Application deadline: Oct. 15.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change-Spring
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global
development on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous communities in Guatemala, with travel to Cuba
or another Latin American country.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Environment, Economy, and
Community in Latin America:
Guatemala and Cuba-Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America. Application deadline:
Oct. 15.
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador-Fall
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Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students' coursework, majors, andlor
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
schools, government agencies, community-
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive center incorporating an experiential educational focus
emphasizing the importance and value
for all students to engage in serviceand work-based learning experiences
throughout their college years. The
center encourages students to take advantage of Augsburg's metropolitan location
through the highly successful servicelearning, internship, and career planning
programs that link the College's academic
programs to community organizations and
businesses.
THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Contact the
Global Studies office for the most current
list of programs.
May/Summer Abroad
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students have options for student
teaching in dozens of countries through
the International Independent School
Network. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
coordinator.
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An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
Academic Internships
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK, residence hall directors,
and campus ministry.
Augsburg's Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences. A key component
of community service-learning includes
reflection on and analysis of community
issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility.
Through connecting classroom content
with service, Augsburg students learn from
and about the organizations where they
serve and deepen their understanding of
course knowledge. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between the students and
the community. Community service-learning examples include tutoring at schools
and literacy centers, volunteering at homeless shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and
community centers, or working with cultural and environmental groups.
Community Service-Learning
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of "knowing and doing" adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
based organizations, small and mid-size
companies, and large corporations.
Cooperative Education is a non-credit
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student's major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year and/or full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
transcript notation (GST 009), set learning
goals and evaluate their experience. The
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning supervises co-op transcript
notation work experiences.
Cooperative Education
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 79.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Upper division internships are numbered 399 and lower division internships
are numbered 199 (see page 91).
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes
that today's leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
Augsburg College offers five graduate
degree programs: the Master of Arts in
Leadership, the Master of Social Work,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Arts
in Education, and the Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies. Catalogs for
each degree program should be consulted
for complete information.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Career services are available to all students. Seniors are especially encouraged to
attend the annual private college job fair
with recruiters representing business and
the nonprofit and government sectors or
the education job fair.
Career Services is committed to assisting all students with choosing majors and
making career and vocational decisions.
This process is an important part of a student's development while attending college. To aid students in this process, Career
Services provides students the opportunity
to actively participate in personal and
career assessments and one-on-one career
counseling/plaming, assists students with
internship and job search strategies, and
connects students to campus, community
and alumni resources.
Career Services
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Within the framework of a Christian
liberal arts education, the Master of Arts
in Nursing Program is designed to prepare
nurses for advanced transcultural and community health nursing practice in a global
community and across care settings, with
particular emphasis on addressing health
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Leadership for
Mission) is also available and is offered in
collaboration with Luther Seminary. The
dual degree is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve
the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The Master of Social Work (MSW)
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College's mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
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The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies (MSPAS) is designed for
students interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day
The Master of Arts in Education
(MAE) is a new program (starting Fall
2002) that offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in elementary
education, secondary education, and special education: EBD. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the
graduate level and complete their licensure
programs with a combination of graduate
and undergraduate coursework. Students
can then apply their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master's degree
program. Students will complete their master's degrees through a combination of
MAL coursework and graduate level education coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: EBD licensure at the graduate
level. The program is available through the
Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process begins with the Weekend
College Admissions office. For further
information, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
disparities. The curriculum is grounded in
nursing science, public health principles,
theory-guided practice, and transcultural
care. Classes meet on an every other week
or one weekend a month basis in
Rochester andlor Minneapolis, Minn.
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Cana&an/U.S.relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
Canadian Program
Contact the Office of Continuing
Studies at 612-330-1628 for information
about current and upcoming programs.
New programs are developed through
collaborations between academic and college departments that include Youth and
Family Institute, Social Work, Education,
and the Office of Continuing Studes.
Other organizations including the
Minneapolis and Saint Paul Public School
Districts, the Department of Children,
Families, and Learning, and the College
Board have developed programs through
the Office of Continuing Studies.
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Continuing Education Program
OTHER PROGRAMS
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To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA of 3.0 to
3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits;
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater may take
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
LI REGISTRATION
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:OO a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call Karen A. Lindesmith, program director, at the above number.
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists 200 classes available for group study only (Note:
For individual study, call the Admissions
Office at Augsburg College at 612-3301001.)
College of the Third Age
Academic
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Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
and/or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation up through day 10
of the term. The signature of the instructor
is required to add a class after the class
meets. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a
class. There is a fee for this petition. Day
20 is the last day to petition for adding a
class.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. Reference the
ACTC Joint Class Schedule for the Day
school calendar and the WEC Class
Schedule for the WEC school calendar.
Weekend College students typically
register for one or two course credits each
trimester. Students registered for at least
two course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are considered
half-time for the term.
a total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done at the Enrollment Center in person.
Please note: there is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits (this includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs).
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Office of Weekend College-412330-1782
Academic Advising-612-330-1025
Enrollment Center412-330-1046
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Summer session, Weekend College, and
graduate program courses are published in
separate schedules.
A joint class schedule is published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, listing courses and their locations at the five colleges for the following
academic year. Individual school course
listings are also available through the web
and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As
some courses are offered only in alternate
years, students should also consult with
departmental advisers when planning their
academic program.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule andlor
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
The WEC program is not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar office web
page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at the
Enrollment Center. This registration option
is not available by web.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are canying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full time and will be charged the
full time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a "home program," either
day or Weekend College. It is expected
that students will complete most of their
degree requirements through their home
program. However, students may register
for no more than 1.0 credit per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability
Crossover Registration Policy
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The primary method of registration will
be via the web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the ACTC Newspaper for specific dates.
Day students will be issued new PINS each
term prior to registration from their
assigned faculty adviser (please reference
the Personal Info screen on your AugNet
account for your assigned Faculty
Weekend College students may register
during the designated time prior to the
start of each term.
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Freshmen and transfer students
may register during summer for courses in
the fall. All currently enrolled day students
may register during the fall for the spring
term and during the spring for the fall
term.
Registration
Students may apply to change their
"home" program by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
Change of Program
Any undergraduate student taking a
graduate level course must have special
permission from the faculty director of the
program in which they wish to enroll.
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an
Augsburg graduate level program wishing
to take an undergraduate course will pay
the rate of the program in which the
course if offered.
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC
students may NOT crossover to attend
ACTC courses.
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Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. Some departments will not
accept coursework taken more than seven
to ten years ago. Students must meet all of
Re-Admitted Students
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar's office informed of their current mailing address.
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Registrar's Office. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center. Withdrawal from
College cannot occur during final examination week unless a petition is approved
by the Committee on Student Standing.
Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar's
office.
Withdrawal from College
Once the open registration period closes, returning students registering for the
first time for the coming term will be
assessed a late registration fee. The
Enrollment Center will process all registration forms after the web closes.
Advisor). The Enrollment Center is also
available to process registration forms.
Note: Web registration may not recognize
prerequisites fulfilled in transfer work. In
these cases, please process your registration at the Enrollment Center.
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All degree and course requirements
must be completed and v e d e d in the registrar's office prior to the anticipated date of
graduation (there may be no incompletes or
open courses on the academic record).
Each student must apply for graduation at the end of their junior year.
Students should apply before the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available at the Enrollment
Center.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the registrar's office about
specific requirements for a second baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent of a
major. See page 23 in Undergraduate
Admissions-Special Students (Second
Degree).
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
The responsibility for seeing that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the
Registrar's Office one year prior to graduation.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
the requirements in effect under the catalog they choose. Choosing to complete
graduation requirements under the current
catalog will require re-evaluation of prior
coursework, including transfer credit, to
determine its applicability to the current
catalog requirements.
3. Augsburg Seminar (AUC 101)All students who enter the College as
freshmen in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and the Augsburg Seminar. See
the program section on the Augsburg
Seminar for a full description.
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses
that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students
may apply no more than two course credits
with P grades toward a major and no more
than one course credit with a P grade
toward a minor. The Departments of
Education and Social Work are examples
of departments that allow students to apply
more than two course credits with P grades
within the major program (two in major
field courses plus student teaching or field
work practicums).
1. Completion of 32 course
c r e d i S N o more than 13 course credits
may be in one department, except in certain approved majors: accounting (B.A.) 14; music education (B.M.) - 17; music
performance (B.M.) - 20; music therapy
(B.S.) - 17; and social work (B.S.) - 15.
Degree requirements include completion
of a minimum number of credits, a major,
the Augsburg Seminar (AUG 101), at least
one Augsburg Experience, a minimum GPA
in major(s)/minor(s) and in total course
work, residence, and general education
courses, including lifetime sports.
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
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5. Grade Point Average-2.0 for
most majors. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for all courses taken
and specifically for all courses that apply
toward a major or special program. Some
majors, licensure, and certification require
higher grades in each course or a higher
grade point average. (For example, see
licensure in education, music education,
music performance, music therapy, nursing, and social work.) See the departmental
section for details.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrates experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Links on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary
4. Augsburg Experiences-All students must complete at least one approved
Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College's commitment to experiential education and active participation in
the broader community, both locally and
globally Four categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships, faculty-student research, community
service, and study abroad.
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Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement assessment.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Assessment once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the assessments before registering for the
first term and should achieve MPG 3 by
the end of their first year at Augsburg.
Take entry level skills assessments
and satisfy requirements.
Freshmen (all students entering
Augsburg with fewer than seven college credit courses) and sophomore
transfer students with fewer than 13
courses:
Placement in writing, math, modem
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of)
graduation skills course requirements.
The entry level skills tests are inventory
assessments in:
Writing
Mathematics
Critical thinlung Modem Languages
Entry Level Skills Requirements
SKILLS COMPONENT
6. Residence-The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 creditslrequirements) must be
completed at Augsburg or within an
approved ACTC exchange program. No
less than a total of 9 credits are to be taken
at Augsburg College. Contact the registrar's
office if an official interpretation is needed.
Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required to be taken
in residence within the major and minor.
Consult the catalog description of the
major/minor or the chairperson of the
department.
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Advanced transfer students are
required to satisfy all the Graduation Skill
course requirements, except one writing
skill course.
Those who have not passed the
equivalent of ENG 1 11 Effective Writing
course must take the entry level test in
writing. Augsburg's entry level test in writing will determine placement in an appropriate writing course.
Transfer students who enter with 13
credits or more, or an A.A. degree accepted
in transfer, are exempt from critical thinking assessments.
Advanced Transfer Students
Freshman and sophomore transfer
students will be required to satisfy all of
the Graduation Skill course requirements.
The BYU-CAPE assessment is offered
to students who have had at least a year of
Spanish, French, or German language studies in high school. The CAPE is a web
based language assessment designed to
assess and place students at the appropriate course level for language study
Students interested in waiving the modem
language requirement must complete this
assessment and place at the 311 level or
above.
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking inventory.
Effective Writing or its equivalent is
required. Students who do not satisfy the
entry level skill in writing will be required
to take ENG 101 Developmental Writing
before ENG 11 1 Effective Writing.
Freshmen should complete the writing
requirement before the beginning of their
sophomore year. Attendance the first day
of class is required for both ENG 101 and
111.
General education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in
college. Skills related to writing, critical
thinking, speaking, and quantitative reasoning are deliberate components of certain courses. Course work in a modem
language other than your native language
is also required. Completion of the requisite courses with a minimum grade of 2.0
or P is required for graduation. Students
Graduation Level Skills
Students are also permitted to retake
the Math Placement Exam during their
first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
Students in MPG 1may take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. A grade of Pass,
2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
All students are required to have their
MPG determined. In some cases, students
who have transferred in a mathematics
course taken at another college may have
their MPG determined by the Registrar's
Office. All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is
administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during college registration
sessions and at other announced times
during the year. Practice questions and
other information are available from
Academic Advising.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
Mathematics Requirement
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All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENG 111, all Quantitative
Reasoning Skill courses have the prerequi-
Students whose native language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ESL placement test must fulfill the English as a Second Language
(ESL) requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ESL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ESL placement exam.
Students who complete the ESL requirement fulfill the modem language graduation skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information.
There is a seven-year time limit on language courses presented for transfer and
automatic waiver. Hearing students who
have demonstrated competence in
American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the skill.
Requirements for the Modem Language
Skill are determined by placement test. For
a language previously studied, successful
completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P)
of one language course at your placement
level (112 or higher) satisfies the requirement. For a language not previously studied, successful completion of 111, 112 is
required (i.e. sequential courses in the
same language). Students whose placement
test is at 311 or higher will be exempted
from further language study.
are required to have two courses with
Writing Skill components (at least one
within the major) and one course each
with Critical Thinking, Speaking, and
Quantitative Reasoning Skill components.
These courses can simultaneously satisfy
skill requirements and graduation requirements for the major andlor general education perspectives.
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Extend knowledge in liberal arts,
especially outside of one's major disciplinary field. This is done by 1) reflecting on
the importance and meaning of spirituality
in their lives and the distinctiveness of
Augsburg as a college of the Lutheran
Church in the city; 2) reflecting on diversity through intercultural awareness; 3)
reflecting on areas associated with liberal
arts, including aesthetics, human identity,
The goal of the Liberal Arts
Perspectives is to help students think systematically about what it means to be a
human. Perspectives courses should:
The General Education program consists of the first-year Augsburg Seminar for
day freshmen, the Augsburg Experiences,
the liberal arts perspectives, and the graduation skills. A primary objective is to
develop lifelong learning in the context of
the liberal arts and the mission of the
College.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Lifetime sports are non-credit courses
and are not included in the 32-course
requirement.
Two different lifetime sports are
required. Students who are not health and
physical education majors or in intercollegiate athletics may test out of one lifetime
sport. Students may demonstrate proficiency in one of a selected list of lifetime
sports. There is a fee to take the lifetime
sport proficiency test. Students must satisfy
the second lifetime sport requirement by
enrolling in a lifetime sport course.
Lifetime Sports
site of Math Placement Group 3, and all
Critical Thinking Skill courses have the
prerequisite of passing the entry level
Critical Thinking Assessment or GST 100.
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Up to three courses in religion may
be used to meet the perspective, The
Character and Mission of Augsburg
College: The Christian Faith.
4. No student may count more than
one course from the same department in
meeting the requirements of any single
perspective emphasis area except:
3. No student will be permitted to
count more than three courses from the
same department in meeting perspective
requirements.
2. No single course can fulfill the
requirements in two or more categories.
1. A student will choose a minimum of
one course from each required perspective
category.
Students will choose from a list of
courses meeting the Liberal Arts
Perspectives, available on-line and from
the registrar's office. These choices are controlled by the following policies:
The general education Liberal Arts
Perspectives have the primary goal of providing the basis for beginning to understand what it means to be human. The
goals of the perspectives are achieved
through a variety of courses that have been
approved as meeting the criteria established for each perspective.
LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVES
The General Education program should
also teach students the skills expected of a
college graduate in writing, critical thinking, speaking, and quantitative reasoning.
Develop an appreciation of the role of
service to society.
Demonstrate connections between
liberal arts and the major field of study.
the social world, natural world, and westem heritage.
Transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits will be required to take
one course from area 1 or 2 in the
Christian Faith Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
Transfer students entering with 13-23
course credits will be required to take two
courses from two different areas in the
Christian Faith Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
Area 1 is biblical studies, Area 2 covers
Christian theology, and Area 3 includes the
study of values or religions outside the
Christian faith. Three course credits are
required to meet this perspective except for
the following:
Christian Faith (CF 1, 2, and 3 )
This perspective focuses on Augsburg
as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. As a college of the
Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for its
educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran
Church. It consciously affirms that all students should reflect upon the Christian
Scriptures, theological concepts, ethical
values, their own faith and values, and religious concepts outside of the Christian
faith as part of becoming educated.
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The Christian Faith
THE EIGHT LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Up to two courses in a year-long
sequence of approved natural science
courses may be used to meet the perspective, The Natural World.
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Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this perspective. One course is required to meet
this perspective for transfer students entering with 13 or more course credits.
Western Heritage (WH 1 and 2)
This perspective is intended to help
students critically examine tliemes (found,
for example, in literature,' philosophy, and
the arts) and events that have historically
shaped Western civilization. Attention
should be paid to the contributions of and
to critiques of Western thought by women
and ethnic minorities.
Perspective: Western Heritage
One course credit or experience is
required to meet this perspective.
The City (C)
This requirement must be covered
either by specific courses, by internship
and education experiences, or by designated
or college-approved non-credit experiences
(such as volunteer service or college programs). Experiences that satisfy the requirement must be accompanied by a GST 209
seminar related to the perspective.
This perspective focuses on the
College's location in the heart of a metropolitan area. From this perspective, students should gain an understanding of and
critically reflect upon the city with its
diverse populations, cultural, governmental and economic institutions, and opportunities and challenges. In addition, students should experience the community
and should explore opportunities for service in the community
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The City
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This perspective is intended to help
students understand themselves in relation
to the physical world. Their active role as
observers, explorers, and moral agents will
be emphasized. Sufficient technical training in scientific knowledge, concepts, and
methods will be provided to equip students
for critical and intelligent participation in
public debates on technical issues.
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
One course must focus on current theories and methods of a social science. Two
course credits from different departments
are required to meet this perspective. One
course is required to meet this perspective
for transfer students entering with 13 or
more course credits.
Social World (SW 1 and 2)
This perspective is intended to help
students learn to identify, examine, and critique social, economic, or political systems:
to understand how and why such systems
develop, to see the connections among
these systems, and to use this knowledge
as a participant in society
Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this
perspective unless an approved one-year
sequence is taken. One course is required
to meet this perspective for transfer
students entering with 13 or more
course credits.
Natural World (NW 1 and 2)
Perspective: The Natural World
Aesthetics (A)
Perspective: The Social World
The study of a specific, non-Western
culture and how that culture has shaped
the world. One course credit is required to
meet this perspective.
Aesthetic creations convey fundamental
insights and values, express beauty, and
enhance life. This perspective focuses on
aesthetic qualities in artistic expressions by
oneself and others.
Perspective: Aesthetics
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
Intercultural Awareness (IA)
This perspective is intended to complement the Western Heritage Perspective by
expanding students' awareness of other
cultures. One course is required in which
students study a specific, non-Western culture and how that culture has shaped the
world. In this course students critically
reflect upon ways their own cultural biases
operate when confronting other cultures.
This perspective is intended to help
students view themselves as people with
unique abilities, values, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors.
Human ldentity (HI)
Perspective: Intercultural Awareness
Perspective: Human Identity
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In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime sports are graded only P/N).
See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 73.
P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
kequirement.
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Performance below basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Achieves above basic course
standards
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Registrar's Office that states the
reasons for the request, outlines the work
required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor's signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course comple-
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
0.0
1.0
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
2.0
3.0
4.0
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
Numeric Grades
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
Pass/No Credit
Most courses are offered with grading
options-traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
EXPLANATION OF GRADES
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term. All changes in grading
option that are made after initial registration require the signature of an adviser or
the instructor.
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Writing
Music Education (B.M.)
. . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . .20
Music Therapy (B.S.). . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
No more than 13 courses may be in
any one department, with the
following exceptions:
O Complete 32 course credits. Of these:
of three.
O Two different lifetime sports.
O Achieve a Math Placement Group score
.Modern Languages
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
D Satisfy entry level skill requirements in:
Augsburg Seminar (see page 98).
(Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from the Augsburg Seminar.)
O Complete the fall orientation and
All new freshmen and all freshman
and sophomore transfer students
must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer
credit may apply to these requirements):
This quick-reference checklist is an
abbreviated version of the general education curriculum requirements for graduation. As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the
complete degree requirements that begin
on page 72. Students are advised to read
carefully the full graduation requirements
and to consult frequently with their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
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One course with a Critical
Thinking component
Two courses with Writing
components (one within the major)
the following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P. (These
requirements may be met with courses
in the major or perspectives.)
O Complete courses designated to fulfill
following perspective requirements-one course for each perspective.
No more than three courses from the
same department may be used to fulfill
perspective requirements.
Three Christian Faith Perspectives
from different areas
One City Perspective
Two Western Heritage Perspectives,
each from different departments
One Human Identity Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
Two Social World Perspectives, each
from different departments
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
Two Natural World Perspectives, from
different departments unless a yearlong sequence is taken (CHM 100 &
101; CHM 105 & 106; CHM 115 &
116; PHY 121 & 122; SCI 110 &
111)
Cl Complete courses that fulfill the
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade
D Complete a major.
Experience.
O Complete at least one Augsburg
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Registrafs Office one year prior to graduation.
0 Complete a major.
Experience.
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component
One course with a Speaking component
Other maximums are described on
page 73.
0 Complete at least one Augsburg
Two Modem Language Skill courses,
other than your native language
One course with a Critical Thinking
component
One course with a Writing
component within the major
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P (These
requirements may be met with
courses in the major or perspectives.)
0 Complete courses that fulfill the
One Natural World Perspective
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
One Social World Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
One Human Identity Perspective
One Western Heritage Perspective
One City Perspective
Two Christian Faith Perspectives
(one Christian Faith Perspective for
transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits)
D Complete courses that fulfill the
following perspective requirements:
D Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Therapy ( B . ) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . .20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
No more than 13 courses may be
from any one department, with the
following exceptions:
No more than three courses from the
same department may be used to fulfill perspective requirements.
0 Complete 32 course credits. Of these:
Ci Achieve a Math Placement Group score
of three.
0 Two different lifetime sports.
writing.
0 Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
All transfer students (entering with
13 or more credits) must complete
the following requirements prior to
graduation (transfer credit may apply
to these requirements):
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component
One course with a Speaking
component
Two Modem Language Skill Courses,
other than your native language
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A course in which a grade of 0,0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
tion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student's program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
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Seniors-24 course credits completed.
Juniors-16 course credits completed.
Sophomores-7 course credits completed.
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
Grade Point Average
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students may audit a course without charge.
The charge for part-time and Weekend
College students is listed under Weekend
College Costs in the Financing Your
Education section on page 27. The signature of the instructor is required to register
an audit. Students who audit a course
should confer with the instructor within
two weeks of the beginning of the term to
determine expectations, attendance, and
any other requirements. If expectations
have been met, the course will be listed on
the transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W.
Auditing Courses
Advanced Placement Program Test
(AP)-The Advanced Placement Program
Test may allow students who have scores
of 3 , 4 , or 5 on the CEEB Advanced
Placement Test to receive college credit for
selected courses. A score of 4 or 5 is
required on the AP Language and
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)-Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit.
Departmental guidelines are available at
the Registrar's Office.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts cumculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student's previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
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The Portfolio Assessment
Program-This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student's previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Registrar's Office. In completing
The Registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
There is a departmental instrument
available for the subject area in question.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams-These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)-This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. (The regional testing centers for
this area are the University of Minnesota
and the University of St. Thomas.)
Students who score at or above the 65th
percentile on a subject examination may
receive academic credit for that subject at
Augsburg College. Additional information
about CLEP tests is available from the
registrar's office and Academic Advising.
Composition examination for credit for
ENG 111 Effective Writing. Additional
credit or placement is at the discretion of
the department. Inquiries should be
addressed to the Registrar's Office.
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Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Application of this credit toward the
Liberal Arts Perspective requirements,
upper division requirements, and academic
majors and minors may be subsequently
addressed by the departments involved in
response to a formal request by the student.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four courses/credits of academic work
at Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
The learning relates well to the student's educational goals.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed
andlor systematic study of content material
found within liberal arts coursework.
the evaluation of a student's previous learning, the faculty team applies the following
criteria:
4 Academic Information
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENG
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ESL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ESL course can be counted only twice
Near the end of each term of the
English as a Second Language course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ESL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student's ESL requirement.
Students whose native language is not
English must take the ESL placement test
in conjunction with the English writing
placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students' placement
in ESL, ENG 101 Developmental Writing,
or ENG 111 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning-While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg places a maximum of eight
courses (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate degree) on transcript credit that is
obtained through previous experiential
learning. In compiling the eight courses of
credit for previous experiential learning, the
student may use any combination of the
four assessment processes available in the
APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
departmental comprehensive exams, and
credit granted through portfolio assessment.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have
not earned additional zero grades, and if
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.0 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, &missal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Committee on Student
Standing. Evidence of the student's cornrnitment to academic progress is the major
consideration in deciding whether or not to
dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission to re-enroll.
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.0 is required for graduation, with certain
majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the modem language skill requirement for graduation.
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
than 24 course credits
than 16 course
than 7 course credits
The Dean's List, compiled after each
semester, lists students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.5 or better.
Students must be full-time students (a
minimum equivalent of three full course
credits for a weekday schedule student or
two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the
traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit. Courses
taken outside of a program's calendar (e.g.,
crossover courses taken in a Weekend
College trimester term by a day student or
in a semester term by a weekend student)
are not calculated when determining the
Dean's List. If pennission is given by the
student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper of each student on
the Dean's List.
Dean's List
Senior -24 or more course credits
Junior-fewer
Sophomore-fewer
credits
Freshman-fewer
Student class years are based on the
number of courses completed:
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. .Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
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Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement iE (1) no
more than three course creditshequirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. Candidates for
graduation who will complete summer or
fall terms will be noted as such in the commencement program. In addition, candidates who will complete in summer or fall
are required to sign a statement of understanding acknowledging remaining degree
requirements in order to participate in
commencement. A student will not graduate nor will a degree be conferred until all
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement as graduates of distinction. This designation replaces all previous
college honors and applies to all students
who complete degree requirements after
Jan. 1, 2000. Students achieving
Graduation with Distinction will have an
overall GPA of 3.5 and will have completed
an outstanding project as determined by
the student's major department. To be eligible, a student must have at least 14 traditionally graded credits taken at Augsburg.
Most departments offer graduation with
distinction. For specific requirements,
please contact the applicable department.
To be considered for Graduation with
Distinction, a student should consult with
their major department no later than the
fall semester of their junior year.
Graduation with Distinction
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This program applies to students who
enter the day school schedule as full-time
freshmen in the fall of 1996 and thereafter.
New freshmen are assured that they will be
able to graduate in four years-if they
maintain continuous full-time enrollment
for four years, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and follow the Four-Year Assurance Program
g u i d e l i n e ~ they
r
will receive the
remaining required courses free of additional tuition. A few majors are excluded
from this program. Contact Academic
Advising for a list of eligible majors.
Students must complete a formal Four-Year
Assurance Degree Plan with the College
before the end of their sophomore year
(prior to completing 16 course credits) in
order to qualify. Contact Academic
Advising for details.
FOUR-YEAR ASSURANCE
PROGRAM
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
Veterans of Military Service
graduation requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Right to request amendment of
education records--You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information -You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or compa-
Right t o inspect and review education r e c o r d j o u have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
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The student's participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
The student's enrollment status (FTPT);
The student's academic class level;
The student's major field of study;
The student's date and place of birth;
The student's e-mail address;
The student's telephone number;
The student's address;
The student's name;
"Directory information" includes
t h e following:
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory informationu-FERPA uses
the term "Directory Information" to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
ny with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
Academic Information 8;
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the regismar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
The student's photograph.
The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
The student's dates of attendance;
The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
The student's degrees and awards
received;
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Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Reporting Educational Information
Right t o complain to FERPA
Office--You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, conceming Augsburg's failure to comply with
FERPA.
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new form for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall andlor
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The Schedule of Classes published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC) lists offerings and
locations for fall and spring terms. This
information is also available on-line.
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered in the Division of Professional
Studies. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course has the approximate value of four semester credits or six
quarter hours. Most courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work.
Credits
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Leadership,
the Master of Social Work, the Master of
Arts in Nursing, the Master of Arts in
Education, and the Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies courses are
published in separate catalogs.
A course schedule for all ACTC schools
is available on-line through the web
addresses published in the ACTC newspaper. They will contain the most accurate
and up to date information.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Class Schedule
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
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AND PROGRAMS
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lnternship
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the tendregistration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
lnternship
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning
of the tendregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental
internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
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3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
2. Register for a 199 or 399 Internship
during the registration period. The signed
permission form must be turned in at the
time of registration. (Students may pre-register without a placement secured, but a
suitable internship must be found by the
end of the registration or drop/add period.)
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
INTERNSHIPS
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Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to the current ACTC Joint
Class Schedule or the Weekend College
class schedule for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course.
Prerequisites
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Independent StudyIResearch
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
AMERICAN
INDIAN
STUDIES
See listing under Business Administration.
ACCOUNTING
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
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DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
-Departments and Programs
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson, John
McCaffrey
Art Faculty
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a significant
number of art galleries and museums in
the Twin Cities area.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity
involves manual skill, although to become
broadly significant it should interact with
other fields, such as language, history,
drama, music, literature, philosophy, theology, business, physical education, and science.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher, graphic designer, architect, and art historian is to celebrate visual
experience through a variety of media and
art examples. In short, the visual arts teach
us how to see.
\ rt is important as a field of study
for our time, helping us to create order and
beauty in the design and function of communities. Realizing this, we have made
design and sensitivity to all aspects of visual experience central to the art program at
Augsburg.
A
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th- and 20th-Century Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 325 Fiber and Form
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in at least
one exhibit during their senior year.
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Art
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Drawing
Students will use traditional drawing media and will develop their ideas and
skills with them. Emphasis is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
ART 107
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis
on the broad-edged pen.
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil.
ART 105
ART 106
ART 118
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the depanment.
STUDIO ART
Design
A study of design as the unifylng foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements
and principles.
ART 102
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions.
W STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Art History Minor
Architecture Minor
Departmental Honors
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Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
Design for New Media I
Exploration of the fundamental techniques and technologies used in digital
design.
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design in various media.
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design,
with emphasis on the computer. Theory and practice of coordinating visual
imagery and typography for print publications using page layout software.
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout software. Emphasis on designing with text and image.
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and glazing.
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
Design for New Media II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterfonw using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
Fiber and Form
An introduction to hand papermaking and artist's books. Emphasis on exploration of fiber sources and book forms to create synthesis of original surface,
text, image, and sequence. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 215
ART 221
ART 223
ART 224
ART 225
ART 250
ART 306
ART 315
ART 320
ART 325
$200-225.
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
ART 210
ART 132
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Art 95
Graphic Design II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
Sculpture II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and monolunique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
Print Making II
Design concepts using descriptive and experimental techniques in transparent
watercolor.
Watercolor Painting
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
Painting II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
Ceramics II
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
Digital Imaging
An advanced study of the graphic design of typography and visual imagery for
print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Art History Survey
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity since 1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western examples.
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed
places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design, both in class and in frequent site visits to prominent
local examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENG 111
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 2491349 The Designed Environment
ART 244
ART 243
Note: The following courses are oflered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year
ART 240
ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 478
ART 368
ART 360
ART 355
ART 351
ART 340
ART 330
96 Art
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A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
American Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
19th- and 20th-Century Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Renaissance and Baroque Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Medieval Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
Scandinavian Arts
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
"mditional" arts, and the work of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Women and Art
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States. Students will produce various art projects in weaving, basket-making, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, or prints.
Tribal Arts and Culture
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See listing under East Asian Studies.
ASIANSTUDIES
ART 499
ART 399
ART 299
ART 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 389
ART 388
ART 387
ART 386
ART 385
ART 382
ART 352
ART 290
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Art 97
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AUC 101
All freshman students must successfully complete the entire eight-week
Augsburg Seminar in order to fulfill the
graduation requirement, even if they drop
the linked content course. Permission to
complete the seminar after withdrawal
from the content course is at the discretion
of the instructor.
Augsburg Seminar (.25 course)
A series of fall-tern meetings with an Augsburg seminar adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the Augsburg College community of learners. Discussion will be based upon topics and readings from the
connected content course and other disciplines and sources. (P/N grading only)
At registration, all first-year students in
the day program enroll in a selected content course, such as Effective Writing and a
parallel Augsburg Seminar. These 'linked'
courses integrate disciplinary content with
various learning strategies and communitybuilding opportunities beneficial to all
beginning students.
Augsburg Seminar
he initial months after entering college as a first-year student are an exciting
period of change. The faculty and staff
wish to assist students in making a successful transition to being college students
and to help them become part of this academic community. Through the summer orientation program, the fall orientation
weekend, and the Augsburg Seminar, students are introduced to the character of the
College, its heritage as an urban, liberal
arts college of the Church, the process of
learning in a community where ideas are
valued and treated seriously, and the logistics of being students.
The content course usually meets three
hours per week for the entire semester and
is valued at 1.0 course credit, and the
Augsburg Seminar meets once a week for 8
weeks for .25 course credit. The Augsburg
Seminar offers the opportunity for further
discussion of topics from the paired content course, along with presentations on
campus life, academic resources and study
skills, and a hands-on introduction to the
Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. While the
content course is graded on a traditional
point basis, the Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No credit (P/N). However, performance in the course is linked to performance in the seminar.
B
Dale Pederson (Chair), Karen Ballen,
William Capman, Robert Herforth, Esther
~c~au~hlin
Biology Faculty
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understandmg important biological processes, particularly those at the
cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels.
Biological research has also provided some
extremely important benefits to humans,
including advances in medicine, agriculture, and food science.
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanhng
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
or CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
A semester course in organic chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 1051106 Principles of Chemistry
Required Supporting Courses
BIO 491 Seminar (non-credit) is
required of all juniors and seniors.
The ninth course may be any of the
upper division biology courses listed above
or BIO 340 Marine Biology of the Florida
Keys.
BIO 367 Biochemistry
BIO 476 Microbiology
5.
4.
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
3.
B10 355 Genetics
BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
2.
1.
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
B10 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Morphology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
and at least one from each of the five
following groups:
B10 113 Introductory Organismal Biology
B10 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
B10 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
Nine courses including:
Major
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A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 113, 114,
215, and two upper division courses.
Minor
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
one course of approved independent study
with both oral and poster presentation and
written report. Project proposals should be
made to the department by Sept. 30 of the
senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following
December.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.7 in biology and 3.5 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in biology with both oral and
poster presentation and written report.
Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year
or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning
to graduate in the following December.
Graduation with Distinction
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or h4AT 122 Calculus for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences
MAT 114 Precalculus
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
100 Biology
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that may
differ in emphasis from the Augsburg major
requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication
of this catalog. Students therefore should
Teaching Licensure Major
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed
with an adviser in the department.
Graduate and Professional Training
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 113 and 114 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 215 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 113,
114, and 215 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Human Biology
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ
systems, and human impact on the environment. (Three one-hour lectures. A
student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Fall)
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered. (Prereq.:
MPG 2. Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the
major or minor)
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour
lectures, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO
101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
Biology and Society
The biological basis for problems facing society, such as pollution, genetic
engineering, AIDS, extinction, global warming, hunger, cancer. (WEC only
Three one-hour lectures. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
SCI 111
BIO 101
BIO 102
BIO 103
BIO 105
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identifying
and defining co-op ed experiences in
laboratories and other settings in the
Twin Cities.
Cooperative Education
to those students who bave completed at
least one upper division biology course and
have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
SCI 110
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of
this national biology honor society is open
Beta Beta Beta
consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to idenbfy current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper
division biology requirements for secondary
licensure must be completed before beginning student teaching.
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Biology 101
BIO 369
BIO 361
BIO 355
BIO 353
BIO 351
BIO 215
BIO 185
BIO 114
BIO 113
lntroductory Organismal Biology
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermedialy metabolism and its integration. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 223 or 352.
Fall)
Biochemistry
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Spring)
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
Plant Biology
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three onehour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215 and junior standing.
Spring)
Genetics
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of the vertebrate. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: B10
113, 114. Spring)
Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall: alternate years)
Invertebrate Zoology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three one-hour lectures, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114, CHM 106 or 116, CHM 223 or 352,
or concurrent registration in CHM 223 or CHM 351. Fall)
Introductory Cellular Biology
At some time in our lives most of us will directly experience aging or be influenced by people undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate
on the biological aspects of such changes. Does not apply to the major or
minor. (WEC only)
The Biology of Aging
Second of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to cellular functioning,
metabolism, classical and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. BIO
113, 114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Spring)
lntroductory Cenetics, Evolution, and Ecology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to organismal biology for
science majors, including diversity, physiology, and structure. B10 113, 114,
and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
Plant Physiology
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including an oral presentation by seniors. Guest speakers
are often invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
Seminar (0.0 course)
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq.: BIO 215, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163. Fall)
Ecology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laborator. Prereq.: BIO 215,
CHM 351, junior standing. Spring)
Microbiology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215.
Spring)
Developmental Biology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory
perception aswell as neural and hormonal control of these functions, empha-sizing vertebrates. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly. Prereq.:
BIO 215; PHY 116 or 122, or consent of the instructor. Fall)
Animal Physiology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly. Prereq.: BIO 215. Fall)
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
A consideration of the process involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life histoly. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215 and CHM 223 or 352. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 499
BIO 399
BIO 299
BIO 199
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: B10 215. P/N only)
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: B10 215. P/N only)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: B10 113, 114. P/N only)
Internship
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
BIO 491
BIO 481
BIO 476
BIO 474
BIO 473
BIO 471
BIO 440
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Biology 103
John C. Cemto (Chair), Nora M.
Braun, C. Lee Clarke, Jay Dobberstein,
Amin E. Kader (International Business
Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor (Finance
Coordinator),Jim Kattke, Steven J. LaFave
(Accounting Coordinator), Lori L. Lohman
(Marketing Coordinator), Fekri Meziou,
Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M. PalecznyZapp (Management Coordinator), Milo A.
Schield, David G. Schwain, Kathryn A.
Schwalbe (MIS Coordinator), Stuart M.
Stoller
Faculty
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a cumculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
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BUS, ACC, MIS, MKT
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimal number required (see page 73), students must
avoid taking too many electives or exceeding the 13-course lirmt per academic
department (14 courses for accounting
majors). Courses designated as ACC, BUS,
MIS, and MKT are considered as being in
the same academic department. Taking
extra electives, or choosing a particular
Graduation Requirements
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and business
finance through the Weekend College program.
Certificate Programs
Within the business administration
major there are three specializations: management, finance, and international business. Within the accounting major there
are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and managerial
accounting.
Specializations
The Department of Business
Administration offers four majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
management information systems (MIS),
and marketing (MKT).
Majors
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, MIS, or marketing are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their
major. This should be done by the end of
the sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can
counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
Advising
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Transfer Students
combination of major and minor may
require students to complete more than
the minimum number of credits required
for graduation. Exceptions are noted in the
major.
t
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship
The international business faculty
actively support international study
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
International Business
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship (BUS/ACWMIS/MKT
399) during their junior or senior year.
Although an internship counts as part of
the 13 courses allowed in the major, students may petition for an exception. An
internship may satisfy the The City
Perspective if taken in conjunction with
GST 209. Internships can provide students
with experience that may be valuable in
competing for jobs after graduation.
Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Internships
Business Administration 10:
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Specialization in Finance
Business core plus 4 courses:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
BUS 331 Financial Management
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
the following:
Public Finance
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Quantitative
Methods for Business and
Economics
Financial Theory: Policy
and Practice
Investment Theory
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division
economics course
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 331Financial Management
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one of
EC0 3 11
ECO 312
ECO 313
ECO 315
BUS 479
BUS 438
BUS 433
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement and estate
planning.
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 214
BUS 242
BUS 254
BUS 295
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
MKT 252, and three courses in international business (one may be in international economics).
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
MIS or marketing.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242, MKT 252, BUS 331 or BUS 379.
Other configurations may be permitted
with the approval of the department chair.
BUS 105
To quai*, a major must have a 3.7 GPA
in the major, a 3.5 GPA overall, and have
completed all courses appropriate for the
proposed project.
Departmental Honors
To qual*, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
Graduation with Distinction
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, MIS or marketing course.
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Business Administration 10
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BUS 433
BUS 424
BUS 379
BUS 368
BUS 362
BUS 340
BUS 331
BUS 301
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: Bus 331)
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creatinga controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113; ACC 221, 222; BUS 242, 331,
379; MIS 175, MKT 252)
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
An introduction to quantitative reasoning to assist students in reading and
interpreting data. Topics include descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing with emphasis on applied
problems in business and economics. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 360 or 370 and
either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC-Additional three-hour sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
An examination of current Japanese business practices from a cultural perspective. TV documentaries, readings from periodicals, plus participation in a seminar model. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
International Business
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
Human Resource Management
This course includes Financial Statement Analysis, Risk and Return, Security
Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure and Working Capital
Management. (Prereq: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
Financial Management
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Business Law
(See Department of Philosophy for course description)
BUSIPHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
08 Business Administration
Investment Theory
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. Fall: evening)
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242)
International Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242)
Strategic Management
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss-its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: BUS 331 and BUS 379)
Risk Management and Insurance
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio management theory and practice. Other topics include Valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Pre-req: Bus 331)
BUS 499
BUS 399
BUS 299
BUS 199
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Independent StudyIResearch
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lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 495
BUS 479
BUS 465
BUS 440
BUS 439
BUS 438
Business Administration lo
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year Bachelors
degree plus a Masters degree.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
T h e major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Students are encouraged to take the
courses in the sequence given above.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law or PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
BUS 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice I1
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
ACC 326
ACC 324
ACC 323
ACC 322
ACC 295
ACC 222
ACC 221
Minor in Accounting
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
Six
ACC 221,222, BUS 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
Tax Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 379,
MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
Managerial Cost Accounting
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
Accounting Theory and Practice II
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
Principles of Accounting II
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
Principles of Accounting I
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
exam in the major field of concentration.
Interested juniors or seniors should contact the department chair.
Departmental Honors
Accountinq 1
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
Advanced Accounting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242,331,
379, MIS 175 or 360 or 370, MKT 252)
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the C P k role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
Auditing
ACC 499
ACC 399
ACC 299
ACC 199
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Independent StudyIResearch
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lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 495
ACC 425
ACC 424
ACC 423
12 Accounting
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A. 12 courses in business, accounting,
marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 33 1 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
MIS 370 Data Management for Business
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 Project Management
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 Information Systems Projects
Management Information Systems
Major
he major in management infonnation systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, and marketing as well as from MIS. If students have a
weak computer background, they should
also take MIS 175 for the major.
T
To qualify, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
Graduation with Distinction
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall,
complete a scholarly paper or paper from a
substantial work of applied consulting, and
present the final paper. Interested juniors
or seniors should contact their department
adviser.
Honors Major
Note: Completion of MIS 360 or MIS 370
satisfies any requirement for MIS 175.
Seven courses including:
MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252,
MIS 360 or 370, MIS 375, ECO 113, and
one of the following: MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Minor in MIS
B. Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
MIS 376
MIS 375
MIS 370
MIS 360
MIS 295
MIS 175
14 MIS
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Principles of Computing for Business
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242,
and either MIS 175,360, or 370)
Project Management
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the technology architecture.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252, and one computer course such as
MIS 175,360,370, or CSC 160)
Management Information Systems in the Organization
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
web environments. (Prereq.: MPG3, CSC 160, and MIS 175 or strong computer background. Completion of MIS 370 satisfies any requirement for MIS 175)
Data Management for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3, MIS 175 or CSC 160 or strong computer background. Completion of MIS 360 satisfies any requirement for MIS 175)
Problem Solving for Business
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
Topics
An introductoly course to develop understanding of basic computing concepts
and specific skills in using microcomputer software (Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, and the World Wide Web). Emphasis on solving
business-related problems using software, especially Excel. Students with a
strong computer background should take MIS 360 or 370 instead of MIS 175.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Systems Analysis and Design
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Topics
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 370, 375, 376, and 475)
Information Systems Projects
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 375,376, and either MIS 370 or CSC 352. Note: MIS 376 may be taken
concurrently with MIS 475)
MIS 499
MIS 399
MIS 299
MIS 199
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Independent StudyIResearch
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lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 495
MIS 476
MIS 475
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MIS 11:
T
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-makingprocess. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and rnotivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor)
MKT 350
MKT 352
6 courses including
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
B. Required Marketing Courses
MKT 252
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
A. Business Administration Core
Requirements
Marketing Major
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. In
addition, a unique course in the major,
"Building Working Relationships," provides an opportunity for students to examine interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Business Law and Ethics
Financial Management
Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
PHI 300
BUS 331
MIS 175
Sales Management
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is also placed on adaptation of a marketing
mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT
252.)
International Marketing
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
Marketing Management
An introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion
as important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
Advertising
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
Marketing Communications
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 499
MKT 399
MKT 299
MKT 199
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Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 495
MKT 466
MKT 450
MKT 357
MKT 355
MKT 354
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Marketing 111
c
*To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
*To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry I1
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
Graduation Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemishy
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L.
Fedie, Arlin E. Gyberg, Joan C. Kunz
Chemistry Faculty
*To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
*To provide an atmosphere of leamhg
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
12 courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Students should consult
members of the chemistry department for
assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
Chemistry for Pre-Medical Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of b s catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in the
sophomore year.
General Physics I, I1
Calculus I, I1
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
BIO 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and completion of an approved research project in
the junior or senior year.
Graduation with Distinction in
Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, 11,111
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modem Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory 11
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351,352, and CHM 353.
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Departmental Honors
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Chemistry 11!
CHM 115
CHM 106
CHM 105
CHM 101
CHM 100
SCI 111
SCI 110
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 3. Fall)
General Chemistry I
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
Principles of Chemistry II
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. Fall)
Principles of Chemistry I
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistly courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100, MPG 3. Spring)
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor nor apply as prerequisite for
other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall)
Chemistry for Changing Times I
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratoly. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Natural Science II
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
Natural Science I
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
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General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Physical Chemistry II
CHM 364
Properties of Polymers
CHM 367
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 364
or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 365
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
361 or concurrent registration and ENG 111)
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
Physical Chemistry I
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 363
CHM 361
CHM 353
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modem theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 116
Chemistry 12
CHM 497
CHM 495
CHM 491
CHM 482
CHM 481
CHM 470
CHM 464
-
(.O course)
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
Topics in Chemistry
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
Chemistry Seminar
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352,361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. BIO 367 is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (~hreehours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352,353, 361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpful. Fall)
Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Directed Study
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Internship
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Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
CHM 299
CHM 399
CHM 499
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications, and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. We
encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or
cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to add
practical applications to their education.
T
12 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
Computer Science Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
.
Charles Sheaffer (Chair), Lany
Crockett, Jim Moen, Noel Petit, Larry
Ragland, Karen Sutherland
Computer Science Faculty
See listing under Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts.
lnternship
See description on page 91
CHM 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
16 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
Computer Science Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200 at least one of
which is above 300
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design.
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 450
!24 Computer Science
13 courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Major in Computational Economics
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Lany Ragland, Department of Computer
Science
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science
and six from economics with a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Computational Economics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
CSC 160
Prerequisites: A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
count as a prerequisite for a computer science course.
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210,345; and one upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or
MAT 145.
Computer Science Minor
GPA of 3.5 in computer science and
mathematics, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an
independent study project.
Departmental Honors
One upper division elective in philosophy
Computer Science: An
Alternative Scheme I1
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 385 Introduction to Fonnal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
CSC 373
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, and the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
14 courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Smctures
CSC 320 Algorithms
Major in Computational Philosophy
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires six courses from computer
science and seven from philosophy with a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Computational Philosophy
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computer Science 12
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CSC 352
csc 345
CSC 320
CSC 273
CSC 272
CSC 270
CSC 240
csc 210
CSC 170
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Database Management and Design
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Principles of Computer Organization
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
Algorithms
Study of an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of
computer science including problem-solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming, procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation. Intended especially for non-majors. Offered concurrently
with CSC 373. (Prereq.: None)
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme I
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
UNIX and C
Study of the FORTRAN programming language. It is assumed that the student
has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in
some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a
programming language)
FORTRAN
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
Data Structures
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
Structured Programming
126 Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and PHI 385)
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
CSC 320 and PHI 385 or concurrently)
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCPAP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 340 and 345)
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Introduction to Al Robotics
Continuation of CSC 273, and offered concurrently with CSC 273. Majors who
have taken CSC 210 should register for CSC 373. (Prereq.: CSC 210 or 273)
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme II
CSC 499
CSC 399
CSC 299
CSC 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 495
CSC 451
CSC 450
CSC 440
CSC 431
CSC 373
Computer Science 12
Martha Johnson, Director
East Asian Studies Faculty
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
studies include government service, international business, journalism, language
instruction, Asian arts, and intercultural
communication. The major provides a
foundation for graduate work in various
fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, international relations, business,
law, political science, sociology, and theatre. This major is also recommended for
those interested in education and work
with social and recreational agencies.
major in East Asian studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program that is available as a
result of the cooperation and cross-registration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China, and other East Asian
nations, and to gain a functional knowledge of the language of one country.
A
Hamline University offers elementary
and intermediate courses in Chinese.
Macalester College and the University of
St. Thomas offer elementary and intermediate courses in Japanese. There is a contractual arrangement with the University
of Minnesota to take Chinese or Japanese
languages (without extra tuition charges);
see campus adviser. Non-majors may also
take the Chinese and Japanese language
courses.
Language Courses
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea, and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by offering a cross-cultural experience in the country of specialization.
Nine courses are required for the major.
Courses in the major must be preapproved by the campus adviser and are
distributed as follows: four courses in an
East Asian language; four additional courses,
two of which must be upper division
(strongly recommended that one of these
be a history course on China or Japan);
and an East Asian studies seminar. A term
of study abroad and the completion of a
minor in another discipline are strongly
recommended.
Major in East Asian Studies
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg-Martha Johnson,
612-330-1715; Hamline-Richard Kagan,
651-641-2433; Macalester-Yue-him Tam,
651-696-6262; St. Catherine-Helen
Humeston, 651-690-6651; St. ThomasYoung-Ok An, 651-962-5621.
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East Asian Studies Program
may be substituted when appropriate,
with the consent of the campus adviser.
Faculty advising is recommended at all
stages of the major to plan a coherent and
effective program.
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. Courses in
the minor must be pre-approved by the
campus adviser. A minor in East Asian
studies provides exposure to an area of
East Asia that would complement other
disciplines.
Minor in East Asian Studies
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Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
Topics: Introduction to AsianAmerican Literature
The Modem Non-Western
World
Asian Philosophy
Understanding Asian America
Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
History of Religions
Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
Students may also take independent
studies (299,499) or topics courses relating to East Asian studies in various departments, subject to consent of instructor and
approval of program director.
REL 356
THR 245
PHI 355
POL 282
POL 363
HIS 104
ENG 282
BUS 368
Approved Augsburg College courses for
the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses):
East Asian Studies 12
T
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management infor-
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the rapidly growing computer science field.
The combined economics/business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields.
Finally, the teaching major in political sciencdeconomics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid
background for teaching economics.
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
and three other upper division courses also
required:
MIS 175 F'rinaples of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MAT 114 Elementary Functions
Finite Mathematics
or MAT 121
Calculus for the Social
or MAT 122
and Behavioral Sciences
Major in Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 414 Welfare Economics
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf, Stella
Hofrenning
Economics Faculty
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
mation systems, political science, histoly,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
and one other upper division business course.
and one other upper division economics
course, and six accountinglbusiness
administration/MIS courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
or MIS 379
Quantitative Methods
for Business and
Economics
In addition to the courses listed on the
following pages, these topics have been
offered under ECO 295 or 495 Topics:
Consumer Economics, Research Methods
for Economics and Business, Advanced
Economic Theory, Decision-Making With
Finite Markov Chains, Soviet Economy,
Economics of Mutual Funds, and Health
Economics.
Note: Students who plan to major in
the department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study
Five economics courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
See Computer Science, page 124.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Minor in Economics
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Departmental Honors
See Political Science, page 229.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teacher Licensure Major
ECO 112, 113,312,313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted
with the approval of the department chair.
Major in Computational Economics
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
EC0 311 Public Finance
or ECO 312
Intermediate
Macroeconomics
or ECO 315
Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 360 International Economics
EC03 18 Management Science
or ECO 415
Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499
Independent Study
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Economics 131
Economics of Urban Issues
Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are fundamental microeconomic
tools, e.g., crime prevention, education, discrimination. (This is a basic course
designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS.)
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2 )
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory
to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economics problems and policies.
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring)
ECO 110
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 295
ECO 31 1
ECO 312
ECO 313
132 Economics
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall: alternate years)
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: on demand)
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall)
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. On
demand)
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
Welfare Economics
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of
alternative market structures; social welfare functions; normative concepts of
economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 315
ECO 317
ECO 318
ECO 360
ECO 365
ECO 413
ECO 414
Economics 13
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Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Topics
ECO 499
ECO 399
ECO 299
ECO 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: Completion of 50 percent of major or
consent of instructor)
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 495
134 Economics
Students in all degree andlor licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to begin-
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available in weekend format to those already holding a B.A.
degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Art in
Education degree. Contact the Education
Department for information.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication artdliterature, social
studies, and visual arts. Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to weekday and
weekend students who can take courses on
a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education
courses except field work and student
teaching are available on a weekend or
weekday late aftemoonlevening schedule.
Fieldwork and student teaching must be
completed during regular weekday hours.
All students must have some time available
each term for field experiences.
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8),secondary (grades 5-12) in biology,
chemistry, communication arts~literature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies, and K-12 licenses in visual art,
health, physical education, music, and
dancdtheatre, and special education: E/BD.
T
Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. Students who entered the College
under a previous catalog and who will
complete their licensure after August 31,
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching abroad program. Those interested
in further information should contact the
education department at least one year
prior to student teaching. Students who
teach abroad will do part of their student
teaching in the Twin Cities area under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Student Teaching Abroad
All students are expected to obtain an
education department adviser at the outset
of coursework. All students are expected to
become knowledgeable of programs and
follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
ning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing three
exams prior to recommendation for licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and a subject matter test.
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Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list):
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indian
Studies or INS 260
Contemporary American
Indians (IA 1)
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts
( W C T ) (if math specialty
area: MAT 331)
MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary
Society (QR) (if math: MAT
122 or 145)
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics or PHY 116
Introduction to Physics (NW
l), (if science specialty area:
PHY 116)
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers (If science specialty
area: PHY 116 and geology)
BIO 102 The Biology World (NW 2)
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
hey must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching.
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
2003 must comply with the new program.
No one will be licensed under programs
described in previous catalogs after August
31, 2003.
136 Education
Student Teaching Block
EDC 481,483,485 Student Teaching (3.0)
Student teaching is completed for licensure. It is not part of the major in elementary education. (S)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learners
EDC 480 School and Societv (WlISW)
Methods Block I1
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
StudiestThematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Methods Block I
EED 310 K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
ArtsIChildren's Literature
Foundations Block I1 (courses beyond this
point require admissions to the department)
EDC 3 10 Learning and Development
(HI)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Major Courses
Vicki Olson (chair), Joy Bartlett, Joseph
Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Gretchen
Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne Kaufman,
Lynn Lindoy Susan O'Connor, Ron
Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
Education Faculty
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication artditerature, dance/theatre, health, mathematics, music, physical
education, physics, and social studies.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
the major, 2.0 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
Under new licensure rules, the state of
Minnesota will require middle school specialty areas as a part of all elementary
teacher licenses. Teachers will be able to
teach at the middle school level in their
specialty area. Students must complete a
coursework program in one of the following areas: communication artshterature,
mathematics, science, or social studies. See
Education Department for specific courses
required in each area.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 ReadingMriting in the Content
Area
Foundations Block I1 (Courses beyond this
point require admission to the education
department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
(HI)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Non-departmental requirements:
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 11'5 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indians or
INS 260 Contemporary
American Indians (IA)
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
elementary licensure option will be available through Weekend College. Licensure
will be obtained through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department for
information.
Graduation with distinction or departmental honors is available to elementary
education majors who maintain a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.75 overall GPA in the
major. An honors project must be completed, beginning in spring of the junior year.
Guidelines for graduation with distinction
are available in the education department.
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major.
Secondary Education 13:
Creating Learning
Environments
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials for teachindearning situations.
Computer training will be included in this course.
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EDC 210
EDC 220
EDC 310
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: ENG 111,sophomore standing)
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available through
Weekend college. Licensure will be
obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department for
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study
Art, dancdtheatre, music, and physical
education teacher education programs lead
to licensure for grades K-12.
tion program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take four courses in student
teaching and do some student teaching at
both the secondary and elementary levels.
Note: Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students
who successfully complete the requirements for the bachelor of music education
major.
EDC 200
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary educa-
Art, DanceITheatre, Music, and
Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
education, 2.5 in the teaching major, and P
in student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental
requirements, and education program
courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481,483,485,487 Student Teaching
(3.0-4.0). (S)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl/SW)
Methods Block I1
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
ESE 325
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The Special Needs Learner
The study of students with disability, special needs, and gftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modem society, relationships with parents and community collaborative models, leadership and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: HealthIPhy Ed (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
K-6 Methods: Language Arts1 Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Middle School Methods: Communication ArtsILiteratureWriting (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementmy levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EDC 410
EDC 480
EED 310
EED 320
EED 330
EED 331
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
Elementary Education 13!
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K-6 Methods: Social StudiesIThematic Studies (-5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED 380)
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
EED 380
ReadingIWriting in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: TheatreIDance
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 300
ESE 325
ESE 310
ESE 320
ESE 330
EED 481, 483, 485,487 Student Teaching
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experiences. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EED 360
140 Secondary Education
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artsfliterature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artsfliterature license. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cuniculum development.
Required for elementary concentration in communication araiterature.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. NOTE:
Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature license do not need to
take ESE 300.)
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require three courses. K-12 licenses require four.
Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio.
ESE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
ESE 370
ESE 360
ESE 352
ESE 351
ESE 350
ESE 340
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Secondary Education 14
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
or INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
Required Non-major Courses:
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available through
Weekend College. Licensure will be
obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department for information.
he special education EB/D major is
available only through Weekend College;
ideally, to people who are currently in
schools working with students with this
label. This major leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special education with a
specialty in ernotionaVbehaviora1disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken
during the final year of coursework while
students are working in an EBD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
T
Required Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts1
Children's Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 440 Parent and Professional
Planning
Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and admission to
department).
SPE 420
SPE 430
SPE 440
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 102 or PSY 105
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Psychological assessment
Choose one from the following:
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
pSy 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
pSy 353 D~~~~~~~~~~~~
Psychology~
Middle and Older Adult
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues.
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Special Education 14:
Bachelor of ArtsIBachelor of
Engineering (B.A.1B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
University of Minnesota
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser.
A
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
EDU 491
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A.B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate cumculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of
Engineering (B.A.1M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
The Special Needs Learner
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDC 410
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Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
Michigan Technological University
Application for admission into the
B.A.N.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.Ah4.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351,352.
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus I11
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
Engineering 14:
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English as a
Second Language (ESL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
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One upper division course in
American literature:
ENG 350 American Literature Before
1920
or ENG 351
American Literature
Since 1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature:
Medieval to Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature:
17th and 18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature:
Homer to Dante
or ENG 272
European Literature:
Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Major
Nine courses above ENG 111, including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Candyce
Clayton, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Suzanne Donksy, Douglas Green, Joan
Griffin,John Harkness, Dallas Liddle,
Roseann Lloyd, John Mitchell, Ronald
Palosaari, David Ross, John Schmit, Joan
Thompson
English Faculty
ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to department approval)
Note: If students choose two literature
courses, one must be in American literature (ENG 350 or 351) and one must be in
British literature (ENG 331, 336, 337,
338/438).
SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
Major Requirements (12 courses)
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 226 Creative Writing
or ENG 227 Journalism
or one additional upper division literature course (ENG 350 or 351 recommended)
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
ENG 271 or 272 European Literature
ENG 345 Introduction to the English
Language
ENG 361 Studies in Modem Fiction
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing
ENG xxx Upper division literature course
(ENG 331,336,337, or
3381438 recommended)
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
Majors are encouraged to consult their
departmental adviser regularly. A student
with a double major or special program
that involves considerable work in the
English department should also work
closely with an adviser in the department.
5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper division literature
course; and an additional writing course.
Minor
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by
early Oct. in senior year for department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an independent study program (refer to
departmental guidelines).
Departmental Honors
Students in this program must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for
teacher education no later than the spring
of their junior year.
This major is only for those who seek
to be licensed in communication artslliterature. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an
English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or a speech
major.
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200,210,220,310; ESE 300; EDC 410,
480; student teaching. Contact an education department adviser for information.
ESE 352
ESE 351
English 14
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENC 111
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold hislher place in the course.
ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
lower division literature course.
Prerequisite for an upper division literature
course is ENG 245 Introduction to
Literature and/or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites
Students in Effective Writing (ENG
111) and Developmental Writing (ENG
101) can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week
of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will
receive a grade of N (one time only) if their
work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENG 101 or 111 a second time and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
required to enroll in ENG 101
Developmental Writing where they receive
more individual instruction than is possible
in ENG 111Effective Writing. These students must pass ENG 101 Developmental
Writing with a grade of 2.0 or higher before
enrolling in ENG 111Effective Writing.
ENC 101
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills-such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences-are
The Enqlish
- Placement Test
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer Students
Five courses in writing (above ENG 11l),
including ENG 225 and one upper division
course in writing.
Concentration in Writing
48 English
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American Indian Literature
A study of representative works of poetry and fiction by selected American
Indian writers. Discussion and analysis on ways in which literature reflects
and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions.
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for
business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals
is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas
of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing (ENG
111). Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
lntroduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the print
and broadcast media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and
verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal
and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experiences in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Introduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
ENC 223
ENG 225
ENC 226
ENG 227
ENC 236
ENC 241
ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ESL requirement is met. Students continue in
ESL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses (Fall: ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 216
English 14
ENC 338
ENC 337
ENC 336
ENC 331
ENC 282
ENC 272
ENC 271
ENC 251
ENC 245
50 English
Introduction to Literature
Study of the bard's major plays-comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
-for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. Taught in conjunction
with ENG 438. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or junior standing or consent of the
instructor. Spring)
Shakespeare
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians
Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual,
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development of
English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year.
Topics in Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the
modem period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Spring)
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Virgil,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later
literature, and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
European Literature: Homer to Dante
An introduction to selected texts of literary and historical importance that
yield an understanding of our Western heritage and contemporary American
world views. Themes could include the emergence of a national identity the
shaping of a collective American memory, and the contributions to American
thought by women and people of color.
Readings in American Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on
works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female
writers. This course aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature.
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
Topics
Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Studies in Modern Fiction
Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic,
and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly
in literary works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.:
ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
American Literature Since 1920
Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the 20th
century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that
stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modem sensibility will be discussed. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
American Literature Before 1920
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository
essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the
communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of
instructor. MPG 3.)
Quantitative Journalism:Computer-Assisted Reporting and
Research
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students are
introduced to the primary components of linguistics, and the development of
the English language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor.)
Introduction to the English Language
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative
writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG
226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
Advanced Creative Writing
ENC 436
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
Women and Fiction
All 400-level courses will involve some reading and study of literary criticism or: in the case of
writing classes, ofwhat writers andlor composition theorists have to say about writing.
ENC 382
ENC 361
ENC 351
ENC 350
ENC 347
ENC 345
ENC 341
English 1s'
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions of
professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and technigues for
gatheTing information. (Prereq.: ENG 225 and consent of instructor. Alternate years)
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories and approaches with
which graduate programs in English expect some familiarity. In a seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and experiment with
applications to a small group of literary and cinematic texts. (Prereq.: ENG
245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
ENC 445
ENC 480
ENC 482
Playwriting
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91. Note: The internship in Teaching Writing requires
completion of ENG 225 and approval of the department chair.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. Open to junior or senior English majors with an
overall GPA of 3.0 and consent of department chair.
ENC 299
ENC 399
ENC 499
See listing under Modem Languages.
See listing under Modem Languages.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
ENC 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 325
See department listingfor a description of the following approved elective:
Shakespeare
Taught in conjunction with ENG 338 (see above). Includes exposure to
Shakespeare criticism. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 438
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Critical Thinking
A course to enhance the ability of students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
claims, this course is designed specifically to strengthen critical thinking skills
of entering students who are determined to need such skill enhancement by
the entry critical thinking assessment. This course may not be taken by students who have passed the Critical Thinking Assessment.
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
Quantitative Reasoning/StatisticaI Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments involving predictions and explanations. Topics include reading and evaluating tables, graphs,
and statistical models as well as generalizations, traditional confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
City Seminar: Experiential Education
(.O course)
Students engaged in a minimum of 50 hours of internship/se~cdcooperative
education use that experience as a catalyst for learning about the Twin Cities
as an urban community system. Students participate in a required seminar,
completing five reflective assignments designed to introduce them to a
systematic, ecological way to understand how cities function. The seminar
enables the student to meet the objectives of The City Perspective.
Permission of instructor. No course credit.
CST 100
CST 140
CST 200
CST 209
See listing under Modem Languages.
Cooperative Education
(.O course)
A non-credit notation recognizes the academic learning inherent in an
approved co-op education assignment, satisfactory completion of the evaluation process, and participation in reflection activities conducted by the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning. No course credit.
CST 009
ome courses help to integrate learning around topics in ways that are different
from the more traditional disciplines.
General Studies includes specialized academic enrichment programs, and an integrative pro-seminar created by cooperating
faculty
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Brian Amrnann,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Mary EwertKnodell, Paul Grauer, Alvin Kloppen, Lauri
Ludeman, Jack Osberg, Joyce Pfaff, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
Health and Physical Education Faculty
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.0 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education; men's and women's intercollegiate
athletic programs; intramural programs for
men and women; and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
v
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor's certification for CPR
and first aid.
HEALTH EDUCATION
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The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 232 Dance (Interim)
HPE 254 Introduction to Development/
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries (Interim)
HPE 323 Team Sports
HPE 331 Individual and Dual Sports
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Recommended: PHED 250, PHED 422,
PHED 423, and PHED 425 (at St.
Thomas).
Also required: 1,500 hours of practical
experience under the direction of a
Certified Athletic Trainer to be completed
by December 31, 2003.
Internship in Athletic Training
requires:
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
BIO 252 Human Physiology (at St.
Catherine)
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPED 425 Advanced athletic training (at
St. Thomas)
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
35 12.3100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 101,115,210,223, 231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.
HPE 101, 110,114, 115,316,320,390,
450, BIO 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Minor
Minor
Health and Physical Education 15:
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HPE 450
HPE 410
HPE 390
HPE 356
HPE 320
HPE 316
HPE 115
HPE 114
HPE 110
HPE 101
personal
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
This course uses "critical thinking" skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall: even years)
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Fall: even years)
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teachingearning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Fall: odd years)
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Sunrey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of "standardsn and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Fall:
even years)
School Health Curriculum
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Spring)
Human Sexuality
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
Health and Safety Education
Modem concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community (Fall)
Personal and Community Health
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to mod*
Fitness for Life
HEALTH EDUCATION
156 Health and Physical Education
HPE 340
HPE 335
HPE 331
HPE 323
HPE 275
HPE 254
HPE 232
HPE 220
HPE 210
HPE 101
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
tion and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical educa-
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split falllspring, even years)
Outdoor Education
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and officiating individual and dual
sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Fall)
Individual and Dual Sports
Theory and practice in team sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Spring)
Team Sports
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
A general overview of developmentalladapted physical education from early
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international dances. (Spring)
Dance
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills relative to
physical activity (Spring)
Motor Learning
History, principles, and philosophy of physical education and sport. (Spring)
Introduction to Physical Education
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
Fitness for Life
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Sports
(.O course)
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports meet the general education requirements. No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health and Physical Education 15;
Kinesiology
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Spring)
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Fall)
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
Physiology of Exercise
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system and
analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 499
HPE 399
HPE 299
HPE 199
See description on page 92. Open only to junior or senior majors.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 473
HPE 368
HPE 365
HPE 356
HPE 351
HPE 350
- Health and Physical Education
158
H
Nine courses (including HIS 495 seminar). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
Major
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
William Green, John Gregg, Don
Gustafson, Chris Kimball
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in several fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: "No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community"
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
Prerequisites
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 101-104 courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit)
to be defended before a faculty committee.
Departmental Honors
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Minor
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure
medieval, modem Europe, U.S., and nonWestern.
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An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
The Modern Non-Western World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
The Modern World
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
The Shaping of Western Civilization
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
The Beginning of Western Culture
courses at Augsburg. A minor normally
requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HIS 220
HIS 195
A survey of the contacts between American, African, and European cultures
and the political, religious, and racial diversity that formed colonial life,
including a study of independence, expansion, and democratization of the new
republic.
America to 1815
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
Topics in History
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 1621462 20th Century South Asia
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 350)
HIS 150/350 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
HIS 104
HIS 103
HIS 102
HIS 101
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
Transfer Students
160 History
19th-Century U.S.
HIS 311
HIS 249
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
HIS 243
Exploration of selected topics in women's history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
Topics in Women's History
(See Department of Art for course description)
The Designed Environment
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of Afiican American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
Topics in African American History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
Minnesota History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modem legal system.
American Legal History
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
History of the Twin Cities
A survey focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal
government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
20th-Century U.S.
A survey emphasizing cultural, social, political, and economic changes resulting from immigration, expansion, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and
Reconstruction.
HIS 242
HIS 241
HIS 234
HIS 228
HIS 225
HIS 222
HIS 221
History 16
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HIS 348
HIS 347
HIS 346
HIS 336
HIS 335
HIS 332
HIS 331
HIS 326
HIS 323
162 History
Modern China
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
(Prereq.: 100-level course or consent of instructor)
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
Four specific mini-courses together provide an overview of Mexico's historical
development from pre-Columbian times to the present day.
MesoAmerica: Legacy of the Conqueror
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 179 in
International Studies.)
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
American Labor History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
American Urban History
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions
between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the U.S. as an
economic and military power.
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
Topics in U.S. History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
American Indian History
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China's isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 474
HIS 440
HIS 381
HIS 380
HIS 370
HIS 361
HIS 360
HIS 354
HIS 352
HIS 349
Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
The World and the West
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
Topics in World History
With attention to class, racial, and ethnic differences among women, this class
examines the changing legal, political, economic, social, and sexual status of
women in Europe and North America since the Victorian period.
The History of Women in the West Since 1870
A thematic and comparative examination with primary focus on Europe and
North America, emphasizing changing conceptions of women's work, public
roles, sexuality, life cycles, and familial roles in the Renaissance, early
American, Enlightenment, and Victorian periods.
The History of Women in the West to 1870
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and'
the early years of the Reformation.
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
Alexander's Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world's greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
Britain and the Commonwealth Since 1688
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modem
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany's sondenveg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
Modern Germany
(See Department of Art for course description)
The Designed Environment
History 16
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
(Offered at least once each year, during the fall term.)
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. A maldmum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.5 GPA in history)
HIS 399
HIS 499
Introduction to Computing and Communications
Integrated with HON 100, this course introduces computing basics, hardware
and software, the possibilities and limitations of computing, artificial intelligence, communications basics, the Internet, and some of the social, philosophic, and economic implications of computing.
Self-Identify and Society
Psychological, sociological, anthropological, and theological perspectives are
used to explore the role of the individual in community and other social institutions.
HON 160
HON 210
HON 100-101 Freshman Honors Seminar
This is the program's introduction to the Honors Program and to collegiate
scholarship. We explore an interdisciplinary mix of Western history, the Bible,
English literature, and philosophical texts as we assess the Western tradition
and Christianity's place within that tradition.
T h e r e are two ways to graduate from
the Honors Program- Graduate with
Distinction or Honors Program graduate.
Graduating with distinction requires satisfylng all program requirements, a 3.5 GPA,
Directed Study
See description on page 92. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 299
and successful completion of a departmental honors project. Honors Program graduate requires a 3.3 GPA and service on the
Honors Review editorial board. Students
take five of the following courses and four
mini-seminars. (Four mini-seminars equal
one credit.)
Internship
See description on page 91.
HIS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 495
164 History
History of Jazz
Studies not only jazz as an art form, but as an expression of culture, race, gender, creativity, and community created by jazz musicians.
Philosophy of Science
Explores and assesses scientific theories, laws of nature, evidence, whether science generates truth, and, from more recent developments, the philosophical
implications of chaos and complexity.
Senior Honors Seminar
This capstone course explores one of three topics: the relationship of science
to religion, the life and thought of C.S. Lewis, or the history and significance
of Hispanic Christianity in the United States.
HON 241
HON 365
HON 401
L
Chemistry in Context
A one-semester introduction to science through selected topics in chemistry
that emphasize current issues in science. More specifically, it introduces honors students to science and scientific ways of knowing.
HON 214
L
The Poverty and Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations in 1776 puzzling over the question of who's rich and who's poor. Do we have any more answers now than he
did then? Emphasis in the course will be placed on understanding economic
systems from around the world and how individuals make choices within this
framework. This course fulfills the Social World Area 1 or 2 perspective.
HON 217
I
Human Community and Modern Metropolis
Using the basic concepts and methods of sociology, this course enables students to explore the concept of human community and the social institutions
which facilitate that community.
HON 212
For other interdisciplinary course
listings, see International Studies.
Augsburg also offers students the
oppomnity to major and minor in
Women's Studles, Metro-Urban Studies, and
American Indian studies.
dents are better prepared to become contibuting members of the global community.
Dyanamic Social Systems
This course is designed specifically to facilitate the development of this understanding through the exploration of alternative social science perspectives of
how social organizations function and adapt.
HON 21 1
nterdisciplinary studies covers a broad
spectrum of experience and coursework.
students
gain greater insight and understandmg of
cultures and ~ersvectivesdifferent from
their own. Through these experiences stu-
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Honors Program 16:
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Introduction to American Indian Studies
This course is an introduction to the content areas of the American Indian
studies curriculum, including an overview of American Indian history,
American Indian literature, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and
urban issues, cross-cultural influences, art, music, and language.
Five courses including INS 105. At
least two must be upper division.
Minor
In addition student must complete five
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Major
Ten courses including;
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
HIS 326 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
INS 499 Capstone Project
Adjunct Faculty
Priscilla Buffalohead, Steve Chapman,
Robert Danforth, Rick Greschyk, Sophia
Jacobson, Dale Weston
American Indian Literature
(See Department of English for course description.)
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
ENC 216
INS 233
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, I1
(See Department of Modem Languages for course description.)
INS 105
Associated Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Sociology), John Gregg
(History)
Coordinator
Eric Buffalohead
American Indian Studies is a major h a t
gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
6 6 Interdisciplinary Studies
INS 499
INS 495
REL 370
HIS 326
INS 332
INS 320
ART 290
INS 264
INS 260
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An independently designed research project to fulfill the capstone requirement.
Independent ResearchICapstone Project
This course will examine the experiences of the Dakota and Ojibwe in
Minnesota from the time of contact to the present situation of both tribes.
Each group's history and experiences will be studied and compared. Major historical events will be examined as well as significant events important to each
group.
Minnesota lndians
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
American lndian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
(See Department of History for course description.)
American lndian History
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions ill be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
Native American Storytelling
The focus is on the roles played by women in the tribal cultures of North
America. It explores the continuity of women's roles over time, as well as
changes in these roles, precipitated by the influence of Western colonialism. It
examines the life histories of Indian women and assesses their contributions to
Indian community life today.
American lndian Women
(See Department of Art for course description.)
Tribal Arts and Culture
Various images of the North American Indian, created by Hollywood and television, are studied. Films from 1913 to the present are viewed in order to provide an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural ideologies.
American lndians in the Cinema
This course examines the situation of American Indians in the United States
since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934). Emphasis is on such current
issues as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and education. The tension of cultural change and religious, traditional persistence among selected American
Indian tribes today is highlighted.
Contemporary American lndians
Interdisciplinary Studies 16
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In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
River Politics Field Seminar
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following coursesSOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
Building Working Relationships
(See Department of History for course description.)
Topics in African American History
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
The African American Experience in America
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
Introduction to Islam
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
Religion in African American History
Coordinator
The
of the 'lst century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
Norma Noonan
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
This course introduces students to the range of qualitative methods available
for the applied study of social issues and prepares them for a substantial
research project. In separate labs, students will acquire skilk in either archival
research, content analysis, interviewing, or participant observation. (Prereq.:
upper division or graduate standing and at least one upper division course in
the student's major, or consent of the instructors)
INS 381I581 Qualitative Research Methods
INS 342
INS 325
HIS 241
INS 232
INS 225
REL 231
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Metro-Urban Studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty in
sociology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and other related disciplines. Memo-Urban Studies is designed to
blend classroom and field experience, theory,
and internships that focus the content of
liberal learning on the metropolitan community and the process of urbanization.
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242) [S]
HIS 222 20th-Century U.S. [WH, CT]
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WECDay) [HI, Sl
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105) [Sl
SPC 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
SPC 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC) [HI]
Required electives: (2)
Principles of Management (no
.
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor) [CT]
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) [S] This course will
be the only integrative course
in the minor.
BUS 242
Required courses: (4)
Major
10 courses including:
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 21 1 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Gany Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO), Chris
Kimball (HIS), Michael O'Neal (SOC) ,
Michael Shock (SWK)
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College's
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies and the general
education Perspective on The City introduce students to the wide variety of developing careers related to urban and metropolitan affairs and equip students with the
analytical and theoretical tools required to
understand and contribute to the metropolitan community. The Metro-Urban
Studies major and minor also provide
undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in planning, architecture, law,
public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community
organization, and theology.
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Internship
See description on page 91. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
Independent Study-Metropolitan
INS 399
INS 498
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs. Through
HECUA, Augsburg students have access to
six interdisciplinary field learning programs of exceptional quality, located in
Scandinavia, South America, C e n ~ a l
-4merica. and the Twin Cities.
Also see In tcmaiioml Studies listings.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS
THROUGH HECUA
INS 499
Directed Study
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 299
Resources
Internship
See description on page 91.
INS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
Minor
POL 122, SOC 211, HIS 225, and two
of the following: HIS 335, SOC 381, or INS
399.
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics.
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses. (Courses fulfilling The City
Perspective generally meet the urbanrelated requirement.)
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OR SPRING
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying-at times competing-views on the Twin Cities "civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 91.
INS 359
INS 399
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Studv of the social and cultural historv of urban art. the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 91.
INS 331
INS 399
Ill. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SUST, SAUS, CILA, AND
EECLA)
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 330
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
II. CITY ARTS-SPRING
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct obsewation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
INS 358
This "Semester in the Cities" program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)-FALL
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Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common val-
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
1. Language courses: one year (2 courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
Requirements
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
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Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology or social work.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modem Languages.
Other Requirements
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
ues, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See Department of Art)
Scandinavian Arts
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Norwegian Language and Culture
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th century h a t i * . Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian ISynng: alternate years)
The Modern Nordic Drama
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
The Modern Nordic Novel
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
Contemporary Norden
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
For degree and major requirements see page 275.
NAS 499
NAS 399
NAS 299
NAS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 394
NAS 393
ART 382
NAS 377
NAS 372
NAS 352
NAS 351
NAS 230
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Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Norma Noonan
Director
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major that offers the student both
breadth and depth. The student may focus
on a discipline or geographic area of the
world. The program consists of a core of
seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study for
an Interim or semester. Competency in one
language is required, and some students
study two languages.
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Interim courses, seminars, independent
study, topics courses, and courses at other
colleges/universities can be considered here
with the approval of the program director,
as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362,368,465
ECO 317,360,365
HIS 346,348,352,354,440,474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 241
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modem Languages.)
SWK 230
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modem language.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College's strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
I
GPA of 3.5 in the major; 3.0 overall. In
addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
Departmental Honors
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
Students in good academic standing (a
minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
summer abroad courses also provide a
number of educational opportunities.
Students interested in these or other external off-campus study experiences should
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distributiodgenera1 education, and graduation requirements
when approved by the appropriate program directors and faculty before departure.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Minor
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
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The International Partners Program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below.
For information on these programs, contact
the academic programs abroad office.
The center's study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
learn not only from textbooks but live in
the midst of the society they are studying,
encountering the people and culture inside
and outside the walls of a classroom. All
programs include family stays, regional
travel, community-based living, and opportunities for volunteer work and internships.
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
contact the study abroad adviser.
Applications are due April 1 for the fall
term or academic year, and October 15 for
the spring term. The cost for many programs is comparable to full room, board,
and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is granted on the same
basis as on-campus study.
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International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below. For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different fullsemester programs in Norway, Guatemala,
and Ecuador. All programs emphasize the
impact of social change and cross-cultural
factors on the human community HECUA
programs include intense language experience and field study. The cost is equivalent
to full tuition, room, and board for one
semester on campus, plus airfare.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but is not limited to these
fields. The study program may be for one
year, one semester, or a summer session.
Participation may be on an individual basis
or as part of a student group. For further
information, contact the International
Partners office.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Europe. Under these
agreements International Partner students
from abroad receive part of their academic
training at Augsburg, and qualified
Augsburg students are guaranteed admission to partner institutions, where courses
are pre-approved for credit toward graduation requirements at Augsburg.
Latin American Literature: Before 20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees.
SPA 356
SPA/INS/WST 399 Internship
REL/WST 366 The Church and Social Change in Latin America
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
POL/WST 359 Women in Comparative Politics-Women in Latin America
An examination of critical global issues affecting Latin America and the impact
these factors have on women: diminishing resources and sustainable development, refugee issues, foreign debt and international trade, political ideologies,
and revolution.
INS/WST 31 1 Gender, Health, and Development
Students reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and
human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. Latin
American development and educational theories and practices are examined,
as well as social change strategies.
Conversation and Composition
Improve written and Spanish language expression through discussions,
debates, oral reports, journals, and compositions, including formal letters,
newspaper articles, and position papers on key topics in Mexican current
events.
SPA 317
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Mexican instructors. (Required
course. Placement level determined by program director.)
Courses are offered for credit in the disciplines as listed. INS 311 and POL 359 are
also approved for credit in women's studies. Participation in the program will fulfill the IA
general education perspective credit. REL 366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a
Spanish course will fulfill one modem language skill credit. Application deadline is April 1.
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and leam first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change.
CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANCE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)-FALL
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Latin American Literature: Before 20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees.
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America.
SPA 356
HIS 350
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
POLIWST 341 Environmental Politics
Topics studied include development politics in Latin America from preColumbian times to the present, environmental issues from a gender perspective, and political and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development.
Conversation and Composition
Improve written and Spanish language expression through discussions,
debates, oral reports, journals, and compositions, including formal letters,
newspaper articles, and position papers on key topics in Mexican current
events.
SPA 317
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks,
taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by program director.)
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit, and
a Spanish course will fulfill one modem language skill credit.
This program introduces students to the socio-economic and political issues of the
region with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students examine this complex web of issues and how the people of Mexico are responding to pressures on family, society, and the natural environment. Application deadline
is Oct. 15.
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)-SPRING
SPA/REL/INSIWST 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change and/or development. 100 hours of community service
required.
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The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights and examines basic theories of
development as well as particular strategies of development that are being
implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people
representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and
religious organizations.
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
This course is an overview of the history of Namibia and South Africa, including the experience of indigenous peoples, the impact of occupation by South
Africa, and the war for independence.
Political and Social Change in Namibia: Liberation,
Decolonization, and Nation Building
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
Internship
INS 312
REL 346
HIS 346
POL 353
INS 399
Participation in the program will fulfill the LA general education perspective credit. REL
346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
This intensive program of travel and study is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa. Namibia is a nation that has recently gained independence and is making a transition from colonialism to independence. Students will explore
the complex political, social, and economic dynamics of building a new nation.
Application deadline is April 1.
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION: SOUTHERN AFRICA PERSPECTIVES (NAM IBIA)-FALL
REL/INS/WST 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
SPAIINSIWST 399 lnternship
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change andlor development. 100 hours of community service
required.
Learn about different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
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Topics: Sustainable Economic Development
This course examines the concepts of economic development and growth in
the "third world." Students are introduced to the theories of economic development and definitions of sustainable development. They study the relationship between economic development and ecological damage.
Church and Social Change in Latin America
This course explores the role of religion in Latin American societies, past and
present, given the factors of political oppression and social injustice. Students
examine the "theologies of liberation."
ECO 495
REL 366
RE1 346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit and
This program examines these crucial issues from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid
South African colonialization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As
these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and
colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization
in today's world; the challenges posed by under and unequal development; and the longterm project of decolonizing the mind. Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-SPRING
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America.
HIS 350
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement
level determined by program director.)
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit. REL
366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a Spanish course will fulfill one modem
language skill credit.
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Central Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua. Application deadline is April 1.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE: GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)-FALL OR SPRING
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Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
Political and Social Change in Namibia: Liberation,
Decolonization, and Nation Building
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
Roots and Realities of Racism in Southern Africa and the USA: A
Comparative Examination
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the US, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations of political
victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political and psychological effects of racism.
Internship
REL 346
POL 353
HIS 440
INS 399
Norwegian Language
Scandinavia in the World
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
INS 372
INS 377
INS 393
INS 394
INS 499
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The cuniculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of social democracy.
Students explore the relationship between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the European Union and broader global politics. Students have the
option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project. April 1.
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)-FALL
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
INS 312
International Studies 1
Wealth, Poverty, and Community Development: Critical Social
Issues
Independent Study
INS 363
INS 499
Internship
Independent Study
INS 399
INS 499
Environment and development issues are examined by looking at market and community economy models and their respective practices and ethical implications. Participants
will conduct a variety of field projects in small groups to learn about the environment and
development efforts. Students gain hands-on experience field placements with organizations working in the Guatamalan Highland, exploring the limits and possibilities of classroom theories and concepts in the context of complex real-life experiences in the community. Each student carries out an independent study project on a topic of personal choice,
which includes field research. Oct. 15.
ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY IN LATIN AMERICA:
GUATEMALA AND CUBA (EECLA)-SPRING
(2 course credits)
Community Participation for Social Change
INS 366
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change
are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Eduadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish. April 1.
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (GILA)-FALL
Development in the Latin American City
INS 362
INS 2611386 Spanish in the Field
The "Politics, Development, and the City" program explores historical and current
issues related to rural-urban migration, industrialization, government policies, and effects
on human communities. Students engage in dialogue with Latin American faculty, activists,
and leaders from local communities to understand local conditions and efforts at social
change. Learning is made vivid through field projects and interactions with organizations
working on urban issues. A "Spanish in the Field course facilitates language learning
directly related to content. April 1.
POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CITY: GUATEMALA AND ECUADOR-FALL
82 International Studies
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The Ethics of Development: Local and Global Implications
Spanish in the Field (advanced-level language course)
Independent Study Project (students chooses topic)
INS 385
INS 386
INS 499
Politics o f Conflict and Transformation
Internship
INS 317
INS 399
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATIO
SYSTEMS
(2 course credits)
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 316
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace
and the progress being made. Through a seven week internship, students get hands-on
experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human
rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the
UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Oct. 15
NORTHERN IRELAND: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE- SPRING
Social Dynamics and the Environment
INS 384
International Studies 18
M
Students may choose coursework supporting study of mathematics as a liberal
art, its applications to science and engineering, its applications to actuarial science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg's urban
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem-solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
athematics is the study of smcture and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale defending a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
A minimum of three upper division MAT
courses are required. Note that MAT 331
does not apply toward the major but is a
recommended general education course for
majors.
Nine mathematics courses:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 3 14 Abstract Algebra
or a modeling course, either MAT 247 or
MAT 385
MAT elective numbered above 200
Mathematics Major
Suzanne Doree (Chair), Nicholas Coult,
Rebekah Dupont, Matthew Haines,
Kenneth Karninsky
Mathematics Faculty
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
For distinction: GPA of 3.5 in MAT
courses numbered above 200,3.5 overall
GPA, a project, and approval of the mathematics department. For departmental honors: GPA of 3.5 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.0 overall GPA, a project or
independent study course, and approval of
the mathematics department. Specific
requirements are described in "Guidelines
for Graduation with Distinction and
Departmental Honors in Mathematics"
available from the department.
Three supporting courses:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
or another CSC course with departmental
approval
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers, and
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for licensure
to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are
the same as the major, with the MAT electives specified as MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry and MAT 314 Abstract Algebra
and the additional course of MAT 331
History of Mathematics required. At the
time of publication, the mathematics
requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades K-8 are MPG 4 or
MAT 114 Precalculus, MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
and Social Sciences, MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics or MAT 373 Probability and
Statistics I, MAT 252 Exploring Geomeq,
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures, and MAT 331 History of
Mathematics.
Teaching Licensure Major
Also required:
MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
math placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the mathematics department. All other students must
take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
Math Placement Croup (MPC)
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At least one MAT course numbered above
200 must be taken at Augsburg.
Three electives numbered above 200, at
least one of which is numbered above 300,
other than MAT 331. Alternatively students
may complete a minor by taking the six
courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 331.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
Graduation with Distinction and
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Two additional supporting courses from
the following list or substitutes with
departmental approval: BUS 331, CSC 170,
CSC 320, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (not
both), ECO 318, MAT 163 or MAT 173
(not both), PHY 121, PHY 122.
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Mathematics 185
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Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. Students in MPG 3 or
higher may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school
algebra. WEC-additional sessions are required)
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business and quantitative reasoning.
Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development of mathematics
and that of Western civilization with an emphasis on connections to teaching
mathematics to children. Students who have completed MAT 331 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 105
MAT 114
MAT 122
MAT 131
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
Prerequisites
student's MPG. Students are also permitted
to retake the Math Placement Exam during
their first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
MAT 103
which is administered by Academic
Advising. The exam is given during
College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice
questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in
MPG 1may take MAT 103 to advance to
MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in
MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
186 Mathematics
Numeracy for Contemporary Society
An examination of the applications of mathematics in an interdisciplinary setting with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning and connections to students'
life, work, and interests. Students who have completed a Quantitative
Reasoning course may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3; Coreq.: CSC 160)
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Calculus Ill
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries
and geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning,
conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 163
MAT 171
MAT 173
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 252
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions, including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series with an emphasis on mathematical investigation and quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
MAT 132
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MAT 385
MAT 374
MAT 373
MAT 355
MAT 331
MAT 327
MAT 324
MAT 314
MAT 271
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a service learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245,246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
Mathematics Practicum
Concepts of statistics including sampling distributions associated with the
normal and other distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. (Prereq.: MAT
373)
Probability and Statistics II
Concepts of probability including methods of enumeration, random variables
and probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem, and
important ideas and problems of statistics. (Prereq.: MAT 245)
Probability and Statistics I
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modem computers, and applications. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor.)
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modem mathematics. An examination of the interaction
between the development of mathematics and that of western civilization.
Does not apply toward the mathematics major or minor. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or
MAT 122 and MPG 4, junior or senior standing)
History of Mathematics
(See PHY 327)
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting with an emphasis on written communication of mathematical ideas. (Prereq.: ENG 111, at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271)
Analysis
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271)
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or two of the following courses: MAT 145/122, MAT 163,
MAT 252, MAT 331)
Discrete Mathematical Structures
188 Mathematics
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Independent StudyIResearch
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor). See also description on p. 92.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
METRO-URBAN
STUDIES
MAT 499
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing). See also description on p. 91.
MAT 1991399 Internship
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 491
Study of an advanced topic such as complex analysis, mathematical biology,
operations research, chaotic dynamical systems, fractal mathematics, knot theory, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional
upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be
required)
MAT 395/495 Topics in MathematicdAdvanced Topics in Mathematics
Mathematics 1
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Mary Kingsley (Chair), Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Frankie Shackelford, Donald
Steinmetz
Modern Languages Faculty
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modem languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
The modem languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College's affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
he Department of Modem Languages
at Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today's world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
T
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See majorlminor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
Transfer Students
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P
Majors seeking graduation with distinction must apply in the junior year.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA in the major, 3.5
GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Graduation with Distinction
The minor consists of four courses
above 21 1 (Norwegian only: 21 1 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The major consists of nine courses
above 21 1 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature and three electives (from any of the
three areas above). At least seven of these
courses must be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Major
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modem languages.
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulaly
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall)
FRE 295
FRE 31 1
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulaly building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovely of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112. WEC-additional sessions
required)
FRENCH (FRE)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Teaching Licensure
Study Abroad
Modern Languages 191
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French Civilization: Historical Perspective
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
French Civilization Today
the modem period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
FRE 499
FRE 399
FRE 299
FRE 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 495
FRE 41 1
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
FRE 350
FRE 332
FRE 331
192 Modern Languages
CER 351
CER 350
CER 332
CER 331
Conversation and Composition
CER 31 1
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
Survey of Literature: Cerman Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany. Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
German Civilization and Culture II
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
German Civilization and Culture I
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
CER 295
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212)
CER 211, 212 Intermediate Cerman I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112. WEC-additional sessions
required)
CER 111, 112 Beginning Cerman I, II
GERMAN (CER)
P
Modern Languages 19
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
CER 41 1
CER 495
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
CER 299
CER 399
CER 499
NOR 21 1
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112)
NORWEGIAN (NOR)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
JAPANESE(JPN)
lnternship
See description on page 91.
CER 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modem age.
CER 354
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194
Conversation and Composition
NOR 311
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
31 1.Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 499
NOR 399
NOR 299
NOR 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 495
NOR 41 1
NOR 353
NOR 350
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 21 1 or equivalent. Spring)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 295
NOR 331
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OJIBWE(OJB)
Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
SPA 312
Conversation and Composition
SPA 31 1
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
Spanish Expression
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
SPA 248
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 21 1; spring: 212)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112. WEC-additional sessions required.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
W SPANISH (SPA)
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa)
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
(Alternate years: 111 fall of odd years; 112 spring of even years.)
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modem
languages department and as part of the American Indian studies minor.
W
-Modern Languages
196
Latin American Civilization and Culture
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
Representative Hispanic Authors
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 499
SPA 399
SPA 299
SPA 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 495
SPA 41 1
SPA 354
SPA 350
SPA 332
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Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Bridget
Doak, Sally Dorer, Susan Druck, Lynn
Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth,
Bradley Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl, Mary
Horozaniecki, Ned Kantar, Kathy Kienzle,
Caroline Lemen, Steve Lund, Norbert
Nielubowski, Celeste O'Brien, Paul Ousley,
Part-time Faculty
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Merilee Klemp, Sonja Thompson
Participation in a variety of Music experiences including music ensembles, musictheater productions, private lessons, some
music courses, and additional Interim
courses or special performances is open to
students in any major area of study, with
permission from the instructor.
In Addition, we offer a Music minor and a
Music Therapy equivalency certificate.
Bachelor of Arts (Music Major)
Bachelor of Music (Music Education or
Performance Major)
Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy
major)
The Department of Music at Augsburg
College offers music training within the
context of a liberal arts education, and is
an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
and the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). The Music
Department offers three degree programs
and four majors as follows:
usic has the power to strengthen
the mind, heal the body, and unlock the
creative spirit. Whether we experience
music as a listener, performer, or teacher, it
adds a significant dimension to our lives.
Augsburg students who enroll as freshmen must apply to the Department of
Music for acceptance to a degree program
by the end of the sophomore year. Transfer
students should meet with a music adviser
immediately after enrolling at Augsburg to
establish an appropriate course of music
study and application/evaluation process.
All students interested in pursuing a
music degree at Augsburg are strongly
encouraged to contact a music faculty
adviser in their degree area as soon as
possible to ensure a smooth program of
study and timely completion of music
degree requirements.
Plus fulfillment of recital requirements as
given under each specific degree and major
Materials of Music I
Materials of Music I1
Aural Skills I
Aural Skills I1
Materials of Music 111
Materials of Music IV
Aural Skills 111
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of Music
I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music
I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
Large and Small Ensemble Participation
Performance Studies
Music Repertoire Tests
Piano Proficiency
MUS 101
MUS 102
MUS 111
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 202
MUS 21 1
MUS 212
MUS 231
Core Curriculum for all Music Degree
ProgramsIMajors
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths, Angela
Wyatt
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocavgeneral or instrumentavgeneral
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
music department, bachelor of music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the bachelor of music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.5 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Music Education M a j o r
H BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore jury
For acceptance to any music major degree
program, students must:
submit an application for admission
prior to spring juries of the sophomore
year or as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and any transferred credits
with the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiency
requirement
Two quarter course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (first
year)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,
254
Instrumental e m p h a s i ~ n course
e
credit
of music elective
One of the following two:
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
Requirements
Core cuniculum plus:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half junior recital
MUS 459 Full senior recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
INS 105 or Intro. to Amer. Indian
Studies
INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 315 Critical Issues in Education
Seminar
ESE 300 Readinwriting in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485,487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.25)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(25)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.25)
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Two quarter course credits and six half
course credits of performance studies in
the major instrurnentlvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a
major Augsburg ensemble on the
major instrurnentlvoice
Improvisation competency on major
instrurnentlvoice (may be fulfilled by MUS
129)
Pass piano proficiency test
Emphasizes intensive work in performance, supplemented by other courses in
music and the liberal arts. The program is
made available only to students of exceptional perfonning ability who are selected on
the basis of an audition/interview application
process. The bachelor of music performance
program prepares d t e d performers to compete for professional performing opportunities andlor graduate school auditions.
Music Performance Major
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and in the major
instrumentlvoice
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and 3.0 in the major
instrumentlvoice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano proficiency test
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Four quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble plus four semesters of
departmental ensemble work as assigned
by the student's academic adviser and studio instructor.
Or, for piano or guitar emphasis:
Instrumental emphasis-one and one half
course credits of music electives, one methods course for major inshument
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Piano or organ emphasis-MUS 436,456,
one course credit of music elective
One of the following three areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251, 252, 253, 254,
435, EDS 359, one course credit of music
elective
Requirements: 14.5 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 358
Full junior recital
MUS 459
Full senior recital
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
ins trumentlvoice (winds and percussionBand; strings-Orchestra; voice-Choir)
Two full course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice
(fourth year)
Four half course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (second and third year)
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Requirements: 23 course credits
Core cumculum plus:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 311 or 312 Composition I or I1
MUS 372,373
Psychological
Foundation of Music I, I1
MUS 374,375
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half senior recital
EDC 4 10 The Special Needs Learner
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass and
Percussion
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 358 Music Methods: Strings
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B. S. in music therapy is
minimally a 4 1/2 year degree program,
which includes a full-time (six months or
1,040 hours) internship in a clinical facility
approved by the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). This course of study
is chosen by students who wish to become
professional music therapists.
Music Therapy Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrumendvoice
Core curriculum plus one full credit music
elective plus MUS 458 (Senior Recital) and
two additional music credits
Requirements
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many musicrelated business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Music Major
W BACHELOR OF ARTS
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Two semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrumendvoice and residency at
Augsburg
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrumendvoice
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
Strongly recommended:
MUS 359 Music Methods: Vocal
Music 201
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Requirements: 8 credits
MUSBUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the Music Business Minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today's
music indusq. The minor is a collaborative program between the Music and
Business Departments.
Music Business Minor
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year.
Pass one music repertoire test
Four consecutive quarter courses in a
major ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies
on the major instrumendvoice
One additional music course.
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music I1
Requirements: 6 course credits
Materials of Music I, I1
MUS 101, 102
MUS111,112
AuralSkills1,II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
submit an application for admission during
the first semester of residency at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency
program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student's degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
All of the above courses plus two additional Music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 295 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE andlor MUP courses).
One of the following:
MUSBUS 295 Topics: Arts Management
and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
Music Minor
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano proficiency test
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUSBUS 399 Internship Approved for the
Music Business Minor
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
202 Music
These musical organizations are open
to music majors, music minors, and nonmusic majors. All music students are
required to participate in a major ensemble
on their major instrument (where possible)
during their time at Augsburg College.
Ensembles (MUE)
An honors project could include but is
not limited to one of the following: writing
and defending a senior thesis; presenting a
recital beyond that required by a degree;
composing a work not less than 15 minutes duration; conducting a concert; or a
project that combines any or all of the
above listed projects in a manner appropriate to a student's degree area.
A transcript showing a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher in all music courses
An outline of the student's participation
in departmental activities demonstrating
leadership, musical goals and high musical
standards.
A proposal for an honors project
Students may qualify for departmental
honors by submitting a petition to the
music faculty before the end of the first
semester of the senior year. The petition
for honors should include:
Departmental Honors
submit the studio insmctor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her first jury.
Private instruction in voice, piano,
organ, or any instrument is available for all
students in the following categories:
No credit-l/2 hour lesson, 3 hours of
practice per week
114 course credit-1R hour lesson,
4 hours of practice per week
1/2 course credit-1 hour lesson,
8 hours of practice per week
Lessons for credit require:
Private lessons
Jury examination at the end of each
semester
Attendance at departmental student
recitals and master classes
Attendance at concerts and recitals
Performance Studies (Private Lessons)
While the music department strongly
encourages both formal and informal
ensemble experience, only membership in
the Augsburg Concert Band, the Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, the Augsburg Choir,
Masterworks Chorale, Men's Chorus, or
Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy
the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Ensemble requirements are
fulfilled by participation for the entire year.
One quarter course credit per semester is
granted to members of major ensembles
(MUE 111, 112, 121,141); other ensembles carry no credit. Traditional grading is
required for music majors and minors in
ensemble courses. The general student
may register for credit with either traditional or P/N grading, or may choose no
credit with audit (V) designation. A maximum of two course credits in an ensemble
may be counted toward graduation requirements.
Auditions for membership in ensembles
are scheduled during the first week of the
school year or by arrangement with the
individual ensemble director.
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Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All music degree recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog and
repertoire lists.
Students planning a recital should
carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Concurrent registration in
performance studies in the major instrument/voice is required for recital
performance. At least two full-time music
faculty members and the student's private
instructor must be present to evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are
given a padfail grade.
Student Recitals
A semester of study consists of 14
weeks of lessons, coaching, and a jury
examination. Music majors and minors are
required to register for music lessons for
credit (quarter, half, or full credit depending on year of study and degree being
sought). Credit is granted only for study
with faculty members of the Augsburg
College Department of Music, and private
instruction for credit is graded traditionally
Lessons for non-credit:
Students may take private lessons for
no credit and are not required to fulfill the
performance and listening requirements.
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Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano
major requirements and test dates.
Piano Proficiency
EXAMINATIONS
B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
B. A. and B. S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
MUS 31 1
MUS 212
MUS 21 1
MUS 202
MUS 201
MUS 112
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 101
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
Study of notational systems, score layout, calligraphy, physical basis of sound,
ranges of and arranging music for voices and instruments. Simple forms and
tonal harmonic materials are employed. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Composition 1
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
Aural Skills IV
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
Aural Skills 111
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century
practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201
and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Form and Analysis
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
Materials of Music 111
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
Aural Skills 11
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101. (Prereq.: Aural Skills Placement Test to be given in the
first week of class)
Aural Skills I
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a grade of 2.0 or
higher)
Materials of Music 11
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test to
be given in the first week of class)
Materials of Music I
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the ACTC Joint Class Schedule
or the music department for course offerings in each term.
Music 20
Instrumental Conducting
(.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,201)
History and Literature of Music II
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102, 201)
History and Literature of Music I
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For nonmusic majors.
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of Music-Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUSITHR 235 Skills of Music Theatre
MUS 232
MUS 231
MUS 130
MUS 105
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
Choral Conducting
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 344
MUS 342
Basic Conducting
MUS 341
(.5 course)
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Advanced arranging for vocal and instrumental ensembles of varying sizes and
types. Contemporaly techniques, atonal systems, and larger forms are studied
and used. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or permission from instructor)
MUS 312
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Worlds of Music
MUS 320
Music o f the Romantic Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Music o f the 20th Century
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western
Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing,
and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS
251, 252, 253, 254 or permission from instructor)
MUS 333
MUS 334
MUS 432
MUS 435
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
Music of t h e Classical Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
(.5 course)
Music of the Baroque Era
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 331
Thefollowing four half courses are extensive studies of special eras in the history of music:
A survey of non-Western musical cultures.
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 241
Music 20
Independent Study
(-5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 498
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
MUS 299
MUS 399
MUS 499
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
Class Piano
(.25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sight-reading,
and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessary to pass the
piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 152
MUS 155
MUS 158
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252) German Diction (253),
French Diction (254)
(each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music
education majors.
Improvisation in Music
(.O course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to
Instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 129
TECHNIQUE
lnternship
See description on page 91.
MUS 199
INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Piano Repertoire
(.5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by listening,
analyzing, and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 436
108 Music
Junior Recital
MUS 358
(.O course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
Senior Recital
MUS 459
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 272
MUS 373
MUS 372
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
Psychological Foundations of Music II
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
Psychological Foundations of Music I
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 271
MUSIC THERAPY
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire Level IV for music education majors, one hour recital at Level V for music performance majors. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
(.O course)
Senior Recital
MUS 458
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for music
education majors, one hour recital at Level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
(.O course)
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Principles, methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. Survey of
various pedagogical schools of thought.
MUS 456
Music 20
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 479
(.5 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months.
(1040 hours) Application for internship must be made nine months in advance.
Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: completion of all other graduation
requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274,275,374,375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency tests)
(.25 course each)
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music.
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Pradicums
MUS 473
MUS 472
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
110 Music
Augsburg Choir ( 2 5 course)
Riverside Singers o f Augsburg (.25 course)
Vocal Chamber (.O course)
Masterworks Chorale (.25 course)
Orchestra (.25 course)
String Ensemble (.O course)
Woodwind Chamber Music (.O course)
Concert Band (.25 course)
Brass Ensemble (.O course)
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
Percussion Ensemble (.O course)
Piano Ensemble (-0 course)
MUE 112
MUE 113
MUE 114
MUE 121
MUE 122
MUE 131
MUE 141
MUE 142
MUE 143
MUE 144
MUE 145
While the department strongly encourages both formal and informal ensemble
experience, only membership in the
Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, or
Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy
the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Some instruments are available for use by students.
MUE 111
These musical organizations exist not
only for the benefit of the music student,
but for any student who wishes to participate. Membership is determined by audition during the first week of fall semester
or by arrangement with the ensemble
director. Assignment to an ensemble is
then made at the discretion of the appro-priate faculty. For Jazz Ensemble membership, preference is given to Concert Band
members.
ENSEMBLES (MUE)
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Baritone
Tuba
Percussion
Organ
Harp
Improvisation
MUP 142-442
MUP 143-443
M UP 144-444
MUP 152-452
MUP 159a
MUP 161-461
MUP 171-471
MUP 181-481
MUP 191-491
MUP 192-492
MUP 122-422 Viola
MUP 123-423 Cello
MUP 124424 Bass
MUP 131-431 Oboe
MUP 132-432 Bassoon
MUP 133-433 Clarinet
MUP 134434 Saxophone
MUP 135-435 Flute
A student who cannot attend a scheduled
lesson is required to notify the teacher at
least 24 hours in advance; otherwise
except for illness immediately prior to
A semester of study is 14 weeks of
lessons and coaching.
Note carefully the following provisions:
Trombone
MUP 141-441
MUP 121-421 Violin
Credit is granted only for study with
members of the Augsburg
Department of Music.
the lesson, the student will forfeit the
right to a make-up lesson.
Guitar
Piano accompanying
Piano
Trumpet
MUP 137-437
Horn
are individualized to meet the experience,
ability, background and goals of the student. Students may register for 0.00 credits; 0.25 credits; or 0.5 credits in accordance with their specific degree requirements (see Music Department Student
Handbook for music degree and variable
credit performance studies requirements.)
MUP 111-411 Voice
H LESSONS
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and
Performance Studies at Augsburg
College provide a unique opportunity for
students to study on an individual basis
with artistlteachers who are active performers in this region and beyond.
PERFORMANCE STUDIES (MUP)
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The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
Teaching Licensure Major
Coordinators
Karen Ballen (Biology), Sandra Olrnsted
(Chemist~y),Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distributionlgeneral education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
he natural science licensure program
- for teachers is designed to provide smong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
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Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Zoology
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 367 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistq I, I1
One math course: MAT 114, 122, 145, or
163
Biology Major
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements, plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Broad Base Requirements
GEO XXX Introductory Geology
PHY 101 Introductory Astronomy
PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 113 Introductory Organisma1Biology
BIO 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General
Physics I, 11
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
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121,
See listing under Modem Languages.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
One year of general physics-PHY
122
Two courses from:
CHM 364,367,464,470,481,482
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
Physical Science Broad Base
Requirement
BIO 113, 114,215
PHY 101,106
Geology
One year of general chemistry-CHM
105,106 or CHM 115,116
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
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Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Meny Beth Gay, Sue Nash, Pamela Weiss,
Linda Holt, Beverly Nilsson (Emerita)
Augsburg's nursing program, leading to
a bachelor of science degree with a major
in nursing, is accredited by the National
League for Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for public health
nurse registration in Minnesota. With two
additional courses, they are eligible to
apply for school nurse certification.
The bachelor's degree equips nurses
with a working knowledge of the biological, physical, social, behavioral, and nursing sciences. The nursing program at
Augsburg also provides educational opportunities to increase their skills in critical
thinking, clinical investigation, and decision-making that prepares them to handle
challenging new positions in today's health
care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding. Nurses are being called
on to function in a variety of settings that
differ from those in the past. Today nurses
work in hospitals, clinics, corporations,
government agencies, schools, and community organizations, or in their own practices. Wherever they practice, nurses provide comprehensive health care through
the entire life span for people of diverse
cultures and socioeconomic levels.
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses
who want to increase their opportunities in
the health care field.
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Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekends with practicum courses requiring additional weekday time.
More time may be required to complete the
total course of study depending on the
number of credits transferred from other
colleges or universities. Students in nursing may take non-nursing courses in both
day school and Weekend College. Students
interested in pursuing the nursing major
should consult with the program coordinator from the Department of Nursing for
program planning.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed within two
academic years; however, students may
pursue their studies at a slower pace.
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 at
the completion of Level I and Level I1
courses of study are required. Students also
must complete Augsburg's residence and
general education requirements.
Major
Nine courses including:
NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I:
Communication
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11:
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing
Research
NUR 403 Contemporary Nursing 111:
Families
NUR 405 Leadership and Management:
Theory and Practice
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing 11:
Practicum
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health
Care
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NUR 305
Nursing majors can complete the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis and
Rochester sites.
Students can complete their liberal arts
general education requirements by taking
courses in day school and Weekend
College. It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting
the nursing major.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are
available only through Weekend College.
Classes usually meet on alternate weekends
for one 3 1/2 hour time block. Clinical
practice usually occurs on weekdays.
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing this degree.
Options for Completing the Degree
6. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance, current CPR certification, and an updated immunization record.
5. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
Augsburg or at another accredited college
or university.
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
Introduces the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
4. Prerequisite course content: The following content must have been completed
with a minimum grade of Z.O-chemistry,
anatomy and physiology, microbiology,
English composition, sociology, and psychology. These courses may be taken at
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program: Applicants must have graduated from an NLN-accredited associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a
2.5 overall GPA.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.2
GPA.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
Admission to the honors major requires:
a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.3
overall, application to the department chair
by Nov. 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and honors thesis
to be presented before a faculty committee
by April 15. Candidates register for NUR
499 to complete the honors requirement.
Departmental Honors
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Introduction to Nursing Research
Emphasis on research process and methods in nursing. Ethical issues in nursing research are examined. Students critique nursing research for its value in
nursing practice and design a research proposal. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with culturally diverse
families and explores theories related to family structure and function
throughout the life span. The role of the nurse in family health care is
examined. (Prereq.: NUR 306, 350)
LeadershipIManagement: Theory and Practice
Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs
in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor.
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.
Community Health Nursing II: Practicum*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delively systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching~learningtheory, and basic public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 310)
NUR 350
NUR 403
NUR 405
NUR 410
NUR 41 1
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
* This course involves an additional clinicalfee.
Note: I f NUR 41 1 is not taken immediatelyfollowing NUR 410, students are required to consult
withfaculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who deceleratefor more thanfive years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is afee to
audit courses.
NUR 499
Topics in Nursing
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
Independent Study:
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 330
NUR 432
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to the idea of theory-based nursing practice. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and then utilized in a
patientlclient situation.
NUR 306
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Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 285 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19-Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 Twentieth-Century Philosophy
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Fuehrer,
Bruce Reichenbach
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by philosophers
from the past and present.
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
"big" questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241,242,343, and 344.
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Departmental Honors
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See course listing
on page 118.
Major in Computational Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
PHI 242
PHI 241
PHI 175
PHI 125
PHI 120
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
studen& will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers and
still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge,
and the nature of the good life, from Thales to Plotinus.
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Creek Philosophy
Issues such as the ethics of sex in relation to marriage, pornography, and
homosexuality are considered. Then consideration is given to the nature and
history of romantic love and its relationship to sex.
Philosophy of Love and Sex
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
Ethics and Human Identity
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. Christian ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
Ethics
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (like how
we know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world philosophically
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Philosophy and the Arts
Class discussion of philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting,
sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of "work of art"; the nature of aesthetic
experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the artist's
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition.
PHI 365
PHI 355
PHI 350
PHI 344
PHI 343
PHI 300
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: PHI 399 or one course in natural science)
Philosophy of Science
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
Asian Philosophy
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God's goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
Philosophy of Religion
A survey of major philosophical schools in the twentieth century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modem philosophy.
History of Philosophy IV: Twentieth-Century Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17' century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18' century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant's synthesis
of rationalism and empiricism, and 19' century Idealism and the reaction to it
(Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche).
History of Philosophy Ill: Early Modern and l%h-Century
Philosophy
Laws concerning property, contracts, agency, negotiable instruments and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Ethical concepts and
principles underlying individual rights and responsibilities in business.
Business Law and Ethics
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation inclueding finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 2851385 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 260
220 Philosophy
Existentialism
The course lays out some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Studies in the writings--both philosophical and literary-f
prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies. covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242,343,344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 9 1.
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
PHYSICALEDUCATION
PHI 499
PHI 399
PHI 299
PHI 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 410
(See description for PHI 285/385)
PHI 3851285 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 380
PHI 370
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Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, computer science, atmospheric
science and meteorology, oceanography,
biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments with some
degree of comprehension.
p
hysicists
. . are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called "natural philosophers,"
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society's understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Jennifer Posch
Physics Research Staff
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, David Venne, J. Ambrose
Wolf
Physics Faculty
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College's
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Solid State Physics, with
support from the National Science
Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as
research assistants in these efforts during
the academic year and in the summer.
Cooperative education, internship, and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in
practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245, 247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory I1
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245, 247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121,122 during the freshman year,
and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.7 in physics and 3.5 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
Graduation with Distinction
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 330
and PHY 430, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Physics Major with Concentration in
Solid State Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
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Introductory Astronomy
PHY 101
PHY 103
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 111
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
SCI 110
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, 11
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Society of Physics Students
Teaching Licensure Major
- Physics
224
PHY 261
PHY 245
PHY 122
PHY 121
PHY 116
PHY 114
PHY 106
lntroductory Meteorology
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
Electronics
An introduction to modem physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one one-and-one-half hour laboratory.
Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
Modern Physics
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
General Physics I
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3 . Fall)
Introduction to Physics
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratoflecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3 . Fall, spring)
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A survey of the basic principles of the Earth's weather and climate. Topics
include winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone
depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2.
Fall, spring)
Physics 22
Introduction to Space Science
pheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
A survey of Earth's space environment including solar, planetary, magnetos-
PHY 363
PHY 362
Mechanics II
PHY 352
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell's equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace's and Poisson's equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one- hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
Electromagnetic Fields I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
the preparation of the thin films to their structural and magnetic characterization. Many different experimental techniques and methods will be discussed,
including Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Sputtering, Diffraction methods, finnel
and Force Microscopy and various magnetomew methods. (Three one-hour
lectures. PHY 245 and PHY 351. Spring)
A study of the physics of thin (magnetic) films, covering the entire range from
Thin Films: Preparation Techniques and Methods for Structural
and Magnetic Characterization
PHY 351
PHY 330
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHYIMAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 320
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Plasma Physics
PHY 420
Introduction to Solid State Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245,351. Spring)
Quantum Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prerequisite: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 499
PHY 399
PHY 299
PHY 199
See description on page 92. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 486
PHY 430
Comprehensive Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. (One three-hour laboratory and one seminar hour
per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Spring)
PHY 396
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,363 or concurrent registration)
Comprehensive Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
An emphasis on independent laboratory work and participation in physics
seminars. Experiments in mechanics, thermodynamics, vacuum physics, electronics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modem physics. (One three-hour
laboratory and one seminar hour per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing
or consent of instructor. Fall)
PHY 395
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Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major suppIies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
irmly
in the liberal arts tra. grounded
dition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
Departmental Honors
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Required elective-ne
of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Milda Hedblom (Chair), Andrew Aoki,
Mary Ellen Lundsten, William Morris,
Nonna Noonan, Joseph Underhill-Cady
Political Science Faculty
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 3 12 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division course
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Minor
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(111) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Political Science Areas
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education.
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
EDS 375 Social Studies Methods-capstone course (required for
licensure)
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American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and Ostakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing.)
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 241
POL 323
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
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Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 375
POL 421
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union andlor other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries valy. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 350
POL 351
POL 359
POL 459
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 160
POL 363
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 158
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 370
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An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. .(Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
Political Analysis Seminar
Origins and evolution of Manrist theory and movements, emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Considers the political, social, and
economic dimensions, and changing role of Manrist doctrines in society.
(Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
Marxist Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
Topics in Democratic Theory
Lower Division Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Seminar
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 499
POL 399
POL 299
POL 199
See description on page 92.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants
exception.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 495
POL 483
POL 295
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 484
POL 382
POL 381
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Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Grace Dyrud, Emily Hause, David Matz,
Nancy Steblay
Psychology Faculty
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizationalpsychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg's active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community The
curriculum's emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
P
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 299,399, and 499 may be
counted.
*For WEC students, PSY 360 is recommended, not required, hence the WEC
major is 10 courses not 10.5
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the rninimuml0.5 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Electives (3 courses in psychology)
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 363 Sports Psychology
PSY 368 Behavioral Healthcare
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
Professional Perspectives (2 courses)
PSY 399 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
Foundations of Psychology (5.5 courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I1
PSY 360* Psychology Laboratory (.5)
The major is 10.5* courses
Major
The Individual in a Social World
A scientific investigation of social issues, with analysis of both individual and
group factors. Topics include media, prejudice, conformity, legal processes,
and consumer issues. Research participation is required. (This course does
substitute for PSY 105 as a prerequisite to upper division psychology courses.)
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 105
Five courses, including PSY 102 or 105,
and four electives. A minimum of two
courses must be from Augsburg. No more
than two courses from among PSY 299,
399, and 499 may be counted.
Minor
PSY 102
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strength-
Concentration in Social Psychology
GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.5 overall,
and completion of a high-quality research
project culminating the major program.
Formal application must be made during
the junior year. Please consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
Successful completion of departmental
honors in psychology automatically qualifies the student for graduation with distinction from the college.
Departmental Honors/Craduation
with Distinction
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
en a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
WEC psychology courses are offered
only on an alternating year basis.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
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PSY 355
PSY 354
PSY 353
PSY 352
PSY 351
Psy 335
PSY 325
PSY 315
PSY 215
PSY 201
Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and
altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Biopsychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Cognitive Psychology
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Aging and Adulthood
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
Child Development
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Psychology and Law
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Social Behavior
Part I1 of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking 315. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher,
ENG 111)
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I1
Part I of a two-term sequence. Scientific method as practiced in psychology.
This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data
analysis, and APA-style presentation of research findings. PSY 215 must precede PSY 315. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105, MPG 3)
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Health Psychology
236 Psychology
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 102 or 105)
Behavior Analysis
Principles of lea&ing/behavior change and their application to self-management, family work, school, and clinic settings. ~ndihdualizedprojects.
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Psychology Laboratory (.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent enrollment in a full credit upper-level course (designated courses
will vary depending on the semester) and approval by the instructor are
required. (Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Behavioral Health Care
Application of psychological theory, research, and clinical principles to health
care practice. Emphasis on developmental health issues and a biopsychosocial
health model. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-rnaking, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 356
PSY 357
PSY 359
Psy 360
PSY 361
PSY 362
PSY 363
PSY 368
PSY 371
PSY 373
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Historical Perspectives
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 215 and junior standing)
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students'
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or comparable course approved by instructor)
Advanced Research Seminar
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 and
consent of instructor)
Current Topics in Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: Two PSY
courses plus PSY 102 or 105)
Counseling Psychology
Focus on the people in psychology's history their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20thlcentury,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual histoly. (Prereq.: PSY
102 or 105)
PSY 499
PSY 399
PSY 299
PSY 199
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: PSY 330)
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
(Prereq.: PSY 330)
lnternship
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Directed study
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105 and one other
psychology course).
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 493
PSY 491
PSY 490
PSY 385
PSY 381
,313 Psychology
~e1i~i;i.i111, 221, or 33 1is prerequisite to all other courses. REL 111 or 221
is expected to be taken in either the freshman or sophomore year at Augsburg.
Junior or senior transfer students who are
required to take two Christian Faith
Perspective courses may take REL 331 as
the prerequisite for other courses.
I
Prerequisites
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion ( E L ) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Majors
Beverly Stratton (Chair),Janelle Bussert,
Nancy Going, Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley
Holt, Rolf Jacobson, Lynne Lorenzen,
Philip Quanbeck 11, Mark Tranvik
Religion Faculty
eligion asks fundamental questions
of life and meaning: Who are we as human
beings? Where did we come from? Where
did the world come from?What do good
and evil mean in this time and
place? Students will wrestle with these
questions and with responses from the
Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions.
R
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall,
research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the
department by Dec. 30 of the student's
senior year.
Departmental Honors
Graduation with Distinction requires
application to the department chair in the
junior year. Specific requirements are available from the chair.
Graduation with Distinction
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Advising
All h-ansfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective or REL 111 credit for the major.
Transfer Courses
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
A religion major encourages students to
seek their future in the world andlor
church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses,
youth and family ministry lay professionals
in congregations, and as social service and
human resource professionals in a wide
variety of settings.
Through the study of religion, students
will learn to understand, appreciate, and
articulate the Christian faith, as based in
the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church
and its history, and as interactive in the
contemporary world and with other world
religions. Students will also develop the
ability to read and interpret the Bible,
other religious texts, and various expressions and practices of faith, so that their
meaning for human life in relation to God
becomes evident. In addition students will
develop skills for becoming leaders in the
religious communities to which they
belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and
practices differ from their own.
Note: Not all courses that meet
Christian Faith Perspectives are REL
courses and do not count toward the religion major or minor.
Five religion courses including REL 111 or
331. At least two upper division courses
must be taken at Augsburg College.
Students are required to have at least a 2.0
GPA in courses counted toward the minor.
Religion Minor
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
or Option B:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
and three additional religion courses, two
of which must be upper division.
Option A:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
and two additional religion courses, one of
which must be upper division.
and
Eight courses including:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 356 World Religions
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Religion Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
REL 309
REL 308
REL 306
REL 302
REL 301
REL 231
REL 221
REL 111
Religions themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
Religion at the Movies
A study of poetry from the Christian tradition and its interpretation, focusing
on biblical psalms and poems, religious poetry, and Christian hymns and
songs.
Psalms, Songs, and Religious Poetry
A study of Christian belief and paitice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
NonWestern Christianity
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul's letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modem communities. Prerequisite REL 111.
Interpreting the New Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modem Jewish and Christian communities. Prerequisite REL 111
and entry level critical thinking.
Interpreting the Old Testament
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African
backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism.
Religion in African-American History
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents; the
task of biblical interpretation; and the history of Israel and the emergence of
the church. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 301 or
302.
Biblical Studies
An introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to the dialogue
between the church and the world that concerns Christian doctrine. Open
only to freshmen and sophomores. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 331.
Introduction to Theology
REL 111, 221, or 331 is a prerequisite for a17 other religion courses.
Religion 2
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REL 363
REL 362
REL 357
REL 356
REL 353
REL 346
REL 343
REL 331
REL 320
REL 313
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Environmental Theology and Ethics
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
Religion in America
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures.
Theology of the Reformers
ures. Thinkers that may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable fig-
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
World Religions
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
Denominations and Religious Croups in America
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia semester program.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
An examination of the nature of modem marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
Theology of Marriage and Family
An advanced introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of the
Christian faith, focusing on writing and advanced critical thinking skills.
Open only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students
who have taken REL 111 or REL 221.
Foundations in Bible and Theology
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand's contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 471
REL 441
REL 425
REL 390
REL 386
REL 383
REL 374
REL 370
REL 366
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
Jesusand His Interpreters
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
Feminism and Christianity
A practical forum on "habits of the heart" that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
Christian Spiritual Practices
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modem medical technology.
Theology of Death and Dying
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
Speaking of Genesis
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
Process Theology
larly physics and biology, and the ethical implications of some of the technologies that have derived from these sciences.
A study of the implications for Christian theology of modem science, particu-
Science and Religion
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENG 111, junior standing, and
REL 111, 221,' or 331)
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and sociavpolitical transformation. Taught in Mexico in short-term travel seminar or fall semester and in Central America fall or spring semester programs.
Religion 24
Paul the Apostle
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall)
Seminar
Selected topics in religion.
Topics in Religion
A study of current psychological views of religion in the context of the traditional Christian view of human nature. Special attention will be given to the
classics in the field by Freud, Jung, and William James, and to those Christian
theologians who have been influenced by them.
Religion in Psychological Perspective
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
Christian Ethics
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian Church. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 111,
221, or 331)
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community
Judaism
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: Pass or waiver of critical thinking entry level skills test)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on pages 91 and 246.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. Limited to special cases
Philosophy of Religion
Religion and Society
PHI 350
SOC 360
See department listing for a description of thefollowing approved elective:
REL 499
REL 399
REL 299
REL 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 495
REL 490
REL 486
REL 483
REL 481
REL 475
REL 472
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Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
Theology core:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Eleven courses including
Youth and Family Ministry Major
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. Students may satisfy the City
perspective by taking GST 209 in conjunction with either of these experiential education components.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordinator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training,
using resources of the Youth and Family
Institute of Augsburg College.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the Religion department
youth and family ministry coordinator.
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
one Bible survey course from:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
The minor consists of the following six
courses
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
and three supporting courses
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 351 Child Development
or PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
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YFM 399
YFM 358
YFM 316
YFM 235
YFM 232
YFM 207
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
Internship
faith through Christian education and cuniculum, youth and family ministry,
and parish life.
A study of the role of congregations and families in shaping and nurturing
Life and Work of the Church
situation in Norway. Emphasis will be on the role of congregations and families in both Norway and the United States in shaping and nurturing faith
through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry, and
parish life. Short term travel seminar, offered in the summer.
A study of Norwegian culture and church life and the contemporary religious
Church and Culture in Context
Development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. Conceptual models and
basic skills for holistic approach to youth and family ministry in a congregation.
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
Contextual Education (.O course)
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Adviser
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
Courses are offered at Augsburg
College, Harnline University, Macalester
College, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas, thus drawing
on the faculty and resources of the five
ACTC institutions.
his major, offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), seeks to give the broadest possible exposure to the history, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy of
Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
This interdisciplinary major offers an
opportunity to become well acquainted
with societies in socio-economical and
political transition as well as the rich literary and cultural achievements of the area.
Experience with the Russian language or,
through the University of Minnesota one of
the Eastern European languages, is
required. Russian, Central, and East
European studies is a sound liberal arts
major offering considerable flexibility and
career opportunities, especially when combined with another major or minor in business, economics, history, language, and literature or political science.
Major
Eleven courses, including language and
area studies courses:
A. Language Courses: Two years of
basic college Russian, Polish, SerboCroatian, Czech, Hungarian, or
equivalent competencies.
B. Area Studies Courses:
Track 1: Concentration in humanities
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 1,plus one
course from Track 2, as approved by adviser.
Track 2: Concentration in social sciences
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 2, plus one
course from Track 1, as approved by adviser.
C. Two other courses selected from either
Track 1 or Track 2.
D. Students are strongly recommended to
take a third year of Russian or any other
East European language. A program of
study abroad in Russia or one of the
Central or East European countries during
a semester, Interim, or during the summer
is strongly encouraged. All options should
be discussed with the student's adviser.
The current advisers are: Augsburg,
Magda Paleczny-Zapp, 612-330-1761;
Hamline, Karen Vogel, 651-523-2973;
Macalester, Gary Krueger, 651-696-6222;
and St. Thomas, Sr. Mary Shambour,
651-962-5164.
Students should consult an adviser regularly in order to secure a coherent and
effective program. Each ACTC institution
has a faculty member on the Russian,
Central, and East European Studies
Committee. These advisers can help with
selection of courses, recommendations for
study abroad, and consideration of career
options.
Faculty Advising
ECO 317 at Augsburg Comparative
Economic Systems is equivalent to:
ECON 25 M Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 C Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 T Comparative Economic
Systems
HIS 348 at Augsburg Russia and the Soviet
Union in the 20th Century is equivalent to:
HIST 333 T Eastern Europe, 1914 to the
Present
HIST 373 H The Heart of Europe: Central
& Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
HIST 351 C Russia: The Last of the
Romanovs, Bolshevik Interlude, and the
Russian Republic
See Nordic Area Studies under Interdisciplinary Studies.
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
(Lettersfollowing course numbers designate location: H=Hamline; MzMacalester;
C=St. Catherine; T=St. Thomas)
Students may not receive credit for the
same course taken on different campuses.
Since courses with similar content may not
always have similar titles, students are
strongly encouraged to pay careful attention to the list below. The following courses are considered to be equivalent to one
another:
Students may take other Eastern
European language courses that are offered
at the University of Minnesota through
ACTC. See the adviser or contact the
ACTC office for further information.
TRACK 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox Church
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
EC0 495 Topics (Requires permission
of adviser)
POL 351 Topics in CommunistlPost
Communist Systems (Requires
permission of adviser)
POL 363 Russian and Chinese
Foreign Policy
TRACK 1
HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION
HIS 348 Russia and Soviet Union in the
20th Century
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox
Church
HIST 60 M State and Society in Tsarist
Russia is equivalent to:
HIST 337 H Modem Russia from the
Empire to Revolution
4 8 Russian, Central, and East European Studies
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s
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor's degree and seeking licensure
only.
Plus a major in one of six fields-economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 220 America to 1815
or HIS 221 19th-Century United States
or HIS 222 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Coordinator
Don Gustafson
tudents -preparing
- to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
T
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
the Department of Social Work. The Twin
Cities area provides both a variety of field
placements for social work students and
extraordinary community resources for the
classroom. The social, cultural, ethnic, and
economic diversity in this metropolitan
area enriches opportunities for social work
students to learn to understand, appreciate,
respect, and work with people different
from themselves.
Augsburg's social work major provides
a strong foundation for graduate studies in
a variety of fields. Since 1991 Augsburg
has offered a full-time Master of Social
Work (M.S.W.) degree on a weekend
schedule.
he social work major prepares graduates for entry-level generalist practice in
the field of social work. The baccalaureate
social work (B.S.W.) program is accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education
and leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities building on strengths, and to
develop, analyze, and influence social policy. The mission of the department is to
develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of
people in a diverse and global society.
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Vern Bloom, Laura
Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois
Bosch (MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Sumin Hsieh, Barbara Lehmann,
Rosemary Link, Sharon Patten, Curt
Paulsen, Karen Robards, Nancy Rodenborg
(BSW Program Director), Glenda
Dewbeny Rooney, Michael Schock (BSW
Field Coordinator), Maryann Syers (Field
Education Coordinator)
Social Work Faculty
The social welfare minor and electives
in the department allow students from
other majors to gain knowledge about
human needs and growth, human services,
global social welfare, and the methods of
effective citizenship. Using this knowledge,
students are encouraged to apply their talents and skills to address the needs of society, always emphasizing social justice and
the central importance of diversity in the
social fabric of our world.
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.0 GPA is required
in the supporting program. A statistics
course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Public Administration
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Consult the social work department
student manual for graduation with distinction requirements.
Graduation with Distinction
Social work majors must be granted
candidacy status before the beginning of
the first practicum in the junior year.
Certain 300- and 400-level courses list
candidacy as a prerequisite. A written selfstatement, reference letters, and the completion or planned enrollment in all core
and supporting program courses below the
400 level are necessary for candidacy.
Candidacy
Social Work 251
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Suggested c o u r s e ~ h o o s four:
e
REL 231,263,342,343,353,360,363,
366,370,415,441, and 483.
Social Ministries Minor in Religion
Required course+hoose one:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology or
REL 221 Biblical Studies
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development
in the global context. It also identifies the focus of social work in addition to
many other disciplines that are vital to fostering peace.
Exploring Human Services
This experiential learning course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work.
Students must arrange to perform 60 hours of work in a human service
agency and must attend the weekly seminar. The course also critically examines how economic and political structures affect diverse groups.
Humans Developing
This course provides an understanding of human growth through life and of
the sociocultural, biological and psychological factors that influence the
growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and
groups or special stresses is also a focus.
SWK 230
SWK 257
SWK 260
ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
This concentration helps to focus social
workers on work in church congregations
or church-sponsored social programs and
projects. The concentration was designed
by the Departments of Religion and Social
Work. The concentration is achieved by
completing the following course of study:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11: With
Families and Groups
SWK 3 17 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
Social Ministries
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History and the Analysis of Social Policy
This course focuses on social change through community organization and
influencing policies. Students build an understanding of communities, human
service agencies, and policy practice in the local community. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form charitable and governmental
responses to human needs and the contribution of social workers historically
will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar
SWK 317
SWK 402
Social Work Practice 11: With Families and Croups
This course builds skills in the problem-solving model with diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work focusing on
generalist practice in group and family work. (Prereq.: SWK 306, SWK 307,
and candidacy status)
SWK 316
This is the first part of a sequence introducing students to basic research
methods that social workers commonly use in their practice. Students learn
not only to become knowledgeable consumers of social work research but also
to develop beginning skills in evaluating social work practice and social service programs using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(.5 course)
Progressively-responsible, s u p e ~ s e dprofessional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading
only)
Field Work I: lntegrative Seminar
Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work
agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus a small-group integrative seminar. (concurrent &th
SWK 301 in day program and SWK 306 in day and WEC. P/N grading only)
This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals, and development of relationship building skills. Includes video-taping laboratory sessions. (Concurrent with SWK 307 Integrative Seminar and with SWK 301 in
the day program, and junior standing)
SWK 307
SWK 306
H COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 406
SWK 301
Social Work 25
This course reviews professional ethical practice, organizational analysis,
strategies for agency change, and client empowerment, and social work career
planning. (Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status)
The Social Worker as Professional
Continuation of SWK 407; a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar.
(Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar
Field work practicum, a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar
This is the second part of a sequence in which students learn to use evidence
in evaluating whether their practice and programs are helping or harming
clients. Since these courses cover the graduation skill of Quantitative
Reasoning, students learn to apply techniques of statistics and data analysis in
research and evaluation. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs
(.5 course)
SWK 499
SWK 399
SWK 299
SWK 295
SWK 199
See description on page 92.
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
Topics:
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
SWK 419
SWK 41 7
SWK 407
SWK 403
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s
Diane Pike (Chair), Eric Buffalohead,
Lars Christiansen, Gany Hesser,
Michael O'Neal, Tim Pippert, James
Vela-McConnell
Sociology Faculty
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg's metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in the human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and
as professors of sociology. Others have
used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as law, the
ministry, social work, urban planning, and
human services.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
ociology is the study of society as a
whole and of human social organization in
groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social
world and how human beings come to
think and act as they do.
Students interested in community
crime prevention as well as the traditional
aspects of criminal justice-courts, prisons, probation, and law-will be served by
this concentration in the major. Additional
courses required for the concentration are:
SOC 211, SOC 231, SOC 265, SOC 277
and an upper division Internship approved
by the department. See Diane Pike for
advising and visit the department Web site
for details.
Concentration in Crime and
Community
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. In addition to the seven core
courses, students are required to take four
additional courses: SOC 211, SOC 381,
SOC 399 and one additional elective. See
Gany Hesser for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Community Studies
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each
required course to receive credit in the
major.
Major
Ten courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 495 Senior Seminar
and three additional sociology courses.
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A course of study designed for students
who plan to work in organizational settings including corporate, government, and
non-profit sectors. Students will learn how
organizations are structured, function, and
change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed
and why they sometimes fail. The concentration both theoretically and experientially equips students with skills to effectively
lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving
their personal career and professional
goals. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: Work and Society
(SOC 222), a practicum in Advanced
Organizational Analysis and Development,
and three courses in related fields-one
from BUS 242 or ECO 113, one from
PSY 373 or BUS 340, and one from
SPC 345 or SPC 410. See Professor Lars
Christiansen for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Analysis and Development
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the seven core
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 241 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
256 Sociology
To complete departmental honors in
sociology and graduate with distinction
from the college, the student must have a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and
overall. In addition, students must: (1)
successfully complete an internship, independent study, or cooperative education
experience; (2) submit a portfolio including an honors essay and completed papers
and projects. See department chair and
website for specific requirements. An appli-
Departmental Honors/Craduation
with Distinction
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
andlor psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition to the seven required sociology
major courses, students must take:
PSY 105, PSY 325, SOC 399, and PSY 491.
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department Web site for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
Work and Society
Through a sociological analysis of the social and technical organization of
work in capitalist society, this course explores the various meanings of work,
the work ethic, the functions and schools of management, social relations at
work, and the character of past and contemporary occupations and industries.
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and
functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the
United States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modem cultural and social
patterns. (Fall, spring)
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
Race, Class and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds-race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality-receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 21 1
soc 222
SOC 231
SOC 241
SOC 265
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counting
toward the minor.
Minor
SOC 121
cation for departmental honors/graduation
with distinction must be completed by
spring of the junior year. Successful completion of
honors in socioloqualifies
the student for
gy
graduation with distinction from the college.
Sociology 25
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC290
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in tenns of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements and institutions in American society. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis-be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
Research Methods
Good research40 you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to planning and
shaping metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and walking research field trips in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 349
SOC 360
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
SOC 381
SOC 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 277
258 Sociology
-
Topics: Senior Seminar
This capstone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Seniors only. (Spring)
SOC 495
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
lndependent Study-Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 andfor consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SOC 299
SOC 399
SOC 498
SOC 499
See listing under Modem Languages.
SPANISH
lnternship
See description on page 91.
SOC 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
Modern Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 485
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: Soc 121 or consent of instructor)
Sociology 259
O
Speech/Communication and Theatre
Arts Faculty
Martha Johnson (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden, Darcey Engen, Robert
Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko,
Deborah Redmond
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
The Augsburg communication major
focuses on competency in both speech and
writing, as well as effective use of media.
Since the study and practice of communication is grounded in both the humanities
and the social sciences, majors are encouraged to include such related subjects as
aesthetics, ethics, philosophy, logic, literature, statistics, and research methods in
their programs.
Since communication careers demand a
broad educational background, the department strongly encourages a second major
or two minors in fields such as business,
economics, English, history, international
relations, political science, psychology, religion, social work, sociology, or theatre arts.
ur quality
.
. of life, both personally
and professionally, depends in large part
upon the quality
of our communication. A
.
.
communication major at Augsburg is
designed to enhance understanding of
communication in a variety of contexts
and to improve communication skills.
Five additional electives from the following:
SPC 329, SPC 345, SPC 399, SPC 495, SPC
499; THR 350, THR 360; BUS 301. BUS
302; PHI 120, PHI 241, PHI 260; POL 380,
POL 326, POL 342, POL 370, POL 375;
PSY 325, PSY 371; REL 383; SOC 362,
SOC 363
Professional Communication Studies
Emphasis
Required of all communication majors:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 188 Forensics Practicum
(non-credit)
SPC 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
or THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
or THR 360 Interpretive Reading
SPC 351 Argumentation
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
One of the following: ENG 223, 225,
226,227
12 courses overall-seven required core
courses and five courses within one of
seven emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these 12 courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
Communication Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Five electives from: BUS 242, 340, 440;
INS 325; MIS 175,379; PSY 373; SOC 349;
SPC 329,345,399,410
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Five electives from: INS 325; PSY 373,485;
SOC 231,265,349,375; SPC 329,345,
399,410,480
Human Relations Emphasis
Five electives from: BUS 252, 352, 355,
357,450; SPC 329,399,410,480; POL
342
Marketing Communications Emphasis
Five electives from: ART 132, 224, 225;
BUS 242,252,355; MIS 379; PSY 373;
SOC 349; SPC 345,399,410,480; POL
342
Students interested in this emphasis are
strongly urged to take ENG 227
Journahsm as part of the major.
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Mass Communication and journalism
Emphasis
Five electives from the following: SPC 343,
347,348,399,495,499; ART 132,225,
330; ENG 226,227,241,327,347; POL
342,375; THR 232,325,350,360;
SPClTHR 333
Five additional electives from the following: SPC 329,345,399,410,480,495,
499; ART 132,225,330; SPC 345; BUS
340,355 or 450; CSC 160; INS 325; PSY
325,371,373; SOC 265,349,375
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (SPC 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Departmental Honors
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or depament chair.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (SPC 399) as one of
their electives.
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg's interscholastic forensics program. Day students are required to attend
at least two interscholastic speech tournaments. Registering for and completing SPC
188 (Forensics Practicum) is required to
document participation. Students should
be aware that the tournament season is
essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly
For All Seven Emphases
Option #2: A 20 page research paper with
complete documentation (using M U
Handbook as a style sheet)
Option #1: A 30-40 page research paper
with complete documentation (using M U
Handbook as a style sheet)
The project must result in one of the following options:
Criteria for project: the graduation with
distinction project must:
be centered on a topic in the SCT majors
be original and distinguished "by depth
of insight, by thoroughness of research,
by creativity;"
build on previous coursework in the
major as well as demonstrate proficiency
in General Education graduation skills of
writing, critical thinking, and speaking;
have an outcome made public through
public forum, symposium or performance;
result in the product or copy of the product retained by the college and archived
in the library
Eligibility: Students graduating with distinction in SCT must:
be a senior
maintain a 3.5 GPA in the major;
maintain a 3.5 GPA overall;
complete an individual project that is
departmentally approved according to
departmental criteria for graduation with
distinction;
have appropriate coursework for this
project;
register for 499 either in the fall or
spring of their senior year.
Please consult with your department
adviser regarding guidelines and procedures.
Graduation with Distinction
Six courses including:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 351 Argumentation
or SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
or SPC 355 Small Group Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Communication Minor
Note: The department will make
attempts to provide some budget and
resources (equipment, space) for graduation with distinction candidates on a firstcome, first-serve basis. However such
arrangements must be made early and are
purely up to discretion of the department,
depending on resources available at the
time. Availability of equipment, supplies,
budget and other resources cannot be guaranteed.
AND:
the carrying out of a substantial directing
project with a director's notebook, or
the execution of a substantial stage or
lighting design project including design
renderings and models, or
the execution of a substantial acting
recital including role analyses; notebook,
or
the execution of a substantial video or
film project including video scripts, story
boards of video/film project
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of speaking in formal contest situations. Students must
attend three interscholastic speech tournaments in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate,
speaking to entertain, andlor communication analysis. (Note: Students may
take either SPC 111 or 112 for credit, but not both.)
Forensics Practicum
SPC 112
SPC 188
SPC/THR 216 Introduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
A non-credit experience in forensics. Students must attend two interscholastic
forensics tournaments between October and March. (Fall, spring)
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take either
SPC 111and 112 for credit, but not both. Fall, spring)
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the major. All requirements in the major must be completed
prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in
the Department of English section of the
catalog.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
SPC 111
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
Prospective minors must obtain prior
approval from a communication faculty
adviser.
Plus one of the following:
SPCJTHR 295 Topics: Screenwriting
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPCJTHR 216 Introduction to 16mm Film
SPCJTHR 333 Acting for Camera
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPCJTHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Film minor
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Fall: alternate years)
Intercultural Communication
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students' speaking skills. (Prereq.: SPC 111 or
112)
SPC 352
SPC 351
SPC 348
SPC 347
SPC 345
SPC 343
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: SPC 111
or consent of instructor. Spring)
Persuasion
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: SPC
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Argumentation
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
SPC 343 or 347)
Broadcast Production II
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
Documentary Video
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems. (Fall alternate years)
Organizational Communication
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
Broadcast Production I
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
SPCITHR 333 Acting for Camera
SPC 329
SPC 321
Interpersonal Communication
The Self and the Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
,A
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
A study of g o u p dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
Small Croup Communication
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
SPC 495
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92.
SPC 199
SPC 299
SPC 399
SPC 499
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication
Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
SPC 480
SPC/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways; and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read film as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENG 241
and JR/SR standing)
SPC 410
SPC 355
SPC 354
See department listings for the following
approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 252
BUS 340
BUS 352
BUS 355
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENC 226
ENC 241
ENC 347
INS 325
MIS 379
PHI 120
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
T
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, education, business, communication, and jour-
Augsburg's location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students,) and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
he study of theatre is firmly
grounded
. in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speecWcommunication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts Program
offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while also providing
a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Ten theatre practicum units distributed as
follows: 1-5 Practicum Units in the performance area from THP 111 or THP118; 4-8
Practicum Units in the production area
from THP 112, THP 113, THP 114, THP
115 or THP 116; 1-2 Practicum Units in
the artistic area from THP 117, THP 119 or
THP 120.
Two electives from:
THR 116 Creative Drama
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Eight core courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theahical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Theatre Arts Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
nalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department strongly
encourages a second major or minor in
such fields as speecWcommunication, art,
English, education, music, or religion.
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPAin the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candi-
Departmental Honors
Majors must participate in two out of
three dramatic productions every year.
Students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA
to have major participation in productions.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 116,
222, 232; sophomores: THR 228, 245, 361,
362; juniors: THR 325,328,350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365,366.
Unless you are a transfer student, all
eight core courses must be taken at
Augsburg; therefore, careful, early planning
is required.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
The following cross listed and capstone
courses are encouraged, but not required:
THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THRENG 325 Playwriting
THRISPC 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Please note that all Theatre Practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for THP 116, Stage
Management (3 practicum units) and THP
115 Assistant Stage Managements (2
practicum units), because of the exceptional time requirement of these two practicum
areas.
Theatre Arts
Plus one of the following:
SPCITHR Topics 295: Screenwriting
THRENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPCrrHR 216 Introduction to 16mm Film
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
SPCrrHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Film Minor
Five theatre practicum units including
THP 111plus 4 theatre practicum units
from THP 112, 113, 114, 115, or 116. See
note above about THP 1151116.
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Theatre Arts Minor
Transfers: Transfer students are
required to take a minimum of three
Augsburg upper division theatre arts
courses.
Please refer to departmental guidelines
and procedures under Speech/Communication.
Graduation with Distinction
dates should meet with their departmental
adviser prior to their senior year to develop
a proposal for the honors project.
11 required theatre (THR) courses (nonpracticum) :
THR 116 Creative Drama
THR 222' Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
This major, combined with secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of theatre and
dance in public schools and allows them to
become certified to teach at the elementary
through the secondary level. The major is
limited to licensure for teachers of dance
and theatre arts with a theatre specialization and does not include licensure with
dance specialization. All theatre courses
are taught in Day School only. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted
only to students who complete the requirements for this major with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major and practicum courses, and with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5 in the major. All theatre requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. For additional education requirements, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism I1
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
One recommended, but not required, theatre course:
THR'h4US 235 Skills of Music Theatre
'THR 222 is linked to an AUG SEM course,
but may be taken separately
'THR 295 has the following two prerequisites: THR/HPE, 002, Introduction to
Dance and THR/HPE 005, Modem Dance
and Improvisation (non-credit Lifetime
Sports classes) or an approved ACTC
dance course or consent of instructor.
For secondary education licensure coursework, see the secondary education section
of thls catalog and consult with the education department.
Also required:
ESE 320 Special Methods in Teaching
Theatre and Dance
Five total practicum units:
THP 111, 112, 113, 114 (light board operator); and one of the following: THP 115,
116, 117 (Assistant Director, Choreographer or Assistant Choreographer), or 120.
THR232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 2952 Topics: Modem Dance,
Improvisation and
Choreography
THR/ENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Theatre Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Theatre Arts 26
Creative Drama
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, acting with an emphasis
on active participation and reflective writing. Teaching and instructional methods of creative drama are included in course content.
lntroduction to Theatre
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama. Students attend and review live productions. (Spring)
Acting
Introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic, and art. Technical production experience, practical projects and theatre
tours. Open to all students. Lab required. (Fall)
lntroduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays,
artists; dramatic structure; basic concepts and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage productions. (Fall)
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of Music-Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR 232
THR 222
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 rnm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THRISPC 216 lntroduction to 16 mm Film
THR 116
Dance and Improvisation
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor's permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002,003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THRIHPE 005 Lifetime Sports-Modern
(.O course)
to Dance (.O course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modem
dance.
THRIHPE 002 Lifetime Sports-Introduction
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Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. (Fall: alternate years)
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student will
execute two design projects dealing with stage design process. Class will take
theatre tours, have visiting designers, and practical involvement with the
Augsburg spring production. (Lab required, materials needed. (Prereq.: THR
228 or permission of instructor. Spring)
Theatrical Design
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 362
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Elizabethan through the contemporary theatres. Reading of several plays and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken
sequentially with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Medieval period. Reading of several plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall: alternate years)
Basic principles of oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama. Study written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small
and large groups. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Spring)
Interpretive Reading
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361
THR 360
THR 350
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
THR 328
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and one
literature course. ENG 226 also recommended. Alternate years)
THRIENC 325 Playwriting
THR 245
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Stage Direction
Basic directorial techniques: play analysis, production organization, technical
collaboration, casting, rehearsals, blocking, and characterization. Direction of
two pieces required, the latter for public recital. Permission from instructor
required. (Prereq.: THR 361, or 362, or 328, or consent of instructor. Spring,
alternate years)
THR 366
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
THR 299
THR 399
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the 'Ontext of play Productions and are required for the Theatre
Arts Majorminor and the Dance-Theatre
Licensure Major. All THP Theatre
Practicum Courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered, 2. pos-
THP courses require:
' Supervision by theatre faculty
' C ~ n ~ eof
n tinstructor
itive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
THR 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 495
THRISPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. Prereq: ENG 241
and JWSR standing
Advanced Acting
This course explores the elements of characterization through character analysis and extensive scene, monologue study. Emphasis is on a variety of roles
from the classics (Shakespeare, French neocl&sicism,~estorationcomedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating in public recital. (Prereq.: THR 222 and
THR 232. Fall or spring)
THR 365
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Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for DancdLicensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a Senior Directing
Project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at 2 Forensics tournaments (at least 20 hours coaching and competition).
Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Substantial participation (20 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.O course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.O course)
Stage management for main stage production.
THP 112
THP 113
THP 114
THP 115
THP 116
tively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Six practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THP 111
Please note:
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards Practicum.
Work-study hours do not count towards
Practicum.
Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respec-
A minimum of 20 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar's office
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Theatre Practicum: Senior Directing Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
See Metro-Urban Studies listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
URBAN
STUDIES
THP 120
Theatre Practicum: Senior Design Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499. A senior design project may be done in the area
THP 119
of scenery or lights in collaboration with another student's Senior Directing
Project if the student carries the design project out as a THR 499TTHP 119
combination.
Theatre Practicum: Senior Acting Recital
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production).
Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (-0 course)
THP 118
THP 117
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Cass Dalglish (Coordinator),Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Candyce
Clayton, Jacqueline devries, Grace B.
Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehrnann, Lynne Lorenzen, Anita
Luttennan-Aguilar, Kathleen McBride,
Norma Noonan, Michael O'Neal, Timothy
Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J. Stratton,
Kathryn Swanson,Joan Thompson, James
Vela-McConnell
Women's Studies Faculty
The Women's Studies Program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides
students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study.
he Women's Studies Program provides students with the oppo&nityto
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. his is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women's experiences.
T
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
approval of the women's studies program
coordnator.
Minor
Both majors and minors are encouraged
to participate in one of the gender-focused
semester study abroad programs offered
through Augsburg's Center for Global
Education. Two programs have been preapproved for women's study credit:
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall
semester) and Gender and the
Environment: Latin American Perspectives
(offered spring semester).
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies, WST 495
(Seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399
(internships). The remaining seven electives are to be selected from approved
women's studies courses, and should
include at least two courses in the social
sciences, two in the humanities, and one in
cross-cultural studies. At least three courses must be upper division courses.
Students may take courses at any of the
colleges participating in the Women's
Studies Program. However, at least three
courses must be completed at Augsburg.
The writing component of the graduation
skills requirements for the women's studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student's program must have the
written approval of the women's studies
program coordinator.
Major
Foundations in Women's Studies
WST 481
WST 366
WST 359
WST 341
INS 320
WST 313
Gender, Health, and Development
WST 311
in Latin America
Topics in Women's Studies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Women in Comparative Politics-Women
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice in
Latin America.)
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Politics
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
American Indian Women
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice in
Latin America.)
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Topics in Women's Studies
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
includes guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbtlsupporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the T e n Cities, including an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education
fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
lssues in Cay and Lesbian Studies
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
WST 305
INS 233
WST 201
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Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and minors
who do not elect to do an independent study (499). It is offered at a different
college each year.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92.
WST 399
WST 499
Women and Art
Women and Fiction
Criticism
Topics in Women's History
History of Women t o 1870
History of Women Since 1870
Human Sexuality
American Women and Politics
Topics in American Politics
Topics in Comparative Politics
Psychology of Gender
Family Systems
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Feminism and Christianity
ART 352
ENC 236 or
436
ENC 480
HIS 311
HIS 380
HIS 381
HPE 316
POL 124
POL 421
POL 459
PSY 371
SOC 231
SOC 265
REL 441
See department listingsfor descriptions of thefollowing approved electives:
Any must be approved in writing by the women's studies coordinator
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
WST 299
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
WST 199
lnternship
See description on page 91.
WST 495
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Officers - 282
Administration - 282
Faculty - 284
ELCA, Division for
Education - 281
Board of Regents - 280
Treasurer
Ron Nelson '68
Vice Chair
James E. Haglund
"Philip Sty'lmd '79 (2006)
MVP-Channels, ADC Telecommunications,
Minneapolis, MN
Dean C. Kopperud (2004)
Senior Vice President, National Sales:
Director for Oppenheimer Funds, New
York, NY
"Jean M. Taylor '85 (2006)
President, ~ a ~ l Corporation,
or
Eagan, MN
Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government and Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
*Dr. Ruth Johnson '74 (2006)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo
Clinic; Mayo Breast Clinic, Rochester, MN
David J. Larson (2002)
Retired Businessman, Golden Valley, MN
*Glen E. Person '47 (2005)
Retired Businessman, Eden Prairie, MN
Ronald J. Peltier (2004)
President and CEO, Edina Realty Home
Services, Edina, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson '68 (2002)
Vice President and Controller, 3M
Company, Minneapolis, MN
*Julie R. Nelson '83 (2002)
Executive Director, The Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation, Minneapolis, MN
Jennifer Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President Corporate and
Human Resources, Lutheran Brotherhood,
Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Jose Antonio Machado (2004)
Pastor, El Milagro, Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2005)
Director, Office of Minority and
Multicultural Health, Minnesota
Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
Beverly Thompson Hatlen (2005)
Founder and Board Chair, Minnesota Life
College, Richfield, MN
James E. Haglund
PresidentIOwner, Central Container
Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
"Michael R. Good '71 (2007)
Executive Vice President, NRT, Parsipanny,
NJ
,
*H. Theodore Grindal'76 (2002)
AttorneyFartner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
EL.L.P, Minneapolis, MN
Michael 0.Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81 (2002)
President, Customized Employer Solutions,
LCC, Edina, MN
*Rev. Gary E. Benson '70 (2002)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
Secretary
Joan Volz '68
Chair
Kathryn H. Tunheim
*Joan L. Volz '68 (2006)
Welch, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaard ex oficio (2002)
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod
ELCA, Rochester, MN
Executive Director
Leonard G . Schulze
Secretary, Board of Directors
Dr. Dean Baldwin
Chair, Board of Directors
Raymond E. Bailey
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Sue Edison-Swift
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Director for Administration and
Planning
Vacant
DIVISION
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATIONAND SCHOOLS
THEEVANGELICALLUTHERAN
CHURCH
IN AMERICA
(ELCA)
Kathryn H. Tunheim (2004)
President and General Manager, GCI
Tunheim, Minneapolis, MN
"Dr. P. Dawn Taylor '78 (2002)
Des Moines, IA
Board of Regents 28
Came Carroll (1997). Co-director, Weekend College Admissions. B.A., Hamline
University.
Peggy Cemto (1991). Director of Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano C h a d (2000). Director, HispanicLatino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Robert Doljanac (1999). Director, Center for Learning and Adaptive Services. B.A., Indiana
University; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Barbara A. Edwards (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women's Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University;J.D., University of Minnesota.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Administration
William V. Frame (1997). President. B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certdied Public Accountant.
Christopher W. Kirnball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Learning Services and
Dean of the College. Associate Professor of History. B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Susan J. Klaseus (2001). Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community
Relations. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.P.A., John F: Kennedy School of
Government, Haward University; M.A., Hamline University.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development.
Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Betty A.Wade (2000). Chief Operating Officer. Director of Human Resources. B.A., M.P.A.,
Hamline University.
Officers of the College
Beginning year of service of faculty is indicated with parenthesis.
AND
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Director, Financial Aid. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2000). B.A., M.S., South Dakota State University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Adrienne Kaufmann (2000). Program Director, Academic Program Development, Center
for Global Education. B.S., Mundelein College; M.A., Antioch University; Ph.D.,
George Mason University.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Ann M. Klamer (1993). Director, Residence Life. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point; M.S., Ohio University
Liz Knight (1994). Co-director, Weekend College Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Janeen McAllister (2001). Program Director, International Travel Seminars, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Macalester College, M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Marketing and Administration, Center for Global
Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Phoebe Milliken (2001). Acting site director, Namibia, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
Bates College; M.A., George Washington University.
Barbara E Nagle (1998). Director, Marketing. B.S., Ohio University.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Director, Enrollment Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., University of
Texas.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Nancy J. Baker (2000). Consulting Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time,
Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.D., University of MissouriColumbia.
Karen G. Ballen (1998). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio ArtistRercussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part-time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Joy E. Bartlett (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Virginia State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
B
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.
and D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Thomas M. Allen (2001). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.EA., Wayne State University; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Brian R. Ammann (1988). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. Men's Basketball
Coach. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestem Seminary.
Sheldon M. Anderson (1988). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio ArtistFlute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther-Northwestem Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Faculty
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
Donald M. Warren (1978). Director, StepUP Program. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Joe Young (1998). Director, Pan-African Center. B.A., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
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Aroti G . Bayman (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111 (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William I! Bierden (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Vern M. Bloom (1965). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W, University of
Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; MIA., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1975). Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts. B.S.,
M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Christine A. Bosquez-Heman (1999). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
A.N., College of St. Catherine; B.H.S., Wichita State University; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology, Director of American Indian
Studies. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre
Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.EA., University
of Minnesota.
Janelle M. Bussert (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Instructor, part-time, Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., PbD., University of Minnesota.
Marcia M. Byrd (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Mount St. Mary's College;
B.S., M.S., University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
MIA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Robert J. Danforth (2001). Instructor, part-time, Sociology, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Donna K. DeGracia (1998). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio
State University; PA., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. deVries (1994). Associate Professor of History. Director of A.C.T.C. Women's
Studies. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Jay D. Dobberstein (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
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John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Margaret M. Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Steven D. Chapman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.EA., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Candyce L. Clayton (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College. M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John's University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Nicholas A. Coult (2000). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Carleton College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lany J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Delaware;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sally Gibson Dorer (1998). Studio ArtistJCello, part-time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Steven A. Draheim (2001). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.EA., University of Minnesota-Duluth; M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Susan Sacquitne Dmck (1993). Studio Artisnoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Edwards (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
David L. 0.Ehren (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Macalester College;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; MIA., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist~Tmmpet,part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.EA., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio ArtistlFiano, part-time, Music. B.EA., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mary L. Ewert-Knodell (1998). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
M.A., Mankato State University.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meny Beth Gay (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.L.A., Bethel College; A.N.,
Anoka Ramsey Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S.,
University of Colorado.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio ArtistlClarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Sandra E Gilbert (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College;J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
Keith E Gilsdorf (2001). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Nancy Schmidt Going (2001). Assistant Professor.of Religion. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.A., Covenant Seminary.
Janet L. Goldstein (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Hebrew University,
Jerusalem; M.S.W., Yeshiva University.
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Cherie L. Farseth (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
College of St. Thomas.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Phillip E Fishman (1988). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison;J.D., Washington University; M.S.W., St. Louis University.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacey R. Freiheit (2000). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Leola E. Dyrud Furman (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S.W., University of Chicago; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John's University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religioin. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago.
Anthony R. Hansen (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., University of MinnesotaMoms; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Philip L. Harder (2000). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Karen M. Graves (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Nansee L. Greeley (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
John C . Gregg (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Joan L. Griffin (1986). Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Robert C . Groven (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Satya I?Gupta (1976). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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John U. Harkness (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Lee Ann Hartmann (2001). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Kathryn M. Hathaway (1997). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College;
M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Emily L. Hause (1995). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Robert G . Hazen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Macalester College; B.S.,
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Herforth (1966). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Angela K. Hochhalter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minneso ta-Winona.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Norman D. Holen (1964). Professor of Art. B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
David R. Holmes, 111 (2001). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Carleton
College.
Bradley P Holt (1981). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn B. N. Horowitz (1988). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
M.B.E., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio ArtistNiolin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Sumin Hsieh (1999). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., Tunghai University,
Taiwan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lee (Charles L.) Hurnphries (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.M.,
M.M., C.Ph., Indiana University
Mary A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artistmian0 Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers State
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California;J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Robert A. Karlen (1973). Professor of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
W. James Kattke (1999). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Augustana
College; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. A.B., Stanford University;
Ed.M., Haward Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A.Ed., Hamline University.
Rolf A. Jacobson (2000). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor of Sociology (American Indian Studies). B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. M.B.A., University of
Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kathleen A. Johnson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.. University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., Mankato State University.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Stephanie L. A. Lach (2001). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Rochester Community
College; B.S., Augsburg College; M.B.A., M.S.N., University of Texas-Austin.
Bonita S. LaDuca (1989). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Mercyhurst College; M.S.,
Ohio University.
Steven J. LaFave (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan
State University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., PbD., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa
State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio ArtistFrench Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUW, M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Susan Rector Li (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.N., Duke
University; J.D., University of North Carolina.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Roseann Lloyd (1995). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio ArtistHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Merilee I. H e m p (1980). Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Sara G. MacDonald (2001). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., Augsburg College.
Sharon B. Mahowald (2001). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Forest Institute of
Professional Psychology.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Paul K. McAlister (2001). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy. B.A., Minnesota Bible College;
M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; Ph.D., Bethel Theological Seminary.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.EA., University of WisconsinMadison; M.EA., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Esther G. McLaughlin (1989). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of
California-Berkeley.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio ArtistBassoon, part-time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Cynthia J. Meyer (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
Jeannette H. Milgrom (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Christian Social
Academy, Groningen, Netherlands; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
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J. Lynne E Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., The
Claremont Graduate School.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., PA. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven F! Lund (1982). Studio Artisflrombone, part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Kyle M. Lundby (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
Dee A. Lundell (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Ronald G. Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Curtis Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
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Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio Artisfliano, part-time, Music. B.A., Hamline University
Susan E. O'Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Michael E. O'Neal (1989). Assistant Professor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of
Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vicki B. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jack Osberg (1991). Head Football Coach. Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A.
Augsburg College.
Paul H. Ousley (1993). Orchestra Director, Instructor of Music. B.M., University of
Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.M., Eastman School of Music.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Julie D. Naylor (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration.
Eliawira N. Ndosi (1990). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
William B. Monsma (1987). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Calvin College; M.Div.,
Calvin Seminary; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
William D. Morris (1987). Assistant Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Oakland
University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University.
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Larry C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
0.Nicholas Raths (1987). Studio ArtisdGuitar, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Karen Robards (2002). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Beloit College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., Washington University.
Mary K. Roberts (1994). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Mount Marty College;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
North Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David A. Ross (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Yale University; A.B.D., Oxford
University, St. Anne's College.
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Philip A. Quanbeck, I1 (1987). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W, Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W.,University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence, part-time, Speech, Communication,
and Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M I A , University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary's
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trygve R. Skaar (2000). Studio Artist/, part-time, Music.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary's College.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John P: Stein (1992). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; MS., Mankato State University.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long
Island University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University;
M.A., D.Th., Luther Seminary.
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Anthony R. Wagner (1993). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., B.L.,
J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Nebraska;
M.F!H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia E Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part-time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
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Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Iowa State University
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joan E. Thompson (1997). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale
University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Grace K. Sulerud (1966). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Associate Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana
College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers-McNairy (1998). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State
University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of ChemistryDean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Ernest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Oscar A. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
John W. Yaeger (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.S.W., Loyola University.
Larry J. Zimmerman (2000). Studio Artist, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Boston University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Shimer
College; M.S., University of Utah.
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Marcus A. Wing (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Moorhead State University;
MS., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Ambrose Wolf (1999). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., MS., University of Muenster;
Ph.D., University of Cologne and KFA-Julich, Germany.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio ArtistISaxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Calvin
coliege; M.B.A., Western ~ i c h i ~ University.
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298 Augsburg College Faculty
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., MS., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Katherine Hennig. Artist-in-Residence Emerita of Music. M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Marie 0 . McNeff. Professor Emerita of EducationIDean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred "Mike" Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean ~fnerita.B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
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Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edward M. Sabella. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marjorie H. Sibley. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., M.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M I A . ,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.EA., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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COLLEGE M A P INFORMATION
1. Admissions Weekday Program
2. Admissions Annex and Wcckcnd
Admissions
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic Field
and Seasonal Air Struchlic
5 . Christensen Center
6. East Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Center forWorship, Drama and Communication
9. Sverdrup Ilnll
10. Husby-Strom~nenTennis Courts
11. Icc Arena
12. Dcvclopment, PR/Comrnunications,
and Alumni/Parent Relations
13. Lindell Library
14. Maintennnce and Grounds Shop
15. Mortenscn Hall
16. Murphy Place
17. Murphy Park
18. Music Hall
19. Ncw Rcsidence Hall
20. Old Main
D. Faculty/Staff/Commutcr/Residcnt Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Admissions/Faculty/S taff Parking
H . Faculty/Staff Parking
I. Visitor Parking
J. FacultylStaff Parking
K. FacultylStaff Parking
L. Visitor Parking
M . Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
N. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
0. Fairview-University Parking Ramp
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Resident Parking
C . Commutcr Parking
21. Anderson Hall
22. Quad
23. Scicncc Hall
24. Security Dispatch Center
25. Shipping and Receiving
26. Melby Hall
27. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urness Hall
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South.
I-35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South.
1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 2lst Avenue South.
PUBLIC PARKING
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
4 MINNEAPOLIS
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Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, natlonal or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
qr disability in its education
~olicies,admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg Collegt
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations t c
its employees and Its students.
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic and Achievement Scholarships
31-32
Academic Advising 56
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 66
Academic Policies and Procedures 69
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 85
Academic and Learning Services 44
Academic Skills Center 44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 104, 110-1 12
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Activities 43
Admissions 14, 20-24
Administrative Officers of the College 282
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 83
Advanced Transfer Students 74
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
Air Structure 44
Alumni Center 15
American Indian Studies 166-167
American Indian Student Services 47
American Sign Language 191
AmeriCorp Scholarship 32
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Application Procedures 20, 31
Applied Economics 131
Architecture Minor 94
Art 93-97
Art History 93, 96-97
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Asian Studies (see East Asian Studies) 128-129
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 83-84
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 59, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletic Training Internship 155
Athletics 43
Audit Fee 26
Auditing Courses 82
Augsburg Echo 43
Augsburg Experiences 73
Augsburg Seminar 73, 98
Augsburgian, The 43
Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 301-302
Campus Map 301-302
Campus Ministry 42
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 69
Career Services 67
Carlson (JeroyC. Carlson) Alumni Center 1
Center for Global Education 15, 63, 176-18
Center for Global Education Courses 63-65,
177-181
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 44
Center for Service, Work, and Learning 66
Change of Program 71
Chemistry 118-123
Chinese 191
Chapel 15,42
Choir 43, 203, 21 1
Christensen Center 14
Class Schedule 90
Classification (Class Year) 82, 85
Coaching Endorsement 155
College Costs 2002-03 26
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 83
College of the Third Age 16, 69
Commencement 86
Commons 51
Communication 260-266
Communication ArtsILiterature Teacher
Licensure 147
Community Service-Learning 66
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 255
Computational Economics 124
Computational Philosophy 125, 218
Computer Science 123-127
Concert Band 43, 203, 21 1
Continuing Education Program 69
Cooperative Education 67
Costs 26-27
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 90-277
Credits 90
C
Biology 99-103
Board of Regents 280-281
Books and Supplies 27
Business Administration 104-109
Business Administration and
Economics Major 106, 131
B
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
East Asian Studies 128-129
East European Studies 247-248
East Hall 14
Echo 43
Economics 130-134
Economics/Business Admin. Major 106, 131
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
229
Edor Nelson Field 14
Education 135-144
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 136-137, 139-140
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 142-143
Employment 35
Engineering 144-145
English 146-152
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 84-85
English Placement Test 148
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 70
Enrollment Deposit 27
Ensembles 203, 21 1
Entry-level Skills 74
Ethnic Studies 168
Evaluation and Grading 79, 82
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 18, 281
E
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
269
Dean's List 85
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 83
Departments and Programs 90-277
Deposits 27
Development 8
Directed Study 92
Directory 8
Directory Information 87-88
Dismissal 85
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14, 50-51
Dual Degree Programs 59, 68, 144-145
D
Crime and Community Concentration
(Sociology) 255
Crossover Registration 71
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 256
Gage Family Endowment (CLASS) 45
General Education Curriculum 72-78
General Education Requirements 72-78,
80-81
General Studies 153
German 190, 193-194
Gift Assistance 33
Global Education Center 15, 63, 176-181
Global Education Program
Courses 63-65, 177-181
Grade Point Average 73, 82
Grading 79, 82
Graduate Programs 67
Graduation (Applying for) 72
Graduation Level Skills 75-76
Graduation Requirements 72-78, 80-81
Graduation With Distinction 86
Grants 33
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
C
Facilities and Housing 14, 50-51
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 284-298
Faculty Emeriti 298-300
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 31
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51-52, 87-88
Federal Work Study Program 35
Fees 26-27
Film Minor 263, 268
Finance Specialization (Business
Administration) 106
Financial Aid 18, 30-40
Financial Policies 28-30
Fine Arts 43
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 261
Former Students 23, 72
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Four-Year Assurance Program 86
French 190-192
Freshmen 20, 21
F
Experiential Education Programs 66-67
Explanation of Grades 79
Exploring Our Gifts 42
Index 30
Language Courses 190-197
Leadership (Master of Arts) 67-68
Leadership Studies Minor 168-169
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 32-33
L
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
K
Japanese 190, 194
JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center 15
john Evans Learning Laboratory 44
J
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 79, 82
Independent Studies 91, 92
lnformation Technology Resources 55
Inter-Institutional Programs 62
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 43
Interdisciplinary Studies 165-173
lnternational Baccalaureate Program (IB) 83
lnternational Business Minor 107
lnternational Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 106
lnternational Partners 176
lnternational Relations 174-175
lnternational Relations (International
Business) 174
lnternational Student Advising 49
lnternational Student Services 24, 49
lnternational Students 24, 49
lnternational Studies 175-183
Internships 66-67, 91
Intertribal Student Union 47
Intramural Athletics 43
I
Health and Physical Education 154-158
Health Clinic Services 49
Health Education 154-156
Health Insurance 49
Health Promotion 48
HECUA Courses 65, 181-183
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 62, 65, 176, 181-183
HispanicILatino Student Services Program
48
History 159-164
History of Augsburg College 10
Honors Program 61-62, 164-165
Housing 14-16, 26, 50-51
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
H
306 Index
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Majors and Minors 56-59, 89-277
Management lnformation Systems 113-11
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 106
Maps 301, 302
Marketing 116-117
Master's Degrees 54, 67-68
Math Placement Group (MPG) 75, 185-18
Mathematics 184-189
McNair Scholars Program (TRIO) 45-46
Medical Refund 30
Melby Hall 15
Membershi~s17. 18
Memorial i a l l (sverdrup-~ftedalMemorial
Hall) 16
~ e t r o b r b a nStudies 170-171
Middle East Studies Minor 172
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNIlTP) 47
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 16
Minnesota Work Study Program 35
Minors 56-59, 89-277
MIS Courses 113-115
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 75
Modern Languages 190-197
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy's 51
Music 198-212
Music Business Minor 202
Music Education Major 199-200
Music Ensembles 203, 21 1
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 200
Music Re~ertoireTests 204
Music ~ h ' e r ~a~~u~i v a l e n ~ ~ l ~ e r t i f i c a t
202-203
Music Therapy Major 201, 209-210
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Learning Disabilities Program 44-45
Legacy Scholarship 32
Liberal Arts Perspectives 76-78, 80-81
Library and lnformation Technology
Center 15, 18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 135-144
Lifetime Sports 76
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55
Loan Assistance 34-35
Location 14, 18, 301-302
Lutheran Leader Scholarships 33
Q
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) Awards 32
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 26-27
Pass/No Credit 73, 79
Pastor 42
Payments 28
Performance Studies 203, 212
Performing Arts Scholarships 32
Perspective Requirements 76-78, 80-81
Philosophy 218-221
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 32
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Phvsical Education 155. 157-158
~hisicalScience ~ e a c h i nLicensure
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119,
214
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 68
Physics 222-227
Piano Proficiency Test 204
Policies 17, 18, 51-52, 87-88
Political Science 228-233
Political Science/Economics teaching major
229
PortFolio Assessment Program 83-84
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 91
P,
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 282
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 190, 196
Old Main 15
Orchestra 43, 203, 21 1
Organizational Analysis and Development
Concentration (Sociology) 256
Orientation (AUG) 73, 98
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NASA Scholarship 33
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
21 3-214
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 79
Nordic Area Studies 172-173
Norwegian 190, 194-195
Notification of Admissions Decision 21, 22
Number Grades 79
Numbering of Courses 90
Nursing 215-21 7
Nursing (Master of Arts) 68
N
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies 65, 181
Scholarships 31-33, 35-40
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 15
Science Scholarship 32
Secondary Education 137-138, 140-141
Service-Learning 66
Sigma Pi Sigma 224
Skills Requirements 74-76
Smiley's Point 16
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 43
Social Psychology Concentration 235, 256
Social Studies 249
Social Welfare Minor 251
Social Work 250-254
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 68
Society of Physics Students 224
Sociology 255-259
Solid State Physics 223
Space Physics 223
Spanish 190, 196-197
Special Education 142-144
Special Interest Housing 51
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 23
Speech/Communication and
Theatre Arts 260-274
Sponsored Scholarships 35-40
Sports 43-44
5
Re-Admitted Students 72
Refunds 28-30
Regents 280-281
Regents' Scholarships 32
Registration 69-72
Religion 239-244
Religious Affiliation 18
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 50-51
Residence Requirements 74
Rochester Program 13, 70
~oom'bndBoard 26
ROTC 62
Russian, Central, and East European Studies
247-248
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President's Greeting 2
President's Scholarships 31
PRIME Scholarship 32
Probation 85
P~y~h010gy
234-238
Public Relations and Communication 15
Index 30
308 Index
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 135-144
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 267-274
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Minor 269
T
StepUP Program 46-47
Student Activities 43
Student Affairs (see Academic
and Learning Services) 44
Student-Designed Major 57
Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF) 35
Student Employment 35
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 42
Student Life 41 -52
Student Newspaper 43
Student Project for Amity Among Nations
(SPAN) 18
Student Publications 43
Student Rights 51-52
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 50
Student Support Services (TRIO) 46
Student Teaching Abroad 65, 135
Studio Art 93-96
Study Abroad 63-65, 175-183
Summer Session 8
Support Programs 44-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
7
Yearbook 43
Youth and Family Institute 16
Youth and Family Ministry Major 245-246
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
Scholarship 32
x, y, z
Weekend College 12-13, 21, 27-28, 70-71
Withdrawal From College 30, 72
Women's Studies 275-277
Work Study Program 35
W
Veterans 86
Vocation 42
v
Upper Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE) 18
Urban Studies 169-171
Urness Hall 16, 50
U
Theatre Practicums 272-274
Transcripts 20, 21, 28
Transdisciplinary Major 57-58
Transfer Regents' Scholarship 32
Transfer Students 22-23
TRIO Programs 45-46
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 26-27
Tutor Center 44
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Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change
without notice.
It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic
policies contained in this publication and the 2002-2004 Catalog. If you have
questions about anything in this supplement or the Catalog, consult a faculty adviser,
the dean of the College, or the registrar.
Supplement information is listed under the same headings in the printed Catalog,
followed by page numbers in parentheses. Refer to these pages in the Catalog for
complete information.
This catalog supplcmun t amends inrormatiou given in the 2002-2004 Augsburg
Catalog. OnIy those sections that havc srths~rentinlchni~gesare included. Coust~ltthe
registrar's of~icror the Augsburg C a l a l online
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Checklist and Summary of Requirements for Graduation (page 80) . . . . . .12
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Graduation Requirements (page 72)
Transfer Students (page 22)
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Academic Calendar. Weekend College (page 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Academic Calendar. Day Program (page 5)
Table of Contents
Spring Term 2004
Jan. 12Non. ................................ Classes begin
Jan. 19/Mon. .............................
Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. 15/Mon. ............................. .Mid-term break begins
Mar. 22/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
.Early registration for fall
Apr. 5-16/Mon.-Fri. ....................
Apr. 9/Fri. ....................................Easter break
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29Non.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May M a t . ................................ .BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2003
Summer...................................Freshman registration
Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. .........New student orientation
Sept. 3fWed. ............................... Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. ............................... Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 17-Dec. 5Non.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 271Thurs. .............................
Classes resume
Dec. l/Mon. .................................
,.,,.Classes end
Dec. 12/Fri. ............................
Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Spring Term 2004
Class weekends: Apr. 16-18, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, June 4-6, June 11-13,
June 25-27
Winter Term 2004
Class weekends: Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-29, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28, Apr. 2-4
Fall Term 2003
Class weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 17-19, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
cwww.augsburg.edu/enrolI/registrar>.
Students transferring from the Minnesota
State College and University System who
have completed the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum, have earned the Associate of
Arts degree from MNSCU, and have a 2.5 (on
a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA or higher will be
given transfer status as outlined below.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office based
upon the official student transcript(s1.
Acceptance of courses presented for a major
or minor also requires approval of the
department. The major or minor department
may require certain courses or a minimum
number of courses be taken at Augsburg.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is required on
previous college work for admission to the
College.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 32 Augsburg credits required
for a baccalaureate degree. These courses
can, however, be used to meet Augsburg
Core Curriculum and major requirements.
Augsburg College welcomes students who
wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant credit
for courses where it considers the work
unsatisfactory, to grant provisional credit for
work taken at unaccredited institutions, and
to require that certain courses be taken at
Augsburg.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Replaces "ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS"
on pages 22-23 of current catalog
&
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission by
the Admissions Committee after August 15
for entry in fall semester or December 15 for
entry in spring semester.
Admission to a major, as well as
admission to the College, is sometimes
necessary. Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
3. Courses with D grades will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors. Some
Augsburg majors require additional prerequisite
coursework beyond the A.A. degree. Students
are advised to consult major departments for
major requirements upon transfer.
One Foundations of Fitness or activity
course if the student has transferred
an equivalent Foundations course.
This requirement is waived for
students who have transferred in two
equivalent courses.
College algebra or Math Placement 3
One graduation skill writing course in
the major
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill
requirement
The Modern Language requirement
One Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone Course
REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation Course
2. All Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements will be waived except:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 17 Augsburg
equivalent courses (64 semester credits or 96
quarter credits from a community college)
will be accepted once junior status is reached.
No additional courses may be transferred
from a community college.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Completion of 32 course creditsNo more than 13 course credits may be in
one department, except in certain approved
majors: accounting (B.A.) - 14; music
education (B.M.) - 17; music performance
(B.M.) - 20; music therapy (B.S.) - 17; and
social work (B.S.) - 15.
Degree requirements include completion of
a minimum number of credits, a major, the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA
in major(s)/minor(s) and in total course work,
and residence.
Requirements f o r Undergraduate
Graduation:
All degree and course requirements must
be completed and verified in the registrar's
office prior to the anticipated date of
graduation (there may be no incompletes or
open courses on the academic record).
Students should apply before the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining
graduation requirements. Application forms
are available at the Enrollment Center.
Each student must apply for graduation
at the end of his or her junior year.
Students who enter an academic program
with a baccalaureate or higher degree should
contact the registrar's office about specific
requirements for a second baccalaureate
degree or for the equivalent of a major. See
page 23 in the printed catalog in
Undergraduate Admissions-Special Students
(Second Degree).
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising
staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff
are available for counsel and assistance in
program planning.
The responsibility for seeing that all degree
requirements are satisfied rests with the
student. All students are required to file a
graduation application with the registrar's
office one year prior to graduation.
Replaces "GENERAL EDUCATION
CURRICULUM" on pages 72-78 of
current catalog
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An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning.
It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in
experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: ( I ) Integrates
experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) Links on-campus learning to the
goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus
people, organizations and/or communities,
either through community partners,
4. Augsburg Experiences-All student
must complete at least one approved
Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight
the College's commitment to experiential
education and active participation in the
broader community, both locally and globally
Five categories of approved experiential
learning opportunities are recognized as
Augsburg Experiences: internships, facultystudent research, community service, study
abroad, and off-campus immersion
experiences.
3. Completion of t h e Augsburg Core
Curriculum-Requirements for the Ausburg
Core Curriculum are listed in the next section
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed under
the departmental headings.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent1
directed study; four courses of internship; an
six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To
graduate with Latin honors, students may
take no more than two P/N graded courses.
Each department sets its own limitations on
the number of P/N graded courses that may
be applied toward the major and minor
programs, but normally students may apply
no more than two course credits with P
grades toward a major and no more than one
course credit with a P grade toward a minor.
The Departments of Education and Social
Work are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major
program (two in major field courses plus
student teaching or field work practicums).
Cultivates the transformative discovery of,
and appreciation for, one's place of leadership
and service in a diverse world-vocatio and
caritas.
Calls for common inquiry into questions of
Christian faith and the search for meaning;
and
-Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills:
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens through their
engagement in a curriculum that:
THE AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM
6 . Residence-The last year of full-time
study or equivalent (no less than 7 of the last
9 creditslrequirements) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
exchange program. No less than a total of 9
credits are to be taken at Augsburg College.
Contact the registrar's office if an official
inlerpretation is needed. Some departments
have a minimum number of courses that are
required to be taken in residence within the
major and minor. Consult the catalog
description of the majorlminor or the
chairperson of the department.
5. Grade Point Average-2.0 for most
majors. A minimum grade point average of
2.0 is required for all courses taken and
specifically for all courses that apply toward a
major or special program. Some majors,
licensure, and certification require higher
grades in each course or a higher grade point
average. (For example, see licensure in
education, music education, music
performance, music therapy, nursing, and
social work.) See the departmental section for
details.
professional activities, and/or travel. Augsburg
Experiences may be embedded in designated
courses that are part of the regular class
schedule or may be completed for zero credit
outside of the regular class schedule. The
length of time required, creditlno-credit
status, and grading options for approved
Augsburg Experiences will vary
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College's
commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally Five
categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
Augsburg Experience
Transfer students entering with advanced
transfer status will take one Search for
Meaning course: REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg's concept of
vocation and ils meaning; Christian
theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning of
the Bible in Judeo-Christian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning course credits are
required except for the following:
Augsburg's Signature Curriculum is centered
on its identity as a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. As a college of
the Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for
its educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran Church.
It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures,
theological concepts, ethical values, their
own faith and values, and religious concepls
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
Search f o r Meaning
THE AUCSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Skills Requirements
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The curriculum has three major components:
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATIOL
Engaging Minneapolis courses are specially
designed courses that make intentional and
substantial use of the resources of the Twin
Cities as they orient first-year weekday students
to the community where they will be studying,
living, and working during their college careers.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also fulfill
an Augsburg Core Curriculum or major
requirement. They normally are taken during the
first year, but may be taken in the second year.
Engaging Minneapolis
All students who enter the College as first-year
students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation
and the Augsburg Seminar. The Seminar is
attached to a first-semester major or Augsburg
Core Cuniculum course. Its purpose is to
introduce students to what it means to have
an Augsburg education and to help them
make the transition to college work.
Augsburg Seminar
In order to help them make the transition to
college and their new community, first-year
weekday program students are required to
take Augsburg Core Curriculum and
introductory major courses containing the
following components:
The Augsburg First Year
The Senior Keystone course connects the
broad liberal arts foundation with the
professional skills and in-depth study of the
major. It thus asks graduating students to
think critically, reflectively, and ethically
about their place in the world as leaders and
servants.
The Senior Keystone course provides a final
opportunity for exploring the central themes
of an Augsburg education- vocation and the
search for meaning in a diverse and
challenging world. Students will reflect upon
the meaning of their educational experiences
and consider issues of transition as they
prepare for their lives after Augsburg.
Senior Keystone
Writing
*Mathematics
Placement in writing, math, modern
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core
and graduation skills course requirements.
*Modern Languages
*Critical Thinking
There are entry level skills assessments in:
Entry Level Skills Assessments
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Art, Music, Speech/Communications and
Theatre Arts.
Two courses or approved activities from two
different departments:
Fine Arts
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities Liberal
Arts Foundation requirements.
English, History, Philosophy, Religion,
Modern Language (literature courses)
Two courses from two different departments:
Humanities
Economics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology
Two courses from two different departments:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
One course must be a lab science course.
Two courses from two different departments:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar's office.
introduce students to knowledge and modes
of inquiry across a wide range of disciplines
and subjects. The course offerings in the
traditional liberal arts provide the opportunity
for students to acquire a broad and solid
foundation for their specialized study and
professional preparation.
,
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the
appropriate courses or advised on
preparation for retaking the math
placement exam. Students may retake the
Math Placement Exam once during their
first term of enrollment. Students are
required to take the Math Placement
Exam before registering for the first term
and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of
their first year at Augsburg.
u
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG)
determined. In some cases, students who
have transferred a mathematics course
taken at another college may have their
MPG determined by the registrar's office.
All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which
is administered by the Academic Advising
Office. The exam is given during college
registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Mathematics Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are
exempt from the critical thinking
assessment.
Students who do not achieve the
minimum entry score on the placement
exam are reauired to take GST 100
Critical Thinking.
Critical Thinking
- Requirement
The Mathematics assessment and
requirement as described below.
The Modern Language assessment as
described below.
The Writing assessment and
requirement as described below.
Advanced transfer students (who enter
with 1 3 course credits or more or an A.A.
degree accepted in transfer) take only the
following entry level skills assessments and
fulfill the following requirements:
Freshmen (all students entering with fewer
than seven Augsburg course credits) and
sophomore transfer students with fewer than
1 3 course credits are required to take entry
level skills assessments and satisfy all skills
requirements.
~n
Students should complete ENG 111 by
the middle of their sophomore year since
it is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
ENG 111 Effective Writing or the
equivalent with a grade of 2.0, ,'F or
higher, is required. Attendance the first
day of class is required.
Students should complete ENG 111 by
the middle of their sophomore year since
it is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
Effective Writing
Core Skills
Students who have transferred in an
equivalent course to ENG 111 are
excused from the entry level exam.
The entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENG 111 Effective Writing.
Students who do not satisfy the entry
level skill in writing will be required to
take ENG 101 Developmental Writing
before ENG 111.
Writing Requirement
The BW-CAPE language assessment is
offered to students who have had at least
a year of Spanish, French, or German
language studies in high school. It is
designed to assess and place students at
the appropriate course level for language
study Students may waive the modern
language requirement by completing this
assessment and placing at the 311 level
or above.
Modern Language Requirement
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In
addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3 ,
or 4 as a prerequisite.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG
3 . Students in MPG 3 must take MAT
114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT
course changes a student's MPG. A grade
of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to
advance to the next math level.
Two Foundations of Fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness (or a transfer equivalent) is
required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of
different lifetime activities. Students who
are not health and physical education
majors or intercollegiate athletes may test
out of one lifetime activity course.
Students may demonstrate proficiency
from a selected list of lifetime activities.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity
proficiency test.
Foundations of Fitness
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the
minimum on the ESL placement test
must fulfill the English as a Second
Language (ESL) requirement. The
requirement is satisfied by successfully
completing the ESL course(s) and
achieving a score above the minimum on
the ESL placement exam. Students who
complete the ESL requirement fulfill the
Modern Language Graduation Skill
requirement. Contact Academic Advising
or the English Department for additional
information.
Students who have demonstrated
competence in American Sign Language
by passing an approved course sequence
will have fulfilled the Modern Language
Skill.
There is a seven-year time limit on
language courses presented for transfer
and automatic waiver.
Requirements for the Modern Language
Skill are determined by placement test.
For a language previously studied,
successful completion (minimum grade of
2.0 or P) of one language course at your
placement level (112 or higher) satisfies
the requirement. For a language not
previously studied, successful completion
of a two-course sequence in the same
language with the minimum grade of
2.0P in both courses is required. Students
whose placement test is at 31 1 or higher
will be exempted from further language
study
Modern Language
All Writing Skill courses have the
prerequisite of ENG 111 or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have the
prerequisite of Math Placement Group 3 , and
all Critical Thinking Skill courses have the
prerequisite of passing the entry level Critical
Thinking Assessment or GST 100.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate
courses outside the major or elective courses
in the major that fulfill this requirement.
Academic advisers will provide a list of these
courses.
An Augsburg education includes enhancement
of certain skills during the years in college.
Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning,
speaking, and writing skills are deliberate
components of certain courses. Students are
required to have one course each with Critical
Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, and
Speaking skill components, and two courses
with a Writing Skill component. These
requirements are modified for advanced
transfer students (see page 10).
Graduation Skills Requirements
Foundations of Fitness courses are
non-credit courses and are not included in the
32-course graduation requirement.
Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
Complete the Augsburg First Year
requirements. (Sophomore transfer
students are exempt from these
requirements.)
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete two (2) Search for
Meaning courses.
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete the Augsburg Core
Curriculum.
Complete a major.
Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other maximums are described on page 7
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
This quick reference checklist is an
abbreviated version of the requirements for
graduation. As a summary, it is not
comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for
the complete degree requirements that begin
on page 7. Students are advised to read
carefully the full graduation requirements and
to consult frequently with their advisers to
ensure that all requirements for graduation are
met.
Replaces "CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY
OF GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION"
on pages 80-81 of current catalog
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
One course with a Speaking
component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
Two courses with Writing
components.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F! (Courses
meeting these requirements are designated
by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations
of Fitness and one HPE activity
course.
Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses,
depending on initial assessment.)
Complete Eng 111
Achieve a Math Placement Group
score of three.
Modern Language Assessment
Critical Thinking Assessment
Writing Assessment
Mathematics Assessment
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses
from two different departments in each
domain. (Exceptions may be made for
specially designed interdisciplinary
Connections courses.)
2. Complete an Engaging
Minneapolis course.
1. Complete the fall orientation
and Augsburg Seminar.
...........
14
Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses,
depending on initial assessment.)
Achieve a Math Placement Group
score of three.
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Satisfy entry level skill requirements
in writing.
Fine Arts
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.)
Complete one Augsburg
Experience
Complete REL 300 Bible,
Christian Theology, and Vocation
course
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
W Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete a major.
W Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) .
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation (transfer credit may apply to
these requirements):
W Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
W Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum
W Complete a major.
W Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Other maximums are described on page 7.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
W Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any
one department, with the following
exceptions:
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree
must complete the following requirements
prior to graduation:
One course with a Speaking
component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
One course with a Writing
component.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a minimum
grade of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these
requirements are designated by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness or one HPE activity course
(depending on transcript
assessment.)
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the registrar's
office one year prior to graduation.
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
One course with a Writing
component.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P (Courses
meeting these requirements are
designated by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness or one HPE activity course
(depending on transcript
assessment)
Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses, depending
on initial assessment.)
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Complete one college algebra course
course or achieve a Math Placement
Group score of three.
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from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome to the College! All of us hope you
find, in the course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the work, a deepening appreciation of
the profession and role to which you fee... Show more
from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome to the College! All of us hope you
find, in the course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the work, a deepening appreciation of
the profession and role to which you feel called,
and a confident sureness that you have rightly
chosen Augsburg as the community in which to
spend the next several years of your life.
If you're dipping into this volume to
figure out who and what Augsburg College is
and what education it offers, welcome to these
pages! May they convey the fundamental
character of our mission: to provide an education
especially serviceable in the contemporary world
because it has been designed in the midst of and
in
full contact with the critical social, economic,
Y
religious, and political phenomena of the modern
3
city. This education, however practical and pro6
fessional, will be serviceable over the long haul
only to the degree that it respects and pursues
certain of what Martin Luther called "the fine liberal arts," and it will be exciting to the degree it
is offered for the sake of improving both its students and the world itself.
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The study you are undertaking at Augsburgdr thinking of undertaking-will occur on a
small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
k you join the enterprise, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and in
which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
William V. Frame
President
5 2000-2001 ACADEMIC
CALENDAR,
DAYPROCRAM
Fall Term 2000
Summer........................................Freshman registration
Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. .................... New student orientation
Sept. 6Ned. ................................ Upper-class validation
Sept. 6Ned. ................................ Classes begin
Sept. 1UTues. ...........................
Last day to register
Sept. 1UTues. .............................. Last day to add a class, drop a class without notation on
record
Mid-term break (one day only)
Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................
Nov. 3/Fri. ....................................Last day to designate grading option
Last day to withdraw from class
Nov. 10/Fri. ..................................
Nov. 13-Dec. l/Mon.-Fri. ............Interim registration
Nov. 13-Dec. l/Mon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 23Rhurs. ............................ Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 27/Mon. .............................. Classes resume
Dec. 15Eri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Interim Term 2001
.... ....... h t e r i m classes begin
Jan. 3 N e d .....................
Jan. 41Thurs. ................................ Last day to register, add a class, or drop a class without
notation on record
Jan. 1UFri. ................................. Last day to designate grading option, or withdraw from
a class
Jan. 15/Mon. ................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (holiday)
Jan. 26/Fri. ................................... Classes end
Spring Term 2001
Jan. 30Rues.. ................................ Classes begin
Feb. 5/Mon................................. Last day to register
Last day to add a class or drop a class without notation
Feb. 5/Mon...................................
on record
Mar. 19/Mon. ............................... Mid-term break
Mar. 26/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
Apr. 6Eri...................................... Last day to designate grading option
Apr. 1UThurs............................... Last day to withdraw from a class
Apr. 13/Fri..................................... break
Apr. 171Tues. ................................ Classes resume
Apr. 23-May 4/Mon.-Fri. .............Early registration for fall
May 11Eri.................................... C l a s s end
May 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
May 2O/Sun. .................................BaccalaureatdComencement
TENTATIVE-CONSULT THE 2001-2002 ACTC CLASS SCHEDULE OR AUCSBURC
REGISTRAR'S OFFICE FOR CHANCES
Fall Term 2001
Summer.. ....................................Freshman registration
Sept. 2-4/Sun.-Tues. .....................New student orientation
Sept. 51Wed. .................................Upper-class validation
Sept. 51Wed. .................................Classes begin
Sept. 1l/Tues. ...............................Last day to register
Sept. llnues. ............................... Last day to add a class, drop a class without notation on
record
Oct. 26/Fri....................................M i d - e m break (one day only)
Nov. UFri. ....................................Last day to designate grading option
Nov. 9/Fri. ....................................Last day to withdraw from class
Nov. 12-Nov. 30A4on.-Fri. ......... ..Interim registration
Nov. 12-Nov. 30A4on.-Fri............Spring term registration
Nov. 2 n h u r s . .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 26A4on. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 17-2OA4on.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Interim Term 2002
Jan. N e d . ................................. ..Interim classes begin
Last day to register, add a class, or drop a class without
Jan. 3nhurs. ................................
notation on record
Jan. 11/Fri. ................................... Last day to designate grading option, or withdraw from
a class
Jan. 21/Mon. ................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (holiday)
Jan. 25/Fri. ...................................Classes end
Spring Term 2002
Jan. 291Tues................................. .Classes begin
Feb. 4/Mon. .................................. Last day to register
Feb. 4Mon ................................... Last day to add a class or drop a class without notation
on record
Mar. 25Non. ...............................M i d - t e r m / break begins
Apr. n u e s . ................................. .Classes resume
Apr. 8/Mon................................... Last day to designate grading option
Apr. 1UFri....................................s t day to withdraw from a class
Apr. 22-May 3/Mon.-Fri. .............Early registration for fall
May 10/Fri....................................Classes end
May 13-16/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
May 19/Sun. ................................. BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2000
June 12 .......................................
Aug. 18 ........................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Sept. 15 ........................................Registration ends
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Sept. 18 ........................................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option
Oct. 16 ................
Last day to withdraw from class
Oct. 30 ....................................
Class weekends: Sept. 15-17, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, Oct. 13-15, Oct 27-29, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19,
Dec. 1-3. Dec. 15-17
Winter Term 2001
Nov. 6 .......................................
Dec. 8 ..........................................
Jan. 5 ...........................................
Jan. 8 ........................................
Feb. 5 ........................................
Feb. 19 .....................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
.
.
Registration ends
..Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
notation on record
Last day to change grade option
Last day to withdraw from class
Class weekends: Jan. 5-7, Jan. 19-21, Feb. 2-4, Feb. 16-18, Mar. 2-4, Mar. 16-18,
Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 6-8
Spring Term 2001
Feb. 12 ........................................
Mar. 30 ........................................
Registration begins
Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
.Restration ends
Apr. 20 .......................................
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Apr. 23 .......................................
notation on record
May 21 ..................................... . a day to change grade option
June 4 .......................................... L a day to withdraw from class
Class weekends: Apr. 20-22, May 4-6, May 18-20, June 1-3, June 8-10, June 22-24,
June 29-July 1
T e n t a t i v ~ o n s u lthe
t 2001-2002 weekend college class schedule or Weekend
College program office for changes
Fall Term 2001
Class weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18,
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 14-16
Winter Term 2002
Class weekends: Jan. 4-6, Jan. 18-20, Feb. 1-3, Feb. 15-17, Mar. 1-3, Mar. 15-17,
Mar. 22-24, Apr. 5-7
Spring Term 2002
Class weekends: Apr. 19-21, Apr. 26-28, May 10-12, May 17-19, May 31-June 2,
June 14-16, June 28-30
Area Code
612
Academic Advising..................................................................................................... .330.1025
Academic and Learning Services ................................................................................
330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001
Toll-free number ...............................................................................( 8 0 0 ) 788-5678
AlumniParent Relations ....................................................................................3 3 0 - 1 178
Toll-free number .......................................................................................8 0 0 ) 260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1243
Career Services ....................................................................................................
3 3 0 - 1162
College PastorICampus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Public Relations & Communication ....................................................................... 3 3 0 1 180
ConferencdEvents Coordinator ........................................................................... 3 3 0 - 1 107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................330-1613
Toll-free number ........................................................................................( 8 0 0 273-0617
Enrollment and Financial Service Center ...................................................................330-1046
Facilities Management ..............................................................................................
..330-1104
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ............................................................<...
330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
Master of Arts in Leadership Program ........................................................................330-1786
Master of Arts in Nursing .........................................................................................330-1204
Master of Social Work Program ,................................................................................. 330-1307
Human Resources .......................................................................................................
330-1058
Interim Office ............................................................................................................. 330-1 150
Lost and Found ......................... .
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330-1000
President ......................................................................................................................
330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................
330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)........................................................................................3 0 1 0 9
Student Activities .....................................................................................................
330-1111
Student Government ...................................................................................................
330-11 10
Summer School ..........................................................................................................
.330-1787
Weekend College ........................................................................................................
Mailing Address:
221 1 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis. MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
330-1782
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is your
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Upon graduation, you
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively
Emphasis on values, perspectives,
experience, and skills
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg cuniculum-the College's
general education program, which structures your liberal arts studies through challenging and thought-provoking courses
requiring students to consider important
issues and examine values questions. These
Liberal Arts Perspectives include Western
Heritage, Intercultural Awareness, Human
Identity the Social World, Christian Faith,
The City, Aesthetics, and the Natural World.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve you
for a lifetime-writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to
name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majorsor you can create your own major either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 55 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows students to take courses on other
campuses without charge while a full-time
student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes
Augsburg College, College of St. Catherine,
Hamline University, Macalester College,
and the University of St. Thomas.
Through the Weekend College
Program, 14 majors are offered.
MISSION STATEMENT
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by
an intentionally diverse campus community
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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About Augsburg 1
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 125 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 18905, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
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2 About Augsburg
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a cuniculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William \! Frame became president
in August 1997. He has initiated a strategic
planning process intended to idennfy the
distinguishing marks of the Augsburg education-in both pedagogy and substance-and
a restructuring effort intended to improve
operating efficiencies and open access for the
College to new sources of capital.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
In 1999, a new apartment-style student
residence opened. Major renovation of
Sverdrup Hall created space for the
Enrollment and Financial Services Center,
the Women's Resource Center, and the
Honors Program Suite; a skyway link to
Lindell Library was constructed.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great memopolitan center.
There are now almost 16,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in social work, leadership,
nursing, and physician assistant training
(after May 2001).
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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About Augsburg 1
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with more than 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 14 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of its kind in the state. Faculty in
Weekend College are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct professionals.
The Weekend College student body is
involved in student government, and students participate in academic and extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
A Community of Learners
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fai~ew-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
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4 About Augsburg
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunneVramp1skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, and the Foss, Lobeck,
Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication.
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions-The central Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located at
628 Zlst Avenue South and provides
offices for the admissions staff and a reception area for prospective students and their
parents.
Offices of the American Indian
Student Services Program and PanAfrikan Student Services ProgramLocated in Murphy Place, these programs
provide support services and information to
American Indian and African American students.
Anderson Hall (1 993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students
and the Physician Assistant Program.
Anderson-Nelson Athletic FieldThe athletic field, located at 725 23rd
Avenue South, is the playing and practice
field of many of the Augsburg teams.
An air-supported dome covers the field
during the winter months, allowing yearround use.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Center for Atmospheric Space
Sciences at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1 988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry and
the drama and communication offices. The
Foss Center's lower level is home to the
Academic Skills Center, which includes the
Learning Skills Office, the Center for
Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) Program, the Groves Computer
Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor Center, and
the John Evans Learning Laboratory.
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center houses the Office of Alumni
and Parent Relations and is located at 624
Zlst Avenue South.
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Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1997)-This four-level brick structure
opened during the 1997-98 academic year.
As the library and information technology
center, it houses all library functions and
brings together the computer technology
resources of the College. It is located on
the block of campus bordered by 22nd and
2lst Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh St.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the fitness center, and general
auditorium purposes.
Mortensen Hall (1 973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1 964)-This
facility provides offices for the Center for
Global Education and a resource room for
those interested in global issues. The
Office of Academic Programs Abroad is
also located here.
Music Hall (1978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Public Relations & Communication
House-The public relations and publications offices for the College are located at
709 23rd Avenue South.
Science Hall (1 949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
registrar's office, student financial services,
and the business offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Academic Advising Center,
Weekend College, and the Office of
Continuing Education as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)-Named in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, this tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
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W YOUTH AND FAMILY INSTITUTE
OF AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The institute is designed to help
churches better serve the changing needs
of youth and families. The institute offers
an undergraduate academic program, as
well as seminar/workshops, a resource tenter, and counseling services locally, nationally, and internationally.
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ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement. In addition to
the programs listed below, the College is
also home to the College of the Third Age.
Richard R. Green Institute for
Teaching and Learning-Named for the
late Augsburg alumnus Richard Green,
who served as superintendent of schools
in both Minneapolis and New York City,
the Green Institute is a collaboration
between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts.
Its goal is to improve the outcomes of students, especially in urban areas, through
systemic changes in K-12 education practices as well as higher education teacher
training programs.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (M MEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
H POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 221 1
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
(612) 330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
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ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S.W. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National League for Nursing
Committee for Accreditation of Allied
Health Programs (Physican Assistant
Program)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*North Central Association of College and
Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education, (312) 263-0456;
<www.nca-cihe.org>
IsAUGSBURG
COLLEGE
FACTSAND FIGURES
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 9 percent represent other
Protestant denominations, and 19 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation-North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Committee for
Accreditation of Allied Health
Educational Programs. Approved by the
American Chemical Society. Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
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Financial Aid--Over 84 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
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Library-Over 175,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consomum. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
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School Year-Semesters from
September to May, 4-1-4 calendar, with
January Interim. Two summer school
sessions. Augsburg Weekend Collegetrimesters, September to June. Augsburg
Graduate Program-trimesters,
September to June.
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Majors-More than 50 majors in 23
departments.
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Off-Campus Programs-Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA), lnternational Partners, Upper
Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE), and extensive
cooperative education and internship
programs.
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Athletic Affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
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Policy--Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Enrollment (Fall 1999-2000)-3,053
students from 41 countries.
Graduates-16,000 undergraduates
from 1870 through August 1999.
Student/Faculty Ratio-16 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 15-20.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted-B.A.,
M.A., M.S., M.S.W.
B.S.. B.M.,
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ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence and character. We
want people whocan benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-(612) 330-1001
or toll-free (800) 788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including Saturday mornings during the
school year). The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions is located on the comer of
Seventh Street and 2lst Avenue South in
Minneapolis. (Please call first.)
For Weekend College Admission information, call (612) 330-1743.
BPPLICATION
PROCEDUR~
DAY PROGRAM FREbHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee.
T r a n s c r i p S A n official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. General
Education Development (G.E.D.) scores
may be presented instead of the high
school transcript.
Test Scores-Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT are also accepted. It will suffice if
test scores are recorded on the official high
school transcript.
Additional Information-If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Two academic recommendations are required by the
Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may also defer a decision on a candidate's
admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions D e c i s i o b
Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $100"
tuition deposit within 30 days of their
financial aid notification. Extensions may
be requested in writing to the director of
financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit. Those students who
wish to live in College housing must also
submit a $200 housing deposit.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants,
submit two academic recommendations
from their high school faculty, and arrange
a personal interview with the director of
undergraduate admissions.
Students from Minnesota who are interested in the possibility of enrolling at
Augsburg under the auspices of the
Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Act should contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for specific
information.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 nonrefundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office.
Transcripts-Have official transcripts
from all previous postsecondary institutions sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous tranferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed peronally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admis-
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sion decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or w-riting samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant
credit for courses where it considers the
work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional
credit for work taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 33 credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. These courses can,
however, be used to meet liberal arts and
major requirements.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work for
admission to the College.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office
based upon the official student
transcript(s). Acceptance of courses presented for a major or minor also requires
approval of the department. The major or
minor department may require certain
courses or a minimum number of courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Students transfemng from the
Minnesota State University and College
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the MN Transfer Curriculum. A
maximum of 17 Augsburg equivalent
courses (64 semester credits or 96 quarter
credits from a community college) will be
accepted once junior status is reached. No
additional courses may be transferred from
a community college.
2. All Augsburg general education requirements will be waived except:
The City Perspective
Two courses in Christian Faith (any
two areas)
The language requirement as stated
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill requirement
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One graduation skill writing course in
the major
College algebra or Math Placement
Group 3
One lifetime sport
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Also, the physician assistant major requires a cumulative GPA
higher than 2.5. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or January 15
for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. (See
International Student Advising on page
48.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and information on the application procedure. Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
(612) 330-1001 or (800) 788-5678
(toll free), or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
A,
1 students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service) ....................$ 2,680
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2000-01 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$ 15,974
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2000. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more courses during the semester. The
charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most Collegesupported events, concerts, and lectures.
The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 1,726
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester andlor an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
that course.
630
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. Part-time students taking
lifetime sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
..................$
2,640
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................$
2,566
....................$
2,336
Student Activity Fee ................$
150
Flex 5 point plan
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only)
..................$
16
Information Technology Fee ..$
200
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) .....................................
Late Registration (per day
after classes begin) .....................
Registration Change after first five
days (cancel/add/change/grade
option, or combination
at one time) ................................
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ..............
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Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ................. ,3324
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) .................. $ 66
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) ................. $130
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$250
Fees Payable by CheckICash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Nursing Comprehensive Exam ........$ 16
Nursing Credit Validation ................ $ 150
Locker Rental (commuters) .............$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
-ar
........................................... $ 108
-motorcycle ............................ ..$ 50
Transcript Fee (per copy
after first, which is free) ............ $
5
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file
in registrar's office)
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These costs are estimated to be $900
per year.
W DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) .................... $
100
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students' account only when
their enrollment is terminated. Any net
credit balance (after all charges and/or
fines) will be refunded upon request of the
student. For more information, contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated for fall or spring term by following
the conditions delineated in the housing
contract. The resident will be responsible
for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification. If the
new contract is cancelled prior to June 1
for fall semester or December 1 for spring
semester, the $200 deposit will be forfeited. After these dates, the student shall forfeit the full amount of the damage deposit
and shall be assessed an additional $450
for termination.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ...................... .$ 20
Tuition (per course) ....................... .$1,258
Tuition (per summer course 2000) ..$ 950
Technology Fee (per course) ............ .$ 25
Activity Fee (per trimester) ............. $ 9.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) ..................... $ 630
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ........................... $ 188
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning .................. $ 100
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................ $ 214
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) .............. $ 462
Late Confirmation Fee (per day) .....$ 35
Registration Change after first
class meeting (cancelladd) ........$ 10
5
Transcript Fee (first is free) ............. $
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PAY MENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment and Financial Services Center
is sent to the student from the Business
Office.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (2) Payment PlanUpon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Threepayment plan: first one-third payment is
due at the start of the term; second and
third payments are due in the second and
third months of the term. (3) Employer
Reimbursement: students whose employers
reimburse them for all or part of their
tuition and fees may pay a $100 deposit
per course credit at the start of the term.
The balance, which is subject to finance
charges until paid, is due 50 days after the
last day of the term. Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement verification form each academic year. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of one percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Leave of
Absencnithdrawal from College form
available in the Academic Advising Center
or the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center. It must be filled out completely,
signed and turned in to the EFSC. Students
who properly withdraw or change to parttime, who are dismissed, or who are
released from a housing contract will have
their accounts adjusted for tuition andlor
room (except for the minimum deduction
of $100 to cover administrative costs).
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment and
Financial Services Center in order to be
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eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do
not complete the dropladd form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid
may be adjusted based on the student's last
recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the
dropladd form is processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refund
Amount
Refund
Period
100%
Through the first five days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the sixth day through the
tenth day of classes
80%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
70%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
60%
From the 2lst day through the
25th day of classes
50%
From the 26th day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
Refund Policy: This policy applies to new
and returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
course load. It also applies to students who
completely withdraw from college and do
not receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the first class weekend
(less a $75 administrative fee if
withdrawing from the current
term entirely)
80% Prior to the second scheduled
class meeting
60% Prior to the third scheduled class
meeting
No refund after the third scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Pro-Rata Refund Policy: Applies to all
Augsburg students who withdraw from all
courses during their first term at Augsburg
and receive Federal Title IV financial aid
(Federal Title IV financial aid includes the
Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins Loan,
Stafford Loan, and PLUS Loan).
Tuition, fees, and room costs will be
calculated based on the pro-rated portion
of the term completed. The student may be
eligible for a pro-rata refund up to the 60
percent point in time of the term. The student account will be credited for that portion of tuition and room for which the student was not enrolled. This calculation will
use federal government guidelines.
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Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to returning students who
have completed at least one full term,
withdraw from all courses for the current
term, and receive federal Title IV financial
assistance (including Pel1 Grant, SEO
Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent
PLUS Loan). The Return of Funds Policy
is based on a percentage derived from the
number of days attended divided by the
number of days in the term.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Petition Committee.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
all courses in a term due to illness or an
accident, the refund will include the normal percentage plus one-half of the percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Office of Student
Life in Christensen Center.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center and is distributed to students on an
annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its EFSC, will help students and their families protect access to a
quality Augsburg education in a time of
increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 1999-2000 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
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current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. FAFSA forms are available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center at Augsburg College or from high
school guidance counselors. Renewal
FAFSAs will be mailed to those students
who applied for assistance during the prior
school year. Be sure to include
the Augsburg College code, 002334, on
your application. Mail your application to
the processing agency after Jan. 1.
Applications must be mailed by April 15
for priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid Application and submit it to EFSC.
H WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
Subsidized~UnsubsidizedFederal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the EFSC. In addition, the student must complete and return
the Stafford Loan application to receive
Stafford Loan funds. Applications for the
SELF Loan and the Parent PLUS Loan are
sent upon request.
H KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships,
grants and loans that might be available in
their own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Vocational
Rehabilitation, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children. and other sources.
Honor Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must be in the top
15 percent of high school rank and top 20
percent ACT/SAT score. Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 15.
Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p T h e Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen in the top 30 percent of
either high school rank or test score who
apply and are accepted before May 1.
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Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1.
Transfer Honor S c h o l a r s h i k
Transfer Honor Scholarships are awarded
to selected transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and 84 quarter (or 56
semester) credits in transfer from a
Minnesota community college or Lutheran
junior college, who apply for and are
accepted for admission by May 1. A separate application is required by April l.
Legacy Scholarship-These scholarships provide tuition benefits to full-time
day students who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg graduates;
siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors;
or children, grandchildren, or spouses of
long-term Augsburg employees.
Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipThese scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA and 84
minimum quarter (56 semester) credits
from a community college. A separate
application is required by May 1.
Science Scholarship-These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their high
school class or ACTISAT test score, majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg.
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded by the partner congregation to a
full-time Augsburg student who is majoring in Youth and Family Ministry.
Augsburg ArneriCorps
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
August 1.
PRIME Scholarship-This is a cooperative program in which Augsburg matches
scholarships with Lutheran congregations.
Separate application is required and church
funds must amve at Augsburg by October 1.
Leadership Scholarships
M. Anita Hawthorne Leadership
Scholarship-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer African American students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Scholarship-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer American Indian students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
ASIA-Recognizes incoming freshmen
and transfer Asian American students with
a demonstrated record of and/or potential
for leadership. Limited to full-time day students.
HispanicILatino Leadership
Scholarshi p-Recognizes incoming freshmen and transfer HispanicLatino students
with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students.
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Faculty Leadership S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to selected incoming freshmen
who participate in the President's
Scholarship competition.
Performing Arts S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 15.
Hoversten Peace ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated interest in peace and whose personal outlook
and career plans show promise of contributing to the cause of peace. Separate
application is required by February 15.
Community and Public Service
Scholarship-Awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have a
demonstrated commitment to public and
community service. Separate application is
required by February 15.
Lutheran Leader S c h o l a r s h i p
Awarded to incoming freshmen in the top
30 percent of their high school rank or ACT1
SAT test score who have demonstrated
leadership within their Lutheran congregation and have the recommendation of their
pastor. A separate application is required
by February 15.
NASA Scholarship-Awarded to
freshmen (only) who have excelled in the
areas of science, mathematics, and technology and who have demonstrated a high
potential in careers related to aerospace
science, technology, and allied fields.
Lutheran Brotherhood a n d Aid
Association for Lutherans-Awarded on
financial need, participation in the
Lutheran church and available funds. The
AAL scholarship recipients must also have
an AAL policy.
Gift Assistance (Need Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracumcular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment and
Financial Services Center for accepted
enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2000-01 is $3,300.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian Scholarship--Bureau of
Indian Affairsnribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairsnribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Support Program. American Indian grants
supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus other aid).
Repayment begins within 60 days of check
disbursement at a variable interest rate not
to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per month. Application forms
are available at Augsburg College EFSC or
the lending institution.
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The Student Educational Loan
Fund (SELF)-SELF is administered
through the Minnesota Higher Education
Services Office. Applications are available
from the Enrollment and Financial Services
Center.
Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $4,500 per year,
juniors and seniors up to $6,000 year.
Maximum undergraduate borrowing is
$25,000. The minimum loan amount per
year is $500. The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the
loan is disbursed and continue quarterly
thereafter, while the student is enrolled.
Principal payments begin the 13th
month after you leave school. There are
no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on need and potential competence
in performing the duties assigned. Parttime work provided by the College is
considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15
hours of on-campus employment per week
is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program a n d Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
Note: For a complete description of
Augsburg scholarships, request a copy of the
Scholarship Catalog Supplement from the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational
Foundation Scholarships
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship*
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
John and Martha C. Fahlberg Scholarship*
E. W. Hallet Scholarship
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
The Jostens Foundation, Inc.
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Northern States Power Company
Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Rutherford L. and Audrey M. Sander
Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Alne-Swensen Scholarship*
American Indian Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
Julian F! Foss Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hormel Foods Company Scholarship
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
King Harald Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Nonvest Foundation Scholarship
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0. Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
ReliaStar Foundation Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
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Short-Term Programs Endowed Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Student Government Alumni Scholarship
Dr. James L. Tuohy Scholarship
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
CBS Foundation Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
Kerridgehlueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship*
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
Students of Color Scholarship Fund*
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Kleven Public Service Scholarship Fund
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship for
Leadership in Public and Community
Service*
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
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DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Scholarship
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
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Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Famers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjomhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Nancy Joubert Raymond Scholarship*
David Winsor Memorial Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. l? A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Foreign Language
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Health-Education
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
Health-Related
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Scholarship
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Memorial
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Bertha E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0 . J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bemhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics and Computer Science
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Scholarship
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
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Music
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Majorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship*
0 . I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
Noms Memorial Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship*
John and Vera Thut Scholarship*
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physical Education
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
Physics
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
10 Financial Information
Religion and Christian Service
Scholarships
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Elias E Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0 . and Edith W Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Onesirnus Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Johan H. 0 . Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo E Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Cornrnunication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
ArtsReligion Scholarship*
5 3TUDENT LIFE
E
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Student Government is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative
branch, and the judicial branch. Elections
are held in the spring for the next year.
Freshmen elect their representatives in the
fall of their first year. Many kinds of
involvement are possible-program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact
the president or vice president of the student body in their offices in the lower level
of the Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, name entertainment, and visiting
personalities in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (the gameroom and student lounge)
is a popular hangout located in the lower
level. Many of the clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests
meet here. Student offices in this area
include the College newspaper, the Echo;
the yearbook, The Augsburgian; Student
Government; and the Augsburg Student
Activities Council. KCMR, a student-operated nonprofit radio station serving the
needs of Augsburg and the surrounding
Cedar-Riverside community, is located in
Urness Tower.
FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
H INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MLAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
track and field, and golf.
During 1999-2000, Augsburg men's and
women's athletics marked the 75th
anniversary of intercollegiate competition.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for the average
student as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 47.)
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Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 55.
ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 171 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software, as
well as to review and prepare software for
tests such as PPST, MCAT, LSAT, and GRE.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the
uses of the software, and students are able
to monitor their progress.
PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) Program serves
over 200 students and is recognized as a
leader in supporting college students with
disabilities. The CLASS Program exemplifies the College's commitment to provide a
high-quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preparation. Augsburg is committed to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students with diagnosed learning,
physical, and psychiatric disabilities who
demonstrate the ability and willingness to
participate in college-level learning.
The CLASS staff includes five learning
disabilities specialists and a physical disabilities specialist who meet individually
with students to assist them with advising
and registration, academic support services, learning strategies, self-advocacy
skills, organization and time management,
and determining appropriate accommodations. The accommodations specialist coordinates testing accommodations, notetaking services, taped textbooks, adaptive
technology, such as dictation and voice
recognition software, a scanner, CCW,
Braille printer, adaptive keyboards, and
computer assistance.
This level of individualized, academic
support is possible through an endowment
from the Gage Family, which allows the
CLASS Program to provide specialized services to its students, especially those with
learning disabilities.
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The Groves Computer Lab is designed
for students with disabilities and contains
computers and adaptive equipment to
assist them in their academic progress.
The campus is accessible to students
with physical disabilities and includes a
skyway tunnel elevator system that connects 10 major buildings. Modified and
accessible rooms are available in all residence halls.
For more information, please contact
the CLASS Program at (612) 330-1053 to
request a copy of the CLASS brochure and
video and/or to schedule an appointment
with a specialist.
STEPUP PROGRAM
The mission of the StepUP Program at
Augsburg College is threefold: (1) it strives
to affirm the College's commitment to provide a high-quality liberal arts education
for students with diverse backgrounds,
experiences and preparation; (2) it provides students in recovery who demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college-level learning with ongoing
study and living skills that support them in
their academic progress toward a degree;
and (3) it supports students in their commitment to sobriety.
TUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAb
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to navigate successfully
Augsburg's policies, procedures and expectations. The program
Assists with application process
Helps students secure financial aid
Nurtures students' identification as an
American Indian
Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Other components of the program are:
Intertribal Student Union: ITSU serves
as a peer support group for incoming and
currently-enrolled American Indian students. ITSU also organizes and co-sponsors
cultural events.
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis Public School District, intended to increase the number of American
Indian teachers in these districts. Funded
by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1990,
this project is designed as a special grant
and loan forgiveness program. Students
who are awarded state teaching licensure
may then apply for loan forgiveness. For
each year the student teaches, one fifth of
the loan will be forgiven.
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Anishinabe Library Project: Over
1,000 books, a variety of journals and
scholarly publications, research materials,
American Indian magazines and newspapers, and over 125 VHS videos are housed
in the Lindell Library and at the American
Indian Student Services office. The library
project offers both a historical and contemporary perspective on the cultures of various tribal nations in the United States.
PAN ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
support services, performs academic advising, personal and career counseling and
advocacy for students of Afrikan descent
and enables their learning experience to be
interactive. PAC supports and advises the
Pan Afrikan Student Union (PASU), the
Hawthorne House (a Pan-Afrikan residence
life community), and the Pan-Afrikan
Alumni Council (PAAC). PAC is a clearinghouse for information regarding the
Afrikan Diaspora and maintains a network
with the Pan-Afrikan community.
The Pan Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
provides support to students, including a
schedule of social and cultural activities.
The headquarters is in the Pan-Afrikan
Student Services office, as is the PanAfrikan Center.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic difficulties,
and employment and placement referrals.
The HispanicLatino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
The Pan Asian Student Association
(PASA) is affiliated with the program. The
association carries out various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asian and other students at Augsburg.
PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The program is committed to enhancing the education and personal development of students of African descent. The
Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) serves by supporting the learning of students of Afrikan
descent and utilizing their diversity and
history to enhance the educational experience of the Augsburg community. PAC provides recruiting, builds retention, offers
HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, orientation
and registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic1
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Augsburg College does not require that
students have or show proof of health
insurance, with the exception of international students and students who participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of
trained, experienced counselors.
Counselors serve as advocates providing
support and assistance with direction.
Services include individual counseling,
group counseling, psychological testing,
assessment and referral, workshops, and
consultation and outreach.
The College offers basic health care services to students with or without health
insurance through a contract with UFPSmiley's Clinic. These services are limited.
Emergency services of any kind are not
covered through the contract between
Augsburg and Smiley's Clinic. If a student
is not covered by a health insurance plan,
they may purchase a student policy.
Through the relationship with a skilled
counselor, a student may discuss personal
issues such as stress, depression, roommate
problems, intimacy and sexuality, drug use,
family problems, motivation, transitions,
breaking away from family, self-image, difficult decisions, eating concerns, etc.
Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution to the educational
experiences of the student by providing the
opportunity for increased self-understanding and personal growth.
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Fitness Center was built in 1993
and equipped with stationary bicycles, stair
steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic
workout machines. It includes a weight
room with universal and free weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may
use the center.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
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International students receive assistance
in meeting their educational objectives
through advising on academic concerns,
immigration and visa requirements, tax
information, practical matters, and personal concerns.
New international students participate
in an orientation program before the beginning of the term that provides practical
information on housing, banking, using
local transportation, and course registration. Students also learn about the U.S.
educational system, intercultural communication theory, and how to adjust to life at
Augsburg.
(Also see English as a Second Language
on page 81.)
The Cross Cultural Club works to utilize the cross-cultural perspectives of its
international students and students with
experience overseas to engage the college
community on world issues. This is done
through faculty, staff, and student development programs that include intercultural
communication seminars, International
Student Week, and sponsorship of forums
and international issues.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 60 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 63.)
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center and Christensen
Center. With just under 900 students living on campus, most students and faculty
greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of
the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students who
live on campus are more likely to complete
their degrees. Residence life staff are on
hand to help students become acquainted
with life at Augsburg thorugh social and
educational events. They are also ready to
assist students who need help or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls earn higher grades and gain
greater satisfaction during their college
career. Numerous events are planned to
welcome students to the community,
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Halls to
Christensen Center keeps students out of
the weather on the way to class.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
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June 1,as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after June 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Urness Hall-All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This 9-story high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms are
available.
Mortensen Hall-This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted, air conditioned, and contains
kitchen units. It is furnished with beds and
dressers.
Anderson Hall-Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, and desks.
who are interested in creating a
livingearning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and Step-Up.
FOOD SERVICE
Commons-Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Food portions are
generous and modestly priced. Students on
board plan who live in residence halls eat
their meals in the Commons.
Murphy's-Located on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
New Hall-Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two and four bedroom apartments with full
kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs
are provided. Underground parking is
available at an additional cost. Meal plans
are optional. This building is designed to
provide an environment for juniors and
seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action,
grievances, and grade appeals. These are
in the Student Guide.
Special Interest Housing-Special
Interest Housing is available to students
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
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Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar's office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available from the
Office of Academic and Learning Services.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in this catalog on page
83 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than "directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must
give permission in writing for educational
information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and
administration) at Augsburg. This means
that faculty or others cannot write letters
of support/recommendation or nominate
students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-"directory information." It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg's
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the registrar's office.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, Ground Floor, Memorial
Hall 19, (612) 330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin).
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on sex or
marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 221 1
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Formal grievance procedures are described
in the Student Guide. Copies are available
from the Office of Academic and Learning
Services.
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A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education cuniculum introduces students to
the breadth and complexity of knowledge
and culture.
Required courses in Christian Faith are
designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning
of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
DECREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts in leadership, master of arts
in nursing, the master of science in physician assistant studies, and the master of
social work degrees.
ters of approximately 14 weeks, separated
by a four-week January Interim. Full-time
students normally take four course credits
each semester and one course during
Interim. Day school freshmen are required
to take an Interim course their first year.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term. (See
Registration on page 66 and Calendars on
pages 4-7.) January Interim is particularly
intended to be a time for both students
and faculty to employ different styles of
teaching and learning, and to investigate
questions and topics in places and ways
not possible during the regular term. The
Interim catalog, published in the fall of
each year, is distributed to all students and
is available by contacting the Interim
Office. In addition to classes offered on
campus, Augsburg offers a variety of travel
opportunities within the United States and
abroad.
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for three and one-half to four hours.
Students may take from one to four classes
each term.
H ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College are the same as their day
program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts
courses and majors.
The Augsburg day program follows the
4-1-4 calendar, with fall and spring semes-
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can be earned in the two summer sessions
each year, one of four weeks and one of six
weeks. The Summer Session Catalog, published in the winter of each year, is distributed to all students, and is available by contacting the Office of Summer School.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar (see Graduate Programs
on page 65.)
FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or other terminal degree, and all
consider teaching to be the focus of their
activity. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but see these activities as supporting
their teaching. They are actively involved
in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current
thought in many fields, but especially in
teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened at the start of the 1997-98 academic year. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot
facility houses all library and information
technology functions of the College. In
addition to the 175,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes the
Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections
and archives, a curriculum library and
instructional technology lab, library
instruction classroom, and facilities for
media viewing and listening. A bridge links
the new building to Sverdrup Hall (the former library), which has undergone renovation to house the Enrollment and Financial
Services Center, as well as additional computer labs and multimedia classrooms, a
lounge and vending area.
Library Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop
computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the
building to access these resources.
lnformation Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit
Augsburg's Web site <www.augsburg.edu>
for more on IT at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to over 180 oncampus personal computer systems. There
are desktop machines in two computer
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labs and five computer classrooms, as well
as 100 laptops that can be checked out at
the IT Service Center for use in the library.
Other machines are available for student
use within academic departments. A campus-wide network offers a full range of network services including printing, e-mail,
newsgroups, the World Wide Web, and
access to resources available via Gopher,
Telnet, and FTP Appropriately equipped
student-owned machines can also be connected to the network to provide access
from dormitory rooms. (Also see Honors
Computing and Communications Lab
under Honors Program on page 59.)
Media Resources
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and
films, as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. The library supplies TV sets,
VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape
recorders, microphones, slide-, overhead-,
filmstrip-, and movie projectors as well as
screens and carts. Facilities for classes in
broadcasting are located near the communications department in Foss Center.
Telecommunications
A campus-wide telecommunications
system enables easy and convenient voice
communication between students, faculty,
and staff. Students can leave voice mail
messages with any member of the faculty,
administration or the staff; voice mail
or call waiting are available to resident
students at a modest cost. Long-distance
service, billed to individual students,
can be arranged for any on-campus
residence phone.
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
(AAC)
The Academic Advising Center advises
all incoming students with undeclared
majors, provides information on matters of
general education, administers and tracks
all entry level skills assessments, interprets
catalog and graduation skills requirements,
and advises students who have been placed
on academic probation and re-entering suspended students regarding GPA requirements. The AAC also provides materials
for organizing and recording student academic progress. The center also coordinates
assessments and advising for the summer
orientation program, and provides in-service training and development for faculty
advisers.
AUGSBURG SEMINAR (AUG 101)
The Augsburg Seminar is a first-year
success course. It reflects the College's
commitment to a meaningful introduction
to college for our students-an enriching
beginning for a college career. To provide
focus for this introduction, the Augsburg
Seminar is linked to one or more content
courses to form a cohort of learners.
Course content is reflected in and expanded upon in readings, discussions, and other
seminar activities. Diversity, tradition,
change, ways of knowing, and what it
means to be an educated person are common themes. (Also see page 94.)
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e day program if they wish. They may
~ l t as
e many courses as possible through
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College cumculum is offered by 23
departments that are grouped into four
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Humanities-Joan Griffin (Chair).
Art, English, modem languages, philosophy, religion, speech/communication/theatre arts, College librarians.
Natural Science and
Mathematics-Ken Erickson (Chair).
Biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer
science, physics, physician assistant studies.
Social and Behavioral SciencesGany Hesser (Chair). Business administration/accounting/MIS, economics, history,
political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies-Rosemary Link
(Chair). Education, health and physical
education, music, nursing, social work.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
Normally a major should be elected by the
end of the fourth semester and earlier in
some disciplines. Details of majors and
minors are in the course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors
are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Students may contact the registrar
about creating a student-designed major.
1
Majors shaded in blue are offered
through both the day program and
Weekend College. Weekend College students may choose a major offered only in
Weekend College, then finish the major a
a day program student. A change of program is allowed once each academic year.
Transdisciplinary Majors
Students wishing to develop their own
major by combining appropriate portions
of two majors may consider the transdisciplinary major. This major enables students
to respond to a particular career interest.
While such an individually developed
major may satisfy the particular interest of
a student, broad majors may not be suitable for those wishing to pursue graduate
study or pre-professional programs in some
academic fields.
Students wishing to develop a transdisciplinary major are to observe the
following:
A. The major program should include
at least two-thirds of the courses required
in the normal major programs of two
major fields offered at the College.
B. The student should design and sign a
contract for such a major prior to the end
of his or her sophomore year. Contract
forms are available in the registrar's office.
C. The contract must be approved by
the student's adviser, the department chairs
of the two majors to be combined, and the
Committee on Student Standing.
AccountiG
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General Accounting
Managerial ~ c c o u r i i i g
Public Accounting
Art
Art History
Studio Art
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Administration
- EconomicsA3usiness Administration
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Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Communication
General Communication Studies
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Marketing Communications
Human Relations
Supervisory Management
)mputer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
East Asian Studies
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/l3usiness Administration
Economics/Political Science Teaching
Major
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure) - - - Kindergarten-Elementary (licensure)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering
English
Health Education
History
International Relations
Management Information s y s t e 4
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages l
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
I
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.-Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education
Physician Assistant (becomes a graduate
program in May 2001)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political SciencelEconomics teaching
major
Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies 1
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Crime and Community
Social Psychology
Theatre Arts
Transdisciplinary
Women's Studies'
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Accounting
gmericanmian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
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International Relations
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies
Modern Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Nordic Area Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Reli
Soci y
Social Welfare
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Women's Studies
It is possible for day students to complete other majors through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC).
Students who wish to complete a major
offered at one of the other ACTC colleges
must apply through the Augsburg registrar's office. Some majors may have a competitive application process with acceptance determined by the major department.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and Weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the
ACTC consortium agreements.
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
=Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology, Washington
University School of Engineering and Applied
Science, and Michigan Technological University.
H OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middle school
education with a subject area concentration in one of the following: math, science,
communication artsfliterature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the area of concentration. Students
seeking this licensure obtain an elementary
education major with a subject area concentration. Licensure is also available in
the following middle schoolhigh school
fields: biology, chemistry, communication
artsfliterature, health, mathematics,
physics, social studies. This license prepares people to teach in grades 5-12.
Students seeking licensure in one of these
areas obtain an appropriate subject area
major and complete secondary licensure
coursework. Finally, specialist licenses are
available in art (K-12), vocal music (K-12),
instrumental music (K-12), and physical
education (K-12). This license prepares
people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also
obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure
coursework. (See Department of Education
and subject area departments for more
information)
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Students seeking elementary licensure
have advisers in the education department.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure
have advisers in their subject area major
and in the education department. It is very
important that students work closely with
their advisers throughout their programs.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact the Academic Advising
Center early in their freshman year to
arrange for help from the appropriate faculty adviser.
Pre-Dentistry-These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENG, two courses;
BIO 113,114,215; PHY 121,122; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering-See engineerifig
degree and major requirements on pages
136-137.
Pre-Law-Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
students with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
courses, including ENG 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351,352; BIO
113, 114,215,367; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355,473,476;
CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, and Pre-Physical
Therapy-Coursework in preparation for
these training programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy-Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114,215,476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351,352; ECO 113; ENG 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary-A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 111, 221; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
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courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine-To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
105/106 or 115/116, CHM 351/352, BIO
113, BIO 367, BIO 355, BIO 476, PHY
121/122. Other non-science courses are
also required.
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program is designed to
challenge and encourage the most academically distinguished students at Augsburg.
The program combines academic and cultural components with social activities.
Members of the program normally enter as
freshmen, but students may enter the program as late as the beginning of the junior
year. Students graduate from the Honors
Program upon successful completion of the
program, which is noted on the transcript.
That notation provides an advantage for
both employment and graduate school
application.
The Honors Program at Augsburg was
awarded a National Science Foundation
Grant from 1995-1997 to establish an
Honors Computing and Communications
Lab, and to put the program on a computational footing. Students entering the program as freshmen are required to take an
honors version of CSC 160 Introduction to
Computer Science and Communications,
which establishes crisp computing and
communications skills at the outset of
their collegiate careers. Other courses in
the program make use of these computing
skills in lab-oriented sequences exploring
literature, writing, history, religion, philosophy, and social and natural science.
During the junior and senior years, stu-
dents take four mini-seminars (one full
course credit upon completion), one each
semester, and participate in a six-week
Monday Forum Program each term.
Seniors take a senior seminar during
Interim, which satisfies a perspective
requirement, and are obliged to complete
an approved honors project. Some seniors
satisfy this requirement by serving on the
Augsburg Honors Review, a yearly journal
that publishes outstanding student papers.
Requirements center on full participation in the program and the maintenance
of at least a 3.3 GPA the freshman year, a
3.4 the sophomore year, and a 3.5 the last
two years. Please direct inquiries to Dr.
Joan Griffin, director of the Honors
Program, (612) 330-1045.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Library and Media CenterThrough CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
1,300,000 volumes.
Associated Colleges of t h e Twin
Cities (ACTC)-Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect a
course each semester at one of the other
campuses. No additional fee is required for
such an exchange, except for private
instruction in music or approved independent studies. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain
new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the
home campus. The colleges have coordi-
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nated calendars. The Interim term may
also be taken on another campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Augsburg College also cooperates with
other colleges in planning study opportunities for the January Interim.
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)-Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 62.)
Air Force ROTC-Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar's office.
Army ROTC-Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the registrar's office.
Naval ROTC-Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the registrar's office.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
may apply toward the total credits required
for graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDY ABROAD
An increasing number of Augsburg students are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an overseas
experience. Through study abroad students
may meet with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, work in a small business or artisan program in Kenya, examine
Scandinavian perspectives on world peace
in Norway, or thrill to the sounds of The
Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
house. Study abroad provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills,
strengthen language competencies, further
career paths, experience different cultures,
and gain knowledge about the increasingly
interdependent world.
Academic Requirements a n d Credit
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as if
studying on campus. Courses abroad can
fulfill major, general education, and graduation requirements when approved by academic advisers and department chairs
before departure.
Students receive advice on selecting
programs that best fit their academic,
career, and personal objectives. Assistance
is provided with application, course registration, financing, and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs assist
students in integrating the experience
abroad into their coursework and
personal lives.
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Eligibility and Application
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset, they are not required. Since it takes
some time to prepare for studying abroad,
students should start planning during their
freshman and sophomore years.
The deadline for application is Sept. 30
for off-campus study during spring term
and March 1 for off-campus study during
fall term.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted
on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying overseas.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place
leading to a more just and sustainable
world.
The center's study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other participants in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
They also travel together on two-week
seminars-from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South
Africa. The cost of these programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for
one semester on campus, plus airfare.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)Fall
This program is an intensive semester
of study and travel designed to introduce
students to the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and empowerment of women.
Students engage in gender analysis of key
social, economic, political, and cultural
issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender, and learn first-hand from both
women and men who are involved in
struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program offers credit in
religion, interdisciplinary studies, political
science, and Spanish. Augsburg application
deadline: March 1.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua)-Fall or Spring
This program introduces students to the
key issues facing the Central Americans.
For two decades the people of Central
America have been in upheaval and have
experienced fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of
revolution and civil war on the lives and
culture of the people and the environment
of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Course credit may be earned in Spanish,
religion, interdisciplinary studies, and economics. Augsburg application deadline:
March 1 for fall, Sept. 30 for spring.
Multicultural Societies in Transition:
Southern Africa Perspectives
(Namibia)-Fall
This intensive program of travel and
study is designed to introduce participants
to the central issues facing southern Africa.
Namibia is a nation that has recently
gained independence and is making a tran-
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sition from colonialism to independence.
Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies.
Augsburg application deadline: March 1.
Gender and Environment: Latin
American Perspectives (Mexico)Spring
This program introduces students to
the socio-economic and political issues of
the region with a focus on the impact of
environmental policies on the lives of
women and men from varying economic
classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and
Central America. Credit is available in
Spanish, sociology, political science, and
religion. Augsburg application deadline:
Sept. 30.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia)Spring
This program examines these crucial
issues from the perspectives of the new
democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after
decades of apartheid South African colonialization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with
the legacies of apartheid and colonialism,
they are faced with the challenges posed by
the rapid process of globalization in today's
world, the challenges posed by under and
unequal development, and the long-term
project of decolonizing the mind.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 30.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different full
semester programs in Norway, Ecuador, or
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Colombia. All programs emphasize the
impact of the social change and cross-cultural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs emphasize intense Ianguage experience, internships, and field
trips.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-intemational programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway-Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, and language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: March 15.
South American Urban Semester:
Guatemala and Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, with
travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides
an overview of history, culture, economy,
and politics of these regions. Students
study theories and models of development
and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and global context.
Augsburg application deadline: March 1.
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
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of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America. Application deadlines:
Nov. 1.
Environment, Economy, and
Community in Latin America:
Guatemala and Cuba-Spring
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global
development on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous communities in Guatelmala, with travel to
Cuba or another Latin American country.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 30.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Moorhead State University
or the University of Minnesota-Moms.
Students have options for student teaching
in dozens of countries through the
International Independent School
Network. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Augsburg also offers student teaching
opportunities in Norway For additional
information, contact the Department of
Education student teacher coordinator.
Interim Abroad
Each January, 25 to 30 courses are
offered around the world by Augsburg professors and through the Upper Midwest
Association for International Education
(UMAIE). Course registration is held during the spring and fall terms for the following January. Application deadline: Oct. 25.
THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive center incorporating an experiential educational focus
emphasizing the importance and value for
all students to engage in service and workbased learning experiences.
The center helps students take advantage of Augsburg's metropolitan location
through the highly successful experiential
programs that link the College's academic
programs to Twin Cities employers and
organizations. Through internships, cooperative education, and community servicelearning, Augsburg students enrich and
expand their liberal arts education by
embracing the worlds of work and service
and integrating this learning with their
education, career, and vocation plan.
Experiential education opportunities
are closely related to a student's major,
coursework, or career interest. Placement
opportunities may be in small and midsize companies, large corporations, nonprofit organizations, schools, government
agencies, and community-based organizations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of "knowing and doing" adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work and
Learning includes the following programs:
Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
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objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Upper division internships are numbered 399 and lower division internships
are numbered 199 (see page 87).
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), Interim, or
summer session. Interdisciplinary internships are also available. For extension of
an internship beyond one term see
Evaluation and Grading on page 77.
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education is a college-supported, paid, work-learning experience that
is closely related to a student's major or
career objective. The goal is to combine
theory with practice in work or servicebased settings.
Students also earn money to help
defray educational costs while gaining
important on-the-job experience. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year andlor full-time in the
summer. Co-op jobs are flexible and can
begin and end anytime. Co-op ed is not
accredited in and of itself, but a non-credit
cooperative education transcript notation
is highly recommended during the academic terms the student is employed. Co-op
ed students are encouraged to register for
at least one internship for credit in conjunction with their cooperative education
participation. Co-op ed is available to
Augsburg students who have completed
their freshman year and are in good academic standing.
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg's Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences. A key component
of community service-learning includes
reflection on and analysis of community
issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility.
Augsburg students learn from the community in which they live by participating in
service activities combined with learning
components such as orientation sessions,
seminars, and class discussions. This
dynamic and interactive educational
approach employs reciprocal learning
between the students and the community.
Community service examples include
tutoring at schools and community centers, volunteering at homeless shelters,
building housing for low-income people,
or working with environmental groups.
Service-learning experiences can also
include service-based internships, and a
wide range of extracurricular volunteer
options.
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK, residence hall directors,
and campus ministry.
Career Services
Career Service is committed to assisting all students with their career planning.
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This process is an important part of a student's development while attending college. To aid students in this process, Career
Services offers students the opportunity to
actively participate in career seminars,
career assessments, one-on-one counseling,
self-paced computer career planning modules, and use of the Alumni Resource
Network for informational interviews.
Services are available to all students,
but some programs are sponsored especially
for seniors. Seniors are encouraged to
attend the annual private college job fair
with recruiters representing business and
the nonprofit and government sectors, or
the education job fair.
ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg offers courses leading to a
B.S. in nursing and the Master of Arts in
Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. Courses
meet weekday evenings, but otherwise follow the Weekend College format.
Introductory courses in other majors are
also offered. The Rochester Program began
in the fall of 1998 under the leadership of
Dr. Rick Thoni, who founded Augsburg's
Weekend College program. Students in the
Rochester Program are required to have
Internet and e-mail access, and make
extensive use of electronic communication
to support their course work.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers four graduate
degree programs: the Master of Arts in
Leadership (MAL), the Master of Social
Work (MSW), Master of Arts in Nursing,
and the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies. Catalogs for each degree
program should be consulted for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on the subject matter and approaches
of the traditional liberal arts. This crossdisciplinary program directs its academic
content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues, and problems relevant to
organizational leaders. Augsburg's program
recognizes that today's leaders need a broad
spectrum of abilities to provide them with
a more comprehensive understanding of
their world. Designed for working adults,
the program operates on alternate
Saturdays and alternate Thursday evenings.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares students for entering advanced social
work practice. The program builds on the
liberal arts base of the College and supports the College's mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
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The program development, policy, and
administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
The Master of Arts in Nursing offers a
program designed to prepare Advanced
Practice Nurses for population-focused
practice in culturally diverse communities.
The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public health principles, theory-guided practice, and transcultural care.
Graduate nursing classes meet on an every
other week or one weekend a month basis
in Rochester and Minneapolis.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the inlnortance of Canadian/U.S. relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges. For more information contact
Milda K. Hedblom, Canadian program
coordinator.
College of the Third Age
OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of the Augsburg College
continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission and values of the
College. Adult students who wish to earn
traditional course credit should contact the
Weekend College Office.
The Office of Continuing Education is
currently developing a series of non-credit
programs to offer through the Center for
Professional Development. These seminars
will focus primarily on leadership, management, communications, and information
technology for businesses and nonprofit
organizations. Call the office for information on current course offerings.
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment
to lifelong learning through its College of
the Third Age Program. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing
Education.
REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester and
one course during Interim. Students registered for three or more course credits in a
semester are classified as full-time students. To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the registrar's office to petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission.
Weekend College students typically
register for one or two course credits each
trimester. Students registered for at least
two course credits in one term are considered full time for that term.
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Although a day student may register up
to five days after the semester begins, registration is encouraged at the regularly
scheduled time. Weekend College students
must register no later than the Monday following the first class weekend of the term.
Special fees are charged for late registration. Special fees are also charged for cancelling or adding courses or changing the
grading option after the first five days of a
semester.
Crossover Registration Policy
A joint class schedule is published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, listing courses and their locations at the five colleges for the following
academic year. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
It is expected that students will complete most of their degree requirements
through their "home" program; either day
or Weekend College. However, students
may register for one course per term in the
opposite program if space allows. Consult
the Enrollment and Financial Service
Center for information on designated times
and procedures for crossover registration.
Students taking courses in both the dav
and Weekend College programs that total
three course credits or more on any given
date will be charged comprehensive day
program tuition. A Weekend College student taking one day schedule course and
who has fewer than three total course credits will be charged the current part time
tuition for day school.
Interim, summer school, Weekend
College, and graduate program courses are
published in separate schedules.
Weekend College students may not
cross over to attend ACTC (Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities) courses.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Courses offered on weekday evenings
that are published in both the Weekend
College schedule and day program schedule are open to both groups of students
and are not subject to the crossover policy.
u
Enrollment and Financial Services
Center-(612) 330-1046
Interim Office-(612)
330-1150
Office of Summer School-(612)
330-1000
Office of Weekend College-(612)
330-1743
MAL Graduate Program Office(612) 330-1786
MSW Graduate Program Office(612) 330-1763
MA Nursing Graduate Program
Office-(612) 330-1204
Physician Assistant Program(612) 330-1039
Pre-Registration
Freshmen and transfer students may
pre-register during summer for courses in
the fall. All currently enrolled day students
may pre-register during the fall for the
spring term and during the spring for the
fall term.
Weekend College students may pre-register during the designated time prior to
the start of each term.
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HECKLIST AND SUMMARY OF
ENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
R GRADUATION
This quick-reference checklist is an
abbreviated version of the general education cumculum requirements for graduation. As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the
complete degree requirements that begin
on page 71. Students are advised to read
carefully the full graduation requirements
and to consult frequently with their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
All new freshmen and all freshman
and sophomore transfer students
must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer
credit may apply to these requirements):
Ci Complete the fall orientation and seminar (see page 94). (Sophomore transfer
students are exempt.)
Ci Satisfy entry level skill requirements in:
Mathematics
Writing
Critical Thinking
Ci Two different lifetime sports.
Ci Achieve a Math Placement Group score
of three.
Ci Complete 33 course credits. Of these:
11 must be upper division
(numbered 300 or above)
Two must be Interim courses
(Weekend students are exempt)
No more than 13 courses may be in
any one department, with the
following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . .20
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Physician Assistant (B.A.) . . . . . . .19.5
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on
page 71.
Cl Complete a major.
Ci Maintain minimum grade point average.
Ci Complete courses that fulfill the
following perspective requirements.
No students will be permitted to count
more than three courses from the same
department in meeting perspective
requirements.
Three Christian Faith Perspectives?
from different areas
One City Perspective
Two Western Heritage Perspectives'
from different departments
One Human Identity Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
Two Social Work Perspectives, from. .
different departments
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
Two Language Perspectives, other ' .
than your natural language
Two Natural World Perspectives, from
different departments unless a yearlong sequence is taken
Ci Complete courses designated to fulfill
the following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F! (These
requirements may be met with courses
in the major or perspectives.)
Two courses with Writing
components (one within the major)
One course with a Critical
Thinking component
One course with a Speaking
component
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One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component
All transfer students (entering with
14 or more credits) must complete
the following requirements prior to
graduation (transfer credit may apply
to these requirements):
Q Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing
Q Two different lifetime sports
C3 Achieve a Math Placement Group score
of three.
I Complete 33 course credits. Of these:
11 must be upper division (numbered
300 or above)
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No students will be permitted to
I lcount more than three courses from
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No more than 13 courses may be in
any one department, with the followI
ing exceptions:
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Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .17
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Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . .20
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Physician Assistant (B.A.) . . . . . . .19.5
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Other maximums are described on
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Complete a major.
0 Maintain minimum grade point average
Q Complete courses that fulfill the
following perspective requirements:
Two Christian Faith Perspectives
(one Christian Faith Perspective for
transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits)
One City Perspective
One Western Heritage Perspective
One Human Identity Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
One Social World Perspective
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
Two Intercultural Awareness
(language) Perspectives, other
than your native language
One Natural World Perspective
Complete courses that fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F! (These
requirements may be met with
courses in the major or perspectives.)
One course with a Writing
component within the major
One course with a Critical Thinking
component
One course in Speaking
One course in Quantitative Reasoning
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Class Confirmation (payment of fees)
All students must confirm their registration with a signature and final payment
arrangements prior to the start of classes.
Students who do not confirm their registration by the first day of classes (unless
special arrangements have been made) will
have their registration cancelled. They may
register and confirm during the drop/add
period, but special late fees are assessed
and added to their account.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this may result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the registrar's office. A Leave of
AbsenceNithdrawal from the College
form may be obtained in the Academic
Advising Center or in the registrar's office.
Withdrawal from College cannot occur
during final examination week unless a
petition is approved by the Committee on
Student Standing. Withdrawal from
College and any consequential adjustments
in accounts are effective as of the date the
Withdrawal from College form is returned
to the registrar's office.
Leave of Absence
Students may request a leave of absence
for academic or personal reasons. A Leave
of AbsenceNithdrawal from the College
form must be picked up in the Academic
Advising Center or the registrar's office.
It must be signed by advising center staff
or an authorized representative. The completed form must be submitted to the
registrar's office.
A leave of absence may be granted for
one term or one academic year. If an
extension is needed, an updated leave of
absence form must be submitted to the
registrar's office prior to the expiration of
the previous leave of absence period, or an
application for re-admission will be
required.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar's office informed of their mailing addresses. All deadlines for financial
aid and housing must be observed by the
returning student. A leave of absence does
not defer payment of loans or extend
incomplete course deadlines.
Former Students
Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. Some departments will not
accept coursework taken more than a specified number of years ago. Students must
meet all of the requirements in effect under
the catalog they choose. Choosing to complete under the current catalog will require
re-evaluation of prior coursework, including transfer credit, to determine applicability to current academic requirements.
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Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The responsibility for seeing that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student.
Academic advisers, the Academic
Advising Center staff, department chairs,
and the registrar are available for counsel
and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the registrar's office about
specific requirements for a second baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent of a
major. See page 23 in Undergraduate
Admissions-Special Students (Second
Degree).
Each student must apply for graduation. Students should apply at the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available in the registrar's office.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the registrar's office prior to the anticipated date of
graduation (there may be no incompletes or
open courses on the academic record).
Degree requirements include completion
of a minimum number of credits, a major,
the Augsburg Seminar (AUG), a minimum
GPA, residence, and general education
courses, including lifetime sports.
1. Completion of 33 course
credits-At least 11 course credits must
be upper division, numbered in the 300s
and 400s. Not more than 13 course credits
may be in one department, except in certain approved majors: accounting (B.A.) 14; music education (B.M.) - 17; music
performance (B.M.) - 20; music therapy
(B.S.) - 17; physician assistant (B.A.
until May 2001) - 19.5; and social work
(B.S.) - 15.
This course total must include two
Interims for students who enter with fewer
than 14 courses. Students transferring with
14 or more courses are not required to take
the Interim courses. Freshmen are required
to take an Interim course their first year.
A maximum of four Interim course credits
may be counted toward the 33 course
credits required for graduation.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 33 total course credits
required: four Interim courses; two courses
by independentldirected study; four courses
of internship; and eight course credits with
a grade of Pass (P). Nontraditional grading
(P) also has these limits: two in the major
except elementary education (two in the
major plus student teaching), social work
(two in the major plus field work
practicums) .
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
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3. Augsburg Seminar (AUC 101)All students who enter the College as
freshmen in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete fall onentation and the Augsburg Seminar. See
the program section on the Augsburg
Seminar for a full description.
4. Grade Point Average-2.0 for
most majors. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for all courses taken
and specifically for all courses that apply
toward a major or special program. Some
majors, licensure, arid certification require
higher grades in each course or a higher
grade point average. (For example, see
licensure in education, music education,
music performance, music therapy, nursing, and social work.) See the departmental
section for details.
5. Residence-The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 credits) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
exchange program. No less than a total of
9 credits are to be taken at Augsburg
College. Contact the registrar if an official
interpretation is needed. Some departments
have a minimum number of courses that
are required to be taken in residence within the major. Consult the catalog description of the major or the chairperson of the
department
H SKILLS COMPONENT
Entry Level Skills Requirements
The entry level skills tests are inventory
assessments in:
Writing
Mathematics
Critical thinking
Placement in writing courses, math
courses, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments.
Freshmen (all students entering
Augsburg with fewer than seven college credit courses) and sophomore
transfer students with fewer than 14
courses:
Take entry-level skills assessments
and satisfy requirements.
If skill levels are deficient, students
will be enrolled in the appropriate course
or advised on preparation for retaking the
math placement assessment. Students may
retake the Math Placement Assessment
once during their first term of enrollment.
Students are required to take the assessments before registering for the second
term and to have demonstrated removal of
deficiencies by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
Effective Writing or its equivalent is
required. Students who do not satisfy the
entry level skill in writing will be required
to take ENG 101 Developmental Writing
before ENG 111 Effective Writing.
Freshmen should complete the writing
requirement before the beginning of their
sophomore year.
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Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking inventory.
Freshman and sophomore transfer
students will be required to satisfy all of
the Graduation Skill course requirements.
Advanced Transfer Students
Transfer students who enter with 14
credits or more are exempt from critical
thinking assessments.
Those who have not passed the
equivalent of ENG 111Effective Writing
course must take the entry level test in
writing. Augsburg's entry level test in writing will determine placement in an appropriate writing course.
Advanced transfer students are
required to satisfy all the Graduation Skill
course requirements, except only one of
the writing courses is required.
Mathematics Requirement
Students must achieve Math Placement
Group (MPG) 3 or higher prior to graduation. In addition, many courses require
MPG 2, 3, or 4 as prerequisite and so students are encouraged to advance their
MPG as soon as possible. All students are
required to have their MPG determined. In
some cases, students who have transferred
in a mathematics course taken at another
college may have their MPG determined by
the registrar's office. All other students
must take the Augsburg Math Placement
Exam, which is administered by the
Academic Advising Center. The exam is
given during college registration sessions
and at other announced times during the
year. Practice questions and other information are available from the Academic
Advising Center.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG.
Students are also permitted to retake
the Math Placement Exam during their
first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College. Review help is available from the
Academic Enrichment Center.
Graduation Level Skills
General education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in
college. Skills related to writing, critical
thinking, speaking, and quantitative reasoning are deliberate components of certain courses. Completion of the requisite
courses with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P
is required for graduation. Students are
required to have two courses with Writing
Skill components (at least one within the
major) and one course each with Critical
Thinking, Speaking, and Quantitative
Reasoning Skill components. These courses
can simultaneously satisfy skill requirements and graduation requirements for the
major or general education perspectives.
All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENG 111, all Quantitative
Reasoning Skill courses have the prerequisite of Math Placement Group 3, and all
Critical Thinking Skill courses have the
prerequisite of passing the entry level
Critical Thinking Assessment.
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Lifetime Sports
Two different lifetime sports are
required. Students in the day program who
are not health and physical education
majors or in intercollegiate athletics may
test out of one lifetime sport. Students may
demonstrate proficiency in one of a selected list of lifetime sports. There is a fee to
take the lifetime sport proficiency test.
Students must satisfy the second lifetime
sport requirement by enrolling in a lifetime
sport course.
Lifetime sports are non-credit courses,
are not counted as meeting Interim course
requirements, and are not included in the
33-course requirement.
GENERAL EDUCATION
The General Education program consists of the first year Augsburg Seminar for
day freshmen, the liberal arts perspectives
and the graduation skills. A primary objective is to develop lifelong learning in the
context of the liberal arts and the mission
of the college.
The goal of the Liberal Arts
Perspectives is to help students think systematically about what it means to be a
human. Perspectives courses should:
Extend knowledge in liberal arts,
especially outside of one's major disciplinary field. This is done by 1) reflecting on
the importance and meaning of spirituality
in their lives and the distinctiveness of
Augsburg as a college of the Lutheran
Church in the city; 2) reflecting on diversity through intercultural awareness; 3)
reflecting on areas associated with liberal
arts, including aesthetics, human identity,
the social world, natural world and westem heritage.
Demonstrate connections between
liberal arts and the major field of study.
Develop an appreciation of the role of
service to society.
The General Education program should
also teach students the skills expected of a
college graduate in writing, critical thinking, speaking and quantitative reasoning.
LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVES
The general education Liberal Arts
Perspectives have the primary goal of providing the basis for beginning to understand what it means to be a human. The
goals of the perspectives are achieved
through a variety of courses that have been
approved as meeting the criteria established for each perspective.
Students will choose from a list of
courses meeting the Liberal Arts
Perspectives, available from the registrar's
office. These choices are controlled by the
following policies:
1. A student will choose a minimum of
one course from each required perspective
category.
2. No single course can fulfill the
requirements in two or more categories.
3. No student will be permitted to
count more than three courses from the
same department in meeting perspective
requirements.
4. No student may count more than
one course from the same department in
meeting the requirements of any single
perspective emphasis area except:
Up to three courses in religion may
be used to meet the perspective, The
Character and Mission of Augsburg
College: The Christian Faith.
Up to two courses in a year-long
sequence of approved natural science
courses may be used to meet the perspective, The Natural World.
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Up to two courses of the same mode m language may be used to meet part of
the perspective, Intercultural Awareness.
THE EIGHT PERSPECTIVE
REQUIREMENTS
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The Christian Faith
This perspective focuses on Augsburg
as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. As a college of the
Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for its
educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran
Church. It consciously affirms that all students should reflect upon the Christian
Scriptures, theological concepts, ethical
values, their own faith and values, and religious concepts outside of the Christian
faith as part of becoming educated.
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The City
This perspective focuses on the
College's location in the heart of a metropolitan area. From this perspective, students should gain an understanding of and
critically reflect upon the city with its
diverse populations, cultural, govemmental and economic institutions, and opportunities and challenges. In addition, students should experience the community
and should explore opportunities for service in the community.
This requirement must be covered
either by specific courses, by internship
and education experiences, or by designated
or college-approved non-credit experiences
(such as volunteer service or college programs). Experiences that satisfy the requirement must be accompanied by a GST 209
seminar related to the Perspective.
The City (C)
Christian Faith (CF 1, 2, and 3)
Area 1is biblical studies, Area 2 covers
Christian theology, and Area 3 includes the
study of values or religions outside the
Christian faith. Three course credits are
required to meet this perspective except for
the following:
Transfer students entering with 14-23
course credits will be required to take two
courses in the Christian Faith Perspective
while registered at Augsburg.
Transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits will be required to take
one course in the Christian Faith
Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
One course credit or experience is
required to meet this Perspective.
Perspective: Western Heritage
This perspective is intended to help
students critically examine themes (found,
for example, in literature, philosophy, and
the arts) and events that have historically
shaped Western civilization. Attention
should be paid to the contributions of and
to critiques of Western thought by women
and ethnic minorities.
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Western Heritage @lH 1 and 2 )
Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this perspective. One course is required to meet
this perspective for transfer students entering with 14 or more course credits.
Perspective: Human Identity
This Perspective is intended to help
students view themselves as people with
unique abilities, values, beliefs, experiences. and behaviors.
Human ldentity (HI)
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
Perspective: Aesthetics
Aesthetic creations convey fundamental
insights and values, express beauty, and
enhance life. This perspective focuses on
aesthetic qualities in artistic expressions by
oneself and others.
Aesthetics (A)
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
Perspective: The Social World
This perspective is intended to help
students learn to identify, examine, and critique social, economic, or political systems:
to understand how and why such systems
develop, to see the connections among
these systems, and to use this knowledge
as a participant in society.
Social World (SW 1 and 2 )
One course must focus on current theories and methods of a social science. Two
course credits from different departments
are required to meet this perspective. One
course is required to meet this perspective
for transfer students entering with 14 or
more course credits.
Perspective: Intercultural Awareness
This perspective is intended to complement the Western Heritage Perspective by
expanding students' awareness of other
cultures. One course is required in which
students critically reflect upon ways their
own cultural biases operate when confronting other cultures. They should
become better able to communicate with
persons of other cultural backgrounds, partially by being introduced to a specific culture other than European or mainstream
North American cultures.
In addition, students are to gain entry
into another culture by learning to speak
and read a language other than their
native language. For this part of the
perspective, students are required to have
demonstrated proficiency in a modem
language, or American Sign Language
for hearing students.
The modem language requirement will
be determined by assessing previous experience and subsequent placement.
Intercultural Awareness (IA 1 )
The study of a specific, non-Western
culture and how that culture has shaped
the world. One course credit is required to
meet this part of the Intercultural
Awareness Perspective.
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Intercultural Awareness (IA 2 and 3)
Perspective: The Natural World
Study of a modem language other than
the native tongue. For a language previously studied, consult the table below for the
requirement. For a language not previously
studied, successful completion of 111, 112
is required. Students with previous language study should contact the modem
languages department if there are questions. There is a seven-year time limit on
courses presented for transfer and automatic
waiver. Students whose native language is
not English should contact the Academic
Advising Center.
This perspective is intended to help
students understand themselves in relation
to the physical world. Their active role as
observers, explorers, and moral agents will
be emphasized. Sufficient technical training in scientific knowledge, concepts, and
methods will be provided to equip students
for critical and intelligent participation in
public debates on technical issues.
H.S.
Semesters
Augsburg
Placement
Required
Courses
111 & 112
Natural World (NW 1 and 2)
Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this
perspective unless an approved one-year
sequence is taken. One course is required
to meet this perspective for transfer
students entering with 14 or more
course credits.
111 & 112
111 & 112
112
112 or 211
211
211 or 212
212
exempt
Students who are required to complete
two semesters of modem language must
complete the requirement with sequential
courses in the same language. Hearing students who have demonstrated competence
in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled IA 2 and IA 3 Perspectives.
EVALUATION AND GRADING I
t A r L A N H I I U N Ut bKALJtS
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading
option-traditional
grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
PassINo Credit
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
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P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 71.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime sports are graded only P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term. A fee is charged for
any changes after the first five days of
classes. All changes in grading option that
are made after initial registration require the
signature of an adviser or the instructor.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
2.5
2.0
Meets basic standards for the
course
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor reserves the discretion of not
giving an X where satisfactory progress is
not demonstrated. If the course is not
complete, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Performance below basic course
standards
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
A course in which a grade of 0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
0.5
0.0
An incomplete grade (I) may be given
only in the case of extreme emergency. To
receive an incomplete grade, a student
must receive permission from the course
instructor, stating the reasons for the
request, the work required to complete the
course, the plan and date for completing
the work with comments from the instructor; and must file the form with the registrar's office. If permission is granted, the
necessary work must be completed in
enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and filing of a grade
before the final day of the following semester. If the work is not completed by that
date, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
1.5
1.0
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
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grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students may audit a course without charge.
The charge for part-time and Weekend
College students is listed under Weekend
College Costs in the Financing Your
Education section on page 27. The signature of the instructor is required to register
an audit. Students who audit a course
should confer with the instructor within
two weeks of the beginning of the term to
determine expectations, attendance, and
any other requirements. If expectations
have been met, the course will be listed on
the transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of courses taken."
"Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Sophomores-7
courses completed.
Juniors-16
courses completed.
Seniors-24
courses completed.
International Baccalaureate Program
(1 B)
Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered
by the College for advanced placement and
appropriate credit. Departmental guidelines
are available at the registrar's office.
ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The APL
program (Assessment of Previous
Learning) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student's previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
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The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
Advanced Placement Program Test
(AP)-The Advanced Placement program
may allow students who have scores of 3,
4, or 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement
Test to receive college credit for selected
courses. A score of 4 or 5 is required on
the AP Language and Composition examination for credit for ENG 111 Effective
Writing. Additional credit or placement is
at the discretion of the department.
Inquiries should be addressed to the registrar's office.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)-This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. (The regional testing center for
this area is the University of Minnesota.)
Students who score at or above the 65th
percentile on a subject examination may
receive academic credit for that subject at
Augsburg College. Additional information
about CLEP tests is available from the
registrar's office and the Academic
Advising Center.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams-These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
There is a departmental instrument
available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
The registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment
Program-This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student's previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the registrar's office. In completing the
evaluation of a student's previous learning,
the faculty team applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed
andlor systematic study of content material
found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student's educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four courses/credits of academic work
at Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
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when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be granted on the
basis of semester credits, and the total
number of credits granted will be divided
by four to determine the number of course
credits applied to graduation. These credits
will be recorded with the course number of
APL 2xx. Application of this credit toward
the Liberal Arts Perspective requirements,
upper division requirements, and academic
majors and minors may be subsequently
addressed by the departments involved in
response to a formal request by the student.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning-While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg places a maximum of eight
courses (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate degree) on transcript credit that is
obtained through previous experiential
learning. In compiling the eight courses of
credit for previous experiential learning, the
student may use any combination of the
four assessment processes available in the
APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
departmental comprehensive exams, and
credit granted through portfolio assessment.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students who declare a language other
than English to be their primary language
or who are citizens of another country
must take the ESL placement test in conjunction with the English writing placement test at orientation. Students' placement in ESL, ENG 101 Developmental
Writing, or ENG 111 Effective Writing will
be determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English as a Second Language course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ESL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student's ESL requirement.
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENG
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ESL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ESL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the modem language requirement for graduation.
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.0 is required for graduation, with certain
majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.0 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Committee on Student
Standing. Evidence of the student's commitment to academic progress is the major
consideration in deciding whether or not to
dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission to re-enroll.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have
not earned additional zero grades, and if
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Student class years are based on the
number of courses taken:
Freshman-fewer
Sophomore-fewer
Junior-fewer
than seven courses
than 16 courses
than 24 courses
Senior -24 or more courses
Dean's List
The Dean's List, compiled after each
semester, lists students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.5 or better.
Students must be full-time students (a
minimum equivalent of three full course
credits for a weekday schedule student or
two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the
traditional grading system, with no incomplete~in courses offered for credit. Courses
taken outside of a program's calendar (e.g.,
crossover courses taken in a Weekend
College trimester term by a day student or
in a semester term by a weekend student)
are not calculated when determining the
Dean's List. If permission is given by the
student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper of each student on
the Dean's List.
Graduation with Distinction
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement as graduates of distinction. This designation replaces all previous
college honors and applies to all students
who complete degree requirements after
Jan. 1,2000. Students achieving
Graduation with Distinction will have an
overall GPA of 3.5 and will have completed
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an outstanding project as determined by
the student's major department. Students
wishing to be considered for Graduation
with Distinction should consult with their
major department no later than the fall
semester of their junior year.
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May. Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three course creditshequirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. Candidates for
graduation who will complete summer or
fall terms will be noted as such in the commencement program.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment and Financial Services Center
about completion of the enrollment certificate and the forwarding of other information to the Veterans Administration.
Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration
regarding repayment of educational assistance funds received.
FOUR-YEAR ASSURANCE
PROGRAM
This program applies to students who
enter the day school schedule as full-time
freshmen in the fall of 1996 and thereafter.
New freshmen are assured that they will be
able to graduate in four years--if they
maintain continuous full-time enrollment
for four years, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and follow the Four-Year Assurance Program
guidelines-or they will receive the
remaining required courses free of additional tuition. A few majors are excluded
from this program. Students must complete a formal Four-Year Assurance Degree
Plan with the College before the end of
their sophomore year (16 course credits
must be earned) in order to qualify.
Contact the Academic Advising Center for
details.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review educahave the right to
tion r e c o r d ~ Y o u
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College.
Right to request amendment of
education record5-You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information -You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records,
A,
a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall andfor
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The Schedule of Classes published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC) lists offerings and
locations for fall and spring terms.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Interim,
Summer Session, the Master of Arts in
Leadership, the Master of Social Work, the
Master of Arts in Nursing, and the Master
of Arts in Physician Assistant studies
courses are published in separate catalogs.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered in the Division of Professional
Studies. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course has the approximate value of four semester credits or six
quarter hours. Most courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course.
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NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to the current ACTC Joint
Class Schedule or the Weekend College
class schedule for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
INTERNSHIPS
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of internships and cooperative
education.
2. Register for a 199 or 399 Internship
during the registration period. The signed
permission form must be turned in at the
time of registration. (Students may pre-register without a placement secured, but a
suitable internship must be found by the
end of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
199
lnternship
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the tedregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
regarding requirements and permission to register.
399
Internship
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar is often expected. Prior to the beginning of the tedregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding
requirements and permission to register.
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DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent StudyIResearch
An opportuniy for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
See listing under Business Administration,
Accounting, and Management Information Systems.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
A
rt is important as a field of study
for our time. Our survival as a culture may
very well depend on whether we are able
to create order and beauty in the design
and function of communities. Realizing
this, we have made design and sensitivity
to all aspects of visual experience central
to the art program at Augsburg.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher, and art historian is to
celebrate visual experience through a variety of media and art examples. In short,
the visual arts teach us how to see.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity does
involve manual skill, although to become
broadly significant it should interact with
the content available in other fields, such
as language, history, drama, music, literature, philosophy, theology, business, physical education, and science.
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a significant
number of art galleries and museums in
the Twin Cities area.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Tara
Christopherson, Norman Holen.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Senior studio majors must participate in at
least one exhibit during their final year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art history courses including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th- and 20th-Century Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design
or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 221 Sculpture I
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Departmental Honors
Art History Minor
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
be
in art history. up to four courses
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions.
ART 102
Design
A study of design as the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements
and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Drawing in various media, including graphite pencil, ink, pastel pencil, and
charcoal. Subjects include still-life, figures, perspective, and experimental
work.
STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the department.
ART 106
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis
on the broad-edged pen.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic and oil.
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
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ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture. Choice of media: clay, wood, alabaster, welded
steel and bronze, plaster, and Plexiglas. Learn to model, carve, cast, weld, or
assemble the respective media.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, stencil, and mono methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design,
with emphasis on the computer. Theory and practice of coordinating visual
imagery and typography for print publications using page layout software.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout software. Emphasis on designing with text and image.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and glazing.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States. Students will produce various art projects in weaving, basket-making, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, or prints.
ART 306
Calligraphy I I
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 330
Graphic Design II
An advanced study of the graphic design of typography and visual imagery for
print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Design concepts using descriptive and experimental techniques in transparent
watercolor.
ART 368
Print Making I I
Advanced work with color and composition in various media, e.g., silk-screen,
etching, and woodcut, including Japanese woodcut technique. (Prereq.: ART 223)
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ART 478
Sculpture I1
Advanced work in sculpture. Choice of media: clay, wood, alabaster, welded
steel and bronze, plaster, and Plexiglas. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections a year
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
"traditional" arts, and the work of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 388
19th- and 20th-Century Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
ART 399
Internship
See description on page 87.
ART 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
See listing under East Asian Studies.
T
he Augsburg Experience: Arriving
at Augsburg ...
The initial months after entering college as a first-year student are an exciting
period of change. The faculty and staff
wish to assist students in making a successful transition to being college students
and to help them become part of this academic community Through the summer orientation program, the fall orientation
weekend, and the Augsburg Seminar, students are introduced to the character of the
College, its heritage as an urban, liberal
arts college of the Church, the process of
learning in a community where ideas are
valued and treated seriously, and the logistics of being students.
Augsburg Seminar
At registration, all first-year students in
the day program enroll in a selected content course, such as Effective Writing and a
parallel Augsburg Seminar. These 'linked'
courses integrate disciplinary content with
AUC 101
various learning strategies and communitybuilding opportunities beneficial to all
beginning students.
The content course usually meets three
hours per week for the entire semester and
is valued at 1.0 course credit, and the
Augsburg Seminar meets once a week for 8
weeks for .25 course credit. The Augsburg
Seminar offers the opportunity for further
discussion of topics from the paired content course, along with presentations on
campus life, academic resources and study
skills, and a hands-on introduction to the
Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. While the
content course is graded on a traditional
point basis, the Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No credit (P/N). However, performance in the course is linked to performance in the seminar.
Students must successfully complete
the entire 8-week Augsburg Seminar in
order to fulfill the requirement, even if
they drop the linked content course.
Permission to complete the seminar after
withdrawal from the content course is at
the discretion of the instructor.
Augsburg Seminar (.25 course)
A series of fall-term meetings with an Augsburg seminar adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the Augsburg College community of learners. Discussion will be based upon topics and readings from the
connected content course and other disciplines and sources. (P/N grading only)
Biology Faculty
)logy is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
Dale Pederson (Chair), Karen Ballen,
William Capman, Robert Herforth, Esther
McLaughlin
Major
Nine courses including:
B10 113 Introductory Organismal Biology
B10 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
B10 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understanding important biological processes, particularly those at the
cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels.
Biological research has also provided some
extremely important benefits to humans,
including advances in medicine, agriculture, and food science.
and at least one from each of the five
following groups:
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
2.
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study.
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
1.
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
B10 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Morphology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
3.
B10 355 Genetics
BIO 481 Ecology
4.
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
5.
BIO 367 Biochemistry
BIO 476 Microbiology
The ninth course may be any of the
upper division biology courses listed above
or BIO 340 Marine Biology of the Florida
Keys.
BIO 491 Seminar (non-credit) is
required of all juniors and seniors.
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Required Supporting Courses
CHM 1051106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 1151116 General Chemistry
A semester course in organic chemistry
or CHM 3511352 Organic Chemistry
department. BIO 113 and 114 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and Introductory Cellular Biology and
Organic Chemistry in the second year.
Students should complete their math
requirements early in their college careers.
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 1211122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
All transfer courses must be approved
in writing by the chair. Only those biology
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, no more than two
upper division courses from other institutions may be applied toward the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
active participation in seminar, one course
of approved independent study with an
oral defense of the research report.
Application should be made no later than
the start of the first term of the senior year.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 113, 114,
215, and two upper division courses.
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
Graduate and Professional Training
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed
with an adviser in the department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that may
differ in emphasis from the Augsburg major
requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication
of this catalog. Students therefore should
consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Cooperative Education
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identifying
and defining co-op ed experiences in
laboratories and other settings in the
Twin Cities.
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BIOLOGY COURSl
A prerequisite must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count. Otherwise, permission of the instructor is necessary. These requirements also must be met when using
the first term of a sequenced course in registering for the second term.
BIO 101
Human Biology
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ
systems, and human impact on the environment. (Three one-hour lectures. A
student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Fall)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered. (Three
one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the major or
minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour
lectures, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO
101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
BIO 105
Biology and Society
The biological basis for problems facing society, such as pollution, genetic
engineering, AIDS, extinction, global warming, hunger, cancer. (Three onehour lectures. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
BIO 113
Introductory Organismal Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to organismal biology for
science majors, including diversity, physiology, and structure. B10 113, 114,
and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105. Fall)
BIO 114
Introductory Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
Second of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to cellular functioning,
metabolism, classical and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. BIO
113, 114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 185
The Biology of Aging
At some time in our lives most of us will directly experience aging or be influenced by people undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate
on the biological aspects of such changes.
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BIO 215
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three one-hour lectures, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114, CHM 106 or 116, CHM 223 or 352,
or concurrent registration in CHM 223 or CHM 35 1. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of the vertebrate. (Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory, one hour
tutorial. Prereq.: B10 113, 114. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three onehour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Fall)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Spring)
BIO 367
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 223 or 352. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the process involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215 and CHM 223 or 352. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory
perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions, emphasizing vertebrates. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 215; PHY 116 or 122, or consent of the instructor. Fall)
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BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215.
Spring)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory, one hour tutorial.
Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 352. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq.: BIO 215, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163. Fall)
BIO 491
Seminar (0.0 course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including an oral presentation by seniors. Guest speakers
are often invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
BIO 199
Internship
See description on page 87. (Prereq.: B10 113, 114)
BIO 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
BIO 399
lnternship
See description on page 87. (Prereq.: B10 215)
BIO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: B10 215)
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ACCOUNTING,
AND MANAGEMEN
lNFORMATION SYSTEMS-BUS,ACC, MIS
0
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a cumculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Faculty
John C. Cemto (Chair), Nora M.
Braun, Amin E. Kader (International
Business Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor
(Finance Coordinator), Steven J. LaFave
(Accounting Coordinator), Lori L. Lohman
(Marketing Coordinator), Fekri Meziou,
Thomas F: Morgan, Magdalena M.
Paleczny-Zapp (Management Coordinator),
Milo A. Schield (MIS Coordinator),
Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Stuart M. Stoller.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration, Accounting, and MIS
offers three majors: business administration (BUS), accounting (ACC), and management information systems (MIS).
Specializations
Within the business administration
major there are four specializations: marketing, management, finance, and international business. Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and
managerial accounting.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimal number required (see page 71), students must
avoid taking too many electives or exceeding the 13-course limit per academic
department (14 courses for accounting
majors). Courses designated as ACC, BUS,
and MIS are considered as being in the
same academic department. Taking extra
electives, or choosing a particular combination of major and minor may require
students to complete more than the minimum number of credits required for graduation. Exceptions are noted in the major.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, or MIS are
strongly encouraged to select a departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This
should be done by the end of the sophomore year at the latest. In addition to
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advising, departmental faculty can counsel
majors on their careers, assist majors in
obtaining internships or jobs, and provide
letters of recommendation for prospective
employers or graduate programs.
with experience that may be valuable in
competing for jobs after graduation.
Advisers should be consulted about internships.
International Business
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Office of Cooperative
Education and department faculty to
obtain an internship (BUS/ACUMIS 399)
during their junior or senior year.
Although an internship counts as part of
the 13 courses allowed in the major, students may petition for an exception. An
internship may satisfy the The City
Perspective if taken in conjunction with
GST 209. Internships can provide students
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The four specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
The international business department
actively supports international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 370 Advanced Computing
for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 331 Financial Management
02 Business Administration
Specialization in Marketing
Business core plus 3 courses:
BUS 352 Marketing Research and
Analysis
BUS 355 Marketing Communications
BUS 450 Marketing Management
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318
Management Science
Specialization in Finance
Business core plus 4 courses:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
BUS 433 Financial Theory: Policy
and Practice
BUS 438 Investment Theory
and one of
ECO 3 11
ECO 3 12
ECO 313
ECO 315
MIS 479
the following:
Public Finance
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Quantitative
Methods for Business and
Economics
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
BUS 466 International Marketing
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division
economics course
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, or MIS course.
Graduation with Distinction
To qualify, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
Departmental Honors
and one additional upper division course in
either international business (BUS 368 or
468) or international economics.
To qualify, a major must have a 3.7 GPA
in the major, a 3.5 GPA overall, and have
completed all courses appropriate for the
proposed project.
Business Administration 10:
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242 and 252, BUS 331 or MIS 379.
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting
or MIS.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
252, and three courses in international
business (one may be in international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
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BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic and technological factors as they affect product,
promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 302
Business Ethics
Examines individual choices in business; analyzes and evaluates various business practices; emphasizes conceptual precision in thinking, writing, and
speaking. (Prereq.: BUS 301 or PHI 120 or PHI 125, or junior/senior standing)
BUS 331
Financial Management
Topics related to theory of acquisition, fund allocation and management,
sources and uses of long and short-term funds, capital costhudgeting, leverage, and dividend policy (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 222, MIS 379, and MPG 3)
!04 Business Administration
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242)
BUS 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision-making; methodology; results; evaluation of effectiveness. (Prereq.: BUS 252, MIS 379, ECO 113, or consent of
instructor)
BUS 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: BUS 252) Note:
Either BUS 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
BUS 357
Advertising
An introduction to print, broadcast, and web-based advertising and promotion
as important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note:
Either BUS 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or 252, consent of instructor)
BUS 368
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
An examination of current Japanese business practices from a cultural perspective. TV documentaries, readings from periodicals, plus participation in a seminar model. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
BUS 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113; ACC 221, 222; BUS 242, 252,
331; MIS 175,379)
BUS 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
A system's approach to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on decisionmaking, presentation through literature, readings, lectures, and case material.
(Prereq.: All core courses and ACC 322, or consent of instructor.)
BUS 438
Investment Theory
Appraisal of the riskheturn relationships of various types of securities and
extensive coverage of capital markets and portfolio management. (Prereq.: all
core courses or consent of instructor)
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BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss-its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: BUS 331 and MIS 379)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242)
BUS 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of market plans. (Prereq.:
BUS 352 and BUS 355)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242. BUS 362 is recommended)
BUS 466
International Marketing
This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is also placed on adaptation of a marketing
mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: BUS 252,
362)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
BUS 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
BUS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
T
he major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has three tracks: general
accounting, professional accounting, and
managerial accounting. The general
accounting specialization is adequate for a
wide variety of positions. The professional
accounting track includes two specializations: public accounting and managerial
accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with
CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions
with large or rapidly-growing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice 11
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students are encouraged to take the
courses in the sequence given above.
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
exam in the major field of concentration.
Interested juniors or seniors should contact the department chair.
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221,222, BUS 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175, 379,
ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
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ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to business activities and accounting
for corporations. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting,
planning and controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation conceits, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied-to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
~ c c o u n t i ntools
~ for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision-making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 252, MIS
379, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPAk role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 424
Internal and Operational Audit
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 252,
331, MIS 175 or 320,379)
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ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
ACC 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
ACC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, and accounting as well
as from MIS.
EGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS I
Management Information Systems
Major
A. 12 courses in business, accounting, and
MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
MIS 370 Advanced Computing for
Business
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 Project Management
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 Information Systems Projects
B. Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 340 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Minor in MIS
Seven courses including:
MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or BUS 252,
MIS 370, MIS 375, ECO 113, and one of
the following: MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall,
complete a scholarly paper or paper from a
substantial work of applied consulting, and
present the final paper. Interested juniors
or seniors should contact their department
adviser.
Graduation with Distinction
To qualify, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
10 MIS
MIS 175
Principles of Computing for Business
An introductory course to develop understanding of basic computing concepts
and specific skills in using microcomputer software (Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, and the World Wide Web). Emphasis on solving
business-related problems using software, especially Excel. Students with
strong competency in all software mentioned should take MIS 370 instead of
MIS 175. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 370
Advanced Computing for Business
This course provides more in-depth use of business software like Excel,
Access, and the World Wide Web. Students will also learn to program
Windows applications using tools like Visual Basic. (Prereq.: MPG 3, MIS 175
or CSC 160, or strong computer background. Completion of MIS 370 satisfies
any requirement for MIS 175)
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the technology architecture.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242 or 252, and one computer course such as MIS
175,370, or CSC 160)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to define, plan, lead, monitor, and
complete projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242,
and either MIS 175 or 370)
MIS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
An introduction to quantitative reasoning to assist students in reading and
interpreting data. Topics include descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing with emphasis on applied
problems in business and economics. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 370 and either
MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC-Additional three-hour sessions are
required, usually on a weekday evening.)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 375 and either MIS 370 or CSC 352)
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MIS 11
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 370, 375. 376, and 475)
MIS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: MIS 379. Fall: evening)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
lnternship
See description on page 87
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
MIS 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
MIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
c
hemistry is the science of the
changes in matter, examining those
changes, and working toward an understanding of them. Correlating the results of
physics and opening the vistas of molecular biology, chemistry has been described
as the central science because matter
includes the entire physical world such as
the things we use, the food we eat, and
even ourselves.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education cumculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
*To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
*To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
*To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
*To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L.
Fedie, Arlin E. Gyberg, Joan C. Kunz
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Graduation Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of
Chemistry
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry I1
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
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Chemistry 111
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
BIO 367 Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, 11
Calculus I, I1
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least two courses (and usually
more) in biology. Students should consult
members of the chemistry department for
assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
W BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
12 courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory
CHM 364,365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 483 Quantum Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, 11,111
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency.
Graduation with Distinction in
Chemistry
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and completion of an approved research project in
the junior or senior year.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351,352, and CHM 353.
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
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114 Chemistry
A prerequisite must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or P, or higher to count; otherwise, permission of the instructor is necessary. These requirements also must be met when using the first term
of a two-term course in registering for the second term.
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times I
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor nor apply as prerequisite for
other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall)
CHM 101
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. Fall)
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modem theories of chemical bonds, energy relations, and reaction mechanism.
(Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116.
Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
Chemistry 11!
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
361 or concurrent registration and ENG 111)
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 364
or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistly relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpful. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry.
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: BIO 367, or consent of the instructor. Spring)
16 Chemistry
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352,361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.O course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon analytical, physical, and organic chemistry.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
CHM 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
CHM 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
COMMUNICATION
See listing under Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts.
T
he Augsburg computer science
department & v k to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications, and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. We
encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or
cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to add
practical applications to their education.
CSC 451
Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200 at least one of
which is above 300
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design.
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
Computer Science Faculty
Charles Sheaffer (Chair), Larry
Crockett, Noel Petit, Larry Ragland, Karen
Sutherland.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
12 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
16 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus I11
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
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118 Computer Science
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science
and six from economics with a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Lany Ragland, Department of Computer
Science.
Major in Computational Economics
13 courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires six courses from computer
science and six from philosophy with a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of
Philosophy. Charles Sheaffer, Department
of Computer Science.
Major in Computational Philosophy
13 courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 373 Computer Science: An
Alternative Scheme I1
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111:
Modem Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
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Computer Science 1I!
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in computer science and
mathematics, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an
independent study project.
CSC 160
CSC 170
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210,345; and one upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or
MAT 145 or MAT 122..
Prerequisites: A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
count as a prerequisite for a computer science course.
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, and the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Structured Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT
122 or 145 or 171)
CSC 240
lntroduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 270
FORTRAN
Study of the FORTRAN programming language. It is assumed that the student
has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in
some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a
programming language)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
20 Computer Science
CSC 273
CSC 320
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme I
Study of an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of
computer science including problem-solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming, procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation. Intended especially for non-majors. Offered concurrently
with CSC 373. (Prereq.: None)
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or 145 or 171)
csc 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
csc 373
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme II
Continuation of CSC 273, and offered concurrently with CSC 273. Majors who
have taken CSC 210 should register for CSC 373. (Prereq.: CSC 210 or 273)
csc 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCPAP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 340 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
CSC 320 and PHI 385 or concurrently)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and PHI 385)
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Computer Science 12'
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
CSC 399
Internship
See description on page 87.
CSC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
A
major in East Asian studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program that is available as a
result of the cooperation and cross-registration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China, and other East Asian
nations, and to gain a functional knowledge of the language of one country.
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
studies include government service, international business, journalism, language
instruction, Asian arts, and intercultural
communication. The major provides a
foundation for graduate work in various
fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, international relations, business,
law, political science, sociology, and theatre. This major is also recommended for
those interested in education and work
with social and recreational agencies.
East Asian Studies Faculty
Martha Johnson, Director
DECREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Major in East Asian Studies
Nine courses are required for the major.
Courses in the major must be approved by
the campus adviser and are distributed as
follows: four courses in an East Asian Ianguage; four additional courses, two of which
must be upper division (strongly recommended that one of these be a history
course on China or Japan); and an East
Asian studies seminar. A term of study
abroad and the completion of a minor in
another discipline are strongly recommended.
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea, and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by offering a cross-cultural experience in the country of specialization.
Language Courses
Hamline University offers elementary
and intermediate courses in Chinese.
Macalester College and the University of
St. Thomas offer elementary and intermediate courses in Japanese. There is a contractual arrangement with the University
of Minnesota to take Chinese or Japanese
languages (without extra tuition charges);
see campus adviser. Non-majors may also
take the Chinese and Japanese language
courses.
East Asian Studies 12:
Minor in East Asian Studies
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. A minor in
East Asian studies provides exposure to an
area of East Asia that would complement
other disciplines.
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East Asian Studies Program
may be substituted when appropriate,
with the consent of the campus adviser.
Faculty advising is recommended at all
stages of the major to plan a coherent and
effective program.
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg-Martha Johnson, (612)
330-1715; Hamline-Richard Kagan, (651)
641-2433; Macalester-Yue-him Tam,
(651) 696-6262; St. Catherine-Helen
Humeston, (651) 690-6651; St. ThomasYoung-Ok An, (651) 962-5621.
Approved Augsburg College courses for
the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses):
BUS 368
Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
ENG 282 Topics: Introduction to AsianAmerican Literature
HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
PHI 355 Asian Philosophy
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
REL 356 History of Religions
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
Students may also take independent
studies (299, 499) or topics courses relating to East Asian studies in various departments, subject to consent of instructor and
approval of program director.
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the rapidly growing computer science field.
The combined economicshusiness administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields.
Finally, the teaching major in political sciencdeconomics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid
background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management infor-
mation systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Satya P Gupta
DECREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Major in Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 414 Welfare Economics
and three other upper division courses also
required:
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MAT 114 Elementary Functions
or MAT 121
Finite Mathematics
Calculus for the Social
or MAT 122
and Behavioral Sciences
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Economics 12!
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 311 Public Finance
or ECO 312
Intermediate
Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
or ECO 315
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 360 International Economics
EC0318 Management Science
or ECO 415
Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499
Independent Study
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI120
Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Teaching Licensure Major
Major in Computational Economics
Minor in Economics
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science, page 224.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
ECO 112, 113,312,313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Five economics courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Note: Students who plan to major in
the department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
and one other upper division economics
course, and six accounting/business
administration/MIS courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
or MIS 379
Quantitative Methods
for Business and
Economics
In addition to the courses listed on the
following pages, these topics have been
offered under ECO 295 or 495 Topics:
Consumer Economics, Research Methods
for Economics and Business, Advanced
Economic Theory, Decision-Making With
Finite Markov Chains, Soviet Economy,
Economics of Mutual Funds, and Health
Economics.
See Computer Science, page 118.
and one other upper division business course.
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126 Economics
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are fundamental microeconomic
tools, e.g., crime prevention, education, discrimination. (This is a basic course
designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS.)
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory
to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 219
History of Economic Thought
A chronological study of the major economic thinkers in the political, economic, philosophical, and social settings of the time. Emphasis will be on tracing long-term secular trends in economic thinking. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113)
ECO 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economics problems and policies.
ECO 31 1
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 312
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
lntermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring)
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Economics 12;
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: on demand)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. On
demand)
ECO 41 3
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 414
Welfare Economics
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of
alternative market structures; social welfare functions; normative concepts of
economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
28 Economics
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: MIS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
ECO 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
ECO 399
lnternship
See description on page 87. (Prereq.: Completion of 50 percent of major or
consent of instructor)
ECO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendations for licensure by the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), a variety of secondary subject areas
(grades 5-12), and K-12 licenses in art,
health, physical education, and music.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication artsAiterature, and
social studies. Additional teaching majors
are available through the weekday program
and open to weekday and weekend students who can take courses on a weekday
schedule. All prerequisite, elementary core,
and professional education courses except
critical issues seminar and student teaching are available on a weekend or weekday
late afternoonlevening schedule. Fieldwork
for the seminar and for student teaching
must be completed during regular weekday
hours. All students must have some time
available each term for field experiences.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are expected to obtain an
education department adviser at the outset
of coursework. All students are expected to
become knowledgeable of programs and
follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching abroad program. Those interested
in further information should contact the
education department at least one year
prior to student teaching. Students who
teach abroad will do part of their student
teaching in the Twin Cities area under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure will be implemented in the fall of
2000 and beyond. All students who will
complete degrees and/or licensure programs after August 31, 2001 fall under the
new licensure rules and must complete the
program outlined in this catalog. Students
who entered the College under a previous
catalog and who will complete their licensure after August 3 1, 2001 must comply
with the new program. No one will be
licensed under programs described in previous catalogs after August 3 1, 2001.
Education Faculty
Vicki Olson (chair), Virginia Allery,
Mary Ann Bayless, Joseph Erickson,
Jeanine Gregoire, Gretchen Irvine, Mary
Jacobson, Anne Jensen, Lynn Lindow,
Susan O'Connor, Ron Petrich, Barbara
West
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following pre-requisite courses, core courses in math and
science, and major courses in education.
To be licensed they must also complete
an approved concentration and student
teaching.
Non-departmental pre-requisites:
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indian
Studies or INS 260
Contemporary American
Indians (IA 1)
Math and Science Core
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts
( W C T ) (if math concentration: MAT 331)
MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary
Society (QR) (if math concentration: MAT 122 or 145)
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics or PHY 116
Introduction to Physics (NW
1).
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PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers
BIO 102 (NW 2) (If science concentration, check with education
department)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block I1 (courses beyond this
point require admissions to the department)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
(HI)
EDC 315 Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
(registration continues through
Capstone Block)
Methods Block I
EED 310 K-6 Methods: Health/PE
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
ArtsKhildren's Literature
Methods Block I1
EED 340 K-6 Methods:
VisuaVPerforming Arts (.5)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies~ThematicStudies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learners
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl)
Student Teaching Block
EDC 481, 483,485 Student Teaching (3.0)
Student teaching is completed for licensure. It is not part of the major in elementary education. (S)
Beginning September 1, 2001, the state
of Minnesota will require specific supporting concentrations of study as a part of all
elementary teacher licenses. Teachers will
be able to teach at the middle school level
in their area of concentration. Students
must complete a coursework program in
one of the following concentration areas:
communication artsAiterature, mathematics, science, or social studies. In the future
an early childhood concentration may
become available through the ACTC consortium. Contact the education department
for further information.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
the major, 2.0 in the concentration, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, concentration, and
education major courses. The equivalent of
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Elementary Education 131
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major.
Graduation with distinction or departmental honors is available to elementary
education majors who maintain a 3.5 over-
I
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication artsAiterature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education,
physics, and social studies.
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Non-departmental Prerequisites
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indians or
INS 260 Contemporary
American Indians (IA 1)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS I
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
all GPA and a 3.75 overall GPA in the
major. An honors project must be completed, beginning in spring of the junior year.
Guidelines for graduation with distinction
are available in the education department.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block I1
EDC 310 Learning and Development
(HI)
EDC 315 Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
(Registration continues through
Capstone Block)
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Readinwriting in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Methods Block I1
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl)
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485,487 Student Teaching
(3.0-4.0). (S)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
education, 2.5 in the teaching major, and P
in student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, pre-requisite, and
education program courses must have a
grade of 2.0 or better.
Art, Health, Music, and Physical
Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary educa-
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tion program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take four courses in student
teaching and do some student teaching at
both the secondary and elementary levels.
Note: Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students
who successfully complete the requirements for the bachelor of music education
major.
Art, health, and physical education
teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12. Music teacher education programs lead to licensure in the following areas: (1) Band and classroom
music (5-12); (2) Orchestra and classroom
music (5-12); (3) Vocal and classroom
music (K-9); (4) Vocal and classroom
music (5-12).
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study.
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: ENG 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials for teachingearning situations.
Computer training will be included in this course.
EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5 course)
Reflective process to discuss field experience and critical issues in education.
Assistance with program portfolio. Registration continues until completion of
EDC 480. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 410
The Special Needs Learner
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
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Elementary Education 13:
EDC 480
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 310
K-6 Methods: HealthIPhy Ed
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts1 Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 340
K-6 Methods: Visual/Performing Arts (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual/performing
arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experiences. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social StudiesIThematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED 380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 481,483,485,487 Student Teaching
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
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Secondary Education
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ESE
ESE 300
ReadingIWriting in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 320
5-12 Methods: TheatreIDance
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for elementary concentration in communication artsfliterature.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. NOTE:
Students seeking 5-12 communication artsAiterature license do not need to
take ESE 300).
ESE 356
5-12 Methods: Communication Arts
Introduction to the teaching of speaking, listening, and media in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in communication artsAiterature. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require three courses. K-12 licenses require four.
Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues.
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 102 or PSY 105
EDC 410
EDU 491
Choose one from the following:
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 353 Developmental Psychology:
Middle and Older Adult
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Psychological assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
The Special Needs Learner
(see EDC course descriptions)
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with three universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; Washington University
School of Engineering and Applied
Science, St. Louis, Missouri; or Michigan
Technological University, Houghton,
Michigan. Because of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the
Augsburg engineering adviser is necessary.
Applications for these programs require the
recommendation of the Augsburg engineering adviser.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of ArtsIBachelor of
Engineering (B.A.1B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of
Engineering (B.A.1M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A.B.E. cumculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A.N.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A.M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Washington University
(Three-Year Plan)
Michigan Technological University
(Dual-Degree Plan)
These two programs enable students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Washington University School
of Engineering and Applied Science or
Michigan Technological University in a
five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they corn-
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plete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Washington University and Michigan
Technological University. Further information on these and other graduate programs
is available from the Augsburg engineering
adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 27 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351,352.
T
hose who study. English
believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English as a
Second Language (ESL) students, tutoring
in the writing lab, or participating in the
Cooperative Education Program.
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Candyce
Clayton, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Suzanne Donksy, Douglas Green, Joan
Griffin, Dallas Liddle, Roseann Lloyd,
Carter Meland, John Mitchell, Capper
Nichols, Ronald Palosaari,John Schmit,
Joan Thompson
Major
Nine courses above ENG 111, including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature:
Homer to Dante
or ENG 272
European Literature:
Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature:
Medieval to Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature:
17th and 18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians
One upper division course in
American literature:
ENG 350 American Literature Before
1920
or ENG 351
American Literature
Since 1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
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Majors are encouraged to consult their
departmental adviser regularly. A student
with a double major or special program
that involves considerable work in ~ h c
English department should also work
closely with an adviser in the department.
Communication ArtsILiteratuni
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Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENG 111
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Major Requirements (12 courses) I
ENG 225 Intermediate Equpnsito*
Writing
ENG 226 Creative Writing
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or ENG 227 Journalism
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or one additional upper division literature course from ENG 331, 336, 337.
350, 351, 338/438
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
ENG 271 or 272 European Literature
ENG 345 Introduction to the EilgIBh
Language
ENG 361 Studies in Modem Fiction
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching \%'riting
ENG xxx Upper division literaturn course
from ENG 331,336, 331,350,
351, 338/438.
Note: If students choose two literamre
courses, one must be in American lilernture (ENG 350 or 351) and one musi be in
British literature (ENG 331, 336, 337.
338/438).
SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Cnrnmunica~ion
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to department approval)
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 Adolescent Literature and
Reading
ESE 356
Speech/Communications/Media
Literacy Methods
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200, 210, 220, 310, 341, 343,441, 443;
ESE 300; EDC 410, 480; student teaching.
Contact an education department adviser
for information.
This major is only for those who seek
to be licensed in communication artsAiterature. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an
English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or a speech
major.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for
teacher education no later than the spring
of their junior year.
Students in this program must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by
Oct. 15 in senior year for department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an independent study program (refer to
departmental guidelines).
Minor
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper division literature
course; and an additional writing course.
Concentration in Writing
Five courses in writing (above ENG 11l),
including ENG 225 and one upper division
course in writing.
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Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students who do not
show competence in composition skillssuch as stating and supporting a thesis,
organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences-are required to
enroll in ENG 101 Developmental Writing
where they receive more individual instruc-
tion than is possible in ENG 111 Effective
Writing. These students must pass ENG
101 Developmental Writing with a grade of
2.0 or higher before enrolling in ENG 111
Effective Writing.
Students in Effective Writing (ENG
111) and Developmental Writing (ENG
101) can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week
of class (without special permissionfpetition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will
receive a grade of N (one time only) if their
work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENG 101 or 111 a second time and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
Prerequisites
ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
lower division literature course.
Prerequisite for an upper division literature
course is ENG 245 Introduction to
Literature andlor consent of the instructor.
ENG 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENG 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENG 216
American Indian Literature
A study of representative works of poetry and fiction by selected American
Indian writers. Discussion and analysis on ways in which literature reflects
and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. (Spring)
English
ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ESL requirement is met. Students continue in
ESL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses (Fall: ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for
business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals
is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas
of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing (ENG
111). Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 226
lntroduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the print
and broadcast media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and
verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal
and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENG 236
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experiences in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
ENC 241
ENC 245
Introduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
lntroduction to Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on
works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female
writers. This course aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature.
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ENC 251
Readings in American Literature
An introduction to selected texts of literary and historical importance that
yield an understanding of our Western heritage and contemporary American
world views. Themes could include the emergence of a national identity, the
shaping of a collective American memory, and the contributions to American
thought by women and people of color.
ENG 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Virgil,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later
literature, and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
ENC 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the
modern period, including such authors as Moliere, C e ~ a n t e sRabelais,
,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Spring)
ENG 282
Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year.
ENG 331
British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development of
English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 336
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual,
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENG 337
British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
ENG 338
Shakespeare
Study of the bard's major plays-comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
-for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. Taught in conjunction
with ENG 438. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or junior standing or consent of the
instructor. Spring)
ENG 341
Advanced Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative
writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG
226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
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ENG 345
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students are
introduced to the primary components of linguistics, and the development of
the English language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENG 347
Quantitative Journalism:Computer-Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository
essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the
communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of
instructor. MPG 3.)
ENG 350
American Literature Before 1920
Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the 20th
century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that
stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modern sensibility will be discussed. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENG 351
American Literature Since 1920
Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic,
and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly
in literary works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.:
ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENG 361
Studies in Modern Fiction
Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 382
Topics
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
All 400-lmel courses will involve some reading and study of literaly criticism ol: in the case of
writing classes, ofwhat writers andlor composition theorists have to say about writing.
ENG 423
Studies in the British Novel
A survey of the development of the novel in England from its 18th-century
beginnings to the 20th century. Novels studied are selected from the works of
such authors as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen, Dickens, Bronte,
Eliot, Joyce, and Woolf. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Alternate
years)
ENG 436
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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ENC 438
Shakespeare
Taught in conjunction with ENG 338 (see above). Includes exposure to
Shakespeare criticism. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 445
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivatedwriter, the course emphasizes the conventions of
professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for
gathering information. (Prereq.: ENG 225 and consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 480
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories and approaches with
which graduate programs in English expect some familiarity. In a seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and experiment with
applications to a small group of literary and cinematic texts. (Prereq.: ENG
245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 482
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
See department listingfor a description of thefollowing approved elective:
THR 325
Playwriting
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ENC 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
ENC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
ENC 399
lnternship
See description on page 87. Note: The internship in Teaching Writing requires
completion of ENG 225 and approval of the department chair.
ENC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. Open to junior or senior English majors with an
overall GPA of 3.0 and consent of department chair.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
See listing under Modem Languages.
See listing under Modem Languages.
(;ENERAL bTUDIES-GST
s
ome courses help to integrate leaming around topics in ways that are different
from the more traditional disciplines.
CST 009
Cooperative Education
General Studies includes specialized academic enrichment programs, and an integrative pro-seminar created by cooperating
faculty.
(.O course)
A non-credit notation recognizes the academic learning inherent in an
approved co-op education assignment, satisfactory completion of the evaluation process, and participation in reflection activities conducted by the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning. No course credit.
CST 100
Critical Thinking
A course to enhance the ability of students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
claims, this course is designed specifically to strengthen critical thinking skills
of entering students who are determined to need such skill enhancement by
the entry critical thinking assessment.
CST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies.
CST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/StatisticaI Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments involving predictions and explanations. Topics include reading and evaluating tables, graphs,
and statistical models as well as generalizations, traditional confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. (Prereq.: MPG 3 )
CST 209
City Seminar: Experiential Education
(.O course)
Students engaged in a minimum of 50 hours of internship/service/cooperative
education use that experience as a catalyst for learning about the Twin Cities
as an urban community system. Students participate in a required seminar,
completing five reflective assignments designed to introduce them to a
systematic, ecological way to understand how cities function. The seminar
enables the student to meet the objectives of The City Perspective.
Permission of instructor. No course credit.
GERMAN
See listing under Modem Languages.
"a HEALTH AND lJHYSICAL
-tually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the occasional participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education; men's and women's intercollegiate
athletic programs; intramural programs for
men and women; and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.0 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Interim: odd years)
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Interim: even years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Interim: odd years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
BIO 220 Microbiology
(at St. Catherine's)
Must have instructor's certification for CPR
and first aid.
Recommended:
HPE 355 Tests and Measurement
Teaching Licensure Major
Health and Physical Education Faculty
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Brian Ammann,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Mary EwertKnodell, Paul Grauer, Alvin Kloppen, Lauri
Ludeman, Patricia Murphy, Jack Osberg,
Joyce Pfaff, Missy Strauch
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Health and Physical Education 14;
Minor
Minor
HPE 101, 110, 114, 115,316,320, 390,
450, BIO 103.
HPE 101, 115,210,223,231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 232 Dance (Interim)
HPE 254 Introduction to Development1
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries (Interim)
HPE 323 Team Sports
HPE 331 Individual and Dual Sports
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 355 Tests and Measurement
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
3512.3100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 Coaching Theory
(Interim, odd years)
Internship in Athletic Training
requires:
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
BIO 252 Human Physiology (at St.
Catherine)
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPED 425 Advanced athletic training (at
St. Thomas)
Also required: 1,500 hours of practical
experience under the direction of a
Certified Athletic Trainer.
Recommended: PHED 250, PHED 422,
PHED 423, and PHED 425 (at St.
Thomas).
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HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 100
Wellness (.5 course)
This course is designed to create an awareness of factors affecting one's state of
well-being with emphasis on individual control over these factors. This course
will allow students to discuss values, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors related to their personal health and various factors that influence personal health
decisions.
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modern concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community. (Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and senices. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality. (Open to all students. Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of "standards" and
pedagogy for health education, cuniculum, and assessment included.
(Interim)
HPE 355
Tests and Measurement (-5 course)
Survey of basic statistical procedures and evaluation of tests in health and
physical education. (Fall)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teaching/learning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Interim)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program (.5
course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Interim)
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HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses "critical thinking" skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall: even years)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Sports
(.O course)
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports meet the general education requirements. No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 210
Introduction to Physical Education
(.5 course)
History, principles, and philosophy of physical education and sport. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills relative to
physical activity. (Spring)
HPE 232
Dance
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international dances. (Interim)
HPE 254
lntroduction to DevelopmentalIAdapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmentavadapted physical education from early
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(-5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Interim)
HPE 323
Team Sports
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in team sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Spring)
HPE 331
Individual and Dual Sports
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and officiating individual and dual
sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day campinghiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split falvspring, even years)
150
Health and Physical Education
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
(.5 course)
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system and
analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Spring)
HPE 355
Tests and Measurement (.5 course)
Survey of basic statistical procedures and evaluation of tests in health and
physical education. (Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
(.5 course)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Spring)
HPE 455
Sailing in the Virgin Islands
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interesetd in the art and
practice of sailboat cruising. The course will take the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming, and crewing).
(Interim)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
HPE 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
HPE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 88. Open only to junior or senior majors.
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: "No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community."
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in several fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Christopher Kimball (Chair), Jacqueline
deVries, William Green, Donald Gustafson,
Richard Nelson
medieval, modem Europe, U.S., and nonWestern.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit)
to be defended before a faculty committee.
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 101-104 courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Prerequisites
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 495 seminar). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
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Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg. A minor normally
requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 220
America to 1815
A survey of the contacts between American, African, and European cultures
and the political, religious, and racial diversity that formed colonial life,
including a study of independence, expansion, and democratization of the new
republic.
HIS 221
19th-Century U.S.
A survey emphasizing cultural, social, political, and economic changes resulting from immigration, expansion, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and
Reconstruction.
HIS 222
20th-Century U.S.
A survey focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal
government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
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History 15:
HIS 228
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modem legal system.
HIS 231
Scandinavian History: Prehistoric to 1750
An introduction to the settlement and development of Scandinavian countries.
Emphasis on topics such as the Vikings and Scandinavia's impact on and contributions to the development of European society.
HIS 232
Scandinavian History: 1750 to the Present
An introduction to the history of Scandinavian countries from the early mode m period to the present with an emphasis on the place of Scandinavian society in European and world history.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 311
Topics in Women's History
Exploration of selected topics in women's history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China's isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 326
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 331
Topics in U.S. History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
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HIS 332
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions
between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the U.S. as an
economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 169 in
International Studies.)
HIS 347
MesoAmerica: Legacy of the Conqueror
Four specific mini-courses together provide an overview of Mexico's historical
development from pre-Columbian times to the present day.
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
(Prereq.: 100-level course or consent of instructor)
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modem
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany's sondenveg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Britain and the Commonwealth Since 1688
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
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HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Alexander's Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world's greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and
the early years of the Reformation.
HIS 380
The History of Women in the West to 1870
A thematic and comparative examination with primary focus on Europe and
North America, emphasizing changing conceptions of women's work, public
roles, sexuality, life cycles, and familial roles in the Renaissance, early
American, Enlightenment, and Victorian periods.
HIS 381
The History of Women in the West Since 1870
With attention to class, racial, and ethnic differences among women, this class
examines the changing legal, political, economic, social, and sexual status of
women in Europe and North America since the Victorian period.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 495
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
(Offered at least once each year, during the fall term.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See description on page 87.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See description on page 87.
HIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.5 GPA in history)
T h e r e are two ways to graduate from
the Honors Program-Graduate with
Distinction or Honors Program graduate.
Graduating with distinction requires satis-
fying all program requirements, a 3.5 GPA,
and successful completion of a departmental honors project. Honors Program graduate requires a 3.3 GPA and service on the
Honors Review editorial board.
HON 100-101 Freshman Honors Seminar
This is the program's introduction to the Honors Program and to collegiate
scholarship. We explore an interdisciplinary mix of Western history, the Bible,
English literature, and philosophical texts as we assess the Western tradition
and Christianity's place within that tradition.
HON 160
Introduction to Computing and Communications
Integrated with HON 100, this course introduces computing basics, hardware
and software, the possibilities and limitations of computing, artificial intelligence, communications basics, the Internet, and some of the social, philosophic, and economic implications of computing.
HON 210
Self-Identify and Society
Psychological, sociological, anthropological, and theological perspectives are
used to explore the role of the individual in community and other social institutions.
HON 21 1
Dyanamic Social Systems
This course is designed specifically to facilitate the development of this understanding through the exploration of alternative social science perspectives of
how social organizations function and adapt.
HON 212
Human Community and Modern Metropolis
Using the basic concepts and methods of sociology, this course enables students to explore the concept of human community and the social institutions
which facilitate that community.
HON 214
Chemistry in Context
A one-semester introduction to science through selected topics in chemistry
that emphasize current issues in science. More specifically, it introduces honors students to science and scientific ways of knowing.
HON 365
Philosophy of Science
Explores and assesses scientific theories, laws of nature, evidence, whether science generates truth, and, from more recent developments, the philosophical
implications of chaos and complexity
HON 401
Senior Honors Seminar
This capstone course explores one of three topics: the relationship of science
to religion, the life and thought of C.S. Lewis, or the history and significance
of Hispanic Christianity in the United States.
I
nterdisciplinary studies covers a broad
spectrum of experience and coursework.
Through interdisciplinary courses, students
gain greater insight and understanding of
cultures and perspectives different from
their own. Through these experiences students are better prepared to become contributing members of the global community.
Augsburg also offers students the
opportunity to major and minor in
Women's Studies, and to minor in metrourban studies and American Indian studies.
For other interdisciplinary course
listings, see International Studies.
American Indian studies is a minor that
gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
INS 105
North America. Courses are cross-disciplinary, representing the religion, modern
language, art, history, English, and
women's studies departments. Interdisciplinary courses are offered as well in
cinema and contemporary issues. This
integrated course of study exposes students
to the beauty and richness of the diverse
tribal cultures still existing in our
country today.
Coordinator
Virginia Allery
Minor
Students must take five courses in
American Indian studies to get a minor.
The only requirements are INS 105 and at
least one upper division course. These
courses may also be taken as part of majors
or minors in other academic subjects or to
meet distribution/general education
requirements.
Introduction to American Indian Studies
This course is an introduction to the content areas of the American Indian
studies curriculum, including an overview of American Indian history,
American Indian literature, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and
urban issues, cross-cultural influences, art, music, and language. (Required f o ~
American Indian studies minor.)
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe
(See Department of Modem Languages for course description.)
ENG 216
American Indian Literature
(See Department of English for course description.)
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China. (Cross-listed with the Women's Studies Program.)
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INS 260
Contemporary American Indians
This course examines the situation of American Indians in the United States
since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934). Emphasis is on such current
issues as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and education. The tension of cultural
change and religious, traditional persistence among selected American Indian
tribes today is highlighted.
INS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Various images of the North American Indian, created by Hollywood and television, are studied. Films from 1913 to the present are viewed in order to provide an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
(See Department of Art for course description.)
INS 320
American lndian Women
The focus is on the roles played by women in the tribal cultures of North
America. It explores the continuity of women's roles over time, as well as
changes in these roles, precipitated by the influence of Western colonialism. It
examines the life histories of Indian women and assesses their contributions to
Indian community life today. (Prereq.: one course in women's studies or
American Indian studies or consent of instructor. This course also applies to
women's studies.)
HIS 326
American lndian History
(See Department of History for course description.)
REL 370
American lndian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
(Prereq.: junior standing)
REL 231
Religion in African American History
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
(See Department of History for course description.)
INS 3811581 Qualitative Research Methods
This course introduces students to the range of qualitative methods available
for the applied study of social issues and prepares them for a substantial
research project. In separate labs, students will acquire skills in either archival
research, content analysis, interviewing, or participant observation. (Prereq.:
upper division or graduate standing and at least one upper division course in
the student's major, or consent of the instructors)
Metro-urban studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty in
sociology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and other related disciplines. Metro-urban studies is designed to
blend classroom and field experience, theory,
and internships that focus the content of
liberal learning on the metropolitan community and the process of urbanization.
Metro-urban studies and the general
education Perspective on The City introduce students to the wide variety of developing careers related to urban and metropolitan affairs and equip students with the
analytical and theoretical tools required to
understand and contribute to the metropolitan community. The metro-urban studies major and minor also provide undergraduate preparation for postgraduate
studies in planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies,
social welfare, government, community
organization, and theology.
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College's
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Gany Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO), Chris
Kimball (HIS), Michael O'Neal (SOC),
Michael Shock (SWK)
Major
10 courses including:
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 211 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
HIS 335 Urban American History
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses. (Courses fulfilling The City
Perspective generally meet the urbanrelated requirement.)
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) T ~ Cities
n
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics.
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Minor
POL 122, SOC 211, HIS 225, and two
of the following: HIS 335, SOC 381, or INS
399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES COURSES
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See description on page 87.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
lnternship
See description on page 87. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
lndependent Study-Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designedcourse developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS
THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs. Through
HECUA, Augsburg students have access to
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)-Fall
six interdisciplinary field learning programs of exceptional quality located in
Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
or Spring
This "Semester in the Cities" program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct observation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
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INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying-at times competing-views on the Twin Cities "civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 87.
II. City Arts-Spring
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 87.
Ill. See HECUA under International Studies (SUST, SAUS, CILA, and EECLA)
equivalent competency)
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (2 courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
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NORDIC AREA STUDIES-NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modem Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology or social work.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES COURSES
HIS 231
Scandinavian History: Prehistoric to 1750
An introduction to the settlement and development of Scandinavian countries.
Emphasis on topics such as the Vikings and Scandinavia's impact on and contributions to the development of European society.
HIS 232
Scandinavian History: 1750 to the Present
An introduction to the history of Scandinavian countries from the early
modem period to the present with an emphasis on the place of Scandinavian
society in European and world histoly.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
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NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
NAS 399
lnternship
See description on page 87
NAS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
For degree and major requirements see page 262.
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I
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major that offers the student both
breadth and depth. The student may focus
on a discipline or geographic area of the
world. The program consists of a core of
seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study for
an Interim or semester. Competency in one
language is required, and some students
study two languages.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Norma Noonan
Required courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of
or ECO 113
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modem language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362,364,368,465,466
ECO 314,317,360,365
HIS 346,348,352,354,440,474
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 336
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modem Languages.)
SWK 230
Interim courses, seminars, independent
study, topics courses, and courses at other
colleges/universities can be considered here
with the approval of the program director,
as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second language.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major; 3.0 overall. In
addition to fuming the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
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Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College's strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distributionlgenera1 education, and graduation requirements
when approved by the
appropriate program directors and
faculty before departure.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
Students in good academic standing (a
minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus
through the Center for Global Education
or through International Partners. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
Interim and summer abroad courses also
provide a number of educational opportunities. Students interested in these or other
external off-campus study experiences
should contact the Center for Global
Education. Applications are due March 1
for the fall term or academic year, and
September 30 for the spring term. The cost
for many programs is comparable to full
room, board, and tuition for on-campus
study, plus airfare. Financial aid is granted
on the same basis as on-campus study
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
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The center's study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
learn not only from textbooks but live in
the midst of the society they are studying,
encountering the people and culture inside
and outside the walls of a classroom. All
programs include family stays, regional
travel, community-based living, and opportunities for volunteer work and internships.
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below.
For information on these programs, contact
the academic programs abroad office.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The International Partners Program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Europe. Under these
agreements International Partner students
from abroad receive part of their academic
training at Augsburg, and qualified
Augsburg students are guaranteed admission to partner institutions, where courses
are pre-approved for credit toward graduation requirements at Augsburg.
Study abroad through Intemational
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but is not limited to these
fields. The study program may be for one
year, one semester, a one-month Interim,
or a summer session. Participation may be
on an individual basis or as part of a student group. For further information, contact the International Partners office.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different fullsemester programs in Norway, Guatemala,
and Ecuador. All programs emphasize the
impact of social change and cross-cultural
factors on the human community. HECUA
programs include intense language experience and field study. The cost is equivalent
to full tuition, roAm, and board for one
semester on campus, plus airfare.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
Intemational study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below. For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
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CENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION COURSl
CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MESOAMERICA
(M EXIC0)-FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change.
Courses are offered for credit in the disciplines as listed. INS 311 and POL 359 are also
approved for credit in women's studies. Participation in the program will fulfill one IAl
general education perspective credit. REL 366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a
Spanish course will fulfill one IAl, 2 or 3 perspective credit. Application deadline is April
1
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Mexican instructors. (Required
course. Placement level determined by program director.)
SPA 356
20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees. (will fulfill IA 1, 2,
or 3 perspective)
INS 311
The Development Process
Students reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and
human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. Latin
American development and educational theories and practices are examined,
as well as social change strategies.
POL 359
Women in Comparative Politics-Women in Latin America
An examination of critical global issues affecting Latin America and the impact
these factors have on women: diminishing resources and sustainable development, refugee issues, foreign debt and international trade, political ideologies,
and revolution. (Required course.)
REL 366
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and sociaVpolitica1transformation.
SPAIINS 399 Service-Learning Internships
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change andlor development. 800-100 hours of community service
required.
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RELIINS 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
GENDER AND THE ENVIRONMENT: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)-SPRING
This program introduces students to the socio-economic and political issues of the
region with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students examine this complex web of issues and how the people of Mexico are responding to pressures on family, society, and the natural environment. Application deadline
is Oct. 15.
Participation in the program will fulfill one IA1 general education perspective credit,
and a Spanish course will fulfill one IA1, 2 or 3 perspective credit.
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks,
taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by program director.)
SPA 356
20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees.
SOC 286
Social Stratification
A study of social stratification theory, focusing on its application in the Latin
American context. Special attention will be given to the forms, causes, and
consequences of gender, class, and raciallethnic stratification in Mexico.
POL 295
Political Economy of Development in Latin America: Gender and
Environmental Perspectives
Topics studied include development politics in Latin America from preColumbian times to the present, environmental issues from a gender perspective, and political and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development.
REL 31 1
Theology, Ethics, and the Environment
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America.
SPAIINS 399 Service-Learning Internships
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change and/or development. 800-100 hours of community service
required.
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RELIINS 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
1 MULTICULTURAL SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION: SOUTHERN AFRICA PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-FALL
This intensive program of travel and study is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa. Namibia is a nation that has recently gained independence and is making a transition from colonialism to independence. Students will explore
the complex political, social, and economic dynamics of building a new nation.
Application deadline is April 1.
Participation in the program will fulfill one IAl general education perspective credit.
REL 346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
INS 312
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights and examines basic theories of
development as well as particular strategies of development that are being
implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
REL 346
The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people
representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and
religious organizations.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
This course is an overview of the history of Namibia and South Africa, including the experience of indigenous peoples, the impact of occupation by South
Africa, and the war for independence.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
INS 399
Internships
1 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE: GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)-FALL
OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Central Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
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Salvador, and Nicaragua. Application deadline is April 1.
Participation in the program will fulfill one IA1 general education perspective credit.
REL 366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a Spanish course will fulfill one IAl, 2
or 3 perspective credit.
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement
level determined by program director.)
INS 267
Contemporary Social Movement in Central America
This course focuses on social movements in the region and their relationship
to the environment. Students explore impact of ongoing colonization and
modernization on indigenous cultures.
ECO 495
Topics: Sustainable Economic Development
This course examines the concepts of economic development and growth in
the "third world." Students are introduced to the theories of economic development and definitions of sustainable development. They study the relationship between economic development and ecological damage.
REL 366
Church and Social Change in Latin America
This course explores the role of religion in Latin American societies, past and
present, given the factors of political oppression and social injustice. Students
examine the "theologies of liberation."
NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-SPRING
This program examines these crucial issues from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid
South African colonialization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As
these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and
colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization
in today's world; the challenges posed by under and unequal development; and the longterm project of decolonizing the mind. Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 30.
Participation in the program will fulfill one IA1 general education perspective credit
and REL 346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
INS 312
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
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POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics-Southern
Africa
This course is an integrative seminar focusing on the participation of women
in struggles for liberation in Southern Africa and on their emerging role in
newly-independent Namibia.
INS xxx
Roots and Realities of Racism in Southern Africa and the USA: A
Comparative Examination
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the US, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations of political
victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political and psychological effects of racism.
INS 399
Internships
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)-FALL
This interdisciplinary program focuses on the contemporary Scandinavian societies and
issues of the development of cities, urban problem solving, and urban life. Local, regional,
and international field study and site visits in Scandinavia and the former Soviet Union.
Augsburg application deadline: March 1.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
Intensive language instruction at beginning or intermediate levels, with
emphasis on conversational listening and speaking skills. Students with
advanced Norwegian language proficiency have the option of studying
Norwegian literature. Students should consult with the chair of the modem
languages department for language credit.
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
Exploration of Scandinavian viewpoints as small power nations in a world of
superpowers and their role in issues of peace, conflict resolution and arms
control, East-West relations, European security, trade, and the Third World.
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
Social change and issues of change and development in Norway as reflected in
its art and literature. Selected works for survey of Norwegian history with
emphasis on the contemporary period. Field study, site visits (theatres, museums, galleries), and discussions with artists active in a variety of media.
INS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
Examination of urban economic, social, and cultural policies and practices as
a reflection of issues of the modem welfare state and social democracies.
Includes historical survey of transformations from rural and regional cultures
to urbanized and advanced industrialized nations. Emphasis on Norway, with
field travel to other capitals for a comparative view.
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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SOUTH AMERICAN URBAN SEMESTER: GUATEMALA AND ECUADOR-FALL
This interdisciplinary program, with travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides an
overview of history, culture, economy, and politics of these regions. Students study theories
and models of development and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and
global context. Augsburg application deadline: March 1.
INS 261
Spanish Language
All students take Spanish at the intermediate level or conduct an independent
study if they are at an advanced level (see below). Language emphasizes acquisition of skills for maximum participation in SAUS program and field work.
INS 361
Introduction to Latin America
Overview of Latin American geography, history, economy, politics, culture, and
arts with emphasis on program sites as case studies. Focus is on economic
development issues, theories, and models applicable to Latin America.
INS 362
Urbanization in Latin America
The development of cities and implications for social change in Latin America.
Topics include history of cities, rural-urban migration, industrialization, environmental issues, governmental policies, and urban elites. Models and theories
of urbanization and development are compared.
INS 363
Wealth, Poverty, and Community Development
The plight and prospects of the urban poor in Latin America. Emphasis on
field study in barrio communities and site visits to public and private agencies
dealing with urban problems.
INS 499
Independent Study
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (GILA)-FALL
CILA combines an internship, independent study and seminars on community participation, and development in the Latin American urban setting. Based in Quito, Ecuador,
students live with local families, work in an agency three days a week, and meet as a group
twice a week. Augsburg application deadline: March 1.
INS 366
Community Participation for Social Change
Examines pressing social realities and policy initiatives in Colombia in recent
decades. Explores concepts of community, democracy, participation, and community organization, and their meaning for community work. Provides tools
to evaluate strategies for social, political, and economic development.
Integrates readings, guest lectures, faculty and student presentations, discussions, and field work.
INS 499
Independent Study
Students define topic of interest related to program themes and use analytical
tools gained in CILA to study a particular issue or case. A faculty member
advises the student throughout to assure adequate focus and incorporation of
primary field research in the project design.
International Studies 1;
INS 399
(2 course credits)
Internship Placement and Seminar
Placement matches student-defined goals and interests with one of a wide
range of agencies working toward community development and social change.
Students work 20 hours per week, assisting with special projects and a program operations. A learning contract outlines expectations of student. agency,
and program for the term. The internship seminar provides for structured
reflection, analysis, and integration of the experience.
ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY I N LATIN AMERICA:
GUATEMALA AND CUBA (EECLA)--SPRING
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global d e w opmenl on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous cornmunitics in
Guatemala, with travel to Cuba or another Latin American country. Aupburg application
deadline: Sepr. 30.
All students take these four inter-related courses:
Social Dynamics and the Environment
The Ethics of Development: Local and Global Implications
Spanish in the Field (advanced-level language course)
INS 499 Independent Study Project (students chooses topic)
Check with the specific international studies program director for requirements in the
program.
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
See listing under Business Administration, Accounting, and Management
Information Systems.
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in calculus should consult with the mathematics department. All other students must
take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by the Academic
Advising Center. The exam is given during
College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice
questions and other information are available from the Academic Advising Center.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College. Review help is available from the Academic Enrichment
Center.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MATHEMATICS COURSES
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra. WEC-additional sessions are required)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.: MPG
3)
MAT 121
Finite Mathematics
Concepts of finite mathematics such as combinatorics, probability, matrices,
linear programming, theory of interest, and graph theory with an emphasis on
quantitative reasoning. Students who have completed MAT 271 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business and quantitative reasoning.
Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Mathematics 17;
MAT 131
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development of mathematics
and that of Western civilization with an emphasis on connections to teaching
mathematics to children. Students who have completed MAT 331 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 132
Numeracy for Contemporary Society
An examination of the applications of mathematics in an interdisciplinary setting with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning and connections to students'
life, work, and interests. Students who have completed a Quantitative
Reasoning course may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 145-146 Calculus 1 8 11
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions, including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series with an emphasis on mathematical investigation and quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
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MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3; Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 245
Calculus Ill
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
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MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries
and geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning,
conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, a i d formal logic with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting with an emphasis on written communication of mathematical ideas. (Prereq.: ENG 111, at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 331
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modem mathematics. An examination of the interaction
between the development of mathematics and that of western civilization.
Does not apply toward the mathematics major or minor. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or
MAT 122 and MPG 4, junior or senior standing)
MAT 373
MAT 374
Probability and Statistics I
Concepts of probability including methods of enumeration, random variables
and probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem, and
important ideas and problems of statistics. (Prereq.: MAT 245)
Probability and Statistics II
Concepts of statistics including sampling distributions associated with the
normal and other distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. (Prereq.: MAT
373)
MAT 385
Mathematics Practicum
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a service learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
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MAT 481
Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as complex analysis, numerical analysis,
mathematical biology, operations research, chaotic dynamical systems, fractal
mathematics, knot theory, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.:
at least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Cames no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 1991399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing). See also description on p. 87.
MAT 499
Independent StudyIResearch
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered cumculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor). See also description on p. 88.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Modern Languages Faculty
The
Department Of
Languages
at Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
liberal arts educkon for service
in today's world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The modem languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College's affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in intemational business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modem languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Mary Kingsley (Chair), Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Frankie Shackelford, R o m h
Soto, Donald Steinmetz
Major
The major consists of nine courses
above 21 1, including two courses in culture, two courses in language, two courses
in literature and three electives (from any
of the three areas above). At least seven of
these courses must be taught in the target
language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses
above 2 11,including one each in language,
literature, and culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
Graduation with Distinction
Majors seeking graduation with distinction must apply in the junior year.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA in the major, 3.5
GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for lim-
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its on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Teacher candidates in French, German,
and Spanish must consult with the
Department of Education for specific information and enrollment in the program as
well as for information on special methods
courses. All transfer teacher candidates,
including those who have completed a college language major elsewhere, must take
at least two courses in language, literature,
or culture at Augsburg. A minimum grade
of 3.0 in Conversation and Composition
(311) is a departmental requirement for
teaching majors. Licensure requires successful completion of the Competency
Exam prior to student teaching. See
requirements for State of Minnesota
Licensure for Teaching in Secondary
Schools under Department of Education.
After spring term 2001, Augsburg
College will no longer offer a licensure
program in modem languages. See the
Department of Education or the chair of
the Department of Modem Languages for
information on other options.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people.
CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course.
(Fall: 111; spring 112. WEC-additional sessions required)
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FRE 21 1, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, inteniews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and &&mar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modem period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See description on page 87.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
FRE 399
Internship
See description on page 87.
FRE 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
GERMAN (CER)
CER 111, 112 Beginning Cerman I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. Laboratory materials available. (Fall: 111; spring:
- 112.
WEC-additional sessions required.)
CER 211, 212 Intermediate Cerman I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212)
CER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
CER 31 1
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall)
CER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
CER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
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CER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
CER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
CER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Man, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modem age.
CER 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CER 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
CER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
CER 399
lnternship
See description on page 87
CER 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
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JAPANESE(JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112)
NOR 21 1, 212 Intermediate Norwegian I, II
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. Laboratory
work expected. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295
NOR 31 1
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Camposition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 21 1 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural devel-
opments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
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NOR 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on litera~yand
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
NOR 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
NOR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
OJIBWE(OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered a>Augsburg, both as part of the modem
languages department and as part of the American Indian studies minor.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course. (Fall: 111; spring:
112. WEC-additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
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M
usic has the power to strengthen
the mind, heal the body, and unlock the
creative spirit. Whether we experience
music as a listener, performer, or teacher, it
adds a significant dimension to our lives.
The Department of Music at Augsburg
College offers music training within the
context of a liberal arts education, and is
an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
and the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA) . Music majors may
choose from four majors in three degree
programs: bachelor of arts (music major);
bachelor of music (music education
major); bachelor of music (performance
major); and bachelor of science (music
therapy major). Music minors and nonmusic majors may also participate in a
variety of music experiences including
music ensembles, private lessons, some
music courses, and additional Interim
courses or special performances.
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Bridget
Doak, Sally Dorer, Susan Druck, Lynn
Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth,
Bradley Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl, Mary
Horozaniecki, Ned Kantar, Kathy Kienzle,
Caroline Lemen, Steve Lund, Norbert
Nielubowski, Celeste O'Brien, Paul Ousley,
Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths, Sonja
Thompson, Angela Wyatt.
Fine Arts Coordinator
Carley Miller
Augsburg students who enroll as freshmen must apply to the Department of
Music for acceptance to a degree program
by the end of the sophomore year. Transfer
students should meet with a music adviser
immediately after enrolling at Augsburg to
establish an appropriate course of music
study and application/evaluation process.
AU students interested in pursuing a
music degree at Augsburg are strongly
encouraged to contact a music faculty
adviser in their degree area as soon as
possible to ensure a smooth program of
study and timely completion of music
degree requirements.
Bachelor of Arts-Music Major
For acceptance to the bachelor of arts-music
major degree program, students must:
submit an application for admission
prior to spring juries of the sophomore
year
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript with the application
submit the studio instructor
recommendation form for the major
instrument or voice with the application
(found in Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiency
requirement
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore jury.
Bachelor of Music-Education Major
For acceptance to the bachelor of
music-education major degree program,
students must:
submit an application for admission
prior to spring juries of the sophomore
year
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submit a copy of a current academic
transcript with the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiencyrequirement
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore
jury. In addition to applying to the music
department, bachelor of music-education
major candidates must also apply to the
Department of Education for acceptance
into the music education licensure program. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the
bachelor of music-education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.5 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Bachelor of Music-Performance Major
For acceptance to the bachelor of
music-performance major program,
students must:
submit an application for admission prior
to spring juries of the sophomore year
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript with the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiency requirement
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above as well as on the successful outcome of the audition and interview (see
Music Student Handbook).
Bachelor of Science-Music Therapy
Major
For acceptance to the bachelor of
science-music therapy major program,
students must:
submit an application for admission prior
to spring juries of the sophomore year
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript with the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument
or voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency requirements
Acceptance to the degree program will
based on the successful completion of the
above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore jury.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all music
courses and a 2.5 in all music therapy
courses is necessary for the music therapy
degree. Bachelor of science-music therapy
major candidates should consult with the
director of music therapy before applying
for acceptance into the program.
Transfer Students
For acceptance to a music degree
program, transfer students must:
submit an application for admission
prior to the end of the sophomore year,
or as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiency requirement
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Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her first jury if enrolled
as a junior or senior, or spring semester
sophomore jury if enrolled as a freshman
or sophomore. For bachelor of musicperformance major candidates, acceptance
will be based on the completion of the
above as well as on the successful outcome
of the audition and interview (see Music
Student Handbook).
Equivalency/Certification Students
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency
program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student's degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
submit an application for admission during
the first semester of residency at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her first jury.
Music Minor
Candidates must submit an application
for admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year.
Core curriculum (required of all music
majors):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 102 Materials of Music I1
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 112 Aural Skills 11
MUS 201 Materials of Music 111
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 21 1 Aural Skills 111
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 23 1 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
Large and Small Ensemble Participation
Performance Studies
Music Repertoire Tests
Piano Proficiency
Plus fulfillment of recital requirements
as given under each specific degree and
major. Language requirements are fulfilled
in accordance with Augsburg's general education guidelines and with the approval of
the student's music adviser. Checklists for
specific degree programs are available in
the music department.
H BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
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or desire to enter one of the many musicrelated business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Requirements
Core cuniculum plus one music credit
elective plus MUS 458 (Senior Recital)
plus two semesters chosen from:
MUS 311,312 Composition I, I1
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 331 Music of the Baroque Era
MUS 332 Music of the Classical Era
MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Era
MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century
MUS 241 History of Jazz
MUS 320 Worlds of Music
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Eight quarter course credits in a
major Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumenuvoice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocavgeneral or instrumentavgeneral
emphasis. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the bachelor of music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching.
Requirements
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 311,312 Composition I, I1
MUS 358 Half junior recital
MUS 459 Full senior recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
ENG 111 Effective Writing
INS 105, or Intro. to Amer. Indian
Studies
INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 315 Critical Issues in Education
Seminar
ESE 300 ReadingNriting in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485,487 Student
Teaching
VocaVGeneral:
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/F'ercussion (.25)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.25)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.25)
InstrumentaWGeneral:
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.25)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
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One of the following two:
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251, 252, 253,
254
Instrumental emphasis-ne
course credit
of music elective
Two quarter course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (first
year)
Four half course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumendvoice (second and third year)
Two full course credits of performance
studies in the major instrurnentlvoice
(fourth year)
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrurnentlvoice (winds and percussionBand; strings-Orchestra; voice-Choir)
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Improvisation competency on major
instrumendvoice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and in the major
instrurnentlvoice
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
Emphasizes intensive work in performance, supplemented by other courses in
music and the liberal arts. The program is
made available only to students of exceptional performing ability who are selected on
the basis of an auditionlinterview application
process. The bachelor of music performance
program prepares gifted performers to com-
pete for professional performing opportunities andlor graduate school auditions.
Requirements: 19.5 course credits
Core curriculum
MUS 311,312
MUS 358
MUS 459
plus:
Composition I, 11
Full junior recital
Full senior recital
One of the following three areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasi+MUS 251,252, 253, 254,
435, EDS 359, one course credit of music
elective
Piano or organ emphasi+MUS 301,302,
436, 456, one half course credit of music
elective
Inshumental emphasisMUS 301,302, one
and one half course credits of music electives, one methods course for major instrument
Two quarter course credits and six full
course credits of performance studies in
the major instrurnentlvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a
major Augsburg ensemble on the
major instrumentlvoice
Or, for piano or guitar emphasis:
Four quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble plus four semesters of
departmental ensemble work as assigned
by the student's academic adviser and studio instructor.
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and 3.0 in the major
ins trumendvoice
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B. S. in music therapy is
minimally a 4 1/2 year degree program,
which includes a full-time (six months or
1,040 hours) internship in a clinical facility
approved by the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). This course of study
is chosen by students who wish to become
professional music therapists.
Requirements: 23 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 311 or 312 Composition I or 11
MUS 372, 373
Psychological
Foundation of Music I, I1
MUS 374,375
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half senior recital
EDS 282 Introduction to Special
Education
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass and
Percussion
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 358 Music Methods: Strings
Strongly recommended:
MUS 359 Music Methods: Vocal
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrumentlvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrumentlvoice
Two semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 course credits
MUS 101, 102
Materials of Music I, 11
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, I1
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music I1
One additional music course.
Four consecutive quarter courses in a
major ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies
on the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Departmental Honors
Students may qualify for participation
in the music honors program if they:
have earned a GPA of at least 3.0 in
music courses
apply by petition for the honors program
before the senior year
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provide leadership in one or more of the
following areas:
- promotion of high music
performance standards within
the music department
- breadth of music interests by
attendance at concerts on and
off campus
- major ensembles
Honors may be achieved in one of the
following ways:
writing a senior thesis and defending it
before a faculty committee
presenting an additional senior recital of
graduate quality
composing a work for vocal andfor
instrumental ensemble of not less than
15 minutes duration
conducting an ensemble concert
a combination of the above
Ensembles (MUE)
These musical organizations are open
to music majors, music minors, and nonmusic majors. All music students are
required to participate in a major ensemble
on their major instrument (where possible)
during their time at Augsburg College.
Auditions for membership in ensembles
are scheduled during the first week of the
school year or by arrangement with the
individual ensemble director.
While the music department strongly
encourages both formal and informal
ensemble experience, only membership in
the Augsburg Concert Band, the Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, the Augsburg Choir,
or Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Ensemble requirements are
fulfilled by participation for the entire year.
One quarter course credit per semester is
granted to members of major ensembles
(MUE 111, 112, 121, 141); other ensembles carry no credit. Traditional grading is
required for music majors and minors in
ensemble courses. The general student
may register for credit with either traditional or P/N grading, or may choose no
credit with audit (V) designation. A maximum of two course credits in an ensemble
may be counted toward graduation requirements.
Performance Studies (Private Lessons)
Private instruction in voice, piano,
organ, or any instrument is available for all
students in the following categories:
No credit-112 hour lesson, 3 hours of
practice per week
114 course credit-1R hour lesson,
4 hours of practice per week
112 course credit-1 hour lesson,
8 hours of practice per week
One course credit-1 hour lesson,
12 hours of practice per week
Lessons for credit require:
Private lessons
Jury examination at the end of each
semester
Attendance at departmental student
recitals and master classes
Attendance at concerts and recitals
Lessons for non-credit:
Students may take private lessons for
no credit and are not required to fulfill the
performance and listening requirements.
A semester of study consists of 14
weeks of lessons, coaching, and a jury
examination. Music majors and minors are
required to register for music lessons for
credit (quarter, half, or full credit depending on year of study and degree being
sought). Credit is granted only for study
with faculty members of the Augsburg
College Department of Music, and private
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instruction for credit is graded traditionally
Music majors and minors must declare an
area of concentration. Freshmen may be
awarded free lessons, if taken for credit, in
their major instrumendvoice and with the
recommendation of their private lesson
instructor. Any lessons during Interim or
summer are arranged privately with the
instructor. A student who cannot attend a
scheduled lesson is required to notify the
instructor at least 24 hours in advance.
Otherwise, except for illness immediately
prior to a lesson, the student will forfeit
the right to a make-up lesson. Limited
school instruments are available for student use.
Music majors are required to attend
departmental student recitals and will perform if requested by their instructor. All
students registered in performance studies
for credit are required to attend eight designated music events during each semester.
Four of these events will be made up of
major ensemble concerts, senior student
recitals, faculty recitals, or designated campus music events. Four events should be
professional, off-campus concerts that have
the prior approval of the student's major
instrumendvoice instructor. Off-campus
concerts will require that a program and a
one-sheet review be submitted to the
instructor. Music minors are required to
attend four events (on or off campus) that
meet the approval of their private instructor.
Note: Final grades for private lessons are
affected by attendance requirements.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should
carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Concurrent registration in
performance studies in the major instrumendvoice is required for recital
performance. At least two full-time music
faculty members and the student's private
instructor must be present to evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are
given a pass/fail grade.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All music degree recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog and
repertoire lists.
B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
B. A. and B. S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano
major requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
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Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the ACTC Joint Class Schedule
or the music department for course offerings in each term.
THEORY
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test)
MUS 102
(.5 course)
Materials of Music 11
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 112
Aural Skills 11
MUS 201
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century
practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201
and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 211
Aural Skills 111
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
MUS 301
Counterpoint 1
(.5 course)
16th- through 18th-century contrapuntal techniques including double counterpoint, passacaglia, fugue, and canon. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 302
Counterpoint 11 (.5 course)
Study of contemporary counterpoint including works of Schoenberg, Barber,
Copland, Hindemith, and Shostakovitch. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0)
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
(-5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
Materials of Music 111
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
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MUS 31 1
Composition 1
(.5 course)
Study of notational systems, score layout, calligraphy, physical basis of sound,
ranges of and arranging music for voices and instruments. Simple forms and
tonal harmonic materials are employed. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 312
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Advanced arranging for vocal and instrumental ensembles of varying sizes and
types. Contemporary techniques, atonal systems, and larger forms are studied
and used. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or permission from instructor)
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
(.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting
(.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For nonmusic majors.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101,102,201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 320
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western musical cultures.
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Thefollowing four half courses are extensive studies of special eras in the histoly of music:
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
(.5 course)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
(.5 course)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(Prereq.: MUS 23 1, 232)
(.5 course)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
(.5 course)
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western
Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing,
and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS
251, 252, 253, 254 or permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
(.5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by listening,
analyzing, and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
cuniculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
H INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
MUS 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
MUS 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
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TECHNIQUE
MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155
Class Piano
(.25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sight-reading,
and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessaly to pass the
piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252) German Diction (253),
French Diction (254)
(each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music
education majors.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Principles, methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. Survey of
various pedagogical schools of thought.
MUS 358
JuniorRecital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for music
education majors, one hour recital at Level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital
(.O course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire Level IV for music education majors, one hour recital at Level V for music performance majors. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
MUS 272
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
00 Music
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 473
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music.
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the s u p e ~ s i o nof a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274,275,374,375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency tests)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
(.5 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months.
(1040 hours) Application for internship must be made nine months in advance.
Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: completion of all other graduation
requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
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ENSEMBLES (MUE)
These musical organizations exist not
only for the benefit of the music student,
but for any student who wishes to participate. Membership is determined by audition during the first week of fall semester
or by arrangement with the ensemble
director. Assignment to an ensemble is
then made at the discretion of the appropriate faculty. For Jazz Ensemble membership, preference is given to Concert Band
members.
While the department strongly encourages both formal and informal ensemble
experience, only membership in the
Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, or
Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy
the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Some instruments are available for use by students.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir (.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers o f Augsburg (.25 course)
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber (.O course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale (.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra (.25 course)
MUE 122
String Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.O course)
MUE 141
Concert Band (.25 course)
MUE 142
Brass Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 144
Percussion Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 145
Piano Ensemble (.O course)
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PERFORMANCE STUDIES (MUP)
Private instruction for credit is graded
traditionally. All areas of study are available
to the non-music major or minor. All
lessons are adapted to the individual needs
of the student and those bearing credit are
supplemented by accompanying, ensemble
participation, and other performances.
Repertoire lists are graded I-V to indicate
levels of achievement and the following
expectations: No-credit study has no repertoire requirements; music minor-Level I;
B.A. and B.S. majors-Enter I and attain
111; B.M.-Education major-Enter I1 attain
IV; B.M.-Performance major-Enter I1 and
attain \!
LESSONS
MUP 111-411 Voice
MUP 137-437
Horn
MUP 121-421 Violin
MUP 141-441
Trumpet
MUP 122-422 Viola
MUP 142-442
Trombone
MUP 123-423 Cello
MUP 143-443
Baritone
M UP 124-424 Bass
MUP144-444
Tuba
MUP 131-431 Oboe
MUP 152-452
Piano
MUP 132-432 Bassoon
MUP 159a
Piano accompanying
MUP 133-433 Clarinet
MUP 161-461
Guitar
MUP 134-434 Saxophone
MUP 171-471
Percussion
MUP 135-435 Flute
MUP181-481
Organ
MUP 191-491
Harp
MUP 192-492
Improvisation
Note carefully the following provisions:
A semester of study is 14 weeks of
lessons and coaching. Any lesson during
the Interim or summer are arranged
privately with the teacher.
A student who cannot attend a scheduled
lesson is required to notify the teacher at
least 24 hours in advance; otherwise
except for illness immediately prior to
the lesson, the student will forfeit the
right to a make-up lesson.
Credit is granted only for study with
faculty members of the Augsburg
College Department of Music.
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distributionlgeneral education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Karen Ballens, Biology, Sandra Olmsted,
Chemistry, Jeff Johnson, Physics
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements.
Broad Base Requirements
GEO XXX Introductory Geology
PHY 101 Introductory Astronomy
PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 113 Introductory Organisrnal Biology
BIO 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General
Physics I, I1
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
Biology Major
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements, plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Zoology
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 367 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry
One math course: MAT 114, 122, 145, or
163
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Physical Science Broad Base
Requirement
BIO 113,114,215
PHY 101,106
Geology
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122;
recommended from PHY 261,320,327,
352,420,486,488
One year of general chemistry- CHM
105,106 or CHM 115,116
Two courses from:
CHM 364,367,464,481,482,495
One year of general physics-PHY
122
121,
NORDIC
AREASTUDIES
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Modem Languages.
T
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he Augsburg
of Nursing
- Department
is designed exclusively for registered nurses
who want to increase their opportunities in
the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding. Nurses are being called
on to function in a variety of settings that
differ from those in the past. Today nurses
work in hospitals, clinics, corporations,
government agencies, schools, and community organizations, or in their own practices. Wherever they practice, nurses provide comprehensive health care through
the entire life span for people of diverse
cultures and socioeconomic levels.
The bachelor's degree equips nurses
with a working knowledge of the biological, physical, social, behavioral, and nursing sciences. The nursing program at
Augsburg also provides educational opportunities to increase their skills in critical
thinking, clinical investigation, and decision-making that prepares them to handle
challenging new positions in today's health
care field.
Augsburg's nursing program, leading to
a bachelor of science degree with a major
in nursing, is accredited by the National
League for Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for public health
nurse registration in Minnesota. With two
additional courses, they are eligible to
apply for school nurse certification.
Nursing Faculty
Beverly Nilsson (Chair), Meny Beth Gay,
Sue Nash, Pamela Weiss
Major
Nine courses including:
NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I:
Communication
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11:
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 310 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 311 Community Health Nursing 11:
Practicum
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing
Research
NUR 403 Contemporary Nursing 111:
Families
NUR 43 1 Leadership and Management:
Theory and Practice
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health
Care
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 at
the completion of Level I and Level I1
courses of study are required. Students also
must complete Augsburg's residence and
general education requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed within two
academic years; however, students may
pursue their studies at a slower pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekends with practicum courses
requiring additional weekday time. More
time may be required to complete the total
course of study depending on the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should
consult with the program coordinator from
the Department of Nursing for program
planning.
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Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires:
a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.3
overall, application to the department chair
by Nov. 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and honors thesis
to be presented before a faculty committee
by April 15. Candidates register for NUR
499 to complete the honors requirement.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.2
GPA.
2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program: Applicants must have graduated from an NLN-accredited associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a
2.5 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
4. Prerequisite course content: The following content must have been completed
with a minimum grade of Z.O-chemistry,
anatomy and physiology, microbiology,
English composition, introductory sociology, and introductory psychology. These
courses may be taken at Augsburg or at
another accredited college or university.
5. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
6. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance, current CPR certification, and an updated immunization record.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing this degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are
available only through Weekend College.
Classes usually meet on alternate weekends
for one 3 l/2 hour time block. Clinical
practice usually occurs on weekdays.
Students can complete their liberal arts
general education requirements by taking
courses in day school and Weekend
College. It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting
the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis and
Rochester sites.
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NUR 305
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
Introduces the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
NUR 306
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to the idea of theory-based nursing practice. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and then utilized in a
patientlclient situation.
NUR 310
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.
NUR 31 1
Community Health Nursing II: Practicum**
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delively systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teachingearning theory, and basic public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 310)
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 350
Introduction to Nursing Research
Emphasis on research process and methods in nursing. Ethical issues in nursing research are examined. Students critique nursing research for its value in
nursing practice and design a research proposal. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
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NUR 403
NUR 431
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with culturally diverse
families and explores theories related to family structure and function
throughout the life span. The role of the nurse in family health care is
examined. (Prereq.: NUR 306, 350)
LeadershipIManagement: Theory and Practice**
Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs
in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor.
NUR 432
Topics in Nursing
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
Independent Study:
NUR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
Note: I f NUR 31 1 is not taken immediately following NUR 31 0, students are required to consult
withfaculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who deceleratefor more t h a n j v e years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is afee to
audit courses.
** This course involves an additional clinical fee.
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines have their source in it, and it is concerned with asking and answering the
"big" questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning with the help of great
philosophers from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, or the Christian ministry.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Mark Fuehrer,
Bruce Reichenbach
Philosophy Major
Nine courses including:
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I: The
Classical Philosophers
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 285 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111:
Enlightenment and 20thCentury Analytic Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Four elective courses in philosophy
Five courses must be upper division.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy See course listing
on page 118.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241,242, and 343.
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PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical problems (like how
we know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world philosophically
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. Christian ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
Issues such as the ethics of sex in relation to marriage, pornography, and
homosexuality are considered. Then consideration is given to the nature and
history of romantic love and its relationship to sex.
PHI 215
Philosophy of the Emotions and Passions
An examination of several classical and contemporary philosophical essays on
the nature of human emotion and passion with the intention of discovering
the nature and role on this aspect of human nature. The impact of emotions
upon language, music, art, interpersonal relations, and even religion are
explored.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: The Classical Philosophers
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers and
still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge,
and the nature of the good life, from Thales to Plotinus.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
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PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Class discussion of philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting,
sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of "work of art"; the nature of aesthetic
experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the artist's
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition.
PHI 2851385 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation inclueding finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy Ill: Modern Philosophy
The quest for the nature and origin of knowledge in the writings of the
Continental Rationalists, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz; and in the the writings
of the British Empiricists, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. Kant's idealist answer to
Hume's skepticism; the rejection of idealism and the formation of analytic philosophy in the early 20th century: Moore, Russell, and Wittgenstein.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of questions about religion. What is the
relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said
about God? Can God's goodness be reconciled with human suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible? (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: PHI 399 or one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings-both philosophical and literary-of prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Application of ethical principles to problems that arise in the areas of health
care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation,
genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
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PHI 3851285 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
(See description for PHI 285/385)
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific area
of philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242,343,344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See description on page 87.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
PHI 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
PHI 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
PHYSICALEDUCATION
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
T
he Augsburg
Assistant
- Physician
Program is designed for students interested
m careers as health care providers.
The physician assistant concept originated during the mid-1960s. Physicians
and educators recognized that there was a
shortage and uneven distribution of primary
care physicians. To combat these problems,
the Physician Assistant Program was developed. All PAs must, by law or regulation,
have a supervising physician. An important
element of the physician assistant education is the emphasis on patient education.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant
Program is a 27-month program of study
for students with at least 64 semester
hours of college credit. A new class of 28
students begins each May. Students who
intend to enter the Physician Assistant
Program must apply by December of the
previous year. The program is very competitive and not all students who apply are
accepted. Physician assistant students who
have not previously obtained a baccalaureate degree will earn a bachelor of arts in
physician assistant studies upon successful
completion of the program.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant
Program is currently accreditated from
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs).
In order for someone to practice as a
physician assistant, one must graduate from
an accredited PA program and pass the PA
National Certification Examination. Practice
regulations differ from state to state.
The mission of the Augsburg College
Physician Assistant Program is to educate
students in a manner consistent with the
College's mission. It is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to persons of
all cultures and backgrounds and oriented
toward providing care to undersewed
populations. Students are well educated in
current medical theory and practice, and
graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes
dedication to excellence in performance,
with the highest standards of ethics and
integrity and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Physician Assistant Faculty
Dawn B. Ludwig (Chair), Martha Kelly,
Terry Lewis, LuAnn Shay, Christine
Bosquez, Donna DeGracia
Major
First Year (Twelve Months)
Twelve courses including:
PA 311
Human Anatomy and
Neuroanatomy
PA 321
Human Physiology
PA 331
PA Seminar
PA 351
Pharmacology I
PA 361
Clinical Medicine I
PA 371
History & Physical Exam
Skills I
PA 341
Current Trends
PA 362
Clinical Medicine I1
PA 352
Pharmacology I1
PA 363
Clinical Medicine 111
History & Physical Exam
PA 372
Skills I1
PA 380
Emergency Medicine
and three supporting courses including:
PSY 368 Behavioral Health Care I
PSY 369 Behavioral Health Care I1
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health
Care
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Second Year (Fifteen Months)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisite: successful completion of the
first year of the PA Program and all courses
must be taken as maditional grading.
The following steps must be completed
to apply for admission into the Physician
Assistant Program.
Clinical rotations in prearranged health
care facilities including:
PA 400 Family Medicine .............6 weeks
PA 410 Internal Medicine ............6 weeks
PA 420 General Surgery ..............6 weeks
PA 430 Pediatrics........................ .6 weeks
PA 440 OB/Gynecology ...............6 weeks
PA 450 Emergency Medicine ......6 weeks
PA 460 Psychiatry........................6 weeks
PA 470 Electives ..........................6 weeks
PA 480 Family Medicine
Preceptorship ..................Final 11
weeks of
program
1. Prerequisite course content: The following courses must have been completed
at Augsburg (or an approved equivalent
course at another accredited institution)
with a GPA of 2.0 or better:
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each physician assistant and supporting course of
study is required. Students in the degree
program also must complete Augsburg's residence and general education requirements.
The program is planned so that the
major will be completed in 27 months.
The courses are offered consecutively, with
subsequent courses based on material
taught in previous courses; therefore, students are accepted for full-time study only.
Program Change
As of May 2001, the PA Program will
be a graduate program and award a master
of science degree with the PA Certificate.
Prerequisites will change accordingly.
One year biological sciences for majors
One full course sequence oE
Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
Biochemistry
General Psychology
One course in medical terminology
2. It is recommended students maintain
a cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 or
better to remain competitive with all
potential applicants.
3. All general education
perspectives/skills (except The City, one
Writing Skill, Speaking Skill, and Critical
Thinking) must have been completed. The
above perspectives and skills are included
in the physician assistant curriculum.
4. Submit a complete application to the
program prior to the deadline, usually the
end of December. Call the office for the
official deadline each year. A complete
application packet includes: the application, three or four letters of reference, an
application fee, and an official transcript
from each post-secondary school attended.
5. Application and admission to
Augsburg College prior to matriculation to
the Physician Assistant Program.
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Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
This course takes a regional approach to the study of human anatomy. The
course will involve dissection of human cadavers. This course is offered only
to students accepted into the PA Program.
Human Physiology
A course involving lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory exercises designed to present general physiological principles involving the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems, and
the special senses. (Prereq.: Admission to the PA Program)
PA Seminar
A seminar exploring the history and role of physician assistants, including the
laws and regulations governing their practice and education. (Prereq.:
Admission to the PA Program or consent of instructor)
Current Trends
This course educates the student in understanding medical literature, research
of literature, and analysis of medical articles. (Prereq.: Admission to the PA
Program)
Pharmacology I
This course covers drug metabolism, chemotherapy, toxicology, and prescriptive practice as related to disease processes of the autonomic, cardiovascular,
respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. (Prereq.: Admission to the PA
Program and successful completion of summer semester)
Pharmacology II
This course covers drug metabolism, chemotherapy, and prescriptive practices
as related to the pediatric, dermatologic, otolaryngologic, endocrine, and gynecologic systems. (Prereq.: PA 351)
Clinical Medicine I
A course designed to teach pathologic process, clinical disease, treatment, and
the clinical skills associated with the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine systems. (Prereq.: Admission to the PA Program and
successful completion of summer semester)
Clinical Medicine II
A course designed to teach pathologic process, clinical disease, treatment, and
the clinical skills associated with the otolaryngologic, ophthalmalogic, and
neurologic systems. (Prereq.: PA 361)
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Clinical Medicine Ill
A course designed to teach pathologic process, clinical disease, treatment, and
the clinical skills associated with the rheumatologic, orthopedic, gynecologic,
obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, dermatologic, and immunologic systems.
(Prereq.: PA 363)
History and Physical Exam Skills I
A lecturddiscussion/laboratory course with extensive clinical exposure
designed to demonstrate and apply the techniques and skills essential to the
interviewing and physical examination of patients. (Prereq.: Admission to the
PA Program)
History and Physical Exam Skills II
A lecturddiscussion/laboratory course with extensive clinical exposure
designed to demonstrate and apply the techniques and skills essential to the
interviewing and physical examination of patients. (Prereq.: PA 371)
Emergency Medicine
A lecturdaboratory course designed to educate the student in common emergency procedures. Topics covered will be adult and pediatric trauma, surgical
procedures, and cardiac arrest protocol. (Prereq.: PA 371 and 362)
Family Medicine
A six-week required rotation that emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation,
diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases, and conditions unique to the
clinical practice of family medicine.
Internal Medicine
A six-week required rotation during which the indication, limitation, and
methods of performing the necessary diagnostic procedure and therapeutic
measures used in the treatment of general medicine disorders are reviewed.
General Surgery
A six-week required rotation providing an orientation to patients of various
ages with surgically manageable diseases, emphasizing -preoperative,intraoperative, and postoperative periods.
Pediatrics
A six-week required rotation designed to emphasize care of the child from
birth through adolescence, emphasizing common childhood illnesses, normal
growth and development, and abnormal variations.
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OBICYN
A six-week required rotation that provides an exposure to the spectrum of
problems and issues associated with women's health care, including pregnancy,
common gynecological diseases, and preventive care.
Emergency Medicine
A six-week required rotation designed to provide an in-depth exposure to the
illnesses and injuries sustained by all ages that necessitate emergency care.
Psychiatry
A six-week required rotation designed to provide an understanding of the
behavioral components of health, disease, and disability with exposure to
patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses.
Electives
A total of six weeks spent by the student in a department-approved rotation of
the student's choice, such as, but not limited to, cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, dermatology, and neurology.
Family Medicine Preceptorship
An 11-week required rotation providing the student an opportunity to utilize
all skills and knowledge gained in the program, emphasizing complete patient
care in a family medicine setting. (Prereq: completion of the clinical year of
PA studies)
P
hysicists are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called "natural philosophers,"
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society's understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, computer science, atmospheric
science and meteorology, oceanography,
biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments with some
degree of comprehension.
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College's
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs (supported by NASA, the National Science
Foundation, and other federal agencies)
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences. Several students work as
research assistants in these efforts during
the academic year and in the summer.
Cooperative education, internship, and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in
practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Mark Engebretson, Kenneth Erickson,
Anthony Hansen, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, David Venne, J. Ambrose
Wolf
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch, Thomas Powers
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General PKysics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
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Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, 11
MAT 245, 247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory 11
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, 11
MAT 245, 247 Calculus I11 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Graduation with Distinction
A GPA of 3.7 in physics and 3.5 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121,122 during the freshman year,
and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, 11
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PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell's equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
An emphasis on independent laboratory work and participation in physics
seminars. Experiments in mechanics, thermodynamics, vacuum physics, electronics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modem physics. (One three-hour
laboratory and one seminar hour per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing
or consent of instructor. Fall)
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. (One three-hour laboratory and one seminar hour
per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics I
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245, 35 1. Fall)
PHY 488
Quantum Physics II
The application of quantum mechanics to specific topics chosen from the
areas of solid state physics, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics,
and particle physics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 486. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
PHY 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
PHY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Philip Fishman,
Milda Hedblom, Mary Ellen Lundsten,
William Morris, Norma Noonan, Susan
Riley, Joseph Underhill-Cady
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective-one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
honors thesis to be defended before a fac-
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ulty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
EDS 375 Social Studies Methods-capstone course (required for
licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education.
Political Science Areas
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(111) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division course
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
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I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 325
Public Administration and Policy Analysis
The politics of public administration and bureaucratic policy-making in the
United States; governmental regulation, promotion, and management, emphasizing political and economic interaction. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing.)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section I V for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
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II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union andlor other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policy
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. (Prereq.: four
courses in the international relations sequence)
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IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
"supreme" law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophicalrole of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section I1 for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at struggle to define Asian
Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 382
Marxist Theory
Origins and evolution of Mantist theory and movements, emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Considers the political, social, and
economic dimensions, and changing role of Marxist doctrines in society.
(Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
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POL 383
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily but not exclusively at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
lnternship
See description on page 87. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants
exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
POL 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
POL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. A s an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior.
Psychology's scientific method also equips
students to understand and use scientific
research and to make more informed judgments about claims in the popular media.
To prepare students for graduate study
and work in psychology, the major emphasues the complementary components of a
strong foundation in research and theoretical work with application of knowledge and
skills in coursework, research experience,
and internships within the community. The
cuniculum's emphasis on problem-solving
skills and current information about human
development and interaction is also relevant to careers in many related s e t t i n g s
business, education, social services,
research, law, government, church,
and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializatio=linical,
counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive,
and industrial/organizational psychologyas well as expertise in psychological applications to health, law, and public policy.
Students may tap this expertise through a
variety of learning experiences-within
and outside the classroom, with group and
individual projects, and through association with Augsburg's active Psychology
Club, Psi Chi Honor Society, and facultystudent research teams.
Psychology Faculty
Nancy Steblay (Chair), Grace Dyrud,
Emily Hause, Victoria Littlefield, Bridget
Robinson-Riegler,Jennifer Wenner
Major
Ten courses including:
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 200 Psychological Science
Laboratory
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 330 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis 11
PSY 399 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
PSY 359 Assessment
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contempora~yIssues
At least three additional psychology courses.
(Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than 10 psychology courses; no more
than 13 count for graduation. )
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 299,399, and 499 may be
counted.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
WEC psychology courses are offered
only on an alternating year basis.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific course work to
strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Students will participate in internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology
interest. Course work will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and
applied work in areas intended to prepare
students for careers in law, consulting,
research, and social policy, as well as many
other areas. In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate
school preparation. See department chair
for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.5 overall,
and completion of a high-quality research
project culminating the major program.
Formal application must be made during
the junior year. Please consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 102 or 105,
and four electives. A minimum of two
courses must be from Augsburg. No more
than two courses from among PSY 299,
399, and 499 may be counted.
PSY 102
The Individual in a Social World
A scientific investigation of social issues, with analysis of both individual and
group factors. Topics include media, prejudice, conformity, legal processes,
and consumer issues. Research participation is required. (This course does
substitute for PSY 105 as a prerequisite to upper division psychology courses.)
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 200
Psychological Science Laboratory
An introduction to the science of psychology through problem-solving. The
focus is application of psychological principles to real-world issues. Emphasis
on data collection, summary, and communication. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
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PSY 230
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Part I of a two-term sequence. Scientificmethod as practiced in psychology.
Emphasis on skills of bibliographic research, research design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data analysis,
and APA-style presentation of research findings. PSY 230 must precede
PSY 330. (Prereq.: PSY 200)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 200 or consent of insh-uctor)
PSY 330
PSY 351
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II
Part I1 of a two-term sequence. See PSY 230. PSY 330 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 230. PSY 230 may be taken for one course
credit without taking 330. (Prereq.: PSY 230 with a grade of 2.0 or higher)
Child Development
Emphasis on normal development and behavior. Practical implications of data
and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 352
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 353
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 200)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and
altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 200)
PSY 356
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecologicalviewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learningbehavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
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PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 200)
PSY 361
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 362
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 368
Behavioral Health Care I
(Physician Assistant Program requirement) Application of psychological theory, research, and clinical principles to health care practice. Emphasis on developmental health issues and a biopsychosocial health model. (Prereq.:Junior
standing in PA Program or PSY 355 and instructor approval)
PSY 369
Behavioral Health Care II
(Physician Assistant Program requirement) Continuation of PSY 368. Specific
skills and knowledge for effective clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and development of health care plans. Emphasis on psychopathology. (Prereq.: PSY 368)
PSY 371
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology's history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY
102 or 105)
PSY 485
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: Three
PSY courses and junior class standing)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 230 and
consent of instructor)
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PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students'
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary research issues. Recommended for students headed for graduate
school and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 330 or comparable
course approved by instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary societal issues from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research. (Prereq.: PSY 230
and junior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
Internship
See description on page 87. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105 and one other
psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 399
lnternship
See description on page 87. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
(Prereq.: PSY 330)
PSY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: PSY 330)
R
eligion asks fundamental questions
of life and meaning: Who are we as human
beings? Where did we come from? Where
did the world come from? What do good
and evil mean in this time and
place? Students will wrestle with these
questions and with responses from the
Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions.
Through this study of religion, students
will learn to understand, appreciate, and
articulate the Christian faith, as based in
the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church
and its history, and as interactive in the
contemporary world and with other world
religions. Students will also develop the
ability to read and interpret the Bible,
other religious texts, and various expressions and practices of faith, so that their
meaning for human life in relation to God
becomes evident. In addition students will
develop skills for becoming leaders in the
religious communities to which they
belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and
practices differ from their own.
A religion major encourages students to
seek their future in the world andfor
church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses,
youth and family ministry lay professionals
in congregations, and as social service and
human resource professionals in a wide
variety of settings.
Religion Faculty
Beverly Stratton (Chair), Janelle Bussert,
Bradley Holt, Rolf Jacobson, Lynne
Lorenzen, Philip Quanbeck 11, Mark
Tranvik
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 356 World Religions
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Seminar
Three additional religion courses, of which
two must be upper division courses.
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior year.
Only one Interim course may be applied to
the major. One New Testament Greek
course may be applied to the major.
Graduation with Distinction
Graduation with Distinction requires
application to the department chair in the
junior year. Specific requirements are available from the chair.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall,
research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the
department by Dec. 30 of the student's
senior year.
Minor
Five religion courses. Not more than
one Interim course may be counted for the
minor.
Note: Not all courses that meet
Christian Faith Perspectives are REL courses and do not count toward tlie religion
major or minor.
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Youth and Family Ministry Major
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training,
using resources of the Youth and Family
Institute of Augsburg College. Students are
accepted into the program through a twostep candidacy process.
This major requires an approximately
100-hour internship administered by the
Youth and Family Institute in partnership
with a congregation. It may be possible for
the intern to receive a stipend for this
internship.
The candidacy process begins with
application, normally in the fall of the
student's sophomore or junior year. Two
of the theology core courses must be completed before making application to the
program. An essay, one letter of reference,
an assessment instrument called "Self
Portrait," and an interview are required for
candidacy review. The teaching staff will
conduct step one.
The second step will be conducted by
the Youth and Family Institute staff with
help from experienced pastors, a member
of the religion faculty, and youth and family ministers. This usually follows the
internship in the fall of the senior year.
Retaking the "Self Portrait," an essay, an
assessment of the internship, and an interview are required. This step is very important for recommending the students for
employment.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Ten religion courses including:
Theology core:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Seminar
Youth and family ministry core:
REL 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry (Interim)
REL 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
REL 358 Life and Work of the Church
REL 399 Internship
Theology elective: choose one of the
following:
REL 356 World Religions
REL 353 Denominations and Religious
Groups in America
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
and four supporting courses:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 351 Child Development
or PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major may not also major or
minor in religion.
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2217Or 331 is prereq~site to aU other courses. REL 111 or 221
is expected to be taken in either the freshman or sophomore year at Augsburg.
Junior or senior transfer students who are
required to take two Christian Faith
Perspective courses may take REL 331 as
the prerequisite for other courses.
REL 111
Department approval is necessary
before courses taken in other colleges can
be accepted for religion department credit.
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Introduction to Theology
An introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to the dialogue
between the church and the world that concerns Christian doctrine.
REL 221
Biblical Studies
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents; the
task of biblical interpretation; and the history of Israel and the emergence of
the church.
REL 231
Religion in African-American History
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African
backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism.
REL 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerlhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
REL 235
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
Development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. Conceptual models and
basic skills for holistic approach to youth and family ministry in a congregation.
REL 331
Foundations in Bible and Theology
An advanced introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of the
Christian faith, focusing on writing and advanced critical thinking skills.
Open only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students
who have taken REL 111 or REL 221.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modem marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
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REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers that may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 358
Life and Work of the Church
Congregational life in its varied character with attention to Christian education and curriculum, youth work, and parish work.
REL 360
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements in American society.
REL 361
The Church in the First Four Centuries
A study of the early Christian Church, including persecution and martyrdom,
councils and creeds, and conflict with Gnosticism and mystery religions.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures.
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: junior standing)
REL 374
Science and Religion
A study of the implications for Christian theology of modem science, particularly physics and biology, and the ethical implications of some of the technologies that have derived from these sciences.
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REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modem medical technology.
REL 420
The Russian Orthodox Church
Theology and history will be studied primarily from the perspective of those
Christians who live in Greece, Turkey, and Eastern Europe, with special attention to the Orthodox Church in Russia.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on "habits of the heart" that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terns of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community The Jewish
Chatauqua Society annually makes a grant to Augsburg College in partial support of this course in Judaism.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian Church.
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REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 486
Psychology of Religion and Theology
A study of current psychological views of religion in the context of the tradi-
tional Christian view of human nature. Special attention will be given to the
classics in the field by Freud, Jung, and William James, and to those Christian
theologians who have been influenced by them.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Individual study in selected religion courses not addressed in regular course
offerings.
REL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Required of majors in the junior or senior year; others
by permission of instructor. Before taking the seminar, each major must have
written one formal research paper and placed it on file with the department
chair. (Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See description on page 87. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
REL 399
Internship
See description on pages 87 and 235.
REL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
See department listingfor a description of thefollowing approved elective:
RELIPHI 350 Philosophy of Religion
(See PHI 350)
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AND EAST
EUROPEANSTUDIES (ACTC
T
his major, offered through the
Associated colleges of the ~ w i Cities
i
(ACTC), seeks t i give the broadest possible exposure to the history, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy of
Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
This interdisciplinary major offers an
opportunity to become well acquainted
with societies in socio-economical and
political transition as well as the rich literary and cultural achievements of the area.
Experience with the Russian language or,
through the University of Minnesota one of
the Eastern European languages, is
required. Russian, Central, and East
European studies is a sound liberal arts
major offering considerable flexibility and
career opportunities, especially when combined with another major or minor in business, economics, history, language, and literature or political science.
Courses are offered at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas, thus drawing
on the faculty and resources of the five
ACTC institutions.
Adviser
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
PROGRAM)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Major
Eleven courses, including language and
area studies courses:
A. Language Courses: Two years of
basic college Russian, Polish, SerboCroatian, Czech, Hungarian, or
equivalent competencies.
B. Area Studies Courses:
Track 1: Concentration in humanities
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 1,plus one
course from Track 2, as approved by adviser.
Track 2: Concentration in social sciences
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 2, plus one
course from Track 1,as approved by adviser.
C. Two other courses selected from either
Track 1 or Track 2.
D. Students are strongly recommended to
take a third year of Russian or any other
East European language. A program of
study abroad in Russia or one of the
Central or East European countries during
a semester, Interim, or during the summer
is strongly encouraged. All options should
be discussed with the student's adviser.
I
AUCSBURC
TRACK 1
HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION
HIS 348 Russia and Soviet Union in the
20th Century
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox
Church
TRACK 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox Church
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
EC0 495 Topics (Requires permission
of adviser)
POL 351 Topics in Communist/Post
Communist Systems (Requires
permission of adviser)
POL 363 Russian and Chinese
Foreign Policy
Students may take other Eastern
European language courses that are offered
at the University of Minnesota through
ACTC. See the adviser or contact the
ACTC office for further information.
Students may not receive credit for the
same course taken on different campuses.
The following courses are considered to be
equivalent to one another:
(Location:A = Augsburg; H = Hamline;
M = Macalester; C = St. Catherine; T = St.
Thomas.)
HIS 60 M = HIS 337 H
HlST 333 T = HIST 373 H =
HIST 348 A = HIST 351 C
ECO25M=ECO317A=
ECO 349 T = ECO 349 C
Faculty Advising
Students should consult an adviser regularly in order to secure a coherent and
effective program. Each ACTC institution
has a faculty member on the Russian,
Central, and East European Studies
Committee. These advisers can help with
selection of courses, recommendations for
study abroad, and consideration of career
options.
See Nordic Area Studies under Interdisciplinary
Studies.
The current advisers are: Augsburg,
Magda Paleczny-Zapp, (612) 330-1761;
Hamline, Karen Vogel, (651) 641-2973 and
Nick Hayes, (651) 641-2314; Macalester,
Gary Krueger, (651) 696-6222; St.
Catherine, Sr. Margery Smith, (651) 6906553; and St. Thomas, Sr. Mary Shambour,
(651) 962-5164.
s
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinator
Christopher Kimball
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 220 America to 1815
or HIS 221 19th-Century United States
or HIS 222 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 336 Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields-economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor's degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
T h e social work major prepares graduates for entry-level generalist practice in
the field of social work. The baccalaureate
social work uroeram (B.S.W.) is accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education
and leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities
building on strengths, and to develop and
analyze social policy. The mission of the
department is to develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social
justice and empowerment towards the
well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
.
L,
Augsburg's social work major provides
a strong foundation for graduate studies in
a variety of fields. Since 1991 Augsburg
has offered a full-time Master of Social
Work (M.S.W.) degree on a weekend
schedule.
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
the Department of Social Work. The Twin
Cities area provides both a variety of field
placements for social work students and
extraordinary community resources for the
classroom. The ethnic and economic diversity in this metropolitan area enriches
opportunities for social work students to
learn to understand, appreciate, respect,
and work with people different from themselves.
The social welfare minor and electives
in the department allow students from
other majors to gain knowledge about
human needs and growth, human services,
global social welfare, and the methods of
effective citizenship. Using this knowledge,
students are encouraged to use their talents
and skills to address the needs of society,
always emphasizing social justice and the
central importance of diversity in the social
fabric of our world.
Social Work Faculty
Terry Cook (Co-Chair), Edward
Skarnulis (Co-Chair), Anthony Bibus
(BSW program director), Susan Bullerdick,
Vem Bloom, Laura Boisen (MSW field
coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW program
director), Francine Chakolis, Maria Dinis,
Sumin Hsieh, Rosemary Link, Sharon
Patten, Curt Paulsen, Phu Phan, Glenda
Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock (BSW
field coordinator), Clarice Staff, Maryann
Syers
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Concentration
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 Research: Evaluation of Practice
and Programs
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
soc 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender,
and Race
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.0 GPA is required
in the supporting program. A statistics
course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
Concentrations in aging, chemical
dependency, crime and corrections, social
ministries, and youth are possible. A concentration consists of elective courses in
the area and a senior practicum in that
special area. For social ministries, a minor
in religion with specific coursework is
required. Completion of a concentration is
noted on the transcript.
Candidacy
Social work majors must be granted
candidacy status before the beginning of
the first practicum in the junior year.
Certain 300- and 400-level courses list
candidacy as a prerequisite. A written selfstatement, reference letters, and the completion or planned enrollment in all core
and supporting program courses below the
400 level are necessary for candidacy.
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender,
and Race
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Public Administration
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Social Ministries
This concentration helps to focus social
workers on work in church congregations
or church-sponsored social programs and
projects. The concentration was designed
by the Departments of Religion and Social
Work. The concentration is achieved by
completing the following course of study:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11: With
Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 401 Research: Evaluation of
Practice and Programs
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
Social Ministries Minor in Religion
Required course--choose one:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology or
REL 221 Biblical Studies
Suggested c o u r s e ~ h o o s four:
e
REL 231,263,342,343,353,360,363,
366,370,415,441, and 483.
ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development
in the global context. It also identifies the focus of social work in addition to
many other disciplines that are vital to fostering peace.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
This experiential learning course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work.
Students must arrange to perform 60 hours of work in a human service
agency and must attend the weekly seminar. The course also critically examines how economic and political structures affect diverse groups.
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course provides an understanding of human growth through life and of
the sociocultural, biological and psychological factors that influence the
growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and
groups or special stresses is also a focus.
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form charitable and governmental
responses to human needs and the contribution of social workers historically
will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
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SWK 406
Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies
This course focuses on social change through community organization and
influencing policies. Students build an understanding of communities, human
service agencies, and policy practice in the local community through a
required service-learningproject. (Prereq.: senior standing or consent of
instructor)
COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals, and development of relationship building skills. Includes video-taping laboratory sessions. (Concurrent with SWK 307 Integrative Seminar in WEC and with SWK
301 in the day program, and junior standing)
SWK 307
Field Work I: lntegrative Seminar*
Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work
agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus a small-group integrative seminar. (Prereq.: SWK 301,
junior standing, concurrent with SWK 301 in day program and SWK 306 in
WEC. P/N grading only)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups
This course builds skills in the problem-solving model with diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work focusing on
generalist practice in group and family work. (Prereq.: SWK 306, SWK 307,
and candidacy status)
SWK 317
Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar*
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading
only)
*Can be taken in coordination with cooperative education, which may provide paymentfor
work infield sites.
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SWK 401
Research: Evaluation of Practice and Programs
This is an overview of commonly-used research methods, especially experimental designs and applications to program and practice evaluations, plus use
of data-processing equipment for statistical analysis. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
SWK 407
Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar*
Field work practicum, a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 41 7
Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar*
Continuation of SWK 407; a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar.
(Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 419
The Social Worker as Professional
This course reviews professional ethical practice, bureaucratic survival, job
attainment, and strategies for agency change and empowering clients. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status.)
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
SWK 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
SWK 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
SWK 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
*Can be taken in coordination with cooperative education, which may provide payment for
work infield sites.
S
ociology
-. is the study of society as a
whole and of human social organization in
groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social
world and how human beings come to
think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, Interim courses, and
field studies. The department urges students to use Augsburg's metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning.
Internships and cooperative education
enable majors to apply the theories and
research skills of sociology while they
explore career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who have majored in sociology are currently employed in the human resources
departments of both government and private corporations, in the criminal justice
field, and as professors of sociology. Others
have used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as law, the
ministry, social work, urban planning, and
human services.
Sociology Faculty
Diane Pike (Chair), Eric Buffalohead,
Gany Hesser, Gordon Nelson, Michael
O'Neal, Tim Pippert, James VelaMcConnell
Major
Ten courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Complex Organizations
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Modern Sociological Theory
and four additional sociology courses.
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each
required course to receive credit in the
major.
Concentration in Crime and Community
Many of our students are interested in
the field of criminal justice. This concentration, however, is not a traditional criminal justice program. Rather, the focus is on
understanding crime in the community
with respect to prevention, and the solution of problems that lead to crime.
Students interested in community crime
prevention as well as the traditional
aspects of criminal justice-ourts,
prisons, probation, and law-will be served by
this major. See department chair for specific requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Concentration in Social Psychology
Departmental Honors
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific course work to
strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Students will participate in internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology
interest. Course work will emphasize
research skills, theoretical analysis, and
applied work in areas intended to prepare
students for careers in law, consulting,
research, and social policy, as well as many
other areas. In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate
school preparation. See department chair
for specific requirements.
To complete the honors major in sociology, the student must have a minimum
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall. In
addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair for specific requirements. An application for the honors major
must be completed by spring of the junior
year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are expected to
have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counting
toward the minor.
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 21 1
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the face of multicultural, economic, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this possibility.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and
functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the
United States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and the modem cultural and
social patterns.
-Sociology
250
SOC 241
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems.
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds-race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality-receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 300, 301, 302, 303, 304
Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
SOC 349
Complex Organizations
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 360
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements and institutions in American society. (Prereq.: SOC 121
recommended. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis-be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3 . Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research-do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does soceity construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
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Sociology 251
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to planning and
shaping metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and walking research field trips in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 485
Modern Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
SOC 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
SOC 498
lndependent Study-Metropolitan
Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 andfor consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modem Languages.
SPEECH/COMMUNICATION
AND
THEATRE
ARTS-spc, THR
0
ur quality
- - of life, both personally
and professionally, depends in large part
upon the quality of our communication. A
communication major at Augsburg is
designed to enhance understanding of
communication in a variety of contexts
and to improve communication skills.
Since communication careers demand a
broad educational background, the department strongly encourages a second major
or two minors in fields such as business,
economics, English, history, international
relations, political science, psychology, religion, social work, sociology, or theatre arts.
The Augsburg communication major
focuses on competency in both speech and
writing, as well as effective use of media.
Since the study and practice of communication is grounded in both the humanities
and the social sciences, majors are encouraged to include such related subjects as
aesthetics, ethics, philosophy, logic, literature, statistics, and research methods in
their programs.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Speech/Communication and Theatre
Arts Faculty
Martha Johnson (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden, Darcey Engen, Robert
Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko,
Deborah Redmond
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Major
12 courses overall--seven required core
courses and five courses within one of
seven emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these 12 courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
Required of all communication majors:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 188 Forensics Practicum
(non-credit)
SPC 321 Advanced Public Speaking
or THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
or THR 360 Interpretive Reading
SPC 35 1 Argumentation
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
One of the following: ENG 223, 225,
226, 227.
Rhetoric Emphasis (Day)
Five additional electives from the following: SPC 329,343,345,347,399,495,
499; THR 350,360; LIN 311; PHI 120,
230; PSY 325,371; SOC 362,375.
Organizational Communication
Emphasis (Day)
Five additional electives from the following: SPC 329,345,399,495,499; ART
132,225,330; SPC 345; BUS 340,355 or
450; CSC 160; INS 395; PSY 325,371,
373; SOC 265,349,375.
Mass Communication Emphasis (Day)
Five electives from the following: SPC
343,347,348,399,495,499; ART 132,
225,330; ENG 226,241,327,347; POL
342,375; THR 232,325,350,360;
SPOTHR 333.
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis (WEC)
Students interested in this emphasis are
strongly urged to take ENG 227
Journalism as part of the major.
Five electives from: ART 132, 224, 225;
BUS 242,252,355; MIS 379; PSY 373;
SOC 349; SPC 345,399,480; POL 342.
Marketing Communications Emphasis
(WEC)
Five electives from: BUS 252, 352,355,
357,450; SPC 399,480; POL 342.
Human Relations Emphasis (WEC)
Five electives from: INS 395; PSY 373,
485; SOC 231,265,349,375; SPC 329,
345,399,480.
Supervisory Management Emphasis
(WEC)
Five electives from: BUS 242, 340, 440;
INS 395; MIS 175,379; PSY 373; SOC 349;
SPC 345,399
For All Seven Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg's interscholastic forensics program. Day students are required to attend
at least two interscholastic speech tournaments. Registering for and completing SPC
188 (Forensics Practicum) is required to
document participation. Students should
be aware that the tournament season is
essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (SPC 399) as one of
their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (SPC 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Minor
Six courses including:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 351 Argumentation
or SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
or SPC 355 Small Group
Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Film minor
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPCITHR Topics 295: 16mm Film
SPCrrHR Topics 295: Contemporary
Issues in Film
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
Plus one of the following:
SPCrrHR Topics 295: Screenwriting
THRJENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Prospective minors must obtain prior
approval from a communication faculty
adviser.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major is only for students who
seek to be licensed in speech or communication arts. Students should consult directly with both the Augsburg speech/communication and education departments. The
course requirements for the new licensure
are listed under the Department of English,
on p. 139.
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
SPC 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take either
SPC 111 and 112 for credit, but not both. Fall, spring)
SPC 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of speaking in formal contest situations. Students must
attend three interscholastic speech tournaments in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate,
speaking to entertain, andlor communication analysis. (Note: Students may
take either SPC 111 or 112 for credit, but not both.)
SPC 188
Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics. Students must attend two interscholastic
forensics tournaments between October and March. (Fall, spring)
SPC 321
Advanced Public Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job i n t e ~ e w i n gand sales presentations, in order to hone students' speaking skills. (Prereq.: SPC 111 or
112)
SPC 329
lntercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code syst e m . (Fall: alternate years)
SPC 343
Broadcast Production I
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
SPC 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems. (Fall: alternate years)
SPC 347
Documentary Video
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
SPC 348
Broadcast Production I1
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
SPC 343 or 347)
SPC 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: SPC
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPC 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: SPC 111
or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPC 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Fall, spring)
SPC 355
Small Croup Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
SPC 410
The Self and the Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
SPC 480
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication
Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
SPC 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
SPC 199
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lnternship
See description on page 87.
SPC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
SPC 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
SPC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 88.
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 252
BUS 340
BUS 352
BUS 355
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENG 226
ENC 241
ENG 347
INS 395
MIS 379
PHI 120
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
I HEATRE ARTS-THR
T
he study of theatre is finnly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating kno&ledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speechlcommunication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the cumculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts Program
offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while also providing
a solid base in classical, modem, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Augsburg's location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students,) and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, education, business, communication, and jour-
nalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department strongly
encourages a second major or minor in
such fields as speech/communication, art,
English, education, music, or religion.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Theatre Arts Major
Ten courses overall-eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives.
Eight core courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Two electives from:
THR 116 Creative Drama
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
The following cross listed and capstone
courses are encouraged, but not required:
THRJMUS235 Introduction to Music
Theatre Performance
THRlENG 325 Playwriting
THRISPC 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
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158 Theatre Arts
Ten experiential learning units in three
or more of the following areas: performance (three required), artistic (one
required), and production (four required).
Unless you are a transfer student, all
six core courses must be taken at
Augsburg; therefore, careful, early planning
is required.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 116,
222, 232; sophomores: THR 228, 245,361,
362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Several courses are offered alternate years only. Thirteen theatre courses
are allowed toward graduation.
A capstone course, such as an internship, is encouraged, but not required. THR
002, 003, 004, or 005 is recommended to
fulfill lifetime sports requirements.
Majors must participate in two out of
three dramatic productions every year.
Students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA
to have major participation in productions.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser prior to their senior year to develop
a proposal for the honors project.
Transfers: Transfer students are
required to take a minimum of three
Augsburg upper division theatre arts
courses.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Five experiential learning units in the following areas: performance (two required),
artistic (one required), and production
(two required).
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPC/THR Topics 295: 16mm Film
SPC/THR Topics 295: Contemporary
Issues in Film
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
Plus one of the following:
SPCrrHR Topics 295: Screenwriting
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism I1
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
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Theatre Arts 25!
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
The State of Minnesota has changed the
licensing requirements for teachers who
seek to be licensed in theatre. At publication of this catalog, the Theatre Arts
Program is in the process of seeking
approval of a dance and theatre teacher
licensure major with a theatre specialization. Students should consult directly with
both the Augsburg Theatre Arts Program
and the education department.
THRIHPE 002, 003 Lifetime Sports-Introduction
to Dance
(.O course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modem
dance.
THRIHPE 004, 005 Lifetime Sports-Modern
(.O course)
Dance and Improvisation
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THRlHPE 002, 00, or instructor's permission.
NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THRIHPE 002, 003,004, or
005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, acting with an emphasis
on active participation and reflective writing. (Fall)
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays,
artists; dramatic structure; basic concepts and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage productions. (Fall)
THR 228
lntroduction to Stagecraft
Introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic, and art. Technical production experience, practical projects and theatre
tours. Open to all students. Lab required. (Fall)
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama. Students attend and review live productions. (Spring)
THR 245
lntroduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. (Fall: alternate years)
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THR 325/ENC 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and one
literature course. ENG 226 also recommended. Fall: alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student will
execute two design projects dealing with stage design process. Class will take
theatre tours, have visiting designers, and practical involvement with the
Augsburg spring production. (Lab required, materials needed. (Prereq.: THR
228 or permission of instructor. Spring)
THR 333/SPC 333 Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as applied to video and
film. Since the art of acting enhances skills for on-camera effectiveness, actual
TV drama scripts, commercials, and others will be used for video performance;
should be taken concurrently with SPC 343.
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Fall)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama. Study, discuss, practice, and perform readings in prose, poetry, and drama before small
and large groups. (Spring)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Medieval period. Reading of several plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall or spring: alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Elizabethan through the contemporary theatres. Reading of several plays and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken
sequentially with THR 361. (Fall or spring: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course explores the elements of characterization through character analysis and extensive scene, monologue study. Emphasis is on a variety of roles
from the classics (Shakespeare, French neoclassicism,Restoration comedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating in public recital. (Prereq.: THR 222 and
THR 232. Fall or Spring)
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THR 366
Stage Direction
Basic directorial techniques: play analysis, production organization, technical
collaboration, casting, rehearsals, blocking, and characterization. Direction of
two pieces required, the latter for public recital. Permission from instructor
required. (Prereq.: THR 361, or 362, or 328, or consent of instructor. Spring)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
THR 399
lnternship
See description on page 87.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 88.
See Metro-Urban Studies listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
T
he Women's Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
Program with 'Ourse offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not
On gender, but also
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucia1 aspects of women's experiences.
The Women's Studies Program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides
students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study
Women's Studies Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Coordinator), Kristin
M. Anderson, Grace B. Dyrud, Doug
Green, Milda Hedblom, Lynne Lorenzen,
Patty Murphy, Beverly J. Nilsson, Norma
Noonan, Michael O'Neal, Timothy Pippert,
Beverly J. Stratton, James Vela-McConnell
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in
Studies, WST 495
(Seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399
(internships). The remaining seven electives are to be selected from approved
studies courses, and should
include at least two courses in the social
sciences, two in the humanities, and one in
cross-cultural studies. At least three tourses must be upper division courses.
Students may take courses at any of the
colleges participating in the
Studies Program. However, at least three
courses must be completed at Augsburg.
The writing component of the graduation
skills requirements for the women's studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student's program must have the
written approval of the women's studies
program coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged
to participate in one of the gender-focused
semester study abroad programs offered
through Augsburg's Center for Global
Education. Two programs have been prestudy credit:
approved for
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall
semester) and Gender and the
Environment: Latin American Perspectives
(offered spring semester).
Minor
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
approval of the women's studies program
coordinator.
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WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
WST 205
lntroduction to Cay and Lesbian Studies
This course will introduce students to basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in contemporary U.S. culture, including sexual identity, life experiences of
gayAesbianhisexuaVtransgender (glbt) persons, homophobia, and heterosexism. Students will visit Twin Cities agencies and participate in an immersion
experience. (Lab fee: $50)
WST 281
Topics in Women's Studies
INS 311
The Development Process
(See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
INS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
WST 405
lntroduction to Cay and Lesbian Studies
(See description for WST 205)
WST 481
Topics in Women's Studies
WST 495
Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and minors
who do not elect to do an independent study (499). It is offered at a different
college each year.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
WST 199
lnternship
See description on page 87.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 88.
WST 399
lnternship
See description on page 87
jd BOARD OF KECENTS
Chair
Kathryn H. Tunheim
Secretary
Ruth E. Johnson '74
Vice Chair
Norman R. Hagfors
Treasurer
Glen E. Person '47
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Rev. Gary E. Benson '70 (2002)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, Minn.
*Jackie Cherryhomes '76 (2004)
President, Minneapolis City Council,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Rev. Roger C. Eigenfeld (2000)
Senior Pastor, St. Andrew's Lutheran
Church, Mahtomedi, Minn.
*Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81 (2002)
Owner, Customized Employer Solutions,
Edina, Minn.
*H. Theodore Grindal'76 (2002)
Attorneypartner, Lockridge Grindal
Nauen 65 Holstein P.L.L.P., Minneapolis,
Minn.
Norman R. Hagfors (2001)
President, Norsen, Inc., Minneapolis,
Minn.
*Dr. Ruth E. Johnson '74 (2000)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo
Clinic; Director, Mayo Breast Clinic,
Rochester, Minn.
Dean C. Koppemd (2004)
Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Financial
Group, Woodbury, Minn.
David J. Larson (2002)
Sr. Vice President, Secretary and General
Counsel, Lutheran Brotherhood,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Gloria C. Lewis (2005)
Director, Violence Prevention Programs,
Chicago Department of Health, Chicago,
Ill.
Rev. Jose Antoinio Machado (2004)
Pastor, Todos Los Santos Congregation,
Minneapolis, Minn.
James E. Haglund (2000)
President/Owner, Central Container
Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
*Julie R. Nelson '83 (2002)
Executive Director, The Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation, Minneapolis,
Minn.
*Rev. Mark S. Hanson '68 ex officio(2002)
Bishop, Saint Paul Area Synod ECLA, St.
Paul, Minn.
*Ronald G. Nelson '68 (2002)
Vice President and Controller, 3M
Company, St. Paul, Minn.
Beverly Thompson Hatlen (2005)
Board Chair, Minnesota Life College;
President, Hatlen Foundation, Richfield,
Minn.
Rev. Glenn W. Nycklemoe ex officio
(2002)
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod
ELCA, Rochester, Minn.
Allen A. Housh (2001)
Business Consultant and President, A.A.
Housh and Associates, Edina, Minn.
Ronald J. Peltier (2004)
President and CEO, Edina Realty Home
Services, Edina, Minn.
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*Glen E. Person '47 (2005)
Retired Businessman, Eden Prairie, Minn.
*P. Dawn Taylor '78 (2002)
Des Moines, Iowa
Wayne G. Popham (2000)
Senior Attorney, Hinshaw & Culbertson,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Michael W. Thompson (2001)
Realtor, Edina Realty Inc., Edina, Minn.
Curtis A. Sampson (2001)
President and CEO, Communications
Systems, Hector, Minn.
Glen J. Skovholt (2000)
President, Skovholt.com Government and
Community Affairs Consultants, St. Paul,
Minn.
Kathryn H. Tunheim (2004)
President, Tunheim Santrizos Company,
Minneapolis, Minn.
*Joan L. Volz '68 (2000)
Welch, Minn.
May Ka-Yee Yue (2000)
President and CEO, Sky BioHealth
Solutions, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn.
*Jean M. Taylor '85 (2000)
Vice President, Development, Taylor
Corporation, Eagan, Minn.
DIVISION
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS
THEEVANGELICALLUTHERANCHURCH
IN AMERICA
(ELCA)
Chair, Board of Directors
The Rev. John G. Andreasen
Vice-Chair, Board of Directors
Donna Coursey
Secretary, Board of Directors
Dr. Dean Baldwin
Executive Director
Dr. W. Robert Sorensen
Director for Administration and
Planning
Sue Rothmeyer
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Dr. Cheryl Chatman
AND
Beginning year of service offaculty is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
William V. Frame (1997). President. B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant.
Earl R. Alton (1960). Interim Vice President for Academic and Learning S e ~ c e and
s Dean
of the College. Professor of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Michigan.
Ida B. Simon (1998). Vice President for Advancement and Community Relations. B.A.,
Lincoln University; M.Ed., University of Illinois, Urbana; M.Div., Union
Theological Seminary.
Rick J. Smith (1998). Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.P.A., Hamline University; M.B.A., University of Chicago.
Administration
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Dean for Library and Information Technology.
Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lany J. Crockett (1985). Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. Professor of Computer
Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Ann L. Gamey (1998). Associate Dean of Students. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Director, Financial Aid. B.A., Augsburg College.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising, Academic Advising Center.
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Ann M. Klamer (1993). Director, Residence Life. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point; M.S., Ohio University.
William M. Kuehl (1996). Director, Weekend College Admissions. B.A., St. Olaf College.
Regina McGoff (1992). Interim Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Donna D. McLean (1985). Director, Alumni and Parent Relations. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
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Marie 0. McNeff (1968). Academic Master Planner. Professor of Education. B.S., M.Ed.,
Ed.D., University of Nebraska.
Arthur H. Meadowcroft (1985). Director, Facilities Management Services. B.S., University
of Minnesota.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Assistant to the President. Professor of Business
Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara E Nagle (1998). Director, Public Relations and Communication. B.S., Ohio
University.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Director, Enrollment and Financial S e ~ c e Center.
s
B.A., Augsburg
College.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University
John S. Schrnit (1990). Associate Professor of English. Weekend College Director. B.S., St.
John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of
Texas.
Paul Simmons (1992). Registrar. B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Lora F! Steil (1994). Director, Human Resources. B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald M. Warren (1978). Director, Academic Enrichment. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministry. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Faculty
A
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part-time, Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Virginia I! Allery (1993). Associate Professor of Education. Director of American Indian
Studies Minor. B.S., Viterbo College; M.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Brian R. Ammann (1988). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. Men's Basketball
Coach. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Sheldon M. Anderson (1988). Visiting Associate Professor of History. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Tmdi J. Anderson (1990). Studio ArtistRlute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University
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Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
B
Karen G. Ballen (1998). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
Mary Ann Bayless (1990). On Leave. Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.A., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Marilyn D. Bennett (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
Pomona College; Registered Physical Therapy, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
School of Physical Therapy; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson (1963). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111 (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William F! Bierden (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Vern M. Bloom (1965). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Bradley G. Board (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.EA., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1975). Professor of Speech/Communication, and Theatre Arts. B.S.,
M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Director, Master of Social Work Program. Assistant Professor of
Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Christine A. Bosquez-Herman (1999). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
A.N., College of St. Catherine; B.H.S., Wichita State University; M.l?A.S.,
University of Nebraska.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Assistant Professor of Business Administration1Accounting/ MIS.
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Lisa A. Broek (1993). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
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Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology/American Indian Studies. B.A.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Priscilla K. Buffalohead (1983). Instructor, part-time, American Indian Studies. B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Susan K. Bullerdick (1999). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of SpeecWCommunication and Theatre
Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.A., Augsburg College; MIA., University
of Minnesota.
Janelle M. Bussert (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
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William C. Capman (1994). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Margaret M. Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline
University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Daniel J. Challou (1997). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.S., S.U.N.Y.-Albany;
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Steven D. Chapman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Harnline University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; MIA., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.A., Capital University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of
St. Thomas.
Candyce L. Clayton (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College. M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John's University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Lawrence E. Copes (1980). Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University;
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Instructor, part-time, English and SpeecWCommunication and
Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor, part-time, English. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.EA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Donna K. DeGracia (1998). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio
State University; PA., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Mary K. Devitt (1999). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
North Dakota.
Jacqueline R. devries (1994). Assistant Professor of History. Director of Women's Studies.
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
Maria C. Dinis (1996). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., California State
University; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College.
Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sally Gibson Dorer (1998). Studio ArtistICello, part-time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Anthony J. Dunlop (1998). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Bard College.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Nancy Edwards (1997). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Indiana University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Ruth C . Enestvedt (1999). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.EA., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestem Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University
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Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio ArtistTTrumpet, part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.EA., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artisth'iano, part-time, Music. B.EA., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mary L. Ewert-Knodell (1998). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
M.A., Mankato State University.
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Heidi M.' Farrell (1995). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Norman B. Ferguson (1972). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Momingside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Mathew R. Foss (1988). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., M.A., Northeast Missouri
State University.
Karen B. Franzmeier (1993). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Philip A. Fried (1999). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., M.A., Queens College; Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Anne C. Garcia-Romero (1999). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and
Theatre Arts. A.B., Occidental College; M.EA., Yale University.
Meny Beth Gay (1998). Assistant Professor, part-time, Nursing. A.L.A., Bethel College;
A.N., Anoka Ramsey Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State University;
M.S., University of Colorado.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio ArtistfClarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
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Linda J. Gesling (1999). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Augustana College; M.Div.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University - Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Sandra E Gilbert (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A., St. Olaf College; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
Janet L. Goldstein (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Hebrew University,
Jerusalem; M.S.W., Yeshiva University.
J. Michael Gonzalez-Campoy (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies.
B.A., Macalester College; M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Medical School and Mayo Graduate
School.
Walter L. Goodwin (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Morgan State University;
M.A., Kean College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark A. Granquist (1988, 1999). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Karen M. Graves (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Nansee L. Greeley (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. Music studies at the
University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Joan L. Griffin (1986). Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Haward University.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; MIA.,
University of Minnesota.
Satya F! Gupta (1976). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Abo-el-Yazeed T. Habib (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/
AccountinghlIS. B.B.A., Tanta University, Egypt; B.A., M.A., Cairo University,
Egypt; M.B.A., Mankato State University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago.
Anthony R. Hansen (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., University of MinnesotaMorris; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Instructor of Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Philip L. Harder (2000). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
M. Anaam Hashrni (1990). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration1Accounting/
MIS. B.E., N.E.D., University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, M.B.A, Ball
State University; D.B.A., Kent State University.
Kathryn M. Hathaway (1997). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College;
M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University.
Emily L. Hause (1995). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Warren E. Hawkins (1999). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. Two B.A. degrees,
Augsburg College; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Robert G . Hazen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Macalester College; B.S.,
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. Director of Canadian Studies
Program. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rebecca E. Hegstad (1998). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., University of Wisconsin.
Mark D. Henderson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., North Texas State
University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Herforth (1966). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Harlan A. Hewitt (1998). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., M.S., St. Cloud State
University; M.A., University of Illinois; D.A., Idaho State University.
Norman D. Holen (1964). Professor of Art. B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; MIA.,
University of Iowa.
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Bradley I! Holt (1981). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn B. N. Horowitz (1988). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/
Accounting /MIS. B.A., M.B.E., University of Minnesota.
Sumin Hsieh (1999). Assistant Professor Social Work. B.A., M.A., Tunghai University,
Taiwan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio ArtistNiolin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Steven C . Huchendorf (1999). Assistant Professor, part-time, Economics. B.A., St. Cloud
State University; M.S., D.A., Illinois State University.
Debra K. Huntley (1998). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston.
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Louis J. Iacovo, Jr. (1999). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., New York
University; M.B.A., Harvard Business School.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marc D. Isaacson(l998). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A.Ed., Hamline University.
Rolf A. Jacobson (2000). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. M.B.A., University of
Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Anne M. Jensen (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kathleen A. Johnson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., Mankato State University.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David R. Jones (1995). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse; M.S., University of St. Thomas.
Jeffrey E Judge (1995). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
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Arnin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration/ Accounting1MIS.
B.Comm., University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Gerald T. Kaminski (1994). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.S., M.S., Case Western Reserve; M.B.A.,
College of St. Thomas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers State
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/ Accounting
/MIS. B.A., University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Manuel E. Kaplan (1995). Consulting Memcal Director, Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.S., University of Arizona; M.D., Harvard Medical School.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.A., M.A., University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Temple University.
Robert A. Karlen (1973). Professor of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Dino G. Kasdagly (1999). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
A.S., Nonvalk State Technical College; B.S., M.S., University of Louisville; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Ten L. Kaslow (1993). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., St. Olaf College.
W. James Kattke (1999). Assistant Professor of Business Adminismation/Accounting/MIS.
B.A., Augustana College; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute.
Patricia A. Keahna (1996). Instructor, part-time, American Indian Studies. B.A., University
of Maryland; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Martha H. Kelly (1995). Academic Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Michigan State University; PA. Certification, Bowman Gray School
of Medicine.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artistmarp, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Christopher W. Kimball(1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., McGill University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Elizabeth P: Klages (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political Science and Nordic Area Studies.
B.A., Carleton College; M.A., Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International
Studies.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
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Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Xavier J. Knight (1998). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan State
University; M.A., M.S., St. Mary's University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ruth A. Krueger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota; D.P.A., University of Southern California.
Thomas L. Kuhlrnan (1990). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Marquette University;
M.A., Xavier University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Diane 0. Kuhlmann (1995). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.A., M.B.T., M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Jane M. Kuhn (1998). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.S.,
M.S., North Dakota State University; M.B.A., Moorhead State University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A. Michigan State University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University
of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Roger A. Larson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of MinnesotaDuluth; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artistfirench Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University
Kathleen J. Lenzmeier (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Kearney State
College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; MS.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn Lindow (1985). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Victoria M. Littlefield (1992). Assistant Professor of Psychology. A.B., University of
Michigan-Flint; M.A., Ph.D., Miami University.
Roseann Lloyd (1995). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne E Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., The
Claremont Graduate School.
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Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., PA. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center.
Steven F! Lund 1982). Studio ArtisttTrombone, part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Mary Ellen Lundsten (1977). Assistant Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Smith
College; M.A., Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Margaret H. Madson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Honors Program. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Karen M. Mateer (1984). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.S., University of South Dakota;
M.A., University of Iowa.
Esther G . McLaughlin (1989). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of
California-Berkeley
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Carter T. Meland (1998). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Cynthia J. Meyer (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A., University of Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Monem Meziou (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.B.A., Northern Arizona University.
Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
Jeannette H. Milgrom (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Christian Social
Academy, Groningen, Netherlands; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/ Accounting
/MIS. B.S., M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
Idella S. Moberg (1997). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.S., Concordia College-St. Paul;
M.S., St. John's University.
William B. Monsma (1987). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Calvin College; M.Div.,
Calvin Seminary; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Assistant to the President. Professor of Business
Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William D. Morris (1987). Assistant Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Oakland
University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University.
Patricia A. Murphy (1991). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
M.S., Mankato State University.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Assistant Professor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., University
of Minnesota.
Eliawira N. Ndosi (1990). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson (1967). Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson (1968). Professor of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Capper E. Nichols (1999). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., San Diego State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Norbert Nielubowski (1997). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part-time, Music. Lane Technical High
School (music concentration); private study.
Beverly J. Nilsson (1977). Professor of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Norma C . Noonan (1966). Director, Master of Arts in Leadership Program. Professor of
Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
University.
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Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio ArtistPiano, part-time, Music. B.A., Hamline University.
Robert L. O'Connor (1999). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., St. John's University;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O'Connor (1994). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Michael E. O'Neal (1989). Assistant Professor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of
Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Wayne L. Olhoft (1993). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.A., Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN; M.B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olrnsted (1979). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Stephen T. Olsen (1992). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Vicki B. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jack Osberg (1991). Head Football Coach. Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College.
Paul H. Ousley (1993). Orchestra Director, Instructor of Music. B.M., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.M., Eastrnan School of Music.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business
Administration/Accounting/MIS.B.A., M.A., Central School for Planning and
Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Ronald G. Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1989). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College (of University of San Francisco).
Curtis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
William A. Perkins (1995). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration
/Accounting/MIS. B.S., University of Detroit.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; MS., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Assistant Professor of Modem Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Phu Tai Phan (1998). Instructor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck, I1 (1987). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
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Larry C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Karl l? Raschke (1999). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., MIA., University of Minnesota.
0.Nicholas Raths (1987). Studio ArtistIGuitar, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond(l981). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modem Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
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Frances M. Reisner (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Lacrosse; M.S., Winona State University.
Susan E. Riley (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Nan T. Reese Rivers (2000). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Augsburg College;
PsyD., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology.
Mary K. Roberts (1994). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Mount Marty College;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
North Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Moira W. Runganadhan (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.T., B.S., University of
Madras; M.Ed., University of Minnesota; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
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Edward M. Sabella (1961). Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark L. Sateren (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
Bruce D. Schleuter (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., M.S., St. Cloud State
University
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Professor of English. Weekend College Director. B.S., St.
John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of
Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Edward J. Schoenfeld (1999). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., Marquette University;
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Costume Designer, part-time, Speech, Communication, and
Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M I A , University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Christopher L. Schwartz (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., Oregon
State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., Texas
Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Gregg S. Shadduck (1998). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
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Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary's
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter S. Shea (2000). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy B.A., Macalester College.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Edward R. Skarnulis (1990). Professor of Social Work. B.A., Omaha University; M.S.W,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
David M. Smith (1999). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Accounting/MIS.
B.S.B., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sheilah I! Smith (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W, University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota..
Clarice A. Staff (1995). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
D.S.W, Columbia University
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John I? Stein (1992). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; MS., Mankato State University.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration /Accounting /MIS.
B.S., M.S., Long Island University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University;
M.A., Th.D., Luther Seminaly.
Grace K. Sulerud (1966). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Associate Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana
College; two M.S. degrees, Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers-McNairy (1998). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State
University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joan E. Thompson (1997). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale
University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joseph B. Underhill-Cady (1998). Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University
of California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
James A. Vela-McComell (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine;M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
W
Donald M. Warren (1978). Instructor, part-time, Introduction to Liberal Arts. Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.A., B.L., J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Charee M. Watters (1990). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Org.L., College of St. Catherine; M.B.A.,
College of St. Thomas.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Associate Professor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of
Nebraska; M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part-time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina.
Jennifer A. Wenner (1999). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Mary Louise Williams (1984). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.EA., M.S.W.,
University of Pennsylvania.
Michael S. Wilson (1996). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Marcus A. Wing (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Moorhead State University;
M.S., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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J. Ambrose Wolf (1999). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., University of Muenster;
Ph.D., University of Cologne and KFA-Julich, Germany.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration /Accounting
/MIS. B.A., Calvin College; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
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Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Ernest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Oscar A. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Dr. Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre
Arts. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Valeria Baltina. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. Magister der Philosophia,
University of Latvia.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Carl H. Chrislock. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., MS., University of
Minnesota.
Jeny Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., MS., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University
Katherine Hennig. Artist-in-ResidenceEmerita of Music. M.A., University of Minnesota.
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Faculty Emeriti 287
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A. University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
James D. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Music. M.S., The Juilliard School; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mary E. "Mimi" Johnson. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., Smith College;
M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred "Mike" Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marjorie H. Sibley. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., M.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Paul T. Steen. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead;M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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College Map Information
1. Admissions Weekday Program
2. Air Structure Entrance (November through March)
3. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air
Structure
4. Christensen Center (Information Desk)
5. East Hall
6. Faculty Guest House
7. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama
and Comunication (Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre,
Hoversten Chapel)
8. George Sverdrup Hall
9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
10. Ice Arena
11. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
12. Lindell Library
13. Maintenance and Grounds Shop
14. Mortensen Hall
15. Murphy Place
16. Murphy Square
17. Music Hall
18. New Residence Hall
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20 Oscar Anderson Hall
21. Public
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22. Quad
23. Science Hall
24. Security Dispatch Center
25. Shipping and Receiving
26. Si Melby Hall
27. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urness Hall
Parking Lots
A. Adm~ssionslFacultylStafiParking
B. FacultylStafflCommuteriResident Parking
C. FacultylStaff Parking
D. FacultylStafflCommuter Parking
E. Commuter Parklng
F. Resident Parking
G. Visitor Parking
H. Fairview-University Parking Ramp(pay parking available)'
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PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at Zlst Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. Pay
parking is available at the FairviewUniversity Medical Center across
Riverside Avenue. For major events on
campus during evenings and weekends,
parking is also available in the facultylstaff
and commuter lots.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at Zlst Avenue South.
1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South.
I-35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 2lst Avenue South.
92 INDEX
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic Advising Center 54
Academic Calendar 4-7, 52
Academic Divisions 55
Academic Information 51
Academic lnternships 63
Academic Policies and Procedures 66
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 82
Academic and Learning Services 44
Academic Skills Center 44
Accessibility 18
Accounting 100, 106-108
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Activities 42
Admissions 14, 20-24
Administrative Officers of the College 268
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 80
Advanced Transfer Students 73
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 46
Air Structure 43
Alumni Center 14
American Indian Studies 157-158
American Indian Student Services 45
American Sign Language 181
AmeriCorp Scholarship 32
Anderson Hall 14, 49
Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field 14
Anishinabe Library Project 46
Application Procedures 20, 31
Art 89-93
Art History 89-90, 92
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 46
Asian Studies (see East Asian Studies) 122-123
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 79
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 59
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletic Training Internship 147
Athletics 43
Audit Fee 26
Auditing Courses 79
Augsburg Echo 43
Augsburg Seminar 54, 72, 94
Augsburgian, The 43
B
Biology 95-99
Board of Regents 266-267
Books and Supplies 27
Business Administration 100-105
Business Administration and
Economics Major 102, 125
C
Calendar 4-7, 52
Campus Location 13, 18, 289-290
Campus Map 289-290
Campus Ministry 42
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 66
Career Services 65
Carlson (Jeroy C. Carlson) Alumni Center 14
Center for Global Education 15, 61, 165-166
Center for Global Education Courses 61-62,
167-171
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 44
Center for Service, Work, and Learning 63
Chemistry 112-1 16
Chinese 181
Chapel 14,42
Choir 43, 194, 201
Christensen Center 14
Class Confirmation 70
Class Schedule 86
Classification (Class Year) 79
Coaching Endorsement 147
College Costs 2000-01 26
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 80
College of the Third Age 66
Commencement 83
Commons 49
Communication 252-256
Communication ArtsILiterature Teaching
Maior 139
comr;lunitY and Public Service
Scholarships 33
Community lnternships in Latin
America 62, 172
Community Service-Learning 64
Computational Economics 118
Computational Philosophy 118, 209
Computer Resources 53
Computer Science 11 7-121
Concert Band 43, 194, 201
Continuing Education Program 66
Cooperative Education 64
Costs 26
Counseling 47
Counseling and Health Promotion 47
Course Descriptions 85-264
Credits 86
Crime and Community Concentration
(Sociology) 248
Index 293
D
Dean's List 82
Degrees Offered 18, 52
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 80
Departments and Programs 85-264
Deposits 27, 46
Development 8
Directory 8
Disabled Student Program 44
Dismissal 82
Discrimination Complaints 50
Divisions and Departments 55
Dormitories 14, 27, 48
Dual Degree Programs 57, 136-137
E
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
East Asian Studies 122-123
East European Studies 240-241
East Hall 14
Echo 43
Economics 124-128
Economics/Business Admin. Major 125, 102
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
224, 125
Education 129-135
Education for Service 11
Elementary Education 130-131, 133
Employment 35
Engineering 136-137
English 138-144
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 81
English Placement Test 140
Enrollment 18
Enrollment and Financial Services Center 67
Enrollment Deposit 27
Ensembles 194, 201
Entry-level Skills 72
Ethnic Studies 158
Evaluation and Grading 77
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 18, 267
Experiential Education Programs 63-64
Explanation of Grades 77
F
Facilities and Housing 14, 48
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 53, 269-285
Faculty Emeriti 286-287
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 31
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 50, 83-84
Federal Work Study Program 35
Fees 26-27
Film Minor 258
Finance Specialization (Business
Administration) 102
Financial Aid 18, 30-36
Financial Policies 28-30
Fine Arts 43
Fitness Center 47
Food Service 49
Foreign Languages 77, 180-187
Former Students 23, 70
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 14
Four-Year Assurance Program 83
French 180-183
Freshmen 20, 21
C
Gage Family Endowment 45
General Education Curriculum 71-77
General Education Requirements 68-69, 7177
General Studies 145
German 180, 183-184
Gift Assistance 33-34
Global Education Center 15, 61, 165-166
Global Education Program
Courses 61-62, 167-171
Grade Point Average 72, 79
Grading 77-79
Graduate Programs Office 67
Graduate Programs 65
Graduation Level Skills 73
Graduation Requirements 68-69, 71-77
Graduation With Distinction 83
Grants 34
Green (Richard R.) Institute for Teaching and
Learning 16
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
H
Health and Physical Education 146-150
Health Education 146, 148
Health Promotion 47
Health Service 47
HECUA Courses 62-63, 171-1 73
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 60, 62, 166
HispanicILatino Student Services Program
46
History 151-155
History of Augsburg College 10
Honor Scholarship 32
Honors Program 59, 156
Housing 14, 27, 48
Hoversten Peace Scholarships 33
294 Index
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 78
Independent Studies 87
lnformation Technology Resources 53
Inter-Institutional Programs 59-60
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 43
Interdisciplinary Studies 157-163
lnterim 52
lnterim Abroad 63
lnterim Office 67
lnternational Baccalaureate Program (IB) 79
lnternational Business Minor 103
lnternational Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 102
lnternational Partners 166
lnternational Relations 164-165
lnternational Student Advising 48
lnternational Student Services 24
lnternational Students 24, 48
lnternational Studies 165-173
Internships 63-64, 87
Intertribal Student Union 45
Intramural Athletics 43
J
Japanese 180, 185
K
Marketing Specialization (Business
Administration) 102
Master's Degrees 50, 65
Math Placement Group (MPG) 73, 175
Mathematics 174-179
Medical Refund 30
Melby Hall 15
Memberships 17, 18
Memorial Hall 15
Metro-Urban Studies 159-160
Middle East Studies Minor 161
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 45
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 16
Minnesota Work Study Program 35
Minors 56-57, 85-264
MIS Courses 109-111
Mission Statement 10
Modern Languages 180-187
Mortensen Hall 15, 49
Murphy Place 15
Murphy's 49
Music 188-202
Music Education Major 191, 194
Music Ensembles 193, 201
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 189, 192
Music Repertoire Tests 195
Music Therapy Major 189, 192, 199-200
KCMR Radio 43
L
Language Courses 180-187
Leadership Scholarships 33
Learning Disabilities Program 44-45
Learning Laboratory 44
Leave of Absence 70
Legacy Scholarship 32
Liberal Arts Perspectives 68-69, 74-77
Library and lnformation Technology
Center 15, 18, 53, 59
Licensure (Teaching) 57
Lifetime Sports 74
Lindell Library 15, 18
Loan Assistance 34-35
Location 13, 18, 289-290
Lutheran Leader Scholarships 33
M
Majors and Minors 55-57, 85-264
Management lnformation Systems 109-111
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 102
Maps 289,290
N
NASA Scholarship 33
Natural Science 203-204
New Hall 15, 49
No-Credit Grades 77
Nordic Area Studies 162-163
Norwegian 180, 185-186
Notification of Admissions Decision 21, 22
Number Grades 78
Numbering of Courses 86
Nursing 205-208
0
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 268
Ojibwe 180, 186
Old Main 15
Orchestra 43, 194, 201
Orientation (AUG) 54, 72, 94
Index 29:
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Q
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) Awards 32
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 46
Pan Asian Student Services 46
Part-Time Students 26-27
Pass/No Credit 77-78
Pastor 42
Payments 28
Performance Studies 194, 202
Performing Arts Scholarships 33
Perspective Requirements 68, 74-77
Philosophy 209-212
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 32
Physical Disabilities Program 44
Physical Education 149-150
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 113
Physician Assistant Program 67, 21 3-21 7
Physics 218-222
Piano Proficiency Test 195
Policies 16, 18, 49, 82
Political Science 223-228
Political Science/Economics teaching major
224, 125
Portfolio Assessment Program 80-81
Pre-Professional Programs 58
Pre-Registration 67
Prerequisites 86
President's Greeting 2
President's Scholarships 32
PRIME Scholarship 32
Probation 82
Psychology 229-233
Public Relations and Communication 15
R
Refunds 28-30
Regents 266-267
Regents' Scholarships 32
Registration 66, 67
Religion 234-239
Religious Affiliation 18
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 48-49
Residence Requirements 72
Room and Board 26
Rochester Program 65
ROTC 60
Russian, Central, and East European Studies
240-241
5
Scandinavian Studies 162-163
Scandinavian Urban Studies 62, 171
Scholarships 32-33, 36-40
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 15
Science Scholarship 32
Secondary Education 131-1 32, 134-135
Service-Learning 64
Sigma Pi Sigma 220
Skills Requirements 72-74
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 43
Social Psychology Concentration 230, 249
Social Studies 242
Social Welfare Minor 244
Social Work 243-247
Society of Physics Students 220
Sociology 248-251
Space Physics 21 9
Spanish 186-187
Special Education 135
Special Interest Housing 49
Special Students (Non-Degree) 23
Speech/Communication and
Theatre Arts 252-261
Sponsored Scholarships 36-40
sports 43
StepUP Program 45
Student Activities 42
Student Affairs (see Academic
and Learning Services) 44
Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF) 35
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 42
Student Life 41-50
Student Newspaper 43
Student Project for Amity Among Nations
(SPAN) 18
Student Publications 43
Student Rights 50
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 49
Student Teaching Abroad 63, 129
Studio Art 89-92
Study Abroad 60-63, 166-174
Summer School Office 67
Support Programs 44-45
Sverdrup Hall 15
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 15
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T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 57
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 257-261
Transcripts 20, 21
Transfer Scholarships 32
Transfer Students 19-21, 66-67, 70
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 22, 26-27
Tutor Center 44
U
Upper Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE) 18
Urban Studies 160-161
Urness Hall 15, 49
v
Veterans 83
W
Weekend College, history 12
Withdrawal From College 30, 70
Women's Studies 262-264
Work Study Program 35
x, y, z
Yearbook 43
Youth and Family Institute 16
Youth and Family Ministry Major 235
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Table of C o n t e n t s
PAGE 4, GLOSSARY OF TERMS
PAGE 5, INTRODUCTION
PAGE 6, THE COLLEGE
PAGE 10, CAMPUS MAP
PAGE 12, THE PHYSICAL PLANT
PAGE 14, ACADEMIC LlFE
PAGE 23, STUDENT LlFE
PAGE 29, ADMISSION T O THE COLLEGE
PAGE 33, FINANCIAL AID
PAGE 42, EXPENSES
PAGE 45, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
PAGE 52, GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 54, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERINGS
PAGE 142, FACULTY
PAGE 151, ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
PAGE 153, INDEX
PAGE 155, ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Glossary of Terms
This Augsburg College catalog i s designed togive you the information you need to know
as a student or prospective student. In it you will find most of the answers to questions
you may have about Augsburg. If you have others, please feel free to write or phone the
Office of Admissions at the College.
Certain terms used in this catalog may be unfamiliar to you. We hopethe following brief
definitions will be helpful.
ACADEMIC
COURSE
.......... The
practices, principles, regulations, and customs which
characterize school and college.
............. A subject studied during one semester or an interim such as
"Community Development and Organization." In general, four
courses are taken each semester at Augsburg and one during the
interim i n January. Thirty-five courses are required for
graduation.
MAJOR
.............
.A concentration of study in one area. Augsburg offers majors in
20 departments.
MINOR.. .......... ..A concentration in a field or study in less depth than the major.
ELECTIVE
FEE
.......... ..A
course not required for the major or minor but taken by the
student from any college department as his or her interests
dictate.
.................. Charges
LOAN
made by the College for special services such as
laboratory equipment or locker rental.
...............Money a student borrows for college expenses and later repays.
See "Financial Aid."
SCHOLARSHIP ...... .Financial assistance received by a student based on high school
performance in and out of the classroom, college standing, or
the result of special tests such as the SAT or ACT. Scholarships
vary in amounts and length of duration. The amount generally
depends upon the financial need of the student. There i s no
obligation to repay. The same criteria are used for Grants-In-Aid.
SEMESTER..
......... .The College operates on a 4-1-4 calendar. Each semester is 15
weeks in length and the interim is 4 weeks.
PREREQUISITE
...... .A course which a student i s required to complete before another
one may be taken. The prerequisite course may be either in the
same or another department.
Introduction
Few liberal arts colleges combine the
excitement and vitality of a metropolitan
center with the smallness and intimacy of
the rural setting. Augsburg i s one of the
few, very special Christian colleges which
can offer you both.
The small college atmosphere enables
you to be a participant or a spectator at a
variety of events and activities. Exhibitions, concerts, films, and lectures are
regularly available to you on campus,
as are intercollegiate or intramural athletic
programs.
Religious activities are a vital part of the
campus. The Religious Life Commission
has been established by the Student
Government to oversee, stimulate and
perpetuate religious life on the Augsburg
campus. Its primary purpose and goal is
neither self-serving nor self-sustaining,
but rather furthering the ministry of
Christ on the Augsburg campus.
You, the student, are an individual at
Augsburg. You design your own learning
experience. While distributional and
major requirements act as guidelines,
there is latitude to design a portion of
your own education.
At Augsburg, the innovative and experimental as well as the individual are
central. The college follows the calendar
known as the "4-1-4."
In the study of the liberal arts, you will
encounter ideas and experiences from
the whole range of human knowledge.
The liberal arts education, however, i s
more than an education of knowledge
from a number of fields. Augsburg recognizes that concentration i s necessary in
your chosen field. You may choose from a
variety of majors for hundreds of career
possibilities.
Augsburg i s in the center of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. In this
metropolitan setting, a rich kaleidoscope
of resources and activities is available to
enrich your education, if you choose. You
may select an evening at the Guthrie
Theater, the Brave New Workshop, or at
any of the many galleries or coffee
houses. You might spend an afternoon
touring the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
You may choose a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra or one by the many professional touring groups that appear in
the Twin Cities. There are numerous
opportunities for individual and team
sports. Professional sports are also available - the Twins, the Vikings, the North
Stars, and the Kicks.
Thus, we feel Augsburg is a distinctive
combination: a strong academic program, a capable and dedicated staff, an
eager student body and a remarkable
location.
The College
Identification
Augsburg is afour-year liberal artscollege
affiliated with the American Lutheran
Church (ALC). Founded more than 100
years ago, Augsburg celebrated i t s
centennial in 1969 and i s i n its second
century of Christian higher education.
The current student body of over 1600 i s
largely of Lutheran background though
many denominations are represented on
campus. About 65% are residentstudents,
while others commute daily from the surrounding metropolitan area.
Reaching the Twin Cities i s easy. Several
major airlines provide daily service t o
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, including United, Northwest Orient,
Eastern, Braniff, North Central, Ozark and
Allegheny. Bus or train connections can
be made from all areas of the United
States.
The Augsburg campus i s just five minutes
east of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 94 which forms the southern border
of the campus. (Directions are given in the
map section of this catalog.)
History
Location
You and your education will have the
option of benefiting from Augsburg's
location in the Twin Cities. Excellent art
collections are available t o you in the
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker
Art Center, and many other galleries.
Augsburg was the first seminary founded
by Norwegian Lutherans in America.
Minneapolis replaced Marshall, Wisconsin, as Augsburg's home in 1872. The first
college students were enrolled i n 1874
and the first college graduation was held
in 1879.
The Minnesota Orchestra and other area
performing organizations afford rich
opportunities for the enjoyment of music
of many types. The Twin Cities also appear
regularly on the itineraries of major performing artists.
The school was officially named Augsburg
College in 1963 when its former sponsor,
the Lutheran Free Church, merged with
the American Lutheran Church. Augsburg Seminary joined with Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul that same year.
A variety of dramatic and musical presentations is provided by several theaters
in the area such as the nationally known
Guthrie Theater, Theater-in-the-Round,
the O l d Log Theater, the St. Paul Opera,
Chimera Theater and the Chanhassen
Dinner Theater.
Nature and Objectives
Recreational activities abound. You can
play tennis at parks near the campus or
swim in one of the many area lakes. In the
winter you may join other students o n
skiing trips. Professional sports are available the year around.
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college
of the American Lutheran Church. It i s
committed t o an open, honest, competent inquiry into the sciences, arts, and
humanities in the context of the Christian
faith.
Augsburg emphasizes t h e f o l l o w i n g
primary objectives:
To expose students to a wide variety o f
ideas and disciplines, while assisting
them to become proficient i n onearea
or major.
Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C.
t o h e l p students understand t h e
Christian faith i n relation to the contemporary world.
The College and i t s faculty subscribe t o
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulagated by the American Association of American Colleges.
to develop students' love o f learning
and their faculties o f reason, criticism,
curiosity a n d imagination b y encouraging and maintaining academic
excellence.
to increase students' understanding o f
the urban environment and culture,
and to enable them to gain the skills
needed to respond creatively to the
problems and potentialities o f the
modern city.
to encourage students to ascertain
their interests and abilities, and to aid
them i n discovering the occupational
opportunities which exist for them.
to assist students i n their intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual growth; to
encourage them to develop attitudes
and qualities o f character compatible
with the Christian faith.
Policies
It i s the policy of Augsburg College not t o
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origins, age, marital
status, sex or handicap as required by Title
IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments
or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 as amended in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and
employment practices. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be
directed t o Charles Gerster, Science Hall,
Room 139, or Marianne Sander, Memorial
Hall, (332-5181), or t o the Director of the
Office for Civil Rights, Department of
The Campus
Augsburg's campus is located i n the heart
of Minneapolis surrounding Murphy
Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The College currently has 16
major buildings with a number of cottage
housing units that are very popular with
the students. The University of Minnesota
and two of the city's largest hospitals,
Fairview and St. Mary's are adjacent t o the
campus.
Accreditation
Augsburg has achieved full accreditation
in the following associations that set
standards by which excellence i s judged:
North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools
The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary)
The American Chemical Society
Visiting the Campus
The purpose of the campus visit is t o
permit students t o learn, first-hand, about
t h e College program, facilities, and
admissions requirements. A personal
interview affords candidates, parents, and
the admissions counselor the opportunity
to exchange information vital i n the
process o T - T e r e a K - aTdtege and i n
making admissions decisions. A campus
tour and an interview with an admissions
officer are strongly recommended but are
not mandatory.
of the faculty and to attend classes,
Monday through Friday, when school is in
session.
Students who wish to arrange for a tour
and an interview are asked to write for an
appointment or call the office (332-5181).
Preferred times for campus visits are 9
a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. Arrangements
may also be made to meet with a member
School, church, and other groups are
welcome to visit the College. Arrangements may be made by writing the Office
o f Admissions, A u g s b u r g College,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454.
DRIVING TO THE CAMPUS. Augsburg is easily reached by Interstate 94. If you are coming east
from Minneapolis, take the 25th Avenue exit, turn left t o Riverside Avenue, and left again t o 21st
Avenue South. (You'll see the Augsburg sign.)
If you are coming west from St. Paul, take the Riverside Avenue exit (right after you cross the
Mississippi River) and then turn right onto Riverside. Watch for the Augsburg sign and turn left at
21st Avenue South.
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Campus Guide
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B.
C.
D.
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1. Admissions House
2. West Hall
3. Library
4. Science Hall
5. O l d Main
6. Mortensen Tower
7. Urness Tower
8. College Center
9. The Quadrangle
10. Memorial Hall
11. Art Studio and Art Annex
12. O l d Music Hall
13. Si Melby Hall
14. Augsburg College Ice Arena
15. Little Theatre (Speech and Drama)
16. East Hall
17. Music Hall
18. Fairview-St. Mary's Medical Center
- Olivet Hall (not shown; located south
of the campus o n Franklin Avenue)
Admissions Parking
Student Parking
Murphy Square
Faculty-Staff Parking
Fairview-St.*Mary's Parking Ramp
Offices
Admissions (628 21st Ave. 5.)
Alumni Programs (Memorial 2nd floor)
Audio-visual (Memorial ground floor)
Augsburgian (College Center ground floor)
Auxiliary Program (Memorial 1st floor)
Bookstore (College Center 1st floor)
Business Affairs (Science 139)
Career Planning and Placement (Memorial 1st floor)
Center for Student Development (Memorial 1st floor)
C.H.R. (Memorial ground floor)
Data Processing (Science 32)
Dean of the College (Science 135)
Development Office (Memorial 2nd floor)
ECHO (College Center ground floor)
Financial Services (Science 156)
Housing (Memorial 1st floor)
Interim Director (Science 135)
Internship Office (Science 135)
Little Theatre (Speech Building)
News Bureau (Memorial 2nd floor)
Personnel Office (Science 139)
Plant Services (Science 156)
President's Office (Memorial 1st floor)
Printing and Mailing (Science 9)
Public Relations (Memorial 2nd floor)
Publications (Memorial 2nd floor)
Residence Programs (Memorial 1st floor)
Registrar (Science 114)
S.O.S. (College Center Office)
Special Programs (Science 135)
Student Government (College Center Office)
Student Programs (College Center Office)
Study Abroad (Memorial 1st floor)
Summer School Office (Science 135)
Treasurer's Office (Science 147)
The Physical Plant
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located i n
relation t o each other.
Following i s a brief description of each
building.
Old Main, erected in 1900, contains a
large number of classrooms and offices.
offices for the music faculty and a 217-seat
recital hall.
The Speech and Drama Building, was
acquired in 1959 and remodeled for
dramatic and other speech activities.
Science Hall, erected i n 1948-49, includes
general administration offices; the Computer Center; well-equipped laboratories
for chemistry, physics, and biology; a
medium-sized auditorium; and several
classrooms and faculty offices. The Lisa
Odland Observatory on the roof of
Science Hall was completed in the summer of 1960.
The Augsburg College Center, completed
in 1967, is a center of non-academic
activity on campus. The building houses
the Commons, which i s the main dining
area, plus private dining rooms and a
coffee shop. Student government and
student publications have quarters in this
building. The bookstore i s also located
here. Spacious lounges and recreational
areas are provided i n this three-story
building containing 55,000 square feet of
space.
The George Sverdrup Library, named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president,
was erected and dedicated i n 1955.
Adjaceant t o Science Hall and of similar
contemporary architectural design, it
provides excellent resources for research
and study. It contains reading rooms,
seminars, work rooms, a visual-education
center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms, and a number of faculty offices.
Urness Tower, completed in 1967, i s an
eleven-story building providing living
quarters for 324 students. The building
was named i n honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Urness who have given several
generous gifts to the college. A unique
feature of the building i s that each floor i s
considered a "house unit" providing the
36 residents, housed two to a room, with
their own lounge, study and utility areas.
Melby Hall, the auditorium-gymnasium,
was completed in 1961. This building,
named in honor of Professor J.S. Melby,
dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball
coach and head of the Christianity department, provides excellent facilities for
the health and physical education program, intercollegiate athletics, chapel
services, and general auditorium purposes.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, erected
in 1938, was named in honor of Augsburg's second and third presidents. The
building houses about 60 students and
provides space for several faculty and
administrative otfices.
The Music Hall, erected in 1978, is the
newest building on the campus. It contains classroom facilities, two rehearsal
halls, a music library, practice studios,
Mortensen Tower, erected i n 1973,
named in honor of M i s s Gerda Mortensen,.dean of women at Augsburg from
1923 to 1964, contains 104 one and twobedroom apartments providing housing
for 312 upperclass students. A spacious
lounge area as well as conference rooms
are located i n this building.
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The Art Studio Building, dedicated in
1964, houses the Department of Art on its
two floors.
West Hall, i s an apartment building purchased in 1966 shortly after it was constructed. It provides excellent housing for
married students.
Annex Houses, located in the campus
area p r o v i d e accommodations f o r
students, faculty, and staff members.
The Admissions House, located at 628-21st
Avenue South, provides offices for the
admissions staff and a reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
The Ice Arena, built in 1974, provides two
large skating areas for Augsburg and the
metropolitan community. It is used for
hockey, recreational skating, and figure
skating.
Academic Life
Augsburg i s a modern well-equipped
college which aims to provide its students
with a broad liberal arts education as well
as prepare them for a career. A strong
academic program in the arts and sciences
and in theology is available. Pre-professional preparation for such fields as
engineering, medicine, law and t h e
Christian ministry i s offered. The College
prepares students for graduate study in
several disciplines. Preparation f o r
careers i n business, communications,
medical technology, music, nursing,
occupational therapy, social work, and
teaching is available.
Augsburg seeks t o assist its students
through their academic experience t o
better understand themselves and the
world and to equip them t o serve accordi n g t o their individual interests and
abilities.
The Student as Learner
A great deal has been written during the
last few years describing the responsibilities of a college to i t s students. Augsburg
recognizes its task to provide consistently
high quality opportunities for learning
along with support systems which enhance the teaching-learning process.
Learning is not, however, a commodity
which can be purchased. It i s not equal t o
simply buying so many courses and being
exposed to the activities of professors.
Learning involves t h e solitary i n n e r
struggle of the student who investigates,
analyzes and synthesizes the materials
and insights offered. When these have
become one's own and when the learner
moves on to new personal insights, then
learning has taken place.
Both the school and the student have
responsibilities i n this process. Neither
party can elude its basic task.
Faculty
Augsburg has an able faculty who try t o
take a personal interest i n their students.
The student-faculty ratio i s approximately
15.5 t o 1, with class size averaging 25 or
less.
Augsburg faculty members serve as
academic advisers and are available for
help on individual problems. They often
join students in discussing the political
climate, comparing notes on a visiting
speaker, or talking over the latest sports
victory while having coffee.
Library Services
Augsburg has a well-equipped library.
A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff and
friendly student library assistants make
the library a favorite place t o study. The
main library, centrally located next to the
Science Hall, houses over 150,000volumes
including books, periodicals, records and
various other media. The Music and
Chemistry libraries are located within the
departmental areas.
Access to over a million volumes i s available via daily interloan and courier service
among the seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library.
Through Minitex, the statewide network,
the additional resources of Minnesota
and Wisconsin libraries are accessible t o
the Augsburg faculty and students.
A service-dedicated staff p r o v i d e s
students with assistance to meet diverse
information needs including instruction
in the use of the library, standard reference service, guidance i n pursuing term
paper topics, and directions t o other local
sources of information,
The AV Center of the Library provides
facilities for classes in broadcasting and
audio-visual materials. Assistance with the
production of slides, transparencies, filmstrips and audiohide0 tape recordings
are available f o r b o t h f a c u l t y and
students. Equipment such as movie and
slide projectors and tape recorders may
be borrowed for limited periods; film
bibliographies and other advice o n
materials selection are also available.
The 4-1-4 Calendar
Augsburg follows the 4-1-4 calendar. Two
15-week semesters are separated by a 4week interim in January. During each
semester the student generally enrolls i n
four courses; during the interim concentration i s on one subject.
The interim period is an especially exciting time. The whole world becomes an
arena of learning. Creative energies and
individual interests determine the course
of study. Innovation and experimentation
are encouraged in this change from the
general academic schedule. Interest i n
music may take form in the study and
presentation of a concert program. Interest i n people may find form i n the study
and participation i n activities of a social
agency. Newspapers and advertising
agencies provide opportunities for those
interested' i n communications. Whether
your interests are sedate or spectacular
the interim will afford the opportunity t o
experience and experiment while learning.
General Education
Requirements
Distribution requirements for graduation
are minimal, affording the student considerable f r e e d o m i n t h e choice o f
courses. A student seeking a liberal arts
education would probably choose many
of them even if they were not required.
I n the humanities area, students may
select courses i n literature, philosophy,
art, music, foreign languages, speech,
drama, and religion. Science courses may
be chosen f r o m biology, chemistry,
mathematics, or physics. Courses in social
and behavioral sciences are offered i n
science, psychology and sociology.
Proficiency in English writing must be
demonstrated. O n e course f r o m an
approved list of courses containing an
emphasis on urban concerns i s required
as is also proficiency in two lifetime sports.
For details on general education requirements see under Academic Administration.
Majors
Augsburg offers the following majors:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Economics
Economics/Business
Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
French
German
Health Education
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Therapy
Natural Science
Nursing
Philosophy
wide scope of courses in the natural and
social sciences, in the humanities, and in
religion and philosophy which will provide the necessary preparation for future
professional study.
many graduate schools consider the
grade P/N given for a course as a "C". This
information may help students in planning their class schedules.
Pre-Dentistry at Augsburg
Pre-Medicine at Augsburg
English, 2 courses; Biology 111, 112;
Physics 121, 122; Chemistry 115, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352; Mathematics 124; Psychology, 1 course.
Biology 111, 112, 355; Chemistry 115, 116
(or 105,106), 351,352,353; English Ill,
and
one or more writing and literature
courses; Mathematics 124, 125; Physics
121, 122; Biochemistry 367; sociology,
behavioral sciences and humanities, 5
courses.
Students are encouraged to consult with
the faculty adviser early in the freshman
year. Requirements have been designed
to fulfill the minimum requirements of
the School of Dentistry at the Universityof
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering at Augsburg
Augsburg offers a dual-degree program
of liberal arts and engineering in cooperation with the Washington University
School of Engineering and Applied
Science and the Michigan Technological
University. See under Engineering for
information on the course requirements
in this Three-Two Plan of studies.
Students are encouraged to consult with
the faculty adviser early in the freshman
year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the Medical
School of the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may
vary. Programs have been designed to
fulfill the minimum requirements of the
Medical School of the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Pharmacy at Augsburg
Pre-Law at Augsburg
Students planning to pursue a career in
law should consult the handbook published by The Association of American
Law Schools. Early consultation with the
pre-law adviser, Dr. Myles Stenshoel, is
strongly suggested. Students may wish to
take the political science course, Law in
the United States, to help determine
whether they possess an interest in law.
Since law schools encourage students to
maintain a high grade point average, the
pre-law student should be aware that
Biology 111,112; Chemistry 115,116,351,
352; Economics 122,123; English 111, and
a second course; Health Ed. 110; Mathematics 124; Physics 121, 122. Electives to
fulfill the 60 semester-hour requirements
should be chosen from humanities, literature, and the arts. Please refer to the
bulletins published by the College of
Pharmacy of your choice.
Students are encouraged to consult with
the faculty adviser early in the freshman
year.
This two-year program has been designed
to fulfill minimum requirements of the
College of Pharmacy at the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary at Augsburg
One may enter a theological seminary
with any of several different majors, e.g.,
history, philosophy, English, psychology,
sociology, religion. The student planning
t o enter seminary should include Religion
111, 221 among the courses selected. A
pre-seminary curriculum should include
at least two semesters of history (Western
Civilization) and one or more courses i n
the history of philosophy. It should also
include Greek in the junior and/or senior
year. .
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges
and institutions in the Twin Cities area on
several programs.
Library and Media Center. Through C.L.I.C.,
the Twin Cities private colleges library
consortium, and Minitex, the statewide
library network, the Augsburg community has access t o over 5,000,000 volumes. Augsburg's library works with a
collection of education materials including approximately 150,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes, scores and films.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities.
Full-time students at Augsburg and the St.
Paul colleges of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine and St. Thomas may elect a
course each semester at another campus.
No additional fee i s required for such an
exchange, except for private instruction
in music and some independent studies.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Augsburg
See under "Independent Study" for
further details. Students may elect t o
English, 2 courses; Mathematics 124;
participate in the cooperative program t o
Public Speaking, 1 course; Chemistry 115,
116 (or 105,106), 351,352,353; Biology Ill, gain new perspectives, t o get better acquainted with the other schools, or t o
112; Physics 121, 122; Economics, 1
undertake a specific course or major not
course; artistic expression, 2 courses (art,
offered on the home campus. The colliterature, music, humanities, theater, and
leges have coordinated calendars. The
upper division foreign languages); aninterim term may also be taken o n
t h r o p o l o g y , economics, geography,
another campus. A regularly scheduled
history, political science, psychology, and
bus shuttles students b e t w e e n t h e
sociology courses to fulfill the remainder
campuses.
of the distribution requir,ements.
Students are encouraged to consult with
the faculty adviser early in the freshman
year.
Programs have been designed t o fulfill the
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Augsburg College also cooperates with
other colleges i n planning study opportunities for the January interim. For
example, Augsburg and St. Olaf jointly
plan a number of foreign study opportunities for the interim. Since the interim
program is new each year, the Interim
Director should be consulted regarding
planned programs.
The Higher Education Consortium. This
Computer Programming. Augsburg and
group is composed of colleges and uniControl Data Institute have an arrangeversities i n Minnesota, Iowa and South
ment whereby students may transfer the
Dakota. Planned activities include inequivalent of three courses in computer
novative curricular programsfor students,
programming taken at CDI to Augsburg
interchange and sharing of academic perCollege.
sonnel and o t h e r college resources,
cooperative research projects, foreign
Affiliation with School of Nursing. Nursstudy, joint sponsorship of a metro-urban
ing students in the school of nursing at
affairs conference, and development of
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital receive inprograms consistent with the needs and
struction in biology, chemistry, and other
resources of the community organiza~ basic courses at Augsburg. Applications
tions of the Upper Midwest.
for admission t o the school of nursing
should be made directly t o the hospital.
Chemical Dependency Program. A cooperative effort between Augsburg College and Metropolitan Community College in downtown Minneapolis has resulted i n the establishment of a four-year
program i n social work, sociology or
psychology with a chemical dependency
specialty. The program i s designed t o train
specialists to help professional people i n
dealing with chemical dependency
problems. Courses are taken both on the
Augsburg and Metropolitan campuses.
Conservation of Human Resources
(CHR). These co-learning classes bring
together Augsburg students, prison inmates, mental hospital patients, guards,
and students at rehabilitation centers.
Classes are held at such places as the
Shakopee Institution for Women, Stillwater State Prison,Trevillaof Robbinsdale
(a center for the severely physically handicapped), or on the Augsburg campus. The
classes offered through several departments give students first-hand views of
the prisons, hospitals, and rehabilitation
centers. The response o f students
involved in the courses, both from Augsb u r g and t h e institutions, has been
extremely favorable.
Medical Technology. In cooperation with
Hennepin County General, Metropolitan
Medical Center, and Northwestern hospitals, Augsburg offers w o r k which
enables qualified students t o receive a
college degree with a major in Medical
Technology. The first three years of this
work are taken at Augsburg, and a final
twelve-month program i s completed at
one of the three hospitals when the
student i s accepted by the participating
hospital for i t s program. Augsburg College does not guarantee acceptance by
the hospitals.
Engineering. Affiliation with Washington
University School of Engineering and
Applied Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and
Michigan, enables a student t o receive
the Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering baccalaureate degree from Washington University or Michigan Technological University, in a five-year program. The first
three years are spent at Augsburg and the
last two at the affiliated university.
Corrective Therapy. A program in Corrective Therapy worked out in cooperation with the Minnesota Veterans' Home,
is available to students who complete a
major in physical education with specialization in Corrective Therapy.
wishes t o participate i n an international
program.
Admission t o this program requires an
application t o b e approved by t h e
director of 'the program. Application
should be made during the spring semester of the sophomore year. Candidates are
r e q u i r e d t o have a 2.5 grade-point
average in work completed in the major
and a 2.0 grade-point average overall. All
candidates should, as soon as possible,
consult w i t h t h e Director regarding
proper sequence of courses.
Student Project for Amity Among
Nations. Augsburg participates i n the
SPAN program. This i s a joint venture of
the University of Minnesota and several
colleges i n the state. Each year three or
four countries are selected, and qualified
students are granted partial scholarships
to enable them t o spend a summer in
informal study in one of the countries
chosen. Applications to the program are
made in the spring of the freshman or
sophomore year. The SPAN program consists of three stages: language study and
group meetings during the school year
before departure, independent study
abroad on a topic of one's choice during
the following summer, and the writing of
a paper upon return.
Antioch-Minneapolis Communiversity.
Students at A u g s b u r g C o l l e g e a n d
Antioch-Minneapolis Communiversity, a
metropolitan school emphasizing experiential-based learning, may take classes at
each other's campuses under certain
m u t u a l l y satisfactory arrangements.
Interested persons should contact the
Academic Dean.
While Augsburg
not
Reserved Officers Training programs for
the various armed services of the United
States, such programs are available i n the
area and may be pursued by
Augsburg students. For information, confer with the Dean of the College.
Opportunities for Study
Abroad
Several types of international experience
are available to Augsburg students. Some
of them are briefly described below. For
application procedures and further information, request the special brochure on
lnternational Study at Augsburg from the
Director of International Programs. Since
there is a limit on the number of students
who may study abroad each year it i s wise
to apply in the fall prior t o the year one
Semester or Year Abroad. Arrangements
have been made under which Augsburg
students may spend their sophomore or
junior year in study at a number of foreign
educational institutions. These institutions are the University of Oslo, Norway;
schiller College in London and Heidelberg; Warnborough House College at
Oxford, England; the lnstituto Allende at
San Miguel de Allende in Mexico; the
lnstitute for American Universities at
Aix-en-Provence and Avignon in France;
The Goethe Institute in Germany; the
University of Hamburg, Germany; the
University of Seville, Spain; and the University of Laval i n Quebec. In addition,
through the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs, Augsburgstudents
may take part in the Scandinavian Urban
Studies Term, and through the Experiment in lnternational Living, Augsburg
students are offered study programs i n
Columbia, Denmark, England, France,
Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala,
India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Spain,
Taiwan, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. This type
o f study must be approved before
departure by the Director of International
Programs, one's faculty adviser, and the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing. Credit earned through foreign
study may be applied to the student's
graduation requirements as electives, as
elements of the major sequence, or t o
satisfy some of the general education
requirements.
Summer School. Again there i s a wide
variety of possibilities for those who wish
t o spend a summer studying abroad. Re-
cently Augsburg students have spent
summers i n Norway, Spain, Mexico,
France, Greece, Germany, and England.
Those interested in further information
should contact the Director of International Programs.
fourteen weeks. Students wishing to
know more about Augsburg's continuing
education offerings should call or write
the Office of the Associate Dean of the
Faculty.
New Dimensions Program
Interim. Study abroad during the interim
is planned for each year. See listings
under the Augsburg Interim Catalog and
in the brochure on Interims Abroad
issued each spring for the following
January.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at Augsburg is designed t o provide opportunities for
qualified students to pursue an enriched
and sometimes accelerated course of
study. Special seminars, colloquia, honors
student forums and options in completing
the general education requirements are
all parts of the Honors Program. Inquiries
should be addressed to Dr. Milda Hedblom, Honors Director.
lnternship Program
The lnternship Program is a college-wide
program. It provides students in almost all
fields of study an opportunity to gain
practical on-the-job experience that can
be related to their academic program or
personal interests. Internships are available with a variety of companies, agencies
and community organizations.
Continuing Education Program
Augsburg College offers a number of
courses, both credit and non-credit,
through its Continuing Education Program. Classes are generally in the evening. Since continuing education courses
are offered on a semester-hour basis, the
courses vary in length from four weeks to
The New Dimensions Program i s for
adults who have not attended or who
have not graduated from college. The
program provides admissions counseling,
career guidance and planning, a simplified time-saving registration procedure,
on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and, for those who desire it, a special
course to ease the transition to academic
life.
The transitional course, "The Adult
Student: Issues and Challenges," i s offered several times a year. It includes selfassessment, testing, counseling, training
and practice in study skills, career exploration, and discussion of personal and
family problems arisingfrom the return to
school. The course enables returning
adults to get to know each other through
sharing experiences, problems, hopes
and aspirations.
For further information, contact the New
Dimensions Office at Augsburg.
Degrees
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of
Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the
Bachelor of Science degrees. The degree,
Bachelor of Science, i s awarded t o
graduates with majors in Medical Technology, Music Therapy, Nursing, and
Social Work. Majors in Music may select
the program for either the Bachelor of
Arts or the Bachelor of Music degree.
Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Student Life
Your experiences in the classroom are a
major aspect of your college life, but
learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities and opportunities of the college and metropolitan
area. Whether you are a resident or commuter student, you'll find that the climate
for learning and living at Augsburg can
add dimension to your education.
Religious Life
An important part of daily life at Augsburg
is religious activity. The Religious Life
Commission, chaired by students and
composed of students and faculty, sees its
major responsibility in relation t o worship, devotional life and the stimulation of
faith. Chapel services are held three times
a week and are both experimental and
traditional in character. The Wednesday
evening Eucharist service in the College
Center i s a valued worship experience for
many students. Students, faculty and staff
participate voluntarily. Special events are
sponsored throughout the year and a
number of groups having a religious
emphasis meet regularly. The Campus
Pastor has an office in the College Center
where you can contact him for counseling, consultation or ways to get more
involved.
Social and Cultural
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, special dinners,
name entertainment, and visiting personalities in various fields.
The College Center is the focus of leisuretime activity on campus. Offices for the
College newspaper, the Augsburg Echo,
and the yearbook, the Augsburgian, are
on the lower level. Many of the clubs that
unite classroom or non-classroom related
interests meet i n the Center.
There are several opportunities for participation in music and drama. In addition
to performing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and
Orchestra tour. The String Ensemble, the
Chorale, the Jazz Ensemble and several
student-organized groups such as the
Cabaret Singers also perform on and off
campus. Several plays are given o n
campus each year under the direction of
the theater arts department.
Recreation
Every student is urged t o participate i n
some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as
well as individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Climaxing the intramural program is the Extramural Meet, a tournament for intramural winners at various
colleges. Check schedules for times when
there i s open use of the gymnasium and
the ice arena.
lntercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg i s affiliated with the Minnesota
lntercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC) and i s a member of the National
Association of lntercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA). The College annually competes
in ten sports, including football, soccer,
cross-country, basketball, hockey,
wrestling, baseball, track, tennis, and golf.
Augsburg i s also a member of the Minnesota Women's lntercollegiate Athletic
Association (MWIAA) and the Association
for lntercollegiate Athletics for Women
(AIAW). The women annually compete i n
volleyball, cross country, gymnastics,
basketball, tennis, track & field, and
softball.
Student Services
Augsburg College i s concerned with educating the whole person and recognizes
that the context i n which learning takes
place i s a critical factor in achieving optimal growth. Knowledge growsfrom more
than intellectual endeavors. Expanding
relationships, exploring values, identifying life styles, developing autonomy and
interdependence, finding purpose and
commitment - all combine with intellectual content and skills t o produce the
desired educational impact of the college
on its students.
The Division of Student Affairs has been
created t o support this task. During the
summer before your freshman year, or at
the time of transfer, you will receive a
copy of SEMAPHORE: Student Guide t o a
College Education. This book will help
you assess the possibilities in your education, choices t o make, directions t o
consider and different destinations for
which t o plan. SEMAPHORE was designed
to act as a sort of road map for you.
The Center for Student Development
provides a variety of services t o help make
your journey as rich and meaningful as
possible. Some of the opportunities you
may wish to participate in are listed
below.
Summer Orientation. You can plan your
first academic year and register for classes.
You and your parents get acquainted with
classmates, faculty, and staff as well as with
the campus. You stay in the dormitory,
attend events in the metropolitan area
and seek answers t o the rnany questions
you have about college life.
you think through how you can handle
major or minor problems i n a constructive
way. Consultation i s provided on questions of policy and procedure.
Career Planning and Placement. You may
be uncertain about where you want to be
when you finish your undergraduate experience, whether your life style will be a
balanced one, how work will provide
opportunity for service and fulfillment.
Augsburg has a four-year career development plan t o help you assess yourself,
explore possibilities, test realities and prepare for entry into the next phase of your
life. All new students will have a chance t o
review their interests with a counselor.
Minority Concerns. If you have some
special needs or simply want t o expand
your cross-cultural awareness, you can
contact a staff member t o help you find
out which resources and programs will
help meet your needs.
Human Development Seminars. A series
of informal "mini-courses" are offered
each year t o help you grow i n understanding of yourself and your relationship
t o others. Such topics as PEER (Positive
Educational Experiences i n Relationships), Issues i n Men's and Women's
Identity, Assertiveness, Job Seeking, and
Sexuality are available. Information o n
current offerings and oppoi-tunity t o
register are provided several times during
the year.
Academic Enrichment. You may want t b
improve your skills in such areas as
reading, studying, note-taking, and
testing by attending one or more of the
workships offered. You also will have an
opportunity t o meet with a counselor t o
diagnose your needs. If a particular
course proves difficult, you can arrange
for tutoring through the Center.
Counseling and Guidance. Situations
occur for all of us where we can handle
challenges more effectively discussing
things with someone who has more expertise. Counselors are available to help
Residence Life
Because Augsburg recognizes that a student's ability t o respond t o the learning
environment depends, in part, upon his
or her living conditions, a variety of
housing alternatives is provided. The residence hall program is designed t o promote student growth through relationships with other students and being an
active participant i n group decisionmaking. Each residence unit has one or
more Resident Staff who are able t o
facilitate the process of group living as
well as discuss personal concerns with
individual students.
All new freshmen and some upperclass
students l i v e i n Urness Tower. This
eleven-story high-rise houses 324. Each
floor is considered a house unit providing
36 students, two t o a room,with their own
lounge, study and utility areas.
Mortensen Tower, the newest residence
hall, is an alternative t o traditional residence-hall living. It contains 104 one and
t w o - b e d r o o m apartments t o accommodate 312 upperclass students.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall houses
about 60 upperclass men and women.
Memorial's special advantage is that it i s
large enough t o meet new people, but
small enough to retain a friendly, close
atmosphere.
West Hall contains 12 one-bedroom
apartments housing 24 upperclass
students.
Another alternative option is Annex
Housing which provides a unique opportunity to try group living. Groups of
upperclass men or women share living
space, house responsibilities, and cooking.
Houses are located in the campus area.
One way to maximize the living-learning
aspects of your housing situation is to avail
yourself of the opportunity to bid for a
house as a Special Interest House. Groups
of students have created exciting projects
by writing and implementing educational
impact proposals on such topics as
Environmental Concerns, Men's and
Women's Awareness, International Living,
Simplified Life Styles, and Scandinavian
Studies.
Married student housing i s available in
annex housing and Kueffner Apartments.
All freshmen and sophomores not living
at home are required to live in collegeoperated housing.
Mortensen Tower is carpeted, air conditioned, and contains kitchen units. It i s
otherwise unfurnished. In other residence halls or houses, rooms are furnished except for bed linens, towels,
blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry facilities are available in each residence.
Students engage a room at the beginning
of the fall term for the entire school year.
New students receive room assignments
during the summer before they enroll at
Augsburg. Upperclass students make
housing arrangements in the spring. All
resident students must sign housing
contracts.
Freshmen and transfer students are urged
to make the tuition deposit by June 1 in
order to secure housing. Students who
deposit after June 1 will be provided
housing only if space i s available.
All students living on campus are required
to pay a $100 advance paymentwhen they
sign the housing contract. The fee i s
credited to the students' account when
they move into the residence.
Student Activities
A variety of interests are served by groups
and clubs and by events sponsored by the
student government. If you need information or wish to initiate a new group or
activity, contact the Student Activities
Director.
Advising
All members of the Augsburg faculty
serve as academic advisers. Advisers are
assigned on the basis of academic interests, and students are encouraged to
establish close working relationships with
their adviser. Secondary Education students have available a second adviser, one
in the major and one in the area of
education.
Student Financial Services
You may wish to contact this office for
information on types of assistance available and for answers to questions about
deadlines and procedures. Work opportunities both on and off campus are also
recorded. If you have financial problems,
this i s a good place to work them out.
Health Service
Your health needs will be met by the staff
of Smiley's Point Clinic located on Riverside Avenue across the street from the
campus. Visits are free except for special
testing or service, and prescriptions are
available through the Fairview Pharmacy
at cost. Be sure t o check your family
health coverage t o determine if you are
included; if not, a student health insurance plan is available.
to writing or editing t o service opportunities. If you want to get involved,
contact the President or Vice President i n
their offices in the College Center.
International Students
Food Service
The Commons, situated on the top floor
of the College Center is the main foodservice facility. This pleasant room features small table units for easy conversation and overlooks the College Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The portions
are generous and modestly priced.
Students on board plan who live in residence halls eat t h e i r meals i n t h e
Commons.
The Chinwag, located on the ground floor
of the Center, features short orders and is
open through the noon hour and in the
evenings.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan
options for those living in College houses
or nearby apartments.
Student Government
Student government i s t h e vehicle
through which students can secure a
closer relationship and better understanding with the administration and
faculty, and provide better input into the
decision-making process at Augsburg.
Student government also sponsors and
directs student activities, protects student
rights, and provides the means for discussions and action on all issues pertaining t o student l i f e at Augsburg.
Student government is organized intothe
executive branch, the legislative branch,
and the judicial branch. Elections are
held i n the spring except for freshmen
who elect their representatives i n the fall
of their first year. Many kinds of involvement are possible from program planning
If you are a student from a foreign country
or would like to be part of the activities of
this group, contact the faculty member
who i s appointed as adviser.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and
has provided for due process in matters of
disciplinary action and grade appeal. The
Judicial Council is elected by student and
faculty and serves t o conduct hearings
and review matters of concern. Any
student who wishes to identify appropriate procedures for complaint should
contact the Vice President for Academic
Affairs if the concern i s related to academic matters.
The College operates in compliance with
the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title
IX. Students have the right t o inspect all
official records, files and data which pertain t o them and which are maintained i n
the office of the registrar and the placement office and t o challenge inaccurate
or misleading information. Exceptions are
parents' financial records and confidential letters and statements placed i n
the record before January 1, 1975, or
placed under conditions where students
have signed a waiver of right of access.
Students have the right to experience
education free from discrimination based
on sex, race, ethnic, or cultural background, creed, marital status or age.
Persons seeking additional information
on these topics should contact thecenter
for Student Development.
Admission t o the College
Applying for admission to Augsburg College is a simple procedure. Each application i s reviewed by the Admissions
Office and students are accepted on the
basis of high school performance, promise
of success in college as shown by college
entrance examination scores, other motiv a t i o n a l factors, a n d personal
recommendations.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital
status, sex or handicap as required by Title
I X of the 1972 Educational Amendments
or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 as amended in its admission policies,
educational programs, activities and
e'mployment practices.
A visit t o the campus is highly recommended: admissions counselors are available to help you, answer your questions,
and arrange for you to see the campus.
The Application Process
for Freshmen
1. From the Admissions Office secure an
official application for admission and
complete it.
2. Hand the completed application to
your high school counselor, along with
the $10.00 application fee, and ask that
these be sent with your official high
school transcript to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21st Ave. South
Minneapolis, M N 55454
3. Submit scores from the SAT or ACT or
PSAT. The College recommends that candidates sit for the examination as early as
possible during the senior year. Your high
school counselor can tell you when these
tests are scheduled in your area.
4. Admissions to the College are made on
a "rolling" basis: soon after an application
file is complete, a decision will be made
and the student notified. A non-refundable $50.00 tuition deposit i s required by
April 15 after acceptance has been made
and/or financial aid (if applied for) has
been awarded.
5. After the deposit has been made, the
student must complete a medical data
form, which will be sent by the College.
6. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus, and matriculation information will be mailed to the
student during the summer.
Transfer
Students are accepted by transfer from
other colleges and universities on the
basis of their academic record. College
credit i s granted for liberal arts courses
satisfactorily completed at accredited
institutions. The College reserves the
right not t o grant credit for courses where
it considers the work unsatisfactory, and
to grant provisional credit for work taken
at unaccredited institutions.
The grade average for graduation is based
on work taken at Augsburg only.
Transfer students with the A.A. degree are
considered as having met all general education requirements at Augsburg except
for two courses i n religious studies.
Registered Nurse Students, seeking a
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
must also complete the Department of
Second Step Nursing entrance tests.
The Application Process For
Transfer Students
1. From the Admissions Office, secure
and complete, an official application for
admission. This should be sent t o the
Admissions Office with a $10.00 application fee.
2. Request official transcripts from all
colleges or universities attended to be
sent directly to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21st Ave. South
Minneapolis, M N 55454
3. Admissions to the College are made on
a "rolling" basis: soon after an application
file i s complete, a decision will be made
and the student notified. A non-refundable $50.00 tuition deposit i s requested
within one month after acceptance has
been made and/or financial aid (if applied
for) has been awarded.
4. After a deposit has been made, the
student will be requested to complete a
medical data form, which will be sent by
the College.
5. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus and matriculation information will be mailed during
the summer.
The Application Process For
Returning and Special
(Non-degree) Students
1. Obtain an application form from the
Office of the Registrar.
2. Request that official transcriptsfrom all
colleges or universities attended be sent
directly to:
Registrar's Office
Augsburg College
731 21st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
(Returning students need to have sent
only the transcripts of colleges attended
since the last enrollment at Augsburg.)
4.. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus will be made
in the housing office.
Foreign Student Admission
Citizens of other countries are welcomed
at Augsburg College. A foreign student
adviser i s available to help them in the
transition to college and to the United
States. Admission is based upon performance in secondary school and previous
college work, if any. Evidence of proficiency in English and satisfactory financial
sponsorship i s required. A very limited
number of scholarships is available.
Medical insurance i s required of all nonimmigrant foreign students attending
Augsburg. If they have an internationally
valid health insurance policy, a copy of
the policy is required.
For application forms and further information, write to the Office of Admissions.
Early Decision
An Early Decision Program is offered for
students who select Augsburg as their first
college choice and who will accept an
offer of admission if it i s extended. An
Early Decision candidate must apply by
November 15 of the senior year and will
receive the admission decision about
December 1. After notification of admission and financial aid, if needed, the
student i s encouraged to withdraw applications made to other colleges. The
admissions decision is based upon the
academic record through the junior year,
test scores, and recommendations. A
$50.00 tuition deposit which is nonrefundable is required by April 1.
Early Admission
An Early Admission Program i s offered for
a few high school juniors. To apply for
Early Admission, a student must have a
high academic record and test scores,
recommendation from the high school
and the maturity to cope with a college
course after the junior year in high school.
Also,it is recommended that the student
complete the requirements for a high
school diploma during the summer or
during the first year of college. A student
applying for Early Admission can take the
Scholastic Aptitude Test in January or
March of the junior year.
Project Ahead
A cooperative program between Augsburg College and the United States Army
makes provision for an individualized
plan of education. A prospective student
who qualifies for the program may choose
Augsburg as a home school and carry on a
pre-planned course of study at other
colleges while in the Army. An adviser at
Augsburg assists the student in the selection of courses which will transfer and
apply toward graduation when the student matriculates at Augsburg. A registration fee of $100 i s charged. This fee will
apply toward the student's tuition, provided he or she matriculates as a full-time
student at Augsburg College within five
years from initial registration with the
college in Project Ahead.
The Army provides up to 75% of the
tuition for courses under Project Ahead.
After enlistment, when the student enrolls at Augsburg, the Army provides 36
months of financial assistance under the
G.I. Bill.
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement i s granted t o students who qualify, on the basis of work
taken in high school or elsewhere, t o
enroll in courses beyond the beginning
level. Placement may be determined by
tests, or by the level and length of the
study previously completed.
Advanced Standing
College credit i s granted to high school
students who have successfuIly completed
a college level course and who have
scored high on the Advanced Placement
Examinations. Augsburg will also award
credit on the basis of scores received on
the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) offered by the College Entrance
Examination Board. Requests for detailed
information may be addressed to the
Registrar at Augsburg.
Financial Aid
About 82% of all Augsburg students receive financial assistance from the college
through some form of scholarships,
grants, loans, campus employment, or a
combination of these. Assistance i s
awarded on the basis of financial need
and academic record. Application for aid
i s made by completing the Family Financial Statement (FFS) of the American College Testing Program. While Augsburg
College prefers the FFS, which i s required
for students applying to the Minnesota
State Scholarship and Grant Program, students may instead submit the Financial
Aid Form (FAF) of the CollegeScholarship
Service. Upperclass students must also
complete the Augsburg Application for
Financial Aid.
For the academic year 1977-78, approximately 82% of the students at Augsburg
received scholarships, grants, or loans
totaling $3,789,000 from Augsburg and all
other sources.
Augsburg participates in the Minnesota
State Scholarship and Grant Program to
which all Minnesota residents are expected to apply, and the following federal
programs: Supplementary Educational
Opportunity Grant, Basic Opportunity
Grant, National Direct Student Loan, College Work-Study, Federally insured Student Loan, and Minnesota State Student
Loan. Both on-campus and off-campus
work opportunities are also available.
Applications for financial aid received by
April 1will be considered first. For further
information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at Augsburg.
PREPARING A BUDGET
Writing down realistic estimates of all
expenses and of all potential financial
resources i s the best way to do your
financial planning. Both your own financial ability and that of your family are
considered in evaluating your need for
financial aid. Your budget should include
amounts for tuition and fees and for
books and supplies. Tuition and fees for
1979-80 are $3365 per year. Books and
supplies may be estimated at $225 per
year. Room and board is $1620 per year.
Other college-related expenses are those
for transportation to and from the campus. Estimates should be based on nine
months.
Personal maintenance costs vary, but
amounts should be budgeted for:
Clothing, cleaning
Recreation, entertainment
Personal spending, cosmetics,
incidentals
Medical (doctors, dentists, eyeglasses,
etc.)
After you have written down estimates of
your expenses, make a list of all possible
sources of income, such as: contributions
from parents' earnings; personal and
family savings; personal earnings during
vacation periods; earnings from part-time
jobs during academic year; benefits from
Social Security and/or Veteran's Administration; aids or loans from sources other
than family, friends or Augsburg (i.e.,
scholarships from state, church, civic and
school).
Students should check with their employers, their parents' employers and any
union to which a family member belongs
for possible scholarship programs. High
school guidance counselors may have
information about student aid offered by
church, civic, professional, or fraternal
organizations in a given locality. Following
you will find a summary of financial aid
programs.
Information on a deferred payment plan
i s available from the Augsburg College
Office of Student Financial Services.
OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
Basic Educational Opportunity Grant
(BEOG)
For students with proven financial
need. Available to full-time and parttime students. Up to $1600 per year
depending on the institutional costs
and the student's eligibility. Obtain
application from high school guidance
office or college financial aid office.
Veteran's Administration Benefits/
G.1. Bill
Veterans, widows of veterans, and children of disabled or deceased veterans
may qualify for special benefits.
Amount i s dependent upon eligibility
as determined by t h e Veteran's
Administration. To apply, contact the
Federal Veteran's Administration
Office in your area.
National Scholarship and Grant Program
for Minority Students (sponsored by the
American Lutheran Church)
For members of American racial and
ethnic minorities and other eligible
groups who are either seeking admission to an American Lutheran Church
(ALC) college or are members of an
ALC congregation. Up to $1000 per
year. Renewable.
Guaranteed Student Loans/Minnesota
State Student Loan
For students carrying at least one-half
the n ~ r m afull-time
l
academic load. If
the adjusted family inconk of the student i s less than $25,000 per year or if
financial need i s established for those
not i n this category, the Federal
Government pays the full interest on
the loan while the student is in college.
When repayment begins, the student
pays the full 7% interest on the loan.
Maximum loan i s $2500 per year or the
cost of education whichever i s less and
the aggregate maximum i s $7500.
Social Security Benefits
For unmarried full-time students if one
parent (covered by Social Security) i s
retired, deceased or disabled. Amount
is dependent upon eligibility as determined by the Social Security Administration. To apply, contact the Federal
Social Security Administration Office
in your area.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION
COORDINATING BOARD
Vocational Rehabilitation
Students with certain physical or emotional disabilities may qualify for
special assistance. Amount i s dependent upon eligibility as determined by the Vocational Rehabilitation
Office. To apply, contact your local
Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
Minnesota State Scholarship
Awarded to Minnesota residents on
the basis of scholastic achievement and
need. High School seniors who are
Minnesota residents are expected to
apply. Range: $100 to $1100; but shall
not exceed one half of the applicant's
demonstrated financial need.
Loan applications are available at the
College, at some banks, and from
Minnesota State Student Loan Office.
Minnesota State Grant-in-Aid
Awarded to Minnesota residents on
the basis of evident need. High school
seniors and community/junior college
transfer students who are Minnesota
residents are expected t o apply.
In addition, persons who have not
attended a post-secondary institution
for twelve months prior to the deadline date may apply.
Applications for the Minnesota State
Scholarship/Grant will be mailed to all
Minnesota high school seniors. If you
do not receive an application by
December 1, contact your high school
guidance counselor or the college
financial aid office.
Return completed application and FFS
to The American College Testing Pro-
gram, Financial Aid Operations, P.O.
Box 1000, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Be sure to list Augsburg College (Code
2080) and the Minnesota Statescholar-
ship'Grant
(Code 6500'
receive the FFS analysis.
NOTE: Unsucce5sful Scholarship applications are automatically considered for the State Grant.
DEADLINE: March 1.
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE
COLLEGE
Honor Scholarships
For entering freshman students ranking in the top 15% of their: high school
class with above average aptitude test
scores.
Up to full tuition per year. Available
for a maximum of 4 years based on 2.5
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Academic Grants
For entering freshman students who
have shown academic potential and
have financial need.
Up to full tuition per year. Available for
a maximum of 4 years based on 2.0
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Federal Supplementary Educational
Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
For students having exceptional financial need who could not otherwise
attend college, and who carry at least
one-half the normal academic load.
Range $200 to $1500 per year. Renewable for 3 years. Will be matched
by other financial assistance such as
loans, scholarships, employment.
National Direct Student Loans (NDSL)
For students with Droven financial
need and who carry at least one-half
the normal academic load.
Averages approximately $1000 per
year. Can be reapplied for each year
although renewal i s not guaranteed.
College Work Study Program
For students with proven financial
need and who carry at least one-half
the normal academic load.
A maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
Augsburg Opportunity Grant
For any graduate of a Minnesota Junior
College entering Augsburg for further
full-time study and with proven financial need.
Range from $100 to $1000. Renewable
for a second year.
How to Apply
1. Apply for admission; for new students this application i s also the
financial aid application.
2. Obtain a Family Financial Statement
(FFS) from high school counselor or
Augsburg College Financial Aid
Office*
3. Complete and return the FFS to:
American College Testing Program
Financial Aid Operations
P.O. Box 1000
lowa City, lowa 52240
Request that a copy be sent t o Augsburg College. Augsburg's ACT code
number is 2080. Financial statements
received by April 1 will be considered
first.
5. The Catha Jones Memorial Scholarships - awarded annually t o female
students transferring from Waldorf
College. Preference given t o those in
music and/or elementary education.
*Although Augsburg prefers the FFS,
the College will accept the Financial
Aid Form FAF) of the College Scholarship Service. Augsburg's CSS code
number i s 6014.
6. Memorial Scholarship -awarded annually t o an able and deserving upperclass student as recommended by the
scholarship committee.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
7. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Scholarships
established in 1972 t o
be distributed by the scholarship committee t o needy students.
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Available t o upperclassmen (Soph, Jr, Sr,
next year). Descriptions of awards are
copied verbatim from statements of the
donors' wishes.
8. The Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship - awarded annually t o a
deserving student.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel
Committee:
1. The Eleanor Christensen Edwards
Memorial Scholarship - established
i n 1978 for upperclass students preparing for a career in medicine or
health.
2. The Alma JensenDickerson Memorial
Scholarship - awarded annually t o
two deserving junior/senior students
as recommended by the committee.
3. The Oliver M. and Alma Jensen
Dickerson Memorial Scholarship
-awarded annually t o twodeserving
junior/ senior students.
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4. The M. J. Estrem Scholarship awarded annually t o a worthy student
of the College selected by the scholarship committee.
9. The Reader's Digest Endowed Scholships - awarded t o able and
deserving upperclassmen.
10. The Johan H.O. Rodvik Memorial
Scholarship -distributed annually t o
needy and deserving students.
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11. The Tozer Foundation Scholarships
up t o $1000 each - awarded on the
basis of scholarship, personality, and
need. Winners must be junior or
senior students who are residents of
the State of Minnesota but not residents of Pine, Kanabec orwashington
Counties. Separate application required of semi- finalists selected by
the scholarship committee. FFS must
be sent t o Tozer Foundation (code
6577)
12. The Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship - awarded t o an able and
deserving junior or senior student.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel
Committee
1. A i d Association f o r Lutherans awarded t o able and deserving upperclass students who are policy holders
with Aid Association for Lutherans Insurance Company.
2. M i l d r e d Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship - awarded annually t o
able and deserving students, who have
physical disabilities and have demontrated financial need.
MINORITY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel
Committee:
1. Aid Association for Lutherans Minority
Scholarship Program - awarded
annually t o Lutheran American minority students who show financial need.
2. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Minority Student Scholarship - established in 1973 t o be awarded to a Black
student.
3. The M a r l y s Johnson Simengaard
Memorial Scholarship - Awarded
periodically t o a Black American
student.
4. National Scholarship & Grant Program
for Minority Students - sponsored by
the American Lutheran Church (ALC).
Awarded annually t o members of racial
and ethnic minorities.
5. The Marilyn Petersen Memorial Scholarships awarded annually t o upperclass
Oriental students.
RELIGION & CHRISTIAN SERVICE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel
Committee:
1. The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship -awarded annually to
a student(s) i n the senior class who i s
preparing for the ministry.
2. The lver and Marie lverson Scholarship
- awarded on the basis of need, character and interest i n Christian service.
3. The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorial
Scholarship - awarded on the basis of
need, scholarship and interest i n
Christian service.
4. The Morris G.C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship F u n d awarded t o a junior/senior student
preparing for service as a missionary
through the World Missions Department of t h e American Lutheran
Church.
5. Onesimus Scholarship - awarded
periodically t o students preparing for
the Christian ministry.
6. The Marguerite Hamilton Storley
Memorial Scholarship - awarded
annually t o an able and deserving
junior/senior student recommended
by the scholarship committee. Semifinalists are interviewed and selected
by donor.
7. Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship - Winners are selected o n the
basis of scholarship, characteristics of
service and devotion t o the Christian
faith.
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ATHLETIC - winners recommended by
Physical Education faculty to the Student
Personnel Committee.
1. The Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
- awarded annually to an able and
deserving male student on basis of
Christian purpose, athletic and academic achievement.
2. The Paul Dahlen - Gerald Pryd
Memorial Scholarship - awarded
annually to a male student or students
on basis of personality, character,
athletic and academic achievement.
3. The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship - awarded annually to a male
student on basis of achievement, personal character, and promise in field of
physical education.
4. The JamesWinkler Memorial Scholarship - awarded annually to a male
student on basis of personality, character, athletic ability and academic
achievement.
The award is "made to students who
have demonstrated financial need"
and/or "of high Christian character".
The athletic scholarship i s for a male
candidate only, with a preference for
basketball.
BIOLOGY - Winners selected by the
Biology Department faculty.
Biology Scholarships - established in
1972 by the faculty of the Biology Department to honor outstanding students who
intend to major in Biology, Natural Science
or Medical Technology.
BUSINESS - Winners recommended by
the Business Administration faculty to the
Student Personnel Committee.
1. The Gamble-Skogmo Foundation
Scholarship -awarded to oneor more
upperclass students interested in the
field of business.
2. The Reid Scholarship - awarded to
.one or more upperclass students who
are interested i n business and/or
education.
5. The Peterson Football Scholarship awarded to a freshman football player
on basis of financial need.
CHEMISTRY
Winners selected by the
Chemistry faculty.
6. The Sandbo Football Scholarship awarded to a football player on basis of
financial need.
Awarded to students whose academic
record indicates promise of achievement
in the field of Chemistry.
7. Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
- awarded to a student because of his
academic achievement, personal character, and ability in field of athletics.
1. The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry Scholarship.
2. The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
3. The Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen Chemistry Scholarship.
4. The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry
Scholarship.
7. David Gronner Memorial Scholarship
Fund - awarded to two or more students participating in athletics or music.
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5. The Walter Gordon Schell Memorial
Chemistry Scholarship.
6. The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. Memorial
Chemistry Scholarship.
7. The Covey Hendrickson Memorial
Chemistry Scholarship.
EDUCATION - Winners selected by
Education faculty.
The David Mathre Scholarship - awarded
to qualified full-time students in need of
financial assistance during the term in
which they are student teaching.
MATHEMATICS - Winners recommended by Mathematics faculty to the
Student Personnel Committee.
1. Minneapolis Gas Company Scholarship
- generally awarded to able and
deserving junior/senior students
majoring in mathematics or thesciences
on basis of need and academic ability.
2. David and Michelle Christianson
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to an able and deservingstudent inthe
field of mathematics.
- Winners selected by English
MODERN LANGUAGE - Winners
selected by Modern Language faculty.
1. Anne Pederson English Scholarship awarded annually to junior/senior students who are majoring in English with
preference given to those who plan to
teach English as a career.
The Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language
Scholarship - awarded annually to
juniorhenior students who are majoring in a modern language with preference given to those who plan to teach
language as a career.
ENGLISH
faculty.
2. Professor P.A. Sveeggen Memorial
Scholarship -awarded to an outstanding student in the field of English.
HISTORY - Winners selected by History
faculty.
The H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship - awarded annually to students
majoring in history with preference
given to those who plan a career in the
field.
LIBRARY SCIENCE -Winners selected by
Library staff.
MUSIC
faculty.
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Winners selected by Music
1. O.T. Hertsgaard
Scholarship awarded annually to junior/senior students who have demonstrated proficiency in choral and/or instrumental
music, who show interest or potential
in conducting and who show promise
of overall academic success.
2. The Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship - awarded to asophomore/junior
student of outstanding promise in the
field of music.
3. The Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship
1. The Library Science Scholarship established in 1971 to honor one or
more outstanding student(s) choosing
librarianship as a career.
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awarded to an Augsburg student
who has music as a major/minor and
who shows outstanding promise for
achievement in the art of singing.
4. The lngaborg C. Christenson Scholarship - awarded to a student on thk
basis of skilled performanceor aptitude
in stringed instruments.
7, Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship - awarded annually to a
student studying choral music.
5' The leonard
and Sylvia KuschelPHYSICS - Winners selected by Physics
Scholarship - awarded to upperclass
students seeking to acquire musical
and performance skills in instrumental
music with preference given to
candidates who have shown proficiency in keyboard instruments.
6. David Cronner Memorial Scholarship
Fund - awarded to two or more students participating in athletics or music.
The award is "made to students who
have demonstrated financial need"
and/or "of high Christian character."
faculty.
The Theodore
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icho~rs~ip
awardedannually
to an upperclass
student majoring in
SOCIOLOGY
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize awarded annually to a student in the
general field of Christian Sociology.
Expenses
The costs expressed herein are for the
1979-80 academic year, and are subject t o
change without notice.
TUITION
Fee for change in registration after the
first three days of classes is $2.00 for each
course cancelled or added. Late registration fee after classes begin i s $5.00 per day.
- $3,365
This full-time rate applies to new freshmen, transfer or returning students (not
on a prior year guarantee plan) entering
the academic year beginning September,
1978. Students are considered full-time
when they take three or more courses
during the semester terms for a total of
seven courses in the year.
Under the 4-1-4 calendar, the student
must register for the semester periods. If
the student elects t o omit an interim or t o
graduate in December, a refund i s not
authorized.
A part-time rate of $470 per course is
charged the student taking less than three
courses i n a semester or registering for an
interim course only.
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. For part-time students,
the charge for auditing i s one half the
part-time rate per course. Part-time
students who take Lifetime Sports are
charged the audit rate for that course.
SPECIAL FEES - N O T REFUNDABLE
An application fee of $10.00 is required
from all new students.
A registration fee for students studying
abroad on approved non-Augsburg programs is $125.00.
Seniors enrolled in the Medical Technology program at one of the hospitals
must register at Augsburg. The charge i s
$280.00.
SPECIAL COURSE FEES - N O T
REFUNDABLE
Cinema Arts, $35
Computer Science, $30 per course
Student Teaching, $35
Film Making, $90
Life Drawing, $20
Stagecraft, $30
Nursing Admission Test, $15
Study Abroad - See Study Abroad
Adviser.
Music lessons i n addition t o tuition are
$130 a semester (14 lessons), or $9.30 per
lesson during the interim..
Practice Studio rental for each semester
for one hour a day: organ, $35.00 ($15.00
an interim); piano or voice, $20.00 ($6.00
an interim).
Band - Orchestra instrument rental
$30.00 a semester.
OTHER COSTS
Transcript fee: first copy free; additional
copy, $1.00.
Locker rental for commuter students:
$5.00
Arrangements for special examinations
are made i n the Registrar's Office with
charges according to the schedule on file.
Books and supplies are available from the
Bookstore on a cash or charge account
basis.
BOARD A N D R O O M
Full Board and Room - $1,620.
Other plans are available as defined in the
Room and Board Contract Booklet at the
Office of Auxiliary Services.
BREAKAGE A N D FINE DEPOSIT - All
students at registration: $25.00. Refundable upon graduation, transfer to another
institution, or discontinuing education
program at Augsburg.
Settlement of Account
In the event of excessive increases in the
cost of operation, these board rates may
be increased at any time before or during
the contract year.
Linen service i s available in residence halls
on a direct contract basis from a local
linen supply company.
A statement of estimated charges for the
year will be prepared and forwarded to
the student early in August. Payment of
the first half-year billing period i s due
August 20, and the second half-year i s due
January 20. Variation from this schedule
must be arranged with the Office of
Student Financial Services prior to August
20.
1979-80 COST SUMMARY
Application Fee - $10.00
Tuition
- $3,365
No student i s permitted to register if his or
her account for a preceding term has not
been paid in full.
Board and Room - $1,620
Breakage and Fine Deposit - $25.00
(Refunded on termination of studies at
Augsburg)
Deposits
TUITION DEPOSIT - New students,
$50.00 (not refundable). Required of
students whose application for admission
has been accepted; to be paid by April 15,
1979. (Payment is due February 1 under
Early Decision Program). The deposit is
applied to the tuition charge.
R O O M RESERVATION DEPOSIT - AII
resident students: $100.00 advance
deposit. Required at time of signing a
contract, to reserve a housing assignment
for the term beginning September.
Applied to the room charge.
Refunds
A student cancelling part or all of his/her
registration and/or being released from
his/her housing contract will be refunded
charges for tuition and room except for
the minimum deduction of $100 of fees to
cover administrative costs according to
the following schedule:
100% through the first five days of classes.
90% .from the sixth day through the
tenth day of classes.
80% from the eleventh day through the
fifteenth day of classes.
70% from the sixteenth day through
the twentieth day of classes.
60% from the twenty-first day through
the twenty-fifth day of classes.
50% from the twenty-sixth day through
the middle of the term.
No refund will be made after the middle
of the term.
Should a student be forced to cancel his/
her registration during the first one-half
of the term due to illness or accident,
upon submission of a report from the
attending physician stating the inability or
inadvisability of continued matriculation,
the charges will be reduced by one-half.
In all cases board refunds are made on a
proportionate basis.
All refunds of charges will beapplied back
to the account of the student and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines and
deposits, etc. shall be gathered in the
student's account before eligibility for a
cash refund shall be determined.
Academic Administration
Students who enroll at Augsburg College
are encouraged to plan their own course
of study with the help of faculty advisers
who are readily available for consultation
and guidance. A well-planned program of
liberal arts studies will include courses in
the humanities, the natural sciences, and
the social sciences.
Augsburg graduates are expected to be
able to write effectively; they are also
expected to be knowledgeable about
urban concerns and have some understanding of cultures outside the United
States.
The general recreational activities courses
at Augsburg are designed to acquaint
students with and to equip students for
lifetime sports.
Divisional Organization
The college curriculum is organized into
four divisions in order to make interdepartmental coordination more convenient and cooperative aims more easily
achieved. A chairperson for each division
i s elected for a two-year term.
Major and minor requirements are indicated in the departmental statements in
the course listing section.
NATURAL SCIENCE A N D
MATHEMATICS
Chairperson: Earl R. Alton
Department of
Department of
Department of
Department of
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
SOCIAL A N D BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Chairperson: Duane lohnson
Courses in religion are intended to assist
students in their reflection on the meaning of the Christian Church through the
study of its beliefs, its scripture, and its
mission.
Department of Business Administration,
Business Education, and Economics
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of
Arts degree, the degree of Bachelor of
Music, and the Bachelor of Science degree. The degree, Bachelor of Science, i s
awarded to graduates with majors in Medical Technology, Music Therapy, Nursing
and Social Work. Majors in Music may
select the program for either the Bachelor
of Arts or the Bachelor of Music degree.
Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Chairperson: Marie 0. NcNeff
Department of Education: Elementary
Education, Geography, Library Science,
Secondary Education
Department of Physical Education and
Health Education
Department of Music
Department of Nursing
Department of Social Work
HUMANITIES
4. The last year of full-time study at Augsburg College.
Chairperson: Eugene Skibbe
Department of Art
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages:
Chinese, French, .German, Greek,
Japanese, Linguistics, Norwegian,
Russian, Spanish
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
Department of Speech, Communication
and Theater Arts
5. Three interim courses. For transfer
students, the number of interim
courses is one less than the number of
years at Augsburg.
6. The responsibility for seeing that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests
with the student. Academic advisers,
department chairpersons, the Academic Dean and the Registrar are available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Minimum Graduation
Requirements Include the
Following:
7. Each student must apply for graduation
at the time specified by the Registrar.
Application forms are available in the
Registrar's Office.
1. A total of 35 courses of which 11 must
be upper division (numbered in the
300's and 400's) and not more than 13 in
one department, except 17 f o r
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
and Bachelor of Music degrees and 18
for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
A maximum of 4 C.H.R. courses, 2
courses by independent study or directed study or a combination of directed and independent study, 4
cours,es of internship and 8 courses
with a grade of P (two in the major
except Elementary Education and one
in the minor if approved by the department chairman) may apply toward
the 35 total courses required.
8. All degree and course requirements
must be completed prior to the anticipated date of graduation (i.e., there
may be no incompletes or open courses
on the academic record).
2. Completion of a major. Requirements
for each major are listed under departmental headings.
3. A grade point average of 2.0 in all
courses taken and in courses which
apply toward the major. (Except for
elementary education and Second
Step Nursing, where 2.5 averages are
required.)
9. Satisfactory completion of distribution
requirements as follows:
A. A course in writing (EnglishIll)
or
certification of demonstrated
proficiency by the Department of
English. Exemption tests are administered during the summer
and fall orientation periods.
B. An approved course from each of
the following eight areas (One
course may fulfill the requirement
in one area, only):
Mathematics - Physics
Chemistry - Biology
Psychology - Sociology
Economics - Political Science
History - Philosophy
English - Speech, Communication & Theater Arts
Foreign Language
Art - Music
C. Three courses in religious studies
of which not more than one may
be an interim course. For transfer
students, the number required i s
one for each year of study (or
equivalent) at Augsburg.
D. A course related to urban concerns. Courses approved to meet
this requirement are published
each term.
E. Two lifetime sports or demonstrated proficiency in two lifetime sports.
Registration
A student must be registered for a course
in order to receive credit for it.
A normal load is four courses per semester and one course i n the interim.
Students registered for three or more
courses in a semester are classified as fulltime students. Students must petition and
receive permission to register for more
than 4.5 courses.
Although a student may register up to two
weeks after the semester begins, it is
advantageous to register at the regularly
scheduled time. A fee is charged for late
registration. A fee i s also charged for
changing registration, i.e., cancelling or
adding courses after the first five days of
the semester.
Students are urged not t o abandon
courses for which they are registered.
Abandoned courses result in a failing
grade. Cancellation of courses or cancellation from College must be done in the
Registrar's Office. Cancellations from
college and resulting adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the
completed Cancel From College form i s
returned to the Office of the Registrar.
Students who have completed at least
7 courses with a 2.0 average are classified
as sophomores, 16 as juniors, and 25 as
seniors.
Probation and Dismissal
A student may be placed on scholastic
probation at the end of a term if his or
her achievement i s unsatisfactory.
FRESHMAN,
below 1.6 or 2 zero
grades having taken 6 or
fewer courses
SOPHOMORE, below 1.7 or 3 zero
grades having taken 7-15
courses
JUNIOR,
below 1.9 having taken
16-24 courses
SENIOR,
below 2.0 having taken
25 or more courses
If a student has been on probation two or
more semesters consecutively, he/she i s
subject to dismissal at the end of the
following spring term. A student who has
a poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of the
spring term.
Dismissal from the College will not be
automatic. Each case will be reviewed by
the Committee on Admissions and
Student Standing.
A student who has been on probation for
two terms and withdraws from the College voluntarily must havespecial permission to re-enroll.
Evaluation and Grading
Student achievement in courses i s measured, primarily, by means of final examinations. Shorter examinations or tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation are also used.
Most courses are graded on a scale of 4.0
to 0 with definitions as follows:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of
excellence.
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course
standards.
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the
course.
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course
standards.
.5
0. Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course).
Most courses are also offered on a Pass/
No Credit system, with P meaning a grade
of 2.0 or better and N meaning no credit
and a grade of less than 2.0. On the P/N
grading system the grade is recorded but
not computed in the grade point average.
A student may count a maximum of eight
courses of Ptoward graduation. For transfer students the maximum i s an average of
two courses per year. Two courses in the
major (except Elementary Education) and
one in the minor may be on P/N grading
system if approved by the department
chairperson.
Sociology 383, and several interim courses
are graded only on the P/N grading system. Some education courses are graded
only on the P/N system; some others
are graded only only P, 1.0, N. Eng. Ill i s
graded P or N, or 2.0-4.O/N. Students may
select the traditional grading system in
most other courses. Students are cautioned to use the P/N grade option with care
since some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses.
Students must indicate on their registration form those courses which they wish
to take on the P/N grading system. Any
changes in choice of grading system must
be made according to dates published
each term. A fee i s charged after the first
five days of classes.
Music organizations and performance
studies, Chemistry Seminar and Lifetime
Sports are graded P/O.O.
An incomplete grade (I)may be given
only in the case of extreme emergency. To
receive an I grade, a student must file a
petition with the Committee on Admissions and Student Standing stating the
reasons for requesting it, the plan and
date for removing it, and comments from
the instructor of the course. If permission
to receive an 1 grade is granted, it must be
removed during the following semester.
If the incomplete is not removed during
the following semester, it becomes the
grade submitted by the teacher along
with the incomplete.
A grade of X may be given for an Independent Study or Directed Study course
that is to be spread over more than one
semester. Such a course must be completed during the second semester or the
grade of X will remain on the record.
A course in which a grade of 0,1.0,1.5, N,
1, or X has been received may be repeated
for credit. All courses taken remain on the
academic record. Only the credits and
grades earned the second time are counted toward graduation and in the grade
point average. Courses i n which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit; they may, however,
be audited.
Students who wish t o !ake courses without credit or grade may do so by register-
ing for Audit (V). Such students should
confer with the professor within two
weeks of the beginning of the term to
determine expectations, attendance requirement, etc. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the
student's transcript as having been
audited. If expectations have not been
met, the course will be listed witti a grade
of W (withdrawn).
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. The charge for part-time
students i s listed under Expenses.
Dean's List
The Dean's List i s composed of students
whose grade point average for a semester
is 3.5 or better based on a minimum of
three full courses (or equivalent) graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
The Dean's List i s published in the Augsburg College Now, and students receive a
letter of commendation from the Dean of
the College.
Graduation with Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined
as follows:
Summacumlaude
3 . 8 - 4.0 grade
Magnacumlaude
3.6
- 3.79
Cum laude
3.3
-
average
grade
average
3.59 grade
average
In order to qualify for graduation with
distinction transfer students must have
completed two years (fourteen graded
courses) of work at Augsburg College.
l ndependent Study
Independent study programs are offered
by many departments in the College.
These programs are often available to
conscientious students who can demonstrate sufficient background and preparation in a given field to carry out work on
an independent basis. Students interested
in registering for independent study must
first secure permission from the faculty
member who will direct the study as well
as from the department involved.
A student who registers for independent
study should normally expect to complete
it in one semester but may extend it into
the next term by permission of the instructor. In such cases, a grade of X is
given at the end of the first term, and the
student will register again for the course
in order to receive the final grade.
A maximum of two courses in Independent Study and/or Directed Study may
count toward the 35 courses required for
the degree.
In the Five College Cooperative Program,
students may cross-register for independent studies only when the major field in
which the independent study is proposed
i s not available on their home campus.
Requests for exceptions to this policy
should be made directly to their own
academic dean. The student will be
charged for any special costs attached to
independent study by the host campus.
Veterans
Augsburg College i s approved by the
State Approving Agency for Veterans
Training.
Veterans should consultwith the Officeof
the Registrar regarding completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration.
Students registered for three or more
courses are classifiedas full-time students.
It i s the responsibility of each veteran to
report any change in registration and/or
academic load to the Office of the
Registrar.
Veterans will be referred to the State
Approving Agency after any period of two
consecutive terms in which they did not
earn a minimum of three courses per
term. An incomplete grade (I) may be
given only i n the case of extreme
emergency. See section on Grading.
Grade reports are issued to students following each term.
A non-punitive grade which brings a
veteran's academic load for the term
below three courses will be reported to
the Veterans Administration. Veterans
will need to meet the requirements of the
Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational assistance funds
received.
General Information
Credit by Examination
Students who are interested in earning
credit by examinations should consult
with department chairpersoris or with the
Registrar. Credit may be earned through
the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) or by comprehensive examinations.
Courses
A full course i s offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses (one-half
course credit) are offered in the Division
of Professional Studies.
Classification
.
Sophomore.. . 7courses . I 4 grade pts.
Junior . . . . . .16courses . . 3 2 grade pts.
Senior.. . . . , .25courses . .50 grade pts.
..
.
To be considered full time for the year, a
student must register for at least three
courses each of the two semesters and
one course during the interim (for a total
of seven courses). To be considered full
time for a semester, a student must register for at least three courses.
A full course has the approximate value of
4 semester credits. A total of 35 courses i s
required for graduation.
Most courses meet for three sixty-minute
periods or two ninety-minute periods a
week in addition to laboratories. Each
semester is approximately 15 weeks in
length.
Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate
making changes in course offerings.
Courses with inadequate registration may
be cancelled. Students should consult the
schedule of classes to determine definitely the current course offerings.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses; those numbered 300and
above are classified as upper division. I n
general, courses numbered in the 100's are
primarily for freshmen; 200's for sophomores; 300's for juniors; and 400's for
seniors. In some departments course
numbers also designate areas within the
department
Symbol
#Consent of instructor
Total Student Enrollment
Academic Year, 1977-78 .................................................
1,838
Summer Session, 1978 ..................................................... 478
Summary of Graduates
.................................................... 6,991
.............................. 299
Graduates, 1870-1977
Graduates, 1978 (August 31, 1977-May 21, 1978)
Course Descriptions
The descriptions of courses listed in the
following pages are to be understood as
general characterizations of topics t o
be considered. For a more ~ r e c i s edescription and clarification of content and
requirements f o r individual courses,
please consult the respective instructors
of the courses.
Consult Schedule of Classes for precise
offerings each term.
Courses and terms listed are subject t o
change.
The symbol # indicates "by consent of
instructor".
See preceding pages for information on
numbering and credit value.
American Studies
Director: Crier Nicholl
MAJOR: 13 courses including 295 or 495
and 399 or 499, plus 11 courses i n U.S.
History, Literature and the Fine Arts in the
U.S., and Social Sciences i n the U.S. (5
courses in one of these areas and 3 in each
of the others).*
History of the United States
American Studies, 237, 260
History 227, 222, 337, 332, 353, 495
(American Emphasis)
Religion 353, 363
Humanities in the United States
American Studies 232, 265
Art 102, 389
English 247 (also Speech 247), 250,351,
490 and 491 (American emphasis)
Philosophy 344
Social Sciences i n the United States
Economics 720, 722, 123, 251
Education 478#
Political Science 727, 722, 770,325,326,
370, 377, 427
Sociology 777, 373, 387,383
Social Work 361, 463
*American area oriented courses taken
during the Interim, Summer Schoolandat
other colleges should-be approved by the
director for inclusion i n the major.
TEACHING MAJOR: 16 courses. Same as
above, plus 3 courses in foreign civilization t o be approved by director.
M I N O R : 7 courses including 295 or 495
plus 2 courses in each of the above
groupings under MAJOR.
231 RELIGION I N AFRO-AMERICAN
HISTORY
An examination of selected topics related
to the black experience, e.g. African
backgrounds, religion under slavery,
evangelicalism. Course content subject t o
change from year to year. Meets one
religion requirement. (Fall)
232 AFRO-AMERICAN HUMANITIES
Focuses on a significant period of the
black experience i n urban America, e.g.
Harlem Renaissance, post-World War II,
with emphasis upon the contributions of
literature, art and music of the period.
Course content subject t o change from
year t o year. (Spring)
260 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
INDIANS
The situation of Indians in the United
States since the Indian Reorganization Act
(1934) with an emphasis upon current
issues, e.g. tribal sovereignty, treaty rights,
and education. Examples of the persistence o f religious/cultural traditions
among selected Indian tribes today.
(Spring)
phenomenon in American life. Includes a
study of the approaches of several disciplines t o the topic and practice i n the
integration of primary source materials.
Occasional use of Twin Cities resource
persons and the co-learning model when
appropriate to topic. Open t o freshmen
and sophomores. (Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
A field project of an interdisciplinary
nature in area of student's choice. Consult
director to determine conditions of contract. lntended for majors only. Others#.
(Fall, Interim, Spring)
265 W O M E N I N AMERICAN CULTURE
495 TOPICS I N AMERICAN STUDIES
Through a discussion of works by women
historians and selections from women's
journals, speeches, articles, short stories,
poems, plays, and other aesthetic creations, the class will collectively assess the
position of black and white women in
American culture from the founding of
the colonies t o the present. (Fall)
295 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
Focuses on a significant problem or
For description, see course 295. Open t o
juniors and seniors who will do a different
level of work (Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
A research project of an interdisciplinary
nature i n area of student's choice. Consult
with director t o determine conditions of
contract. I n t e n d e d f o r majors only.
Others#. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
Art
Chairperson: Philip Thompson
ART HISTORY M I N O R : 5 art history
courses including 386, 387, 388.
STUDIO ART MAJOR: 9 studio courses
including 107, and 3 art history courses.
TEACHING MAJOR: Same as studio art
major but 250 required and 132 recommended.
STUDIO ART M I N O R : 4 studio courses
including 107; two from 118,221,223,225,
and 250.
102 ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS
Fine arts in the urban world setting. Concern for the visual content of experience
i n t h e environment leading t o w a r d
appreciation and criticism. (Spring 7980)
STUDIO ART
242 FILM M A K I N G
107 DRA'WING
Film making through practical laboratory
experience. Discussion and observation
of the expressive and structural elements
of film. (Summer, Interim)
Drawing i n pencil, charcoal, ink, and
pastels. Subjects include still-life, figures,
building interiors and exteriors, and
experimental work. (Fall, Spring)
250 CERAMICS I
118 PAINTING I
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o p a i n t i n g media and
technique in acrylic and oil. (Fall, Spring)
An introduction t o the making
- of .pottery
with an emphasis on handbuilding and
glazing. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
330 VISUAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N S I1
The camera used as a tool for visual
creativity and expression with attention
given t o black and white,
and
photographic processes.
A study of visual communications in
magazines, television, film, advertising
symbols, and other mass media. Practice
in areas of photography, typography, and
illustration. (Prereq.: 225. Fall, Spring)
150 JEWELRY
An introduction t o the making of jewelry
in copper, brass, pewter, and silver.
(Spring)
221 SCULPTURE l
An introduction t o sculpture. Choice of
media: clay, welded steel and bronze,
plaster, and stone. (Fall, Spring)
351 CERAMICS I1
Advanced work in ceramics with an
emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and a continuation of glazing. (Prereq.:
250. Fall, Spring)
355 PAINTING I1
223 PRINT M A K I N G I
Advanced study of painting.(Prereq.: 718.
Fall, Spring)
Principles and methods of print making i n
a variety of media including etching, silkscreen and woodcut. (Fall, Spring)
360 WATER-COLOR PAINTING
225 VISUAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N S I
The theory and practice of visual perception and communication using elements
such as color, line, shape, texture, and
pictorial images. (Fall, Spring)
Seven weeks of descriptive and experimental drawing followed by seven weeks
of water-color painting with emphasis o n
the landscape. The functions of perception, structure, and gesture in drawing
and transparent water-color. (Prereq.:
707. Offered alternate years. Fall, 7978)
368 PRINT M A K I N G I1
478 SCULPTURE II
Advanced work in various media, including silk-screen, etching, and engraving.
(Prereq.: 223. Fall, Spring)
Advanced work in sculpture. Choice of
media: clay, welded steel and bronze,
plaster, and stone. (Prereq.: 227. Fall,
Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult chairman or internship director
to determine project.
Advanced study in area of the student's
choice, intended for senior art majors.
(Fall, Spring)
proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Offered
7979-80)
ART HISTORY
290 ART HISTORY SURVEY
A survey of art from prehistoricto modern
times. Includes reading, research, viewing
of slides, visits to museums. (Offered
Summer, 7977, 7979-7980)
387 RENAISSANCE A N D BAROQUE ART
European painting, sculpture, and archit e c t u r e t h r o u g h t h e 18th century.
(Offered 7 935-75)
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
388 19TH A N D 20TH CENTURY ART
Survey of the visual arts in Scandinavia
f r o m pre-history t o modern times.
(Spring, 7979, Alternate years)
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicisp through the
present. (Offered 7978-79)
385 PREHISTORIC A N D ANCIENT ART
389 AMERICAN ART
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman
period to the 4th Century A.D. (Offered
7 980-87)
386 MEDIEVAL ART
Early Christian through late Gothic and
A study of early colonial art through
contemporary American art, with specific
emphasis on 19th and 20th century art and
its relationship to European art as well as
indigenous movements. (Offered Fall
7977 and alternate years)
Biology
Chairperson: Ralph Sulerud
MAJOR: Option One: 7 courses, including 111, 112, 491 and at least one
course from each of the following three
groups: 351, 353, 361 (Group 1); 355,473,
474 (Group 11); 440, 471, 476 (Group Ill);
Chemistry 115,116 (or 105,106), 351,352;
Mathematics 124,125 (or 121,122); Physics
121,122 also required. Students intending
to enter graduate school should ordinarily choose this major.
MAJOR: Option Two: 9 courses,
cluding 111, 112, 491 and at least
course from each of the following
groups: 351, 353 (Group 1); 355,
inone
five
474
(Group 11); 361, 481 (Group 111); 471, 473
(Group IV); 440, 476, (Group V); Chemistry 115,116 (or 105,106), 223 (or 351,352)
also required. Students who plan to teach
in secondary schools often select this
major. Licensure for teaching after July,
1979, also requires three courses i n earth
and life sciences. Students are advised to
consult with the Education Department
early in their planning.
M I N O R : 5 courses, including 111,112and
three upper division courses. Chemistry
115, 116 (or 105, 106) also required.
PRE-MEDICAL BIOLOGY MAJOR: The
same as Option I major. In addition,
medical schools usually require Chemistry 353 (Quantitative Analytical Chemistry).
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in biology
and 3.0 overall; active participation i n
seminar; one course of approved independent study with an oral defense of the
research report. Application f o r t h e
honors major should be made no later
than the first term of the senior year.
deal?What threats are posed by pollution,
the prospect of war, and by shortages of
food, water and non-renewable resources? What are the implications of
genetic research, scientific racism, sociobiology, and inequities in the delivery of
health care? (3 hours lecture, 7-7/2 hours
laboratory. Does not apply to the major or
minor. Fall)
108 MICROBIOLOGY
101 HUMAN BIOLOGY
Basic biological concepts from an anthropocentric point of view. An attempt t o
answer such questions as: What makes
man just another member of the biotic
fold? Does man have a niche in the
ecosystem? What influence does man
have on the environment? What influence
does the environment, especially the
urban environment, have on man? (3
hours lecture, 7-7/2 hours laboratory. A
student may not receive credit for both
Biology 707 and 703. Does not apply to the
major or minor).
103 HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY
A professional course in the structureand
function of the human body. Lecture and
laboratory. (Fall for nursing and certain
other paramedical students, or #; Spring
for Physical Education, Music Therapy
and other interested students. A student
may not receive credit for both Biology
107 and 703. Does not apply to the major
or minor).
105 BIOLOGY AND SOCIEN
What are some of the biologically-based
problems with which our society must
Basic microbial features are considered as
well asapplications of microbiology to the
fields of medicine and sanitation. (3 hours
lecture, 3 hours laboratory. For student
nurses, health majors, or #. Prereq.:
Chemistry 703. Spring. Does not apply to
the major or minor).
109 SPECIAL TOPICS I N BIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus with community people ta-king the
course together with college students i n a
co-learning model. Topics will vary depending upon needsand interest. Applies
towards the Natural Science requirement.
111,112 GENERAL BIOLOGY
A comprehensive introduction t o biological science. For biology and other science
majors. The course includes an introduction to molecular biology, cellular
biology, genetics, d e v e l o p m e n t a l
biology, evolutionary mechanisms, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships of organisms. Must be
taken in sequence except by permission
of instructor. (3 hours lecture; 4 hours
laboratory. 717, Fall; 172, Spring)
323 EXPERIMENTAL H U M A N
PHYSIOLOGY
A laboratory-based course in which the
principles of human function are learned
by experimentation and class discussion
of the theory and results. Clinical applications will also be considered. Intended
for students i n nursing, medical technology, c o r r e c t i v e therapy, health,
physical education and related programs
as well as b i o l o g y majors (primarily
Option 11). (3 hours lecture-discussion, 4
hours laboratory. Prereq.: 703 or 772. Fall,
7980. Offered alternate years.)
361 PLANT BIOLOGY
A survey of the major divisions of the
plant kingdom including the study of
anatomy, physiology, life histories, taxonomy and ecology. (3 hours lecture, 4
hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772, Fall)
367 BIOCHEMISTRY
An introductory consideration of the
chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids and nucleic acids including intermediary metabolism. (3 hours lecture.
Prereq.: 772; Chemistry 223 or 352 or #.
Fall; this course is prereq. to 477 and 476.
440 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
351 INVERTEBRATE Z O O L O G Y
A study of the invertebrate groups stressing classification, morphology, behavior,
life history, and evolutionary relationships. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 772. Fall, 7978. Offered alternate
years).
353 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE
ZOOLOGY
A comparative study dealing with the
classification, morphology, distribution,
evolution, behavior and population dynamics of the vertebrates. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772.
Spring)
A consideration of the chemical and
physical mechanisms involved i n photosynthesis, respiration, growth and development, and water relations i n vascular and nonvascular plants. The relationships of these processes t o plant structures. (3 hours class, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 772. Fall, 7979. Offered alternate
years).
471 CELLULAR BIOLOGY
A study correlating cell function with
ultrastructure. Laboratory work includes
microtechnique, cytological studies, cell
physiology and tissue culture. (3 hours
class, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772,367
or #; Physics 703 or 722 or #. Spring)
473 A N I M A L PHYSIOLOGY
355 GENETICS
The principles of heredity with emphasis
on recent advances in human genetics.
Laboratory w o r k stressing Drosophila
genetics. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772, Spring)
A study of animal function with emphasis
on the vertebrates. Wherever possible,
functions are explained on the basis of
physical and chemical principles. (3 hours
class, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772;
Chemistry 706 or 776; Physics 703 or 722 or
#. Fall, 7979; offered alternate years.)
474 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
481 ECOLOGY
A consideration of the physiological and
morphological changes w h i c h occur
during the development of organisms
with emphasis on the vertebrate animals.
Experimental as well asdescriptive studies
are included i n the laboratory work. In
addition to embryonic development, the
topics of malignancy, aging, and regeneration are discussed. (3 hours class, 4
hours lab. Prereq.: 772. Spring)
A survey of representative biological
communities; the study of reciprocal relationships between organisms and their
environments. (3 hours class. 4 hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: 772, 367, or #. Spring)
491 SEMINAR
Oral presentations and written papers
relating t o recent biological literature and
research. (For seniors m a j o r i n g i n
biology)
476 MICROBIOLOGY
An introduction t o the study of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and
viruses. M i c r o b i a l taxonomy, m o r phology, physiology,genetics,and pathogenicity are considered as well as certain
methods. (3 hours class, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 772, 367 or #. Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual laboratory, field, or library research under the direction of an instructor. Intended for biology majors
who are juniors or seniors. (Prereq.: 772,
and previous arrangement with instructor. Fall, Interim, Spring, Summer)
Business Administration and Economics
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MAJOR I N ACCOUNTING: Business
Administration 101,102,131,261,263,379,
381, and either 483 or 484. Economics 122,
123, 251 and o n e additional course
selected from 258 or 391 or 392 are also
required. At least three upper division
courses are required. For those planning
on careers i n accounting, completion of
the two remaining courses in the sequence
381, 382, 483, 484 i s recommended. I n
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
MAJOR I N FINANCE: Business Administration 101, 102, 131, 261, 262, 373, 379,
478, and one other course from the
sequence 381, 382, 483. Economics 122,
123, 251, and one additional course
selected from 258 or 391 or 392 are also
required. At least five upper division
courses are required. (392 i s strongly
recommended) In addition, courses i n
data processing and c o m p u t e r p r o gramming are strongly recommended.
NOTE: The department i s currently
planning to introduce a new major in
marketing and a new major in management information systems.
In addition to the courses listed below,
the following courses are offered under
the Rubric: 295, 495 Topics: Computer-
aided Research Methods, lntroduction
to Marketing, Managerial Economics,
Managerial decisionmaking, Intermediate Quantitative Methods, Operations
Research and Research Methods for
Economics and Business.
MINOR: 6 courses, including Business
Administration 101, 102, and one of 261,
373,379,478; and one of 262,379,381; and
Economics 122 and 123.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 i n the
major and 3.0 overall; a senior thesis
and comprehensive oral examination in
the major field of concentration.
C.P.A. CERTIFICATION: Graduates who
wish to take the Certified PublicAccountants (C.P.A.) examination prior to fulfilling the experience requirement must
have completed the major i n Business
Administration-Accounting, taken all
accounting and business-law courses
offered, fulfilled the Mathematics-Physics
general college requirement by taking
mathematics, and completed at least 5
courses but not more than 12 courses of
related business subjects (Economics,
Finance and Mathematics). Students who
have completed the above requirements
are qualified under the rules of the
Minnesota State Board of Accountancy t o
sit for the examination immediately after
graduation.
Students who plan to major in thedepartmerit are strongly encouraged to select a
department advisor as soon as possible,in
order t o carefully plan their program of
study.
101 PRlNClPLES OF FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
Introduction t o business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting,
the accounting cycle and preparation of
financial statements. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
102 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL
ACCOUNTING
Introduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial
accounting. Planning and controlling
processes, decision-making and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: 707, Fall,
Interim, Spring)
131 BUSINESS LAW
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency,
negotiable instruments, property and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. (Spring)
250 DATA PROCESSING
An introduction t o COBOL and other
non-scientific programming languages.
Does not apply toward a major or minor i n
economics. (Fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fees)
261 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Theory of acquisition, allocation, and
management of funds within the firm;
sources and uses of long and short term
funds, cost of capital, capital budgeting,
leverage, dividend policy, and related
topics. (Prereq.: 707, 702, Fall)
262 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
A, analysis
of accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income
concepts, capital stock and surplus
accounts, current and long-term assets.
(Prereq.: 707, 702, Fall)
263 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to investments, tangible and intangible fixed assets, liabilities and
reserved, actuarial topics. Additional
emphasis on income determination considering price level changes. (Prereq.:
262, Spring)
373 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
THEORY AND CASES
dent the opportunity to spend one full
term working with some industrial
organization. In addition the student will
write a report on his or her activities.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring, Summer.
Cannot be taken in Interim only).
478 INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
Advanced financial theory: a systems
approach to financial structure and policy.
Emphasis on decision-making, presentation through literature, readings, lectures
and case material. (Prereq.: 261, Spring)
Appraisal of the risk/return relationships
of various types of securities from the
viewpoint of both individual and institutional investors. Extensive coverage of
capital markets and portfolio management. (Prereq.: 261. Economics 392 i s
strongly recommended. Fall)
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
483 AUDITING
An introduction to quantitative reasoning,
descriptive measures, probability, sampling distributions, inference and estimation with emphasis on their use in applied
problems in business and economics.
(Prereq.: High School Algebra. Fall)
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on internal checks and controls
for accounting systems. (Prereq.: 263. Fall)
381 MANAGERIAL COST ACCOUNTING
Accounting for business combinations,
governmental accounting, partnership
accounting and fund accounting. (Prereq.:
263. Fall, Spring. Offered alternate years.)
Accounting tools for planning and control of economic activities. Planning,
budgeting, standard cost systems, as well
as other quantitative and behavioral
topics. (Prereq.: 701, 102. Spring)
382 TAX ACCOUNTING
The more common and important provisions of federal income taxes for individuals and various forms of business
enterprises. (Prereq.: 101, 102. Spring.
Offered alternate years.)
484 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
295,495 TOPICS
Lectures, discussions, meetings with
members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and
readings in the areas of Accounting,
Finance or General Business. (Prereq.: #.
Fall, Interim, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits
through an internship program which i s
applicable to graduation, but not to the
major. This program will afford the stu-
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised
projects designed to afford him or her the
opportunity to analyze some topic or
issue in depth. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Spring)
ECONOMICS
MAJORI N ECONOMICS: Economics 122,
123,251,258,454 and three other courses
of economics offerings. Business Administration 101, 102, 379, also required.
The complete calculus sequence is very
strongly recommended for those planning graduate study i n economics.
Mathematics 373 may be substituted for
Business Administration 379. In addition,
courses in data processing and computer
programming are strongly recommended.
COMBINED MAJOR I N ECONOMICSBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Economics
122, 123, 251, and 258 and one other
course from economics offerings. Business Administration 101,102,261,373,379
and one other course from business administration offerings also required. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are highly recommended. The student i s very strongly
encouraged to take other courses offered
in the department in addition to those
listed above.
NOTE: The department is currently planning to introduce a new major in applied
economics and a new area of public
policies studies.
In addition to the courses listed below.
the following courses are offered under
the Rubric: 295, 495 Topics: Consumer
Economics, Managerial Economics, Managerial Decision-Making, Mathematical
Economics, History of EconomicThought,
Intermediate Quantitative ~ e t h d d s ,
Research Methods for Economics and
Business and Advanced Economic
Theory.
MINOR: Economics 122,123,251,258and
one other course from economics offerings.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the
major, and 3.0 overall; a senior thesis
and comprehensive oral examination
in the major field of concentration.
Economics 120, 122 and 123 will satisfy
general education requirements.
Economics 120 will satisfy the urban concerns requirement.
Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as
possible, in order to carefully plan their
program of study.
120 ECONOMICS OF URBAN ISSUES
Study of economic implications of many
problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed
are: Population "Crisis", Crime Prevention, Ecology and Income Distribution;
Distributing Free Bread; Mass Transit
Systems, etc. Fundamental m i c r o economic tools introduced t6 facilitate
discussion of the above-mentioned
topics.
NOTE: Economics 120 is a basic course
designed for those students who do not
plan to major in either Economics, Business Administration or Business Education. Students who plan to major in the
above three areas should enroll in 122and
123 rather than 120.122 and 123 are also
open to non-majors. (Fall, Interim,
Spring)
122 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
(MACRO)
An introduction to macro-economics;
national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade, eco-
nomic growth. Application of elementary
economic theory to current economic
problems. May be taken independently
of Economics 123 or 120. Economics 122
and 123 may be taken in either order, or
may be taken in the same term in order for
the student to progress more rapidly to
the other courses. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
123 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
(MICRO)
macro-models. Attention paid to areas of
monetary-fiscal policy, growth and the
business cycle. (Prereq.: 122. Fall)
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
See under Department of Business
Administration.
391 PUBLIC FINANCE
An introduction to micro-economics.,the
theory of the household, firm, market
structures and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory
to market policy. May be taken independently of Economics 122 or 120. Economics 122 and 123 may be taken in either
order, or may be taken in the same term
in order for the student to progress more
rapidly to other courses. (Fall, Interim,
Spring)
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250 DATA PROCESSING
An introduction to COBOL and other
non-scientific programming languages.
Does not apply toward a major or minor in
economics. (Fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fee).
251 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of
consumer behavior, firm and industry;
the pricing of factors of production and
income distribution; introduction to welfare economics. (Prereq.: 723, Fall, Spring)
258 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS
Determinants of national income, employment and price level analyzed via
Analysis of the principles of taxation and
public expenditures; the impact of fiscal
policy on economic activity; debt policy
and its economic implications. (Prereq.:
122, 723. Fall)
392 MONEY AND BANKING
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks,
the Federal Reserve System and its role in
relation to aggregate economic activity.
Emphasis placed on monetary theory and
policy. (Prereq.: 722. Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits
through an internship program which i s
applicable to graduation but not to the
major. This program w i l l afford the
student the opportunity to spend some
time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on
his or her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall,
Interim, Spring, Summer. Cannot be
taken i n Interim only)
453 ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND
POVERTY
Analysis of labor markets; determination
of wages, collective bargaining. Particular
attention paid to the economic problems
of minority groups and poverty areas.
(Prereq.: 257 or #. Spring)
295, 495 TOPICS
Lectures, discussions, meetings with
members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and
current national and international economic problems and policies. (Prereq.: #.
Fall, Interim, Spring).
454 WELFARE ECONOMICS
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto
optimality, economic efficiency of alternative market structures; social welfare
functions; normative concepts of economic theory. (Prereq.: 257 or #. Spring,
alternate years)
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised
projects designed to afford him or her the
opportunity to analyze some topic or
issue in depth. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Spring)
Chemistry
Chairperson: Earl Alton
GRADUATION M A J O R IN CHEMISTRY:
115,116, (or 105,106) 351,352,353,361 and
one advanced course which may include
Biochemistry; participation in seminar.
Physics 121,122 and Mathematics 124,125
also required. Since upper division courses
have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take
Mathematics 124, 125 in the freshman
year; and Physics 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
A M E R I C A N CHEMICAL SOCIETY
APPROVED MAJOR: I 1courses including
115, 116 (or 105, 106) and all chemistry
courses above 350. Chemistry seminar
participation; Mathematics 224; and
Physics 121, 122 (which should be taken
during the sophomore year). Reading
ability in German equivalent to one
semester also required.
M I N O R : 5 courses which must include
115,116 (105,106) and 3additional courses
in chemistry. Chemistry 223,353, and 361
are recommended; biochemistry may be
substituted for 361.
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the
graduation major except that it i s suggested that Advanced Inorganic be taken
as the advanced course. Licensure after
July, 1979, also requires three courses in
earth and life' sciences. Students are
advised to consult with the Education
Department early in their planning.
PRE-MEDICAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR: The
same as the graduation major. In addition,
medical schools expect at least two courses
(and usually more) in biology. Students
should consult members of the chemistry
department for assistance in planning a
course program early in their college
career.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: Full ACS
major; average of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics; 3.0 over-all; one
summer or course of approved research;
participation i n seminar.
Credit will not be granted for both 105
and 115; 106 and 116; 223 and 351, 352.
Concerning prerequisites: Most courses
in this department have prerequisites,
courses that must be completed before
enrolling in the given course. A prerequisite must be completed with a grade of
2.0 or higher in order t o count. Otherwise, permission of the instructor i s
necessary. These requirements must also
be met when using the first term of a twoterm course i n registering for the second
term.
103 ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
Designed for nurses at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital. Selected elements of
general, organic, and biological chemistry
around the theme: the molecular basis of
life. Does not apply toward the major.
(Credit cannot be earned for both Chem.
103 and any one of Chem. 105, 106, 115,
116, 223, 357, 352, or Biol. 367.) (3 onehour lectures, 7 two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry within last 3
years o f #. Fall)
105,106 PRINCIPLES O F CHEMISTRY
Somewhat less rigorous than 115, 116;
designed especially for students who will
not major in chemistry, although students
may go from 106 into 351, 353. Concepts
and laws underlying chemistry illustrated
by a variety of examples including organic
and environmental systems. (3 one-hour
lectures, 3 hours of laboratory. 705, Fall;
706, Spring)
reactor mechanism; many applications of
organic chemistry t o biological, environmental and industrial fields. (3 one-hour
lectures, one 4-hour laboratory. Prereq. :
706 o r 176, 357 Fall; 352, Spring)
115, 116 GENERAL A N D QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS
353 QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
An intensive course for premedical students and future chemists. First semester
includes chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory
with examples from inorganic chemistry.
The second emphasizes equilibrium and
solution chemistry.
Covers g r a v i m e t r i c a n d v o l u m e t r i c
analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The
laboratory involves quantitative analysis
of a variety of samples, and includes trace
.analysis. (Prereq.: 706 or 776. Spring)
223 ELEMENTARY ORGANIC A N D
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
361, 362 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Designed f o r non-chemistry majors,
medical technologists, and others i n
allied health science programs whose
professional goals do not require either of
two-term organic course or the one-term
biochemistry course. The organic chemistry most relevant t o a survey of biochemistry i s studied followed by the structures and metabolic reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids,
enzymes and certain hormones. (3 onehour lectures, 7 three-hour laboratory.
Cannot serve as a prerequisite for Biol.
367. Credit cannot be earned for both
Chem. 223 and any one o f Chem. 703,357,
352, or Biol. 367. Prereq.: 705 or 775.
Spring)
351, 352 O R G A N I C CHEMISTRY
Important classes of organic compounds
with special emphasis on mechanisms and
multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material
is correlated by means of modern theories
of chemical bonds, energy-relations, and
The basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum
theory, and states of matter are studied i n
the first semester. Applications of these
concepts t o areas of molecular structure,
equilibria and electrochemistry i n the
second semester. (3 one-hour lectures,
one 4%-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 353;
Physics 727, 722; Mathematics 724, 725.
367, Fall; 362, Spring)
464 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Organized around t h e problems o f
identifying organic compounds i n the
l a b o r a t o r y . Lecture t o p i c s i n c l u d e
structure-spectra correlations for IR, UV,
NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the
literature ( i n c l u d i n g Beilstein); and
further study of organic reactions. Infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and
ultraviolet spectra routinely used. (3
hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Prereq.:
352,353,357 or #; some readingknowledge
o f German. Spring)
481 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
Emphasis upon advanced equilibrium
theory and principles of atomicand molecular spectroscopy as applied t o analytical
methods as well as chromatographic and
electroanalytical techniques of analysis. (3
hours lecture, one 4%-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: 353, 362, or #. Fall)
482 ADVANCED INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
Correlation of inorganic reactions using
the electrostatic, valence bond, and
molecular orbital models. Coordination
chemistry i s discussed i n terms of ligand
field theory. The laboratory involves preparations of inorganic compounds using a
variety o f techniques. (3 o n e - h o u r
lectures, 7 three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 362 or #. Spring)
483 Q U A N T U M CHEMISTRY
Presents quantum theory i n terms of
Schrodinger's wave equation and uses the
equation t o solve the problems of the
harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen
atom. Approximate solutions are introduced and used to develop molecular
orbital theory for molecules. Includes
commutators, electron spin, angular
momentum and group theory. (3 onehour lectures. Prereq.: 367 or #. Fall)
491 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
This seminar, which has no course credit,
is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors
under the direction of the Augsburg
Chemistry Society. Juniorsand seniorsare
expected t o participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors are occasionally invited t o participate.
497 INTRODUCTION T O CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH
Chemistry majors planning research
careers need research experience before
graduation. Such experience may be obtained by working on a summer research
project i n the department (not counted as
a course) or by research participation
during the academic year (which may be
counted as a course). (Junior standing).
East Asian S t u d i e s
Coordinator: Khin Khin Jensen
The major i n East Asian Studies is a cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This
program enables students t o obtain a
broad exposure to Japan and China as
important world cultures. Components of
the program include language, history,
cultural specialization, comparative
studies, and seminar work or independent studies.
Requirements for the major consist of a
minimum of ten courses, distributed as
follows:
4 courses i n Japanese
2 introductory history courses
2 courses in cultural specialization or
comparative studies
2 seminars or independent studies
Each student's major program must be
submitted to the coordinator for approval.
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Education
Chairperson: Lauretta E. Pelton
Augsburg College offers programs leading to licensure in Education at these
levels: Elementary Education, Kindergarten, Early Childhood, and Secondary
Education.
Licensure programs for secondary education are offered in the following areas:
American Studies, Art, Biology, Chemistry, English-Language Arts, French,
German, Health, History, Mathematics,
Music, Physical Education, Physics, Social
Studies, Spanish, Speech, and Theater
Arts.
Students wishing to become licensed
teachers are advised to consult with the
Education Department for licensure requirements.
?he courses, Orientatio" to Education,
both elementary and secondary, are open
to all students of sophomore standing or
above. To enroll in other education
courses, a student must first apply and be
admitted to the teacher-education program. Students are advised to apply for
admission in the spring semester of the
sophomore year, during or after the
Orientation course. Students who are
transferring from an education program
at another college must be re-admissable
to that program.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
1. A minimum of 8 education courses to
include 255, 351, and two professional
semesters: 361,362,371 (1/2), 372 (1/2),
373 ( 1 4 , 374 (1/2); and 481, 482 and
electives.
2. Health Education 114 and 115.
3. Library Science 358.
4. An academic minor. An academic
major i s recommended.
5. GPA of 2.0 overall and maintain a 2.5
average in the major.
6. Fulfill State Department of Education's
EDU 521 Regulation in Human Relations.
Requirements for Kindergarten License
are the same as those for elementary
education plus Education 375 and 483.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Steve Reuter, Coordinator
Requirements for license in Early Childhood Education are the same as those for
Elementary Education plus the following
courses:
Soc 231
Sociology of the Family
Psych. 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
Ed. 325
Contemporary Influences in
Early Childhood Education
Ed. 425
Early Childhood Curriculum
Ed. 484
Student Teaching (160 hours)
Coordinator: Marie McNeff
Requirements for the major and for licensure in Elementary Education:
For an Early Childhood License with other
than an education major, consult with the
Early Childhood Education Coordinator.
255 ORIENTATION T O EDUCATION IN
URBAN SElTING (ELEMENTARY)
371 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM: Art,
Music (1/2 course)
Investigation of various aspects of the
teaching profession and opportunity for
in-school work. Open to all students.
(Prereq.: sophomore standing or above.
Fall, Spring)
Examination and preparation of materials
and resources for art and music taught at
the elementary level. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: 255 or 265, concurrent registration i n 361, 362. Spring)
325 CONTEMPORARY INFLUENCES I N
EARLY C H I L D H O O D EDUCATION
372 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM:
Science, Mathematics (M course)
Focus i s upon the young child as a person
and the importance of the early years of
h i d h e r life in relation t o the effects of
present-day society and culture upon the
child. Current developments include innovations, Head Start, implementation of
planned variations, and o t h e r i n t e r ventions and compensatory programs.
Class sessions and two hours per week of
lab. experience in a day care center
and/or nursery school. (Spring)
Examination and preparation of materials
and resources for science and mathematics taught at the elementary level.
Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: 255 or
265, concurrent registration i n 367, 362.
Spring)
341
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
(W course)
(See Library Science)
351 TECHNIQUES O F TEACHING
READING
The study and utilization of a variety of
techniques and resources i n the teaching
of reading at both secondary and elementary level. (Fall)
First Professional Semester (for juniors):
Courses 361, 362, 371, 372, 374.
373 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM: Phys.
Ed., Health (1/2 course)
Examination and preparation of materials
and resources for physical education and
health taught at the elementary level.
Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: 255 or
265. Fall)
374 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM:
Social Studies, Language Arts
(% course)
Examination and preparation of materials
and resources for social studies and
language arts taught at the elementary
level. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.:
255 or 265, concurrent registration i n 361,
362. Spring)
361,362 CREATING LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS: ELEMENTARY
375 DISCOVERY I N THE WORLD O F
KINDERGARTEN
The mastery of theories and their applications for teaching i n learning settings.
Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: 255 or
265 or #. Spring)
A study of the kindergarten curriculum,
exploration of materials, and review of
teaching approaches. The course requires
laboratory experience. Required f o r
Kindergarten licensure. (Prereq.: Orientation to Ed. and acceptance into the
Dept. of Ed.)
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH
LEARNING PROBLEMS
Electives
483,484 STUDENT TEACHING II
Additional experience in teaching. (Prereq.: 487, 482. Fall, Spring)
478 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
(See Secondary Education)
(See Secondary Education)
399 INTERNSHIP
The student may select
a
situations for professional work experiA learning'Ontract
must be developed and must have education faculty
approval.
425 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM
Learning about and demonstrating
knowledge and skills of teaching the
young child. The course concentrates on
details essential to the organization of a
good program for children: records, reports, physical facilities, equipment,
parental involvement, and working with
children who have uniquely different
needs. Class sessions, and two hours per
week of lab experience in a day care
center and/or nursery school. (Fall)
Second Professional Semester: Student
Teaching and Electives
481,482 STUDENT TEACHING I
Observing and directing learning at the
following levels: N, K, and/or elementary
levels under the supervision of college
and elementary school personnel. (Prereq.: Admission to student teaching and
program approval. Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects not otherwise provided for in thedepartmentalcurriculum.
A projected program must be outlined
which meets the approval of education
faculty.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
(TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAM)
It i s the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the
Education Department. Secondary Education students are advised to consult
with Education faculty regarding state
requirements for teacher licensure. This
consultation i s recommended in addition
to conferring with the student's major
field adviser.
Suggested four-year outline of coursesfor
meeting requirements in a teaching major
and licensure are available through the
Augsburg Computer terminal. (See Education faculty for access to computer.)
Requirements of the Augsburg College
Licensure Program for Secondary Education:
1. Application for admittance and acceptance into the Department of Education. This may be made before, concurrently with, or after the Orientation
2.
3.
4.
5.
course. Application forms are available
in the Education Department office.
Before applying for admission students
should receive approval from the department or division of their declared
major. A student may take education
courses after the Orientation course
only if he or she has been admitted into
the program of t.he Department of
Education.
GPA of 2.0 overall and maintain a 2.5
average in the major.
Application for admittance and acceptance into student teaching.
Completion of the State Department of
Education's EDU 521 Regulation in
Human Relations (successful completion of Augsburg's Education program
meets this requirement.)
Successful completion of the required
courses of the education program:
Health Educ. 114 and 115; Educ. 265,
359,478; a minimum of one-half course
in special methods in the area of the
student's major, and a minimum of two
courses in Student Teaching.
Majors in Art, Music, and Physical Education will take one full course in special
methods and three courses in Student
Teaching.
Requirements for State of Minnesota
Licensure for teaching i n Secondary
Schools (Through the Augsburg College
Education Department Program)
Education Department Licensure Program courses.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. For Art, Music and Physical Education
Licensure: Persons with teaching majors
in Art, Music and Physical Education
receive a special license which allows
them to teach in their area in all grades
from Kindergarten through twelve
(K-12). A person preparing far licensure in one of these areas follows the
secondary education program even
though he or she plans to teach at the
elementary school level. A person with
a major in one of these special areas
will take three courses in student
teaching and do some student teaching
at both the secondary and elementary
levels. In addition to Educ. 359, the
major in art will register for Educ. 361;
the major in P.E. for Educ. 365; and the
major in Music for Educ. 373.
2. The professional term: Student Teaching i s taken concurrently with School
and Society in a one full-time term in
professional education. Special afternoon and/or evening seminars are
held during the term as part of the
professional work. A student taking
two courses in student teaching may
elect to take one course in Independent Study. All students are expected to be involved full time in the
activities of the professional term.
1. B.A. or B.S. degree
2. College major in a teaching area
3. Fulfull State Department of Education
265 ORIENTATION T O EDUCATION IN
A N URBAN SElTING (Secondary)
EDU 521 Regulation in Human Relations (Successful completion of Augsb u r g E d u c a t i o n p r o g r a m meets
requirement)
4. Health Educ. 114 and 115
5. Successful completion of Augsburg
Investigation of various aspects of the
teaching profession and opportunity for
in-school work. Human Relations Laboratory. Open to all students. (Prereq.:
sophomore standing. Fall, Spring)
341 MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (% course)
(See Library Science)
351 TECHNIQUES O F TEACHING
READING
(See Elementary Education)
359 CREATING LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS: SECONDARY
(% course)
The mastery of theories and their applications for teaching in learning settings.
Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: 255,256
or #. Fall, Spring)
With the general methodology course,
one or more of the following education
courses in special methods must be taken
from the department of the major field.
(Prereq.: Educ. 255 or 265 or #)
Special Methods Courses (% to 1 course)
Methods and materials in teaching special
areas
360 American Studies Methods
% course (Spring)
361 Art Methods (Elementary and junior
high school)
1 course (Fall)
362 Art Methods (Senior high school)
% course (Fall)
364 English Methods
% course (Spring)
365 Physical Education Methods (K-12)
1 course (Fall)
366 Foreign Language Methods
(Consult with Language Department)
% course
373 Music Methods (K-12)
1 course (Spring)
374 Natural Science Methods
% course (Spring)
375 Social Studies Methods
?hcourse (Spring)
376. Speech and Theater Arts Methods
% course (Spring)
377 Mathematics Methods
% course (Spring)
410 Health Methods (See Health Ed. 410,
Adm. and Superv. of School Health
Program)
1 course
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH
LEARNING PROBLEMS
This course will examine characteristicsof
different kinds of learning problems
found in regular classroom environment.
The primary focus of the course will be on
teaching strategies, but attention also will
be given to procedures for the identification of different kinds of learning
problems, prescriptive procedures, referral processes, and alternatives for programming "mainstreamed" students.
(Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
The student may select from a variety of
situations for professional work experience. A learning contract must be
developed and must have education
faculty approval.
478 SCHOOL A N D SOCIETY
The emphasis in this course i s on the
school in relation to society with particular attention to urban education. Introduced by a study of educational philosophy and the development of American
education, current major issues in education will be studied. (Prereq.: senior
standing. Fall, Spring)
481, 482,483, 484
STUDENT TEACHING
Observing and directing learning at the
secondary level under supervision of
college and secondary school personnel.
(Prereq.: Admission to student teaching
and program approval. Fall, Spring)
358 THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LIBRARY: MATERIALS SELECTION
A N D GUIDANCE
Characteristics and purposes of an elementary school library. Extensive study of
evaluation sources, book talks, storytelling, curriculum needs. Concentration
on guidance i n use of print and non-print
materials (Fall, Spring)
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499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Opportunity for advanced and specialized
359 REFERENCE SERV~CES
IN THE
research projects not otherwise provided
LIBRARY
for in the departmental curriculum. A
projected program must be outlined Study of basic information sources most
which meets the
of
frequently used by studentsand librarians.
faculty.
Includes preparation of bibliographies
and library instruction. (Spring)
LIBRARY SCIENCE
399 INTERNSHIP
M I N O R : Minimum of 4 courses, including 245, 358, 359, 475.
Open to juniors and seniors. An opportunity t o do field work i n a variety of
library situations i n the metropolitan area.
245 THE MEDIA CENTER:
ORGANIZATION A N D
ADMINISTRATION
475 THE H I G H SCHOOL LIBRARY:
MATERIALS SELECTION A N D
GUIDANCE
Organization of materials, including acquisition, processing and circulation.
Services of the media center and methods
of evaluation. (Fall)
Survey and evaluation of library materials
on the secondaryschool level, with attention to their use inrelation
to curricula
as well as for personal interest and needs
of adolescents. (Spring)
341 MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (% course)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Psychological and philosophical d i mensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production and evaluation
of effective audio visual materials for
teaching/learning situations. (Spring)
Independent study and research o n some
topic of interest in the field of school
library service, worked out in consultation
with a faculty adviser. Open to juniorsand
seniors, with department approval.
Engineering
Ken Erickson: Adviser
Augsburg College i s cooperating with the
Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science (St. Louis,
Missouri) and Michigan Technological
University (Houghton, Michigan), i n a
Three-Two Plan of studies which will
enable a student t o earn the Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and
an engineering baccalaureate degree
from Washington University or Michigan
Technological University in a five-year
period. The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted
into the program are guaranteed admission t o the engineering school, provided
they have met course requirements, have
a B average, and are recommended by a
designated representative of Augsburg
College. Students receiving financial aid
who are participants in the Three-Two
Plan will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for
continuing support. Their applications
will be evaluated using need and academic performance as criteria. Minimum
course requirements for admission to the
Three-Two Plan are: Math 124, 125, 224,
226; Physics 121,122; Chemistry 115, 116;
Computer Science 245; English 111; additional courses to meet general education
requirements and a total of 27 courses at
Augsburg. Normally Math 124, 125 and
Physics 121,122 are taken i n the freshman
year. Students are encouraged t o apply
for admission t o the program during their
sophomore year. Early consultation with
the adviser, Ken Erickson, i s encouraged.
English
Chairpersons: Catherine Nicholl, Richard
Sargent
MAJOR: 9 courses (above I l l ) , including
one course in American literature, one
course in the Western literary tradition
(271 or 272) and three courses in British
literature. Of the British literature courses,
one must concentrate on literature before 1660 (for example, 331 or 438) and
one must survey a number of writers (for
example, 336,337, or 423). All majors must
take 225, Advanced Expository Writing.
Majors are encouraged to take, early in
their college work, course 245, Introduction t o Literature. Majors are strongly
urged t o consult their departmental
adviser regularly.,A student with a double
major or special program that involves
considerable work in the English department should also work closely with an
adviser in the English department:
MAJOR FOR SECONDARY TEACHING:
English: 10 courses, including those listed
for the major and a course i n the English
language. Courses in early American litera t u r e , Shakespeare, a n d f i l m a r e
recommended.
Speech: (1) a course i n public speaking:
Beginning Speech, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Argumentation, Persuasion (2) Interpretative Reading or Stage Direction.
Library Science: 475, The High School
L i b r a r y : M a t e r i a l s Selection and
Guidance.
In addition to field experience and student teaching, as required by the Department of Education, English Education
majors will be required to gain practical
experience in the teaching of writing, to
be arranged through the department
chairperson.
Students interested in a teaching major
are encouraged to take courses toward
their major during the freshman and
sophomore years, enroll in Orientation
to Education in the fall term of thesophomore year and apply for teacher education not later than the fall of their junior
year. In addition to planning their courses
of study with the department chairperson,
students should consult an advisor in the
Department of Education.
H O N O R S M A J O R : GPA of 3.5 in the
major and 3.0 overall; submit program to
department chairperson early in senior
year; defend honors thesis before faculty
committee in senior year. Honors thesis
may be an independent study program.
M I N O R : 5 courses (above I l l ) , including
one course in British literature, and one
writing course. Teaching minors must
include both 225 and a course in the
English language.
The English Department recommends
but does not require that English majors
consider developing an area of emphasis
broader than the major as listed above.
The most likely areas would be a British
concentration, an American concentration, a world literature concentration,and
a writing concentration. A student arranges a concentration by careful selec-
tion of electives in the major, by the
design of an independent study course
that applies to the concentration, and by
the selection of some related courses
outside the English department.
BRITISH LITERATURE C O N C E N TRATION: Select from: History 412,416;
English 261,331,332,336,337,367,368,423,
438 and sometimes 490, 491.
AMERICAN LITERATURE CONCENTRATION: Select from: History 221, 222;
American Studies 232; English 241, 250,
351, 367, 368, and sometimes 490, 491. A
student with an American literature concentration should take some of the
courses listed under the American Studies
major which are selected from the
offerings of several departments at Augsburg.
W O R L D LITERATURE C O N C E N T R A TION: Select from: History 102,360,361;
Philosophy 110, 242, 343, 370; German
244; French 243; Spanish 249; Scandinavian Studies 351,352; and sometimes 490,
491.
WRITING CONCENTRATION: In addition to Advanced Expository Writing,
Creative Writing, and Journalism, elect
Interim courses in writing.
A student electing a concentration should
work closely with his or her adviser.
lnterim courses, special courses, and other
courses given at the other cooperating
colleges will often fit well into a concentration.
English 111 i s strongly recommended but
not a prerequisite for a lower division
literature course. Prerequisite for an
upper division course is successful completion of a lower division literature
course or consent of the instructor.
111 EFFECTIVE WRlTlNC
The study of composition with emphasis
on expository writing. Attention to correct usage, logical organization, and the
research paper. The grading system for
this course i s either P/N or 2.0-4.O/N. In
order to hold a place in their course the
student must either attend class the first
day or personally notify the instructor that
s/he cannot be present. (Fall, Spring)
225 ADVANCED EXPOSITORY WRITING
The development of essays in a variety of
rhetorical modes, which may include identification, definition, classification, illustration, comparison and contrast, and
analysis. Particular attention will be given
to stylistic and organizational matters
through the course's workshop format, in
which students' papers are read and discussed. (Prereq.: 711, Fall, Spring)
226 CREATIVE WRITING
The purpose of the course i s to encourage
and guide, by means of appropriate
models, theories, and criticism, writing in
narrative and poetic modes of expression.
Short stories, personal narratives, and
poems may be selected by students for
experimentation and development, according to the student's preference.
227 JOURNALISM
An introduction to newswriting, with
secondary emphasis on the feature and
the news feature. The student is first
introduced to the principles of writing the
news story, what constitutes news, copy
preparation, and editing practices, then
goes on to write real and imagined obituaries, press releases, speech stories, and
community news stories. A unit on the
feature and the news feature concludes
the course. Throughout the semester,
attention i s paid to ethics, comparisons
and contrasts with the electronic media,
and stylistic trends inside and outside
the journalism establishment.
241 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O CINEMA ART
An investigation of the artistic qualities
and the historical development of the film
media. The course includes the viewing
and discussing of both feature length and
short films. See also description under
Speech, Communications and Theater
Arts.
245 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O LITERATURE
An introduction to the study of fiction,
drama, and poetry. Particular attention
will be devoted to developing critical and
analytical skills in reading and writing
about literature. Strongly recommended
for English majors. (Fall, Spring)
250 AMERICAN LITERATURE T O 1920
Reading and analysis of some significant
works of selected American writers from
colonial times t o the emergence of
literary naturalism. Attention i s also given
to the writer's contribution to the historical development of American literature. (Fall, Spring)
261 M O D E R N FICTION
Significant works of selected prose
writers, chiefly European, of the twentieth
century. (Fall, Spring)
271 EUROPEAN LITERATURE: HOMER
T O DANTE
336 BRITISH LITERATURE, F R O M
D O N N E T O BLAKE
A study of major works of Greek and
Roman literature,for example the epics of
Homer and Virgil, t h e tragedies o f
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the
comedies of Aristophanes and Ovid's
Metamorphoses. Dante's Inferno will be
studied as a work in which the Christian
and the classical traditions are combined.
These works will be studied with reference to their mythological foundations,
their cultural background, their influence
on later literature, and their enduring
relevance. (Fall)
Reading, analysis and discussion of works
of selected writers from the metaphysical
poets t o Blake, with attention t o the
historical, intellectual, and social influences and the major literary movements. (Fall)
272 EUROPEAN LITERATURE: F R O M
THE RENAISSANCE T O M O D E R N
PERIOD
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly
European, from the medieval t o the
modern period, including such authors as
Moliere, Cervantes, Montaigne, Goethe,
Dostoyevsky.
331 CHAUCER A N D HIS AGE
While the primary study of the course will
be the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer,
attention will be given to the medieval
literary milieu out of which Chaucer
wrote. Medieval poetry, romance, and
drama may be examined. (Alternate years,
7 980-87)
332 M I L T O N A N D HIS AGE
A study of Milton's major poems and
selected prose. I n addition the Renaissance literary tradition out of which
Milton created his works will be examined. (Alternate years, 7979-80).
337 BRITISH LITERATURE, THE
ROMANTICS A N D THE
VICTORIANS
A study of major writers of the nineteenth
century, emphasizing Romantic poetry,
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose and two
or three novels of the period. Relationships among these writers and their influence on one another will be emphasized as well as their relationship t o their
own age and their lasting contribution t o
the forms of poetry and prose. (Spring)
351 AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1920
A study of some recent and contemporary
writers and literary movements. Attention
is given to the dynamics of American
society and i t s intricate relationship to the
literature. Special emphasis is given t o the
city as setting and symbol in modern
American literature. (Fall, Spring)
367 M O D E R N POETRY
Study of major modern and contemporary poets and schools of criticism.
Discussion may include the poetry and
aesthetics of the Imagists, French Symbolists, New Critics, Harlem Renaissance,
M o d e r n Romantics, Black M o u n t a i n
Poets, Beat Poets, Confessional Poets, and
other contemporary movements. (Alternate years, 7 979-80)
368 M O D E R N D R A M A
Significant works of American, British,
and continental dramatists of the twentieth century, with emphasis on representatives from the major movements
such as Naturalism, Existentialism,Theater
of the Absurd, and Transformationalism.
Plays by women and minorities are included. (Alternate years, 7980-87)
399 INTERNSHIP
The department offers on-campus internships i n teaching writing and various offcampus internships. Interested students
should consult the Department
Chairpersons.
Bronte, Thackeray, Eliot, Hardy, and
Butler. Attention will be given to the
conditions contributing t o the rise of the
novel and i t s emergence by the twentieth
century as the dominant literary form
(Alternate years. 7980-87)
438 SHAKESPEARE
Study of ten or twelve major plays comedies, histories, tragedies - with
attention t o the development of Shakespeare's dramatic and poetic art. Additional plays assigned for reading analysis.
490,491 ENGLISH SEMINAR
Course 490, a theme or movement; course
491, a major writer or a major work.
Enrollment open to juniors and seniors.
423 STUDIES I N THE BRITISH NOVEL
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
A survey of the development of the novel
i n England from its eighteenth century
beginnings up t o the twentieth century.
Novels studied will be selected from the
works of such authors as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen, Dickens,
Open t o junior or senior English majors
with a grade of 3.0 or consent of department chairperson. Provides directed
independent study in the area of the
student's choice.
Foreign Languages
Chairperson: Gunta Rozentals
below their level may only do so for a
grade of P/N.
Students with previous
language
study should register in courses suited t o
their level of preparation. Basically, placement in foreign language courses follows
the formula: 1 year of high school foreign
language equals 1 course of college
foreign language. However, final placement i s made according to the results of a
placement test which may be taken at preregistration time after consultation with
the department. Students who register
Course 112 completes basic elements of
the language. Courses numbered 211,212
meet useableskill levels.
Course 311 i s prerequisite to all upper
division courses.
See d e p a r t m e n t f a c u l t y f o r career
information.
Language majors and minors must consult
with the department for limits o n nonAugsburg courses, and majors for midpoint evaluation after the third postintermediate course.
Teaching majors and minors must consult
with the Department of Education for
program. Methods courses by language
are joint five-college offerings and should
be taken in the fall of the senior year. A 3.0
average in Advanced Conversation and
Composition i s a departmental requirement for teaching majors. MLA Competency Exam needed for licensure.
Departmental Honors: Majors seeking
de.partmental honors must apply no later
than early i n the senior year. Requirements: 3.3 GPA i n the major, 3.0 GPA
overall, and honors thesis demonstrating
ability in independent study for one
course credit. Consult department chairperson for details.
Chinese
Offered i n conjunction with the Five
College Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes for course offerings.
French
MAJOR: 8 courses above 212, including
two in conversation-composition, one i n
civilization, and three i n literature, of
which one should be course 352. Study in
France strongly recommended.
M I N O R : 4 courses above 212, including
one in conversation-composition, one i n
civilization, and one i n literature. Interim
or summer of study in France strongly
recommended.
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING
COURSES:
European History, a second language,
philosophy, linguistics, English literature.
Study Abroad. Also see lnterim catalog.
111 BEGINNING FRENCH
Designed t o introduce the student with
no previous background in French t o the
language and to French culture. The pronunciation system and basic sentence
structures are taught t o enable understanding and expression on a rudimentary
level. Two hours laboratory work. See
above on placement. (Fall, Spring)
112 BEGINNING FRENCH
For those who have had 111or equivalent.
Through conversations, sentence practice, and readings, the study of tenses and
forms i s completed to make possible basic
communication, beginning reading skills,
and acquaintance with French culture
and way of life. Two hours laboratory
work. See above on placement. (Spring)
211 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Through a core of twentieth century
French literary readings and a grammar
review, this course moves toward expressing opinions and greater ease in reading.
For those who have studied most of the
basic structures: Two hours of laboratory
work. (Fall)
212 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Several modern literary works are explored with the goals of communicating
ideas and building sufficient reading skills
t o pursue general reading in French.
Completes the review of basic structures
and more complex forms. Laboratory
work. (Spring)
243 FRENCH LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION
311 CONVERSATION-COMPOSITION
Major representative works of French
literature read i n English translation.
Through individualized background
reading and class discussion, students become acquainted with artistic qualities
and cultural-historical significance of
these works. Sophomore standing. Does
not count toward a French major or
minor.
Explores topics of current interest i n both
oral and written form to build fluency,
accuracy, and facility o f expression.
Emphasis o n vocabulary enrichment,
grammatical r e f i n e m e n t s , e f f e c t i v e
organization of ideas. Laboratory assignments. Post-intermediate level. A prerequisite to other upper division courses.
(Fall 7 979)
312 FRENCH EXPRESSION
A two-pronged approach t o coherent and
correct expression. Attention t o grammatical structures, French turns of phrase
and elementary stylistics. French
phonology and speech groups practiced
to overcome inadequacies and incorrect
speech habits. (Prereq.: 377 or #. O n
demand)
331 FRENCH CIVILIZATION:
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
A study of the diversified development of
the French from their beginnings to the
modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of their intellectual,
political, social and artistic self-awareness.
Readings, reports, extensive use of audiovisual materials. In French. (Prereq.: 377
or #. Spring 7980)
332 FRENCH CIVILIZATION TODAY
Topics in twentieth-century problems,
ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote understanding of French people and
their contribution to the contemporary
scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of
audio-visual materials and periodicals. I n
French. (Prereq.: 371 or#. Alternate years.
Spring 7980)
350 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats
the basic principles of literature, literary
genres, and different approaches t o literary analysis. I n the practical component,
students apply the elements of theory
through reading, analyzing, and discussing
selected works of French literature.
Recommended for majors and minors.
Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
377 or #. Offered o n demand)
352 CREATIVITY A N D RESTRAINT
A survey of the major literary creators of
the Renaissance and Classical periods,
and the French intellectual, social and
ethical currents reflected in their works.
Poetry and the essay, theater, early novel,
letters and other proseforms. Classes, oral
and written reports, and laboratory work
i n French. Required o f all majors.
(Prereq.: 377 or #. O n demand)
354 REALITIES: INNER A N D
OUTER WORLDS
A survey of the romantics, major novelists,
Baudelaire and his successors in poetry,
and the literature of ideas that led to new
forms and emphases with the turn of the
century (Proust, Gide, Claudel, Apollinaire, etc.) Classes, oral and written
reports, and laboratory texts i n French.
(Prereq.: 377 or#. Offered alternate years)
355 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE
A survey of the major French literary
movements since World War I, including
the novel, the theater, poetry, the essay,
and criticism. Classes, oral and written
reports, and laboratory texts i n French.
(Prereq.: 377 or #. Alternate years.)
411 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONCOMPOSITION
By means of reading, speaking and writing
on topics of intellectual,social, or political
interest the student acquires extensive
training i n the four skills at an advanced
level. Attention to accuracy and yffectiveness, characteristic levels of expression,
refinements i n style and organization as
individual needs indicate. Provides for
self-improvement and self-evaluation.
Laboratory assignments. Required for all
majors (Prereq.: 377 or#. Alternate years)
451 THE FRENCH NOVEL
A study of major authors (LaFayette,
Proust, Balzac, Gide, Flaubert, Zola,
Mauriac, Malraux, Sartre, Camus, etc.)
that shows the evolution of this genre i n
theme and form. Analyses, discussion,
and papers i n French. (Prereq.: 377 or #.
Recommended 337. O n demand)
495 FRENCH SEMINAR
Study in depth of an author, topic or
genre in French literature (i.e., 18th Century, poetry, medieval works, Romanticism). Student presentations in French.
For advanced students. (See also lnterim
offerings. Prereq.: 352,354 or 355. Offered
on demand)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual pursuit of a topic, movement,
or genre at an advanced level. Designed
t o complete a balanced program, enhance
research, or meet individual interests. In
literature a major paper and its defense
are included. (Consultations with French
teachers required. Junior standing. Fall,
Interim, Spring. Subject and plan to be
clarified early with study adviser.)
German
M A J O R : 8 upper division courses, including 311 and 411. lnterim and summer
in Germany strongly recommended.
M I N O R : 4 upper division courses, including 311 and 411. lnterim and/or summer i n Germany strongly recommended.
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING
COURSES:
M e t h o d s i n M o d e r n Languages f o r
teachers; European History, a second
language, linguistics, English literature.
111,112 BEGINNING GERMAN
Course 111 is for students with no previous background; 112 is for students who
have had 111 or equivalent or less than
two years of high school German. Aims at
developing basic skills. Classroom practice i n speaking, understanding and reading basic German.
Goals: Ability t o read extended narratives
in simple German, insights into German
culture and participation i n short conversations. Laboratory materials available.
(177, Fall; 772, Spring)
211,212 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
For students with two terms (or two years
high school) of previous German. Aims at
developing basic skills i n t o w o r k i n g
knowledge of German. Review of basic
structures with emphasis on extending
range of vocabulary and idiomaticexpression through reading and discussion of
materials representing contemporary
German life and literature. (277, Fall; 272,
Spring)
244 GERMAN LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION
Principal works of German literature
representing various periods and movements are read and discussed i n English.
The readings are considered not only i n
the particular context of German cultural
history, but also discussed in termsof their
relevance t o perennial human problems.
Credit for this course does not apply to
the major or minor in German.
311 GERMAN CONVERSAT'ON AND
COMPOSITION
Aims at developing facility i n the use of
grammatical structures, vocabulary and
idiomatic expressions most common i n
colloquial German. Intensive practice i n
speaking i s supplemented with exercises
i n written composition. (Fall)
331 CERMAN CIVILIZATION A N D
CULTURE l
The Early Background. Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples from the prehistoric Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000
B.C.) t o the Thirty Years War (1643), with
emphasis on the impact of Roman civilization, the re-emergency of German cultural self-awareness during the Middle
Ages, and the intellectual and religious
upheavals of the Reformation. In German.
(Prereq.: 377 or #. Spring 7980 and alternate years)
350 INTRODUCTION T O LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats
the basic principles of literature, literary
genres, and different approaches t o literary analysis. I n the practical component,
students apply the- elements of' theory
through reading, analyzing and discuss.
Ing selected works of German literature.
Recommended for majors and minors.
Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
377 or #. Offered on demand)
351 GERMAN LITERATURE THROUGH
18TH CENTURY
Brief survey of heroic, courtly, Reformation, Baroque, Aufklarung and Sturm und
Drang literature. Extensive readings and
discussions i n Classic and Romantic
periods. Readings i n German, supplemented by lectures on the history of
German literature i n i t s cultural and geopolitical context. Class discussions help t o
improve students' ability t o express ideas
in German. (Prereq.: 377 or#. O n demand)
352 GERMAN LITERATURE:
THE 19TH CENTURY
332 CERMAN CIVILIZATION A N D
CULTURE II
Survey of significant currents of development which have shaped present-day
Germany, Austria and Switzerland since
the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene i s considered in view of i t s
roots in the intellectual, geopolitical,
artistic and scientific history o f t h e
German-speaking peoples. I n German.
(Prereq.: 377 or #. Spring 7980)
I n c l u d e s l a t e r Romanticism, J u n g Deutschland, poetic realism, Naturalism
and Impressionism. The literary reaction
to the decline of idealistic philosophy and
the importance of the individual and the
rise of materialism, technology and mass
man. Readings in German. Class discussions help t o improve students' ability t o
deal with concepts and express themselves i n German. (Prereq.: 377 or #. O n
demand)
353 GERMAN LITERATURE:
THE 20TH CENTURY
Literary responses to the crises and upheavals of our time. Writers of international stature are discussed: Kafka, Hesse,
Mann, Brecht. Readings in German with
class discussions are designed to aid students' self-expression i n German.
(Prereq.: 371 or #.)
411 ADVANCED GERMAN
COMPOSITION A N D
CONVERSATION
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing his own ideas and opinions.
Emphasis on written composition including control of style. Oral practice through
use of German as classroom language,
(Prereq.: 377 or #. Alternate years)
451 GERMAN PROSE
Reading and discussion of German prose
masterpieces from Coethe to the present.
Lectures treat the development of the
epic genre as a mirror of cultural and
geopolitical history. (Prereq.: 377 or #.)
452 GERMAN D R A M A
Representative dramatic works from late
18th century t o the present are discussed
and read as symptomatic of perennial
human concerns. Lectures treat the historical development of the drama. (Prereq.: 377 or #)
literature, linquistics, which can apply
toward classics concentration i n cooperation with Macalester College.
111,112 BEGINNING GREEK
Theoretical and practical study of Greek
grammar, w i t h special emphasis o n
morphology. Translation exercises from
and into Greek. (777, Fall; 712, Spring)
211 INTERMEDIATE GREEK
Review of basic structures of Greek, expansion of vocabulary and development
of reading skills through selections from
the New Testament and other Hellenistic
writings (early fathers, historians, etc.)
Special emphasis on parsing and syntax of
the Greek text. (Prereq.: 172 or #. Fall)
350 INTRODUCTION T O LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
A first course i n the theory and practiceof
literary studies. A theoretical component
(in English) treats the basic principles of
literature, literary genres, and different
approaches to literary analysis. I n the
practical component, the class will divide
into small groups according t o foreign
language, where the elements of theory
will be applied through reading, analyzing, and discussing selected works for
foreign literature in the langauge. Recommended for majors and minors.
Open t o all qualified students. (Prereq.:
272 or #. Offered on demand)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Greek
See the instructor for supporting courses
at Augsburg in history, philosophy, art,
Japanese
Offered i n conjunction with the Five
C o l l e g e C o o p e r a t i v e Program. See
Schedule of Classes for course offerings.
Linguistics
289 INTRODUCTION T O LINGUISTICS
An introduction t o linguistic analysis and
general linguistic principles, with focus
on linguistic universals (organizational
principles and features common t o all
languages) and psycholinguistics (inquiry
in t o the mechanics of language learning
and the structure of the mind as revealed
i n language.) Theoretical questions will
be approached by studying samples of
various languages. No prerequisite. Recommended for all language majors and
minors. (Fall)
wegian used as basis for class discussion
and exercises. Laboratory work and some
field experience expected. (prereq.: 772
or equivalent. Spring)
311 NORWEGIAN CONVERSATION
A N D COMPOSITION
Intensive practice in spoken Norwegian
with emphasis on pronunciation and
original composition. Some attention
given to regional variations in spoken
Norwegian and t o differences between
the two official languages of Norway.
Some laboratory work and field experience required. (Prereq.: 277 or equivalent. Spring)
Norwegian
312 OLD NORSE
MINOR: 4 upper division courses including 311, and two of 331,350,353,411;
plus one course under Scandinavian Area
Studies.
For the teaching minor: 311,331,353,411
plus required education courses, including special methods.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study i n Norway, a second foreign language, linguistics, additional courses under
Scandinavian Area Studies.
An introduction t o the structure of O l d
West Norse through the study of selections from O l d Norse literature. Some
attention given to O l d East Norse and
aspects of the history of four modern
Nordic languages. Knowledge of one of
the latter i s desired but not reauired.
Norwegian language minors wili have
special assignments. ( O f f e r e d Spring
7 980)
331 NORWEGIAN CIVILIZATION AND
CULTURE
111,112 BEGINNING NORWEGIAN
Introduction of the four basic language
skills: speaking, listening, reading and
writing. Stress on spoken rather than
literary Norwegian. Laboratory work expected. (777, Fall; 772, Spring)
211 INTERMEDIATE NORWEGIAN
Continued conversation and composition
t o improve comprehension and facility of
expression. Selected readings in Nor-
This study o f Norwegian cultural history
will include significant aspects of the
c o n t e m p o r a r y N o r w e g i a n society.
Through extensive readings (in Norwegian as far as possible), the domestic
and foreign influences at work i n the
comparatively homogeneous population
of Norway will be examined. Written and
oral reports i n the Norwegian language
will be required along with some field
work. (Prereq.: 377 or #. Spring 7980 and
alternate years.)
350 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats
the basic principles of literature, literary
genres, and d i f f e r e n t approaches t o
literary analysis. In the practical component, students apply the elements of
theory through reading, analyzing, and
discussing selected works of Norwegian
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open t o all qualified students.
(Prereq.: 377 o r #. Offered o n demand)
353 SURVEY O F NORWEGIAN
LITERATURE
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a base for the
study of original works from earlier
periods extending back to O l d Norse
literature. All genres are examined, and
considerable attention i s given t o writings
i n the Nynorsk language, particularly
poetry. Lectures, readings, oral and
written reports are i n Norwegian language. (Prereq.: 277 or equivalent. Spring
7987. Alternate years)
411 ADVANCED NORWEGIAN
CONVERSATION A N D
COMPOSITION
Further intensive practice in spoken and
written Norwegian. Attention given to the
other Scandinavian languages and t o the
historical development of the Norwegian
language. Laboratory work and field experience required. (Prereq.: 377 or #.
Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Russian
Offered i n conjunction with the Five
C o l l e g e C o o p e r a t i v e Program. See
Schedule of Classes for course offerings.
Spanish
MAJOR: 8 courses above 212, including
311, 411, 456 or 457, two of 352, 353,354.
(Study i n Spain or Latin America i s
strongly recommended)
Recommended Supporting Courses:
Linguistics, a n o t h e r language, PreColumbian civilization, Latin-American
Area Studies. Consult department for
other supporting courses i n humanities.
111,112 BEGINNING SPANISH
Aims t o develop the four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of Spanish-speakingworld.
Laboratory work i s an integral part of the
course (777, Fall; 772, Spring)
211, 212 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
A thorough review of grammar with
emphasis on active use of the language,
supplemented by readings in culture and
literature. (Prereq.: 772 or 2 years o f high
school Spanish. 277, Fall; 272, Spring)
249 SELECTED WORKS O F SPANISH A N D
LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION
Major works of Spanish and Latin American l i t e r a t u r e r e p r e s e n t i n g various
periods and movements are read i n
English translation. Through background
reading and class discussion i n English the
student i s acquainted with the salient
artistic qualities and cultural-historical
significance of the readings. Credit in this
course does not count toward a major or
minor in Spanish. Sophomore standing
preferred.
311 SPANISH CONVERSATION A N D
COMPOSITION
Thorough oral and written practice i n
correct expression with the aims of
fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course i s a
p r e r e q u i s i t e f o r all u p p e r - d i v i s i o n
courses. (Prereq.: 212 or equivalent. Fall)
312 SPANISH EXPRESSION
Intended for students who have a basic
command of writing and speakingskills i n
Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice t o improve oral and written expression with emphasis o n conversational facility, stressing idiomatic
usage and the finer points of grammar.
Readings t o stimulate discussion and
broaden cultural background from contemporary literary texts and magazine
articles. Conducted i n Spanish. (On demand)
332 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
A N D CULTURE
A study of the cultural heritage of the
Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations t o the present. I n
Spanish. (Prereq.: 317 or 272, with #.
Spring 7980)
350 INTRODUCTION T O LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats
the basic principles of literature, literary
genres, and d i f f e r e n t approaches t o
literary analysis. In the practical comp o n e n t , students a p p l y t h e t h e o r y
through reading, analyzing, and discussing selected works o f literature i n
Spanish. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open t o all qualified students.
(Prereq.: 377 or #. Offered on demand)
352,353 SURVEY O F SPANISH
LITERATURE I, II
A study of representative authors i n
Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature. Lectures, discussion, written and oral reports
in the language. (Prereq.: 377 or #. 352,
Fall, 7980; 353, Fall, 7979)
331 SPANISH CIVILIZATION A N D
CULTURE
Study of the Spanish character and of
Spanish contribution to world civilization
through historical, intellectual, literary,
and artistic movements. I n Spanish. (Prereq.: 377 or #. Spring 7980 and alternate
years)
354 REPRESENTATIVE HISPANIC
AMERICAN AUTHORS
An introduction to Spanish-American literature. Lectures, discussions, written and
oral reports in the language. (Prereq.: 377
or #. Offered on demand)
411 ADVANCED CONVERSATION A N D
COMPOSITION
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, and written compositions
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: 311
or #. Alternate years)
456 SPANISH D R A M A
Study of the masterpieces of dramatic
literature in Spain. Oral and written re-
ports in the language. Emphasis on the
Golden Age and the Modern Period.
(Prereq.: One survey course. O n demand)
457 SPANISH NOVEL
Study of the outstanding novelists of the
nineteenth and twentieth century in
Spain. Oral and written reports in the
language. (Prereq.: One survey course.
Alternate years)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
History
Chairperson: Richard Nelson
M I N O R : 5 courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
MAJOR: 8 courses plus 1seminar. At least
four of these courses must be upper
division. A major must have at least one
course (either survey or upper level) from
each of the four. areas. Ancient and
Medieval; Modern Europe; U.S.; and
non-Western.
Students are required to take at least one
survey course (numbered below 300) before registering for an upper level course.
Lower level courses need not be taken i n
sequence.
M A J O R FOR TEACHING: I n addition t o
the regular history major a social science
maior with historv, em~hasisis also available. See "Social Science" in this catalog.
Students wishing t o become licensed
teachers see "Education Department" in
this catalog and consult with Education
Department faculty for requirements.
.
H O N O R S MAJOR: GPA of 3.6 in the
major and 3.0 overall; except in special
instances, application before the end of
the first term of the junior year; two years
of a foreign language at the college level
(or its equivalent); an honors thesis
(equal t o one course credit) t o be
defended before a faculty committee.
101 THE BEGINNINGS O F THE
WESTERN CULTURE
An analysis of the primary civilizations i n
the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the middle ages of
Europe into the13th century.(Fall,Spring)
102 THE SHAPING O F WESTERN
CIVILIZATION
A consideration of European institutions
and values from the waning of the middle
ages through the remodeling of Europe
by Napoleon. (Fall, Spring)
103 THE M O D E R N WORLD
A study of the main currents i n western
civilization from the time of Napoleon to
the present. (Fall, Spring)
104 THE M O D E R N NON-WESTERN
WORLD
An introduction to various centers of
cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years. (Fall, Spring)
221 U.S. HISTORY T O 1877
A survey of Americans from Jamestown
through the efforts to reconstruct a nation
torn apart by The Civil War. (Fall)
222 U.S. HISTORY SINCE 1877
An assessment of the century which precedes our modern day. (Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
An opportunity for a student to do readings or study on topics not covered in the
scheduled courses. The proposed study
must be approved by the directingfaculty
member and the chairman of the department before registration. A maximum of
one course i n directed study may be
applied to the major.
332 HISTORY O F AMERICAN
FOREIGN POLICY
The relationship of foreign policy t o
general American development is stressed
as i s the period of the Cold War. (Fall
7980-87)
353 SELECT TOPICS I N MINNESOTA
HISTORY
A survey of topics relating t o the mergence of modern Minnesota: Indianwhite relations; immigration and ethnic
adjustments; rise of the Twin Cities;
economic and political development. Primary emphasis will be on the late 19th and
early 20th centuries. (Fall)
360 THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST A N D
GREECE T O 338 B.C.
The development of civilization in the
Near East from earliest times through i t s
extension and elaboration by the Greeks.
Emphasis i s placed on the development of
writing, achievement in the arts and
sciences and political institutions.
361 HELLENISTIC GREECE A N D R O M E
T O 330 A.D.
A study of the development of Alexander's
Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms and the
rise of Rome as the world's greatest power.
Emphasis is placed on personalities, the
arts and sciences and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
(Fall, 1979-80)
370 THE LATE MIDDLE AGES T O 1560
331 TOPICS I N U.S. HISTORY
Exploration i n depth of selected topics i n
U.S. history (excluding foreign policy; see
History 332). The specific topics to be
offered will be-announced prior t o registration. (Fall)
A study of the scholastic tradition and the
role of the Church and state through the
changes forced on these institutions
during the Italian Renaissance and the
early years of the Reformation. (Spring,
7 980-87)
399 INTERNSHIP I N HISTORY
A limited number of internships may be
available for qualified upper-division
..
students majoring i n history. See department chairperson.
412
PERIODS
AND STUART
A study of English history from a 15th
century background through 1714. The
emergence of modern constitutionalism
is the major theme of the course. Emphasis
i s also placed on 16th and 17th century
aspects of England's subsequent role i n
the world economy and on the English
literary renaissance of Elizabethan and
early Stuart periods. (Fall)
416 EUROPE I N THE SEVENTEENTH
CENTURY
The study of this century as the most
critical period in the rise of the modern
state. Emphasis i s also placed on the
emergence of modern science and its
effect on intellectual history. The chronological boundaries may be listed as 15601714. (Fall 7980-87)
431 EUROPEAN URBAN HISTORY
A history of the dynamics of urban growth,
the distinctive institutions, and the culture
of cities in Europe from the Roman Empire
t o the 20th century, with focus on specific
historic cities as examples. The course i s
designed for history students, urban study
majors, and those who desire a background to enrich further travel. (Spring)
440 TWENTIETH CENTURY TOPICS I N
WORLD HISTORY
This course emphasizes such topics as
Hitler's fascism, the collapse of colonial
empires and the rise of the third world.
The emphasis will be o n Western Asia.
Europe, and Africa in the last fifty years.
(Spring 7980-87)
463 MODERNSOUTHEAST
A study of the major historical events,
personalities and political developments
in this area. A comparative analysis of the
nationalist movements and the process of
decolonization will especially focus on
Indonesia, the Philippines, Burma and
Vietnam. (Spring 7979-80)
464 MODERN
A selective treatment of Chinese history
since the Opium Warof 1839. The erosion
of China's i;olationism and collapse of the
imperial system. The Nationalist and
Communist revolutions of t h e 20th
century. (Fall)
465 M O D E R N JAPAN
An examination of the emergence of
Japan as a major world power i n the 20th
century. Components of the course will
include a study of the distinctive features
o f t h e Pre-Meiji era, modernization
factors since 1868, interaction and encounter with China, urban development,
ecological problems, role of women and
Japan's trade in Asia and Africa. (Spring
7980-87)
474 THE WORLD A N D THE WEST
This course begins with Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, considers
cultural interaction and conflict, and the
building of European empires in Asia and
the Americas, and concludes with the
breakdown of these imperial systems at
the end of the 18th Century. (Spring797980)
495 SEMINAR
Selected topics. Admission by permission
of the instructor. (Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Majors with an average of 3.5 or above in
history courses are encouraged to apply
for directed independent study. A maxi-
mum of one course in independent study
may be applied toward the major.
114 H U M A N GEOGRAPHY
An introduction to the basicconceptsand
tools of geography followed by a survey of
the distribution patterns to be found in
our physical and. human environment.
(Temporarily cancelled. See History Department Chairman)
MATHEMATICS
Chairperson: Beverly Durkee
M A J O R : 9 courses including 124,125,215,
224, 314, 324. Also required: Computer
Science 245. For teacher licensure,
courses 351, 373, 441 must be included.
Students wishing to become licensed
teachers are advised to consult with the
Education Department for requirements.
M I N O R : 5 courses including 124,125,224.
,
H O N O R S MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in mathematics; 3.1 overall. Comprehensive oral
examination. Program must be submitted
to department during first term of junior
year, and must include advanced study in
areas of Analysis, Algebra, Topology, and
Mathematics-Education.
ties in two variables. Does not apply
toward a major or minor in mathematics.
Does not satisfy the general education
requirement in mathematics.
114 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O COLLEGE
ALGEBRA A N D TRIGONOMETRY
Fundamental operations, factoring, factions, functions and graphs, linear
equations, exponents and radicals,
quadratic equations, ratio and variation,
progressions, binomial theorem, logarithms
and trigonometric functions. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in mathematics. Students who have completed 124
may register for credit only with consent
of instructor. (Fall)
121 FINITE MATHEMATICS
104 BASIC MATHEMATICS
A review of basic arithmetic concepts and
a study of algebraic expressions including
exponents, radicals, and rational expressions; algebraic processes including factoring; solving equations and inequalities
in one variable, including linear and
quadratic; and graphs of linear and
quadratic equations and linear inequali-
Topics of linearity and probability with
applications to the social and behavioral
sciences. Does not apply toward a major
or minor in mathematics. (Fall)
122 CALCULUS FOR THE SOCIAL A N D
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Differential and integral calculus of a
single variable with applications to the
social and behavioral sciences. Does not
apply toward a major or minor i n mathematics. Students who have completed 124
may not register for credit. (Spring)
techniques; series solutions. (Prereq.:
224. Spring)
242 BASIC CONCEPTS O F
MATHEMATICS
124, 125, 224 CALCULUS, I, 11, 111
Topics of the elements of plane and solid
analytic geometry integrated with differential and integral calculus including
calculus of several variables and series
with applications primarily f r o m the
physical sciences. Primarily for students i n
the natural sciences. (724, Fall; 725,
Spring; 224, Fall)
131 MATHEMATICS FOR THE ARTS
A n i n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e structure o f
mathematical systems and mathematical
models which have had a primary historical impact on the other liberal arts.
Primarily f o r students n o t i n t e n d i n g
further study of mathematics. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in mathematics. (Fall)
211 NUMBER THEORY
A transitional course from computational
to abstract mathematics. A study of the
integers and their properties. (Prereq.: #)
The structure of mathematics underlying
arithmetic and geometry. Emphasis is
placed on the inductive techniques of
discovery. Includes the ideas of modern
elementary school mathematics curricula.
Does not apply toward a major or minor i n
mathematics. (Prereq.: Admission to Elementary Education Program)
314 INTRODUCTION T O M O D E R N
ALGEBRA
A rigorous investigation of the basic structures of algebra including groups, rings,
integral domains and fields. (Prereq.: 275.
Fa11)
324,325 ADVANCED CALCULUS I, I1
A study of the fundamental concepts of
calculus for functions of several variables,
including the topology of Euclidean
spaces, transformations, sequences and
series of functions, improper integrals,
differential forms and manifolds, and
vector analysis. (Prereq.: 224.324, Spring;
325, Fall)
215 ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA
351 M O D E R N GEOMETRY
A study of systems of linear equations,
determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, and matrices. (Prereq.: 224.
Spring)
A study of Euclidean and other geometries
by synthetic, coordinate, vector and
transformation methods. (Prereq.: 722 or
725. Spring, 7980. Offeredalternate years.)
226 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
373 PROBABILITY A N D STATISTICS
Solutions of ordinary differential equations with applications; solutions by
special integral transforms; systems of
differential equations with matrix algebra
An analytic study of probability and statistics, including probability distributions
and densities, expectation, sampling dis-
tributions, central limit theorem, estimation, correlation and tests of hypotheses.
(Prereq.: 224. Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Chairperson or Internship Director t o determine project.
441 FOUNDATIONS O F MATHEMATICS
Set theory, logic, axiomatic method, and
d e v e l o p m e n t o f n u m b e r systems.
(Prereq.: 374, 324, concurrent registration, or #. Spring, 7987. Offered alternate
years)
481 TOPICS I N MATHEMATICS
Study of advanced topics selected from
real or complex analysis, abstract algebra,
topology, probability, statistics, or computer science. (Prereq.: 374, 324, or #.
Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Topics d e f i n e d t h r o u g h consultation
between student and department.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
145 INTRODUCTION T O GENERAL
COMPUTER P R O G R A M M I N G
An introduction to computer methods
includingflowcharts, algorithms, and data
representation. Extensive programming
in a non-scientific higher level language,
such as COBOL. Primarily for students in
non-science areas.
Does not apply toward a major or minor
in mathematics. (Spring. Computer fee)
245 INTRODUCTION T O SCIENTIFIC
COMPUTER P R O G R A M M I N G
An introduction t o computer languages
and methods. Techniques studied include
flowcharts, algorithms, data representation and manipulation, hardware register
operations, and computer organization.
Programming i n machine language, assembly language, and FORTRAN. Examples and applications primarily from
science areas. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. (Prereq:
Math 725 or #. Fall. Computer fee)
355 COMPUTER SCIENCE A N D
NUMERICAL METHODS
A study of methods used to solve problems
on computers. Analysis of computational
problems and development of algorithms
for their solutions, application of a procedure-oriented programming language
i n numerical analysis. Topics include the
general concept of iterative formulas,
solution of equations, Newton's method,
linear systems, interpolation, numerical
differentiation and integration. Credit
may be granted toward a mathematics
major or minor. (Prereq: C.S. 245 and
Math. 224 or concurrent registration. Fall)
Medical Technology
This major involves the completion of
three years of academic work at Augsburg
College and twelve months of internship
at Hennepin County Medical Center,
Metropolitan Medical Center or Northwestern Hospital. Specific recommended
courses vary t o some extent depending
on the hospital with which the students
plan t o affiliate. It i s important to work
closely with the Medical Technology
adviser. Augsburg College does not guarantee that all students will be accepted by
the hospitals for the 12-month internship.
Students must negotiate directly with the
hospitals involved.
Although it i s not recommended, Chemistry 223 may be taken instead of Chemistry
351-352. However, credit for both Biology
367 and Chemistry 223 is not given. If
Chemistry 223 is taken, then the two
required upper division biology courses
may not include Biology 367.
Required science courses: 1) Biology 111,
112 and two additional upper division
(usually 367 and 476); 2) Chemistry: 105,
106 (or 115,116), 351,352,353; 3) Physics:
103 (or 121,122); one math course.
Students transferring t o Augsburg College with an Associate of Arts degree or its
equivalent should expect to spend two
years at Augsburg before participating in
the internship year. The Medical Technology major is not designed for persons
w h o already have t h e baccalaureate
degree from another institution.
Metro-Urban Studies Clnterdisciplinaryl
Director: Carry W. Hesser
MAJOR: 15 courses including the following core requirements: Economics
123; Political Science 122; History 431;
Sociology 111, 381; Either Economics 379
or Sociology 362; Political Science 384 or
Sociology 363; a minimum of one course
of internship or independent study; plus
two urban-related non-social science
courses with an urban emphasis, at least
one of which must be i n the humanities
(current options include: Art 102, Religion 354, English 351, Speech 342, Physics
103, Biology 101, 105).
To complete the major, the student has a
choice among three emphases or tracks:
Planning, Public Administration, or
CeneraVLiberal Arts. These five courses
must include a minimum of three disciplines. Options include a widevariety of
courses, interims, internships, independent studies, and urban courses at other
ACTC colleges, as well as those offered
through the Higher Educational Consortium for Urban Affairs (see below).
MINOR: To be linked with appropriate
majors (such as business administration,
history, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, speech). The following
core courses are required for the Concentration: Economics 120; Political Science
122; Sociology 111; Sociology 381; an
a p p r o v e d Social Science Research
course; an approved internship and/or
independent study.
Other Urban Studies options available
through the Higher Educational Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA):
A. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
This program focuses upon the Twin City
metropolitan area.
358 READINGS SEMINAR: URBAN
ISSUES
Reading materials are assigned to complement morning field seminar topics. Included are government and institution
publications, journal articles and books.
359 FIELD SEMINAR: T W I N CITIES
METROPOLITAN AREA
Using the community as a classroom,
students visit agencies, talk with specialists i n various fields, and investigate current issues i n the Twin Cities area. Topics
include: geography, government, economics, historic preservation, populations, ethnic communities, transportation, planning and social services.
399 INTERNSHIP
Students are placed in a variety of public
and private agencies for work experience.
A learning contract is developed with
MUST faculty approval. Students may
choose an internship of one or two
courses.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Optional)
Independent Study is done in conjunction with a one-course internship. I n
consultation with MUST faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and/or
field research related t o subjects of
seminars and/or major academic interests.
B. Scandinavian Urban Studies Term
(SUST)
This program is located at the University
of Oslo and focuses upon Scandinavian
urbanization and city planning.
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Students are placed i n beginning, intermediate or advanced study depending on
proficiency. Instruction emphasizes conversational vocabulary t o support student
course work and daily living i n Oslo. An
orientation t o current issues i n Norwegian life and society i s coordinated
with the language instruction.
373GROWTHANDDEVELOPMENTOF
SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
Themes on the growth, function, distribution, and social organization of Scandinavian cities are approached through a
combination of lectures, guest speakers,
and field work. Emphasis is placed on
Norwegian u r b a n development w i t h
comparative analysis of other Scandinavian countries.
396 URBAN PLANNING I N
SCANDINAVIA
Theory and practice of Scandinavian approaches to urban development are
viewed through a series of topical lectures, field trips, and guest speakers.
Course focus i s on the Norwegian planning system with comparative analysis of
other Scandinavian countries.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with SUST faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and field
research related t o subjects of seminar
and/or major academic interests.
C. South American Urban Semester
(SAUS)
This "semester in the city" program i s
located i n Bogota, Columbia. I t
focuses upon urbanization and development i n the Third World.
261 SPANISH LANGUAGE
Spanish instruction at intermediate or
advanced levels.
various types of barrios and t o public and
private agencies dealing w i t h urban
problems.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
362 PROSEMINAR: URBANIZATION I N
LATIN AMERICA
Readings, discussions, and lectures i n
both English and Spanish, with aid of
SAUS staff and v i s i t i n g C o l u m b i a n
urbanists.
363 FIELD SEMINAR: WEALTH,
POVERTY, A N D C O M M U N I T Y
DEVELOPMENT IN THE LATIN
AMERICAN CITY
I n c o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h SAUS faculty,
student selects a specific topic for library
and/or field research related t o subjects
o f seminar and/or major academic
interests.
D. San Francisco Summer Term
An eight-week program integrating a
field seminar, an internship, and independent study.
382 FIELD EXPERIENCE
Structured field course focusing o n plight
and prospects of the urban poor in Bogota,
with field trips t o other Colombian and
foreign cities for comparison. Visits to
383 FIELD SEMINAR: SAN FRANCISCO
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Music
Chairperson: Robert Karlen
Students wishing t o major i n Music at
Augsburg College must make application
t o the Music Faculty for acceptance into
the programs. Such application should be
made by the beginning of thesophomore
year. (See Music Department handbook
for further details.)
CORE CURRICULUM: All music majors
must take the Core Curriculum of 6 music
courses: 101,102,223,224,260,261;
pass a
piano proficiency test, perform i n music
organizations for 3 years, participate i n
Performance Workshop, and pass 3 music
repertoire tests.
MAJOR: 12 courses: Core Curriculum
described above, plus 350 or 476; 354 or
355; 365 or 375; 457, 458; 4 years of
Performance.Studies; recital performance.
TEACHING MAJOR: 11 courses: Core
Curriculum plus 350 or 476; 457,458; two
of 354,355,365,375; 3 years of Performance
Studies; education courses; and recital
performance. Consult with Department
o f Education for requirements i n
education.
BACHELOR O F M U S I C DECREE: 13
courses: Core Curriculum plus 350, two or
354, 355, 365, 375; 457, 458, 476; 499 or
other elective; 4 years of Performance
Studies with double periods in the last two
years, and junior and senior recitals.
MAJOR IN MUSIC THERAPY (Bachelor of
Science Degree): Core Curriculum plus
350 or 476; 354; 355 or 365; 457 or 458; 3
years of Performance Studies including at
least one term of voice; recital performance optional: Music Therapy 360, 382,
383, 395, 399, 435, 495; Psych. 105, 362,
and one of 264, 351, 355, 356, 357; Soc.
241 and one of 111,121,231,375; elective
in physical education (232 recommended);
elective in speech (116 recommended). A
maximum of 17 courses in Music and
Music Therapy may be applied toward the
35 courses required for graduation.
Students need to apply for internship sites
nine months in advance of starting date.
Since the number of sites in Minnesota i s
limited, students may need t o seek outof-state internship placements.
This major normally requires four and
one-half years for completion. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the
student i s eligible to apply for certification/registration with the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc.
MINOR: 5 courses, 101, 102, 260 or 261,
458 and elective; plus 1 year of Performance Studies; 2 years in music organizations; piano proficiency; and 2 music
r e p e r t o i r e tests. A t t e n d a n c e at all
Performance Workshops during the year
of Performance Studies and 8 campus
recitals also required.
Those wishing t o minor in music should
declare their intent by the end of their
sophomore year, or at the completion of
Theory 102.
HONORS MAJOR: Students may qualify
for graduation honors i n music if they (1)
provide leadership in: the promotion of
higher music performance standards
within the Department of Music; breadth
of musical interests by attendance at concerts both on and off campus; the performing organizations; the creation and/
or promotion of smaller performing
ensembles; (2) have earned a GPA of at
least 3.3 i n music courses; and (3) apply for
the Honors Program at the beginning of
the second term of the junior year.
Honors may be achieved by any one of
the following ways: (1) two solo recitals of
graduate quality; (2) a musical composit i o n f o r vocal and/or instrumental
ensemble of not less than 15 minutes
duration and either a senior thesis and i t s
defense before a faculty committee of a
solo recital of graduate quality; (3) a
senior thesis and its defense before a
faculty committee and a solo recital of
graduate quality.
Performance Workshop and Recital Requirements: Attendance at Performance
Workshop and 14 campus faculty and
student recitals i s required of sophomore,
junior and senior music majors. Music
minors must attend 8 faculty and student
recitals as well as all Performance Workshops during the year of their Performance Studies. All music majors and
minors must register for Performance
Workshop at no credit. A recital in their
area of Performance Studies concentration
i s required of majors during either the
junior or senior year, except Music Therapy majors. A recital in their area of
Performance Studies concentration is
required of Bachelors of Music in both
their junior and senior years.
Piano Profiency Requirement: All majors
and minors are required t o pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of the
sophomore year. Confer with department
regarding specific requirements.
During the junior and senior years, a
student who has been certified by the
Department of Music as a major for the
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music
degree, receives required lessons in the
area of his concentration without extra
cost. The total of Performance Studies
credits earned under this provision may
not exceed four semesters of weekly halfhour lessons.
TRANSFER STUDENTS IN MUSIC: A
junior or senior student transferring t o
Augsburg College as a music major must
take a placement test in music theory
before registration. Application f o r
acceptance into a music program should
be made at the end of the student's first
term at Augsburg, after passing the piano
proficiency test.
101, 102, 223, 224 THEORY
Music Theory is an integrated course
extending over four terms. Taught by a
team of instructors, the various aspects of
musical theory (i.e., ear training, harmony, counterpoint, and analysis) are
presented in parallel, rather than in
sequence. (707,223, Fall. 702,224, Spring)
230 INTRODUCTION T O THE FINE ARTS
380 MUSIC O F THE WESTERN C H U R C H
The
Development and influence of the music
of the Christian church. Designed for the
general student as well as for organists,
directors, and pre-theological stu-
of music through the
selected
of great 'Omstudy
posers from each period. Emphasis is
placed upon
between music
and the other fine arts. For the non-music
major (Fall, Spring)
260 HISTORY A N D LITERATURE
OF MUSIC
Music of the Baroque and Classical eras.
(Fall)
261 HISTORY A N D LITERATURE
OF MUSIC
Music of the Romantic and Modern eras.
(Spring)
350 CHORAL TECHNIQUE A N D
ARRANGING
Fundamentals of voice culture as related
t o choral ensemble; methods, materials,
techniques and arranging. (Spring)
354 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
The technique of playing and teaching
brass and percussion instruments. (Fall)
355 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
The technique of playing and teaching
woodwind instruments. (Spring)
dents.
440 ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP
Offers an opportunity t o apply information and techniques acquired in music
theory and history classes to the study of
the music of our time. Works of 20th
Century composers w i l l be chosen
according t o instrumentation and abilities
represented by the class, so that in-depth
analysis can prepare for performance. An
evaluation will be made of each composition studied with regard t o its significance and relationship t o the total output
of that composer. (Prereq.: 224. Spring.
Alternate years)
457 CONDUCTING
Techniques of conducting, preparation
of and conducting choral scores, organization of choral ensembles. (Fall)
458 CONDUCTING
Preparation of and conducting instrumental scores, organization of instrumental en~wnbles.(Spring)
476 ORCHESTRATION
365 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
Elementary technique in the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Fall)
The craft of orchestrating and arranging
music for instrumental ensembles of
varying sizes and types. (Alternate years.)
375 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
482 SCANDINAVIAN M U S I C
Advanced technique i n the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Spring)
The music of Scandinavia since 1700.
(Alternate years)
488,489 P I A N O TEACHING METHODS
Instruction in the principles, methods,
and techniques for teaching piano. Students will give individual lessons t o child r e n under t h e supervision o f t h e
instructor. No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
383 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
O F M U S l C II
Implementation of group and individual
research projects, emphasis on music in a
clinical setting. Various theories of learning music, musical talent, and performance. (Prereq.: 382)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Permits advanced and specialized studies
and projects not otherwise provided for
in the departmental curriculum. Open
only to advanced students upon approval
of a member of the faculty. (Fall, Spring)
M U S l C THERAPY
110 INTRODUCTION T O M U S l C
THERAPY
A survey of the music therapy programs i n
the surrounding area, with field trips t o
various institutions; an i n t r o d u c t o r y
course for the freshmen and sophomores
considering music therapy as a major;
gives the students a broad background i n
the ways in which music is used as a
therapy. (Interim)
360 THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL
MUSlC
Study of guitar and other non-symphonic
instruments; basic understanding of OrffSchulwerk; applications t o clinical settings. (Fall)
382 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
OF MUSlC I
An objective approach t o musical stimuli
and response, with an emphasis on the
socio-psychological aspects of music. An
understanding of the research process
and development of an experimental research project.
395 INFLUENCE O F M U S l C O N
BEHAVIOR
A study of man as he relates to music, with
emphasis on psychological, cultural, and
biological aspects of musical behavior.
399 MUSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL
INTERNSHIP
Full-time placement i n an internship setting approved by the National Association
for Music Therapy for six months. This i s
started after completion of thesenior year
and is necessary for registration by the
NAMT. Applications for internship sites
must be made nine months i n advance.
Sites i n Minnesota are limited.
435 MUSlC I N THERAPY
The study and application of the uses of
music with the emotionally ill, mentally
retarded, and physically handicapped.
(Prereq.: 395)
495 PRACTICUM I N MUSlC THERAPY
Volunteer work in a clinical setting, two
hours a week, six terms. No credit.
RECITALS, LESSONS, ORGANIZATIONS
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
Student recitals affording opportunity for
public performance. Acquaints students
with a repertoire of musical excellence.
No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
Vocal and instrumental instruction i s
available to all students. For statement of
fees, see under Financial Information. No
course credit. (Fall, Spring)
The music organizations exist not only for
the benefit of the music student, but for
any student of the college who wishes to
participate in groups affording opportunity for musical expression. Normally,
membership i s reserved for full-time students. Membership for the full year i s
required of participants. No course credit.
(Fall, Spring)
Piano
Technique as needed, repertoire, performance, accompanying. Only those lessons
in piano taken after the piano proficiency
examination has been passed may be applied toward the music major or minor.
Organ
Technique as needed, repertoire, performance, hymn-playing, accompanying.
Voice
Correct habits of pronunciation and articulation, breath control, flexibility, ear
training as needed, interpretation of
songs.
Woodwind Instruments, Brass Instruments, String Instruments, Percussion Instruments Technique as needed, repertoire, performance.
Choir
Membership by audition.
Concert Band
Membership by audition.
Orchestra.
Membership by audition.
Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensemble,
String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble.
Membership by audition or consent of
director.
N a t u r a l Science
NATURAL SCIENCE MAJOR for teaching
in Secondary Schools.
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has
approved the licensure program for
science teachers and has authorized
Augsburg to recommend candidates for
licensure in:
Life Science, grades 7-72
Life Science, (minor) grades 7-72
Physical Science, grades 7-72
Earth Science, grades 7-72
Earth Science, (minor) grades 7-72
Chemistry, (minor) grades 7-72
Physics, (minor) grades 7-72
Middle School Science, grade 5-9
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The program of courses is designed to
provide a broad, basic background i n
science and allow for specialization in an
area. The following programs assume that
the student will meet the general education requirements of the college and, in
the physical science, have at least one year
of calculus.
BROAD BASE COURSES - 7 COURSES
Seven courses comprise the set for the
broad base background.
1. Earth Science - 1 course
Physics 101 - Astronomy OR Physics
161 - Understanding the Weather
2. Life Science - 2 courses
Biology 111,112 - General Biology
3. Physical Science - 4 courses
Physics 121, 122 - General Physics
Chemistry 115, 116 (or 105, 106)
General Chemistry
Group IV Biology 471 - Cellular Biology OR
Biology 473 - Animal Physiology
Group V Biology 440 - Plant Physiology OR
Biology 476 - Microbiology
BROAD BASE FOR TEACHING SCIENCE
Grades 5-9 - 7 courses
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In order to make the program slightly
more flexible, it is recommended that
students with emphasis in life science
have both courses in earth science and
substitute Physics 103 - Physics for
Physics 121, 122 - General Physics.
LIFE SCIENCE EMPHASIS - 8 COURSES
1. Cognate - Chemistry 223 - Elementary Organic Chemistry
2. Biology Component - 7 courses
Biology 491 - Seminar
At least one course from each of the
following groups:
Group I Biology 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
OR Biology 353 - c6mparative
Vertebrate Zoology
Group II Biology 355 - Genetics OR Biology
474 - Developmental Biology
Group 111 Biology 361 - Plant Biology OR
Biology 474 - Ecology
1. Earth Science - 2 courses
Either Physics 101 - Astronomy OR
Physics 161 - Understanding the
Weather (the alternative course not
taken in the BROAD BASE section)
2. Life Sciences - 2 courses
Any two biology courses above 112.
3. Physical Science - 3 courses
Chemistry 223 - Elementary Organic
Chemistry
Chemistry 353 - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physics 245 - Modern Physics
CERTIFICATION WITH MINOR
Candidates requesting certification based
upon minor preparation in life science
shall complete 7 courses in Biology in
addition to the BROAD BASE.
Candidates requesting certification based
upon minor preparation in chemistry or
physics shall complete the broad basic
competencies and shall have an additional 4 courses in either Physics or Chemistry. For Chemistry, these are Chemistry
351,352 or 223,353,361 and 362 or 482. For
Physics, these are any four courses above
122.
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Nursing
Chairperson: Beverly Nilsson
Augsburg offers a second-step, upper
division major in nursing leading t o a
Bachelor of Science degree.
Requirements for admission t o the major
are: completion of an associate degree or
diploma program i n nursing with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; a
current license to practice as an R.N. in
the state of Minnesota; and completion of
inorganic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, English composition; and i n t r o d u c t o r y courses i n
psychology and sociology at accredited
institutions of higher education. These
courses must be taken prior t o admission
into the nursing major. CLEP examinations may be taken to validate credits.
I n addition, each applicant to the nursing
major must successfully complete theoretical and clinical testing prior t o acceptance into the major.
Nurses who have not been actively engaged in the practice of nursing within the
past five years, must take a refresher
course prior to acceptance into the major.
A course in organic chemistry is also required for the major. Students must take
this course at Augsburg by the end of the
first year.
MAJOR:11 courses (10 course credits) i n
nursing including 303, 304, 310, 311, 325,
350,403,404,423,427, and 430. Speech 354
(Interpersonal Communications) i s
highly recommended. The r e q u i r e d
courses in sociology, psychology, English,
chemistry, and biology listed above may
apply toward distribution requirements as
well as toward the major. A 2.5 overall
GPA in the nursing courses i s required.
303 CONTEMPORARY NURSING I
This course is designed t o explore the
contemporary role of the nurse as a client
educator. Content on learning theories,
assessment, planning, communicating via
negotiated objectives, matching
methodology and evaluation techniques
within an experiential setting as presented. (Fall-junior year. Prereq.: Acceptance into the major. 1/2 course credit.)
304 CONTEMPORARY NURSING II
Through lecture-discussions, the class will
explore factors affecting one's influence
with individuals. Students will explore
their own leadership style as it relates t o
the professional nurse's role and the
theory of planned change. (Spring-junior
year. Prereq.. 303. 1/2 course credit.)
310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I
Through a lecture-discussion format, the
class develops a holistic health framework
within a family and community context.
Factors such as cultural values, environment, change, epidemiology, and social
trends are considered, as they relate t o
the individual's perception and state of
health. (Fall-junior year. Prereq.: Acceptance into the major.)
311 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II
Clinical application of health concepts.
Students participate i n negotiated health
intervention and facilitation within a
selected community setting. (Springjunior year. Prereq.: 303, 310, 325)
325 NURSING ASSESSMENT
The professional nurse's role as advocate
and facilitator i s strengthened via the use
of a systematic process of assessment and
planning, intervention, and evaluation.
This negotiated process isexplored within
a developmental frame of reference with
application t o the adult individual. (Falljunior year. Prereq.: Acceptance into the
major.)
350 INTRODUCTION T O NURSING
RESEARCH
The research process and methodologies
appropriate t o nursing are the focus of
this course. Issues of ethics and nursing
research i n nursing studies are explored.
Students will critique nursing research
and design individual research projects.
(Spring-junior year. Prereq.: Acceptance
into the nursing major.)
403 CONTEMPORARY NURSING Ill
This course will explore the process of
negotiating with individuals and groups
to identify learning needs and goals. We
will experience a variety of teaching
methods as we integrate therapeutic
communication techniques w i t h t h e
teaching process. (Fall-Senior year.
Prereq.: 303,304,310,317,325,350. To be
taken prior to or concurrent with Nursing
423.)
404 CONTEMPORARY NURSING I V
This is a nursing synthesis seminar course
dealing with the integration of a professional role and the utilization of professional nursing tools, such as effective
communication techniques, in facilitating
complex group or family interaction.
(Spring-Senior year. Prereq.: 303,304,370,
317, 325, 350, 403, 423, 430. To be taken
prior to or concurrent with Nursing 427.)
423 PRECEPTORSHIP I
The preceptorship practicum is a flexible
approach t o learning and allows the student an opportunity t o explore a chosen
area of study i n a selected practice setting.
This approach allows opportunity to practice self-objectives, select learning
expe.
riences, and work cooperatively and collaboratively with preceptor(s), faculty,
agencies, and clients i n initiating complex
nursing care. (Fall-Senior year. Prereq.:
303, 304, 310, 322, 325, 350. To be taken
after or concurrent with Nursing 403.)
427 PRECEPTORSHIP II
This course builds upon the knowledge
and skills obtained i n Contemporary
Nursing IV. Applies leadership skills to
groups. (Spring-Senior year. Prereq.: 423,
430. To be taken after or concurrent with
Nursing 404.)
430 TRENDS A N D ISSUES I N NURSING
A course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the professional
nurse. Contemporary social and professional trends and issues will be explored
in light of their implications for nursing
practice. (Interim. Prereq.: None.)
Philosophy
Chairperson: Kenneth Bailey
120 ETHICS
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 130, 241,
242, 343, and 344.
Sometimes you say that a certain action is
right or condemn it as wrong. Why do you
think it i s right? Because you like it? Are
there better reasons for thinking something right or wrong? This course takes a
long, hard look at possible grounds for
making moral decisions, and at the moral
judgments about personal and social
issues resulting from them. (Fall, Spring)
M I N O R : 5 courses, including two courses
from 241, 242, 343, and 344.
H O N O R S MAJOR: Admission to the
Philosophy Honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such
recommendationswill be made at the end
of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved
topic of the student's choice, involving
research above the course level, and a
defense of this thesis before the faculty of
the department.
Courses 110, 120, and 130 are recommended for fulfilling the general education requirement.
130 L O G I C
Suppose someone gives you reasons, and
then says you must accept a particular
conclusion. Must you? When does a conclusion follow from premises? Here we
examine the rules which govern valid
arguments and work to develop your
ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments. (Fall, Spring).
110 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O PHILOSOPHY:
IDEAS A N D M E T H O D
Though each person has his own set of
ideas and beliefs, rarely have they been
critically analyzed or evaluated for their
consistency, adequacy or truth. One reason for this i s that individuals lack the
needed skills. Another i s that they may
have had little opportunity to examine
critically some of the ideas basic to western culture. The purposes of this course
are to provide the student with some
experience i n examining ideas, and
thereby to sharpen the critical and analytical skills required to evaluate and construct a system of ideas and beliefs. (Fall,
Spring)
241 HISTORY O F PHILOSOPHY I: PLAT0
A N D ARISTOTLE
How, when and why did philosophy begin? Who were Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
and the Stoics; what did they believe?
Why did Plato think that the physical
world was not overly important, and what
did he value? How did Aristotle, the
scientist, respond to this? The answers to
these and other questions will be considered as to reveal what these great
philosophers can contribute to our contemporary problems and ideas. (Fall)
242 HISTORY O F PHILOSOPHY 11:
MEDIEVAL A N D RENAISSANCE
PHILOSOPHY
The Middle Ages are often regarded as a
period of darkness, whereas the Renaissance was a time of rediscovery and
enlightenment. How dark were the
Middle Ages; how enlightened the Renaissance?We shall attempt to discover the
grandeur of the Medieval philosophers,
learn how the Christian tradition was
carried forward in the Age of Faith, explore the worship of the world and the
individual in the Renaissance and the new
methodology of the 17th Century rationalists. (Spring)
350 PHILOSOPHY O F RELIGION
What i s the relation between faith and
reason?Does God exist, and what can be
said about him if he does?Can we reconcile the goodness of God with human and
animal suffering? I s man really immortal?
Are miracles possible?We intend to conduct a systematic inquiry into these questions which form the basis of religious
beliefs.
355 ORIENTAL PHILOSOPHY
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies which underlie Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.
360 PHILOSOPHY O F LANGUAGE
343 HISTORY O F PHILOSOPHY Ill:
ENLIGHTENMENT A N D 1 9 f H
CENTURY PHILOSOPHY
Where does knowledge begin? In innate
ideas or with experience? What can we
really know about the world? What impact did Romanticism have on philosophy? This course studies the major
empiricists of the 18th century (Locke,
Berkeley, Hume). Kant's synthesis-ofphilosophy, 19th century idealism, and the
reaction to idealism in men such as Marx,
Kierkegaard and Neitzsche. (Fall)
344 HISTORY O F PHILOSOPHY IV:
CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY
What lies behind 20th century philosophy's love affair with language? I s truth
that which works? Can we remake philosophy as a rigorous science?These and
other issues are dealt with in a study of the
major representatives of linguistic
analysis, pragmatism, existentialism, and
phenomenology. (Spring)
Every day we use language to buy and sell,
praise and berate, communicate with
friends. What i s language? Could an individual be fully human without it? How
does language relate to the world - can
we really learn about the nature of things
from words? Do the mathematician and
the scientist have a language?I s it possible
to have a language which only one individual can understand?We shall explore
how philosophers have responded to
these and other important questions
about language.
365
PHILOSOPHY O F SCIENCE
The scientist's knowledge of the world i s
purported to be profoundly different and
better than that of the non-scientist. I s this
true? What constitutes scientific knowledge? Are there certain real questions
which science cannot answer? How certain are the methods used by the scientist
to recover knowledge? In addition to
dealing with these questions,students will
work in researching and developing philosophical problems i n the special
sciences.
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370 EXISTENTIALISM
440 THEORY O F BEING
Studies in the writings - both philosophical and literary - of prominent
Existentialist authors. We will examine
what it means to be a being-in-the-world,
and explore such themes as absurdity,
freedom, guilt, despair and paradox.
(Suggested: One prior course i n philosophy)
Being i s the most important concept
which philosophy investigates. This
course studies some of the perennial
theories of metaphysics along with some
modern applications of these theories.
Students will have the opportunity to read
and discuss primary texts as well as contemporary articles dealing with metaphysics. (Prereq.: one prior course i n
philosophy)
380 MEDICAL ETHICS
Application of ethical principles to problems which arise in the areas of medical
care and delivery, abortion, human engineering, care f o r t h e dying and
euthanasia.
430 STUDIES IN INDIVIDUAL
PHILOSOPHERS
450 INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES
Studies in such areas as the philosophy of
art, philosophy of literature, philosophy
of history, philosophical psychology, philosophy of culture, political and legal philosophy, etc. Seminar format. (Suggested
prior courses: 247, 242, 343, or #)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Advanced studies in the philosophy of
particular philosophers, e.g., Plato,
Descartes, Marx, Hegel, Kierkegaard,
Wittgenstein, etc. Seminar format. (Suggestion prior courses: 247, 242, 343, or #)
Individual study and research on some
philosophical topic of interest to the
student, worked out in consultation with
the faculty adviser.
Physical Education and Health Education
Chairperson: Ernest Anderson
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION M A J O R : H.Ed.
114, 115, 354, 355; P.E. 223, 231, 232, 350,
351, 471, 472, 475; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL E D U C A T I O N T E A C H I N G
MAJOR: H.Ed. 114,115,354,355; P.E. 223,
231, 232, 243, 350, 351,365,471,472; Biol.
103. Students wishing to become licensed
teachers are advised to consult with the
Education Department for requirements.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION M A J O R W I T H
SPECIALIZATION IN CORRECTIVE
THERAPY: H.Ed. 114, 115, 354, 355; P.E.
223, 231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 471, 472, 495,
491, 495; Biol. 103; Psychology 105, 355,
362. Approval for admission to Corrective
Therapy Major must be secured from the
Coordinator of Corrective Therapy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION M A J O R WITI..
SPECIALIZATION IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL
EDUCATION: H.Ed. 114,115,354,355; P.E.
223, 231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 365, 471, 472,
485, 491; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION M I N O R : H.Ed.
114,115; P.E. 223,231,232, or 472, and 243.
C O A C H I N G ENDORSEMENT: H.Ed. 114,
115; P.E. 243,350,351,475, one of 476-480,
and practicum in coaching (Practicum
requires registration for Independent
Study 499).
Physical education major meets t h e
coaching requirement.
Coaches e n t e r i n g t h e i r f i r s t h e a d coaching assignment in Minnesota high
schools are required t o have at least a
coaching endorsement in the field of
physical education and athletics.
102,103 LIFETIME SPORTS
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports
meet the general education requirement.
No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
223 TEAM SPORTS
Theory and practice in skills, teaching,
and officiating team sports. (Spring)
231 INDIVIDUAL A N D DUAL SPORTS
Theory and practice i n skills, teaching,
and officiating individual and dual sports.
(Fall)
232 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND
RHYTHYMS
355 TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
(See Health Education)
Theory and practice in teaching recreational activities, social recreation, quiet
games, low organized games, noon-hour
activities, camp nights, modified games,
simple rhythmic games, folk and square
dancing. (1/2 course. Interim)
365 PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS
(K-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for
teaching physical education at the elementary and secondary levels. (Fall)
234 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
373 MODERN DANCE
This course will look at a wide variety of
outdoor activities that can be taught in a
school setting. The following activities will
be emphasized: Canoeing, back-packing,
cycling,. outdoor cooking, camping and
water safety. Students must be prepared
to spend some weekends participating in
these activities. (I/.
course. Spring)
243 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
History, principles, and philosophy of
physical education. (Spring)
An introductory course in modern dance
technique and creative composition. Exploration of movement, energy, form,
and design. No previous dance experience
necessary. (1/2 course. Interim)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult department chairperson
471 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Curriculum analysis and preparation. Administrative techniques and procedures.
(Prereq.: 243. Fall)
Mechanics of movement with special
emphasis upon the action of the muscular
system. (Prereq.: Biology 103; Fall)
472 GYMNASTICS
351 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
Theory and techniques of teaching gymnastics, stunts, tumbling, and special fitness activities. (1/2 course. Fall)
The major effects of exercise upon the
systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs
and motor training. (Prereq.: Biol. 103.
Spring)
354 TEACHING THE EXCEPTIONAL
CHILD
(See Health Education)
474 SWIMMING AND AQUATICS
Theory and practice in teaching swimming, life-saving, and water safety. Open
only to junior and senior P.E. majors and
minors. (Prereq: Swimming competence
as determined by pre-test or satisfactory
completion of Lifetime Sports, Swimming.
1/2 course. Fall)
475 PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHL n I C INJURIES1/2 course
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries.
Treatment of common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training-room procedures. (Prereq.: 350. Spring,
1st half of term)
485 APPLIED ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
Course includesconsideration of ambulation, self care, adapted sports and games,
and swimming for the handicapped. (Prereq.: 350, 357; H.Ed. 354. Summer school
only)
491 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
476 COACHING OF FOOTBALL %course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching football. (% course. Fall,
1st half of term)
A study of the treatment of disease and
injury. Includes general principles and
administration of neuro-muscular reeducation. (Prereq.: 350, 357; H.Ed. 354
Summer school only)
495 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
477 COACHING OF BASKETBALL
% course
Theory, technique and administrative
aspects of coaching basketball. (Fall, 2nd
half of term)
478 COACHING OF HOCKEY '/2 course
Theory, technique and administrative
aspects of coaching hockey. (Fall, 2nd half
of term)
479 COACHING OF TRACK AND FIELD
'/Z course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching track and field. (Spring,
2nd half of term)
480 COACHING OF BASEBALL/SOFTBALL % course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching baseball and softball.
(Spring, 2nd half of term)
Four-hundred hours of hospital affiliation
required. Includes actual hospital experience in the following four areas of corrective therapy: (1) Psychiatry, (2) Orthopedics, (3) Neurology, (4) Rehabilitation.
(Prereq.: 485,492, andapproval of department.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Directed intensive study in an area of
physical education. Open only to junior
or senior majors.
HEALTH EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION MAJOR: 110,114,
115, 320, 354, 410; Biol. 103, 108, 111;
Chem. 103 or 105; Psych. 105; Soc. 231,
241.
HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR: 110,114,115,320,354,355,310; Biol.
103, 108, 111; Chem. 103 or 105; Psych.
105; Soc. 231, 241; Educ. sequence for
teaching license.
HEALTH EDUCATION MINOR: 110,114,
115, 320; Biol. 103; SOC. 231
115 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATlON 1/2 course
1 1 0 PERSONAL A N D C O M M U N I T Y
HEALTH
An analysis of chemical abuse and what
can be done for the abused. (Fall, Spring)
Modern concepts and practices of health
and healthful living applied t o the individual and the community. (Fall)
320 SCHOOL HEALTH CURRICULUM
114 SAFETY EDUCATION 1/2 course
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life. Includes American Red Cross First Aid
course. (Fall, Spring)
Techniques for developing a course of
study based upon growth and development for grades K-12. Special work units
i n nutrition and diseases. (Prereq.: A l l
courses i n the major sequence numbered
i n the 100 and 200 series; also #.)
354 T E A C H I N G T H E E X C E P T I O N A L
CHILD % course
evaluation of tests i n health and physical
education. (Spring)
Education of the exceptional child with
special reference to the analysis of functional and organic abnormalities and the
role of school health and physical education programs. (Prereq.: P.E. 350. Spring)
410 ADMINISTRATION A N D SUPERVIS I O N O F THE S C H O O L HEALTH
PROGRAM
355 TESTS A N D MEASUREMENT '/z course
Survey of basic statistical procedures and
Historical background, legal bases,school
health services, and relationships to community he:<lth program and resources.
Methods and materials in health education with laboratory experience in classroom and community. (Prereq.: 320)
Physics
Chairperson: Kenneth Erickson
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 121, 122,
245, 351, 362 and 395 plus three courses
above 122. I n planning their courses of
study, students are encouraged t o work
closely with members of the physics
faculty. Normally, students should have
Mathematics 124,125, and Physics 121,122
the freshman year, and Mathematics 224
and 226 the sophomore year.
M I N O R : 5 courses, including 121, 122,
and three courses above 122.
H O N O R S MAJOR: A GPA of 3.6 i n physics and 3.0 overall. An independent
investigation of a physics topic with an
oral defense of the written research report. Application for the honors major
should be made no later than the first
term of the senior year.
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the
major. Students are advised to refer t o the
Education Department section of the
catalog and consult with the Education
Department early in their planning.
SOCIETY O F PHYSICS STUDENTS: The
Augsburg chapter of Society of Physics
Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a national physics society and of participating i n the
physics community o n a professional
basis. Membership in SPS i s open t o all
students interested in physics.
SIGMA PI SIGMA: Membership i n the
Augsburg chapter of this national physics
honor society is open t o those students
who have completed the equivalent of a
minor i n physics and have a GPA of 3.0 in
physics and 3.0 overall.
101 ASTRONOMY
A descriptive course requiring elementary
algebra. Our solar system, stars and
galaxies. The necessary optical instruments are explained and use i s made of a
12-inch reflecting telescope, and eightinch Celestron, as well as a3-inch Questar.
Occasional night viewing. (3 one-hour
lectures. Fall; Spring)
103 PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES
An introductory course in which the
applications, problems, and experiments
are selected not only t o illustrate fundamental principles, but also t o demonstrate the relevance of physics t o the life
sciences. The course i s designed t o serve
students i n biology, psychology, physical
education (therapy programs), medical
technology and other health science programs. The course is also a very suitable
elective or distribution requirement for
the liberal arts student. (3 one-hour lectures, 2-hour laboratory. Prereq.: Elem.
algebra. Fall)
transistors and integrated circuits, with
applications to both digital and analog
circuits. (3 one-hour lectures, 3-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: 722 o r 703 plus
Mathematics 722 or 125 and consent o f
instructor. Spring)
270 OPTICAL PHYSICS
The emphasis i s on physical optics, using
t h e complex expression f o r a wave
throughout. Interference, diffraction,
polarization, and an introduction to the
electromagnetic theory. (3 one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 722.
Fall)
121,122 GENERAL PHYSICS I, 11
A rigorous study of the concepts of
mechanics, fluids, heat, sound, optics,
electricity and magnetism, and some
aspects of modern physics. For majors i n
physics and other specified majors. Must
be taken i n sequence. (4 one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq.: Mathematics 724 or concurrent registration. 727,
Fall; 722, Spring)
245 MODERN PHYSICS
An introduction to modern physics from
a historical and experimental basis. Relativity, quantum effects, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear and solid state
physics. This course indicates the need
for, and develops the experimental basis
of quantum mechanics. (3 one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 722. Fall)
261 ELECTRONICS
The emphasis i s on basic electronic principles and instrumentation. A review of
D.C. and A.C. circuits before introducing
solid state devices. The study of diodes,
351,352 MECHANICS I, I1
A careful study of classical mechanics in
terms of Newton's laws of motion and the
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include conservation principles,
single particle motion, systems of particles,
oscillatory systems, central-force motion,
dynamics of rigid bodies, gravitation,
kinematics of two-particle systems and
noninertial reference frames. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: 722; Mathematics 226.
357, Fall; 352, Spring)
362,363 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS I, II
The classical electromagnetic field theory
is developed using the vector calculus
t h r o u g h o u t . Electrostatics, magnetostatics, solution of Laplace's and Poisson's
equations, electric and magnetic properties of materials, and the theory of
electromagnetic radiation based o n
Maxwell's equations. (3 one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 122; Mathematics 226.. 362,
Fall; 363, Spring)
395 COMPREHENSIVE LABORATORY
An emphasis on independent laboratory
investigations, including participation i n
physics seminars. Experiments i n the area
of mechanics, thermodynamics, vacuum
physics, electronics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.(2 threehour laboratory and Iseminar hour per
week. Prereq.: Junior standing o r consent
o f instructor. Spring)
481 THERMAL PHYSICS
The study of properties of systems and
processes for which temperature is an
important variable. The subject i s developed from two independent yet complementary viewpoints; the experimental, macroscopic classical t h e r m o dynamics and the theoretical, microscopic statistical mechanics. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: 351. Spring)
486 Q U A N T U M MECHANICS
A development from first principles, inc l u d i n g de Broglie's postulates, t h e
Schroedinger equation, operators, wavefunctions, expectation values, angular
momentum, and approximation
methods. Specific problems studied include potential wells and potential barriers, the harmonic oscillator, and the
hydrogen atom. (3 one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: 245, 357, 352. Fall)
488 TOPICS I N M O D E R N PHYSICS
The application of quantum mechanics t o
specific topics chosen from the areas of
solid state physics, atomic and molecular
physics, nuclear physics, and particle
physics. (3 one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
486. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An opportunity for students t o explore
systematically a problem in experimental
or theoretical physics, worked out in
consultation with a faculty adviser. Open
to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
Political Science
Chairperson: Norma Noonan
M A J O R : 9 courses, plus Statistical
Analysis (Soc. 362). Required are 121 or
122 or 160 or 170; 158; 384; and at least 5
other upper division courses i n 4 out of 5
areas.* A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area.
M I N O R : 5 courses, including: 121 or 122
or 170; 158; and at least 3 upper division
courses in 3 out of 5 areas.*
HONORS MAJOR: The Honors Major i n
Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student's grade-point average must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall. The
student must take an Honors Independent Study and a seminar, and must submit, not later than March 1 of the senior
year, an Honors Thesis t o be defended
before a faculty committee. Students may
work with any member of the Department on their Honors Thesis. For specific
requirements, consult the Honors Ad-
viser, Dr. Noonan. Students should apply
for the Honors Major no later than the
first term of the junior year.
*The five areas are American Government
and Politics, Comparative Politics and
Analysis, International Politics, Public
Law, and Political Theory and Analysis.
(Any course listed i n more than one area
may be counted i n only one area toward
major or minor requirements.)
Students interested in secondary education may take a political science major
in combination with specified social
science courses, i n compliance with state
requirements. For more information, see
the department chairperson or the Social
Studies Education adviser.
For precise listing of terms in which
courses are o f f e r e d , see t h e Class
Schedule.
1. AMERICAN COVERNMENT A N D
POLITICS
121 AMERICAN COVERNMENT A N D
POLITICS
The politics of American government including the pattern of participation; the
dynamics of congressional, executive,
and bureaucratic policymaking; the contemporary structure of federalism; and
current issues i n American society.
325 AMERICAN POSITIVE STATE
The politics of public administration and
bureaucratic policy-making in the American welfare-warfare state; governmental
regulation, promotion and management,
emphasizing political and economic interaction. (Prereq.: 7 course i n Political
Science or #)
326 POLITICAL PARTIES A N D
BEHAVIOR
The political behavior of the electorate
emphasizing public opinion and political
parties in the electoral process. Field work
with political parties and interest groups
and media i n presidential election3
(optional in non-presidential election
years). (Prereq.: 727 or #. Fall term o f
election years.)
342 MASS C O M M U N I C A T I O N S I N
SOCIETY
Effects of mass communications on individual behavior; the uses and control of
mass media for political and social purposes including a study of censorship,
newsmaking, entertainment and public
affairs programming.
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV
for description).
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
122 METROPOLITAN COMPLEX
Politics in the urban setting, including
important issues, actors, and structures
influencing public policy i n the modern
urban complex. Discussion-lecture, simulation, and meetings with political experts
and activists.
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV
for description).
421 TOPICS I N AMERICAN POLITICS
Selected themes, including legislative,
executive or judicial process, and policy
process in American politics; national,
urban or state focus; topic t o be included
in subtitle. (Prereq.: Two courses i n
Political Science or #. Offered on demand.)
11. COMPARATIVE POLITICS A N D
ANALYSIS
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
160 ISSUES IN W O R L D POLITICS
Contemporary issues and problems in
international politics i n the context of
democratic values and processes; moralism, legalism, and realism i n foreign
policy.
158 POLITICAL PAlTERNS A N D
PROCESSES
363 C O M M U N I S T FOREIGN POLICIES
An analysis of basic patterns i n the political system and decision-making process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
Analysis of the motivation, formulation,
and implementation of foreign policies of
Communist nations with emphasis upon
the Soviet Union and China. (Prereq.:
One course i n Political Science or #.)
350 COMPARATIVE DEMOCRACIES
461 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL
POLITICS
The emergence, maintenance and decline of selected democracies, focusing
on political behavior, institutions, and
processes. (Prereq.: One course i n Political Science or #)
351 C O M M U N I S T POLITICAL SYSTEMS
A comparative analysis of the Soviet
Union and other communist states i n
terms of political behavior, institutions,
processes and politics. (Prereq.: One
course i n Political Science or #.)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY A N D
PRACTICE
(See Section V for description)
Selected themes i n c l u d i n g i n t e r p r e tations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of
international problems. Topic to be included i n subtitle. (Prereq.: One course i n
Political Science or #. Offered alternate
years.)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
170 LAW I N THE UNITED STATES
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries;
t h e U n i t e d States C o n s t i t u t i o n as
"supreme" law; law as politics; historic
and contemporary legal issues.
459 TOPICS IN ELITE A N D MASS
BEHAVIOR
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
In-depth study of the elite and/or mass
participation i n the political system.
( O f f e r e d o n demand. Prereq.: O n e
course i n Political Science or #.)
The legal-political-philosophical role of
the judiciary in the American constitutional system, emphasizing significant
Supreme Court cases involving the United
States government and the federal system. (Prereq.: 770 or #. Offered alternate
years.)
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Constitutional limitations of the Bill of
Rights and of the Fourteenth Amendment
as applied by the Supreme Court to the
protection of human rights and civil liberties of individuals. (Prereq.: 770 or #.
Offered alternate years.)
V. POLITICAL THEORY A N D ANALYSIS
158 POLITICAL PAlTERNS A N D
PROCESSES
deration of the political, social, and
economic dimensions of the theories,
with some focus on the preferred futures
envisaged in the doctrine.(Prereq.: 758or
#. Offered alternate years.)
384 POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Theory and methods of empirical political
analysis, i n c l u d i n g c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
theory, simulation, systems' theory, structural-functionalism, power concepts,
psychological and economic approaches
t o political study, and a survey of the
methods common to empirical social
science. (Prereq.: Statistical Analysis; Political Science 758 and two upper division
courses, or #.)
(See Section I1 for description)
380 WESTERN POLITICAL T H O U G H T
A study of influential political philosophers f r o m Plato t h r o u g h Rawls,
emphasizing t h e values, goals, and
assumptions which continue to inform
and t o rationalize human governance.
(Prereq.: One course i n Political Science
or #.)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY A N D
PRACTICE
A study of democratic theory and public
policy practice with focus on the emergence of political democracy, capitalism
and the welfare state i n comparative
perspective. (Prereq.: One course i n Political Science or #.)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY
A N D INTERNSHIPS.
199 INTERNSHIP
Lower division internship. Consult Internship Supervisor i n the department t o
determine project. (Fall, Interim, Spring.)
295 LOWER DIVISION SEMINAR
Special topics. Consult department chairperson concerning terms and subject
matter. (Offered o n demand)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Independent study for lower division students. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring)
382 MARXIST VISIONS: PAST,
PRESENT, A N D FUTURE
399 INTERNSHIP
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory
and movements emphasizing Marxism as
developed in Russia and China. Consi-
Consult Chairperson or Internship
Director t o determine project. (Prereq.:
#. Fall, Interim, Spring)
495 SEMINAR
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Selected topics. Consult department
chairperson concerning terms and subject matter. (Prereq.: #.)
Topics defined through consultation
between instructor and student.(Prereq.:
#. Fall, Interim, Spring)
Psychology
Chairperson: Norman Ferguson
MAJOR: 10 courses including 105, 264,
265,381, or 399, and 493. Physics 103 i s also
required. The major program should include 105 in the freshman year, 264 and
265 in the freshman or sophomore year,
381 or 399 in the junior year, and 493 in the
senior year. The major program is planned in consultation with an adviser in the
psychology department and it i s approved
by the department chairperson. The overall plan i s directed toward a basic understanding of the discipline of psychology
and toward the particular educational,
vocational and professional goals of the
individual student. A written plan for the
major should be completed and approved by the beginning of the junior
year.
Not more than two courses from 299,399,
and 499 may be counted toward the
minimum ten courses required for a
psychology major. It should be noted that
this restriction applies toward the minimum requirement only. The student may
actually take more such courses.
I t i s recommended that psychology
majors take additional course work from
other areas that will complement and
strengthen their particular interests i n
psychology. For example, developing a
minor in business administration, biology,
or communication i s recommended for
many students.
M I N O R : 5 courses including 105. Not
more than one course from among 299,
399, and 499 may be counted toward the
minor.
H O N O R S M A J O R : Students may qualify
for honors in psychology with a 3.5 grade
point average in the major, a 3.0 grade
point average overall, and completion of
a high quality research project culminating the major program. Application for
honors consideration must be made
during the junior year. Please consult the
department chairperson for more detailed
requirements.
105 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
An introduction to the methods and
approaches used in psychology for the
purpose of understanding behavior. The
structure of the field of psychology, including its major sub-areas, is emphasized. (Fall, Spring)
264, 265 RESEARCH METHOD: DESIGN,
PROCEDURE, & ANALYSIS I, II
A two-term sequence including experimentation i s human and animal learning,
problem solving, social psychology, and
sensation-perception. Emphasis will be
placed on both statistical and experimental design methodology. Research
Methods I may be taken for credit without
continuing i n Research Methods 11.
Majors in psychology must take both
terms of the two-term sequence; 264 must
precede 265; 265 should be taken i n the
term immediately following 264. (Prereq.:
105. 264, Fall, Spring; 265, Fall, Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Limited registration by special permission. Specific planning for the study must
be completed and approved well in advance of the time of registration.
351 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
CHILD
Emphasis on normal child development
and behavior. Consideration of theoretical systems used for viewing the developmental sequence and process. Active inquiry into practical implications and
applications of data and theory in respect
to the development of children. (Prereq.:
7 05)
-
352 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
ADOLESCENT A N D ADULT
Emphasis on normal development and
behavior of the adolescent and adult.
Theoretical bases used for building
understanding of and appreciation for the
developmental process. Active consideration of the meaning that data and theory
have for the development of people in
the adolescent and adult periods of life.
(Prereq. : 357)
355 BRAIN & BEHAVIOR
A survey of the functions of the nervous
system which are responsible for behavior
in animals and human beings. Major
topics include: sleep & wakefulness, motivation & emotion, learning & memory,
and mental disorders. (Prereq.: 705 and
one course i n biology. Fall)
356 A N I M A L BEHAVIOR
A broad-based approach to the study of
behavior. Emphasis i s placed on studying
animals and human beings in their natural
habitats and upon understanding behavior patterns which have been produced through interaction with the environment. Major topics include: behavioral evolution, behavioral development, and social behavior in both animals
and human beings. (Prereq. 705. Spring)
357 LEARNING
Learning concepts, behavior change
principles and psychology of instruction.
Behavior change and individualized instruction projects. (Prereq.: 705)
359 MEASUREMENT
Theory and principles of measurement.
Analysis and practicum with achievement, interest, personality and intelligence tests. (Prereq.: 705)
361 PERSONALITY
An introduction to the field of personality
study with special attention directed
toward personality theories and contemporary application of those theories. (Prereq.: 705. Fall)
362 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
A review of maladaptive human behaviors
from the social, organic and psychological
points of view. Experience in a variety of
community service units will accompany
classroom learning. (Prereq.: 367. Spring)
371 PSYCHOLOGY O F THE
INDIVIDUAL: FEMALE A N D MALE
A study involving knowledge of materials
bearing on the development of sex differences and roles, the effect of society
upon values and goals, differential legal
status and feminist movement views, and
physiological data bearing on these differences. (Prereq.: 705 or #)
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Theoretical conceptualizations of organizational behavior. Factors and practices
such as management styles, evaluation
and maintenance of work effectiveness,
and social influences. An organizational
field experience. (Prereq.: 705)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Sociology.
381 PSYCHOLOGY I N HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVE
Historical development of psychological
viewpoints and theoretical positions.
(Prereq.: two psychology courses)
399 INTERNSHIP
490 CURRENT TOPICS I N PSYCHOLOGY
Study of selected areas and topics in
psychology that are not treated extensively through current course offerings.
Specific topics will be published prior to
registration. (Prereq.: 105 and #).
493 SEMINAR: CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES
Interested students should consult with
the departmental internship coordinator
regarding requirements and permission
to register.
Discussion of contemporary societal
issues from a psychological viewpoint.
Consideration of the approaches and
methods used by psychologists i n
studying such issues. (Prereq.: 5 courses.
Fall, Spring)
485 COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in the counseling process. Consideration given to goals and ethical
guidelines for a counseling relationship.
(Prereq.: 5 courses and senior standing.
Spring)
Limited registration by special permission
for advanced students in psychology.
Students must present a written plan prior
to registration including carefully considered rationale and purpose for the
proposed study.
Religion
Religion 111 or 221 are prerequisite to all
other courses.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.3 in the
major and 3.0 over-all; research project
approved by the department and colloquim with the department.
MAJOR: 8 courses, including 111, 221,
356, 481 and also including a seminar
especially for majors to be taken in the
junior or senior year. Only one interim
course may be applied to the major. One
upper division New Testament Greek
course may be applied to the major. One
course required from those numbered
361-363 and one from those numbered
471-475.
MINOR: 5 courses. Not more than one
interim course may be counted to the
minor. In order to prepare for teaching
about religion in public schools the
student should work closely with the
Religion Department in designing a program which includes: (a) a major in an
academic field which is certifiable for
elementary or secondary school teaching,
and (b) a Religion major with courses 356,
Chairperson: Eugene M. Skibbe
360, 363, 471, and 355. The Minnesota
State Department of Education does not
at this time grant licensure for a Religion
major or minor.
teacher and the actual teaching itself will
be examined. The theological, as well as
the legal and educational implicationswill
be analyzed and discussed. (Spring, 798087)
111 I N T R O D U C T I O N T O THEOLOGY
356 HISTORY O F RELIGIONS
An introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to the dialogue
between the church and the world which
concerns Christian doctrine. (Fall, Spring)
221 BIBLICAL STUDIES
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents. The
task of biblical interpretation. The history
of Israel and the emergence of the
church. (Fall, Spring)
350 PHILOSOPHY O F RELIGION
See under Department of Philosophy
353 D E N O M I N A T I O N S A N D SECTS IN
AMERICA
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major denominations and
sects. Some contemporary cultic movements will also be considered.
354 LIFE A N D W O R K O F THE C H U R C H
Congregational life in its varied character
with attention directed to Christian education and curriculum, youth work and
parish work. (Offered 7979-80)
An introductory survey of some of the
major living religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Conficianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam. Lectures plus some discussion of primary
documents from these religious cornrnunities.
360 RELIGION A N D SOCIETY
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological
analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on religious movements in American society.
361 C H U R C H FATHERS
A study of the early Christian Church in
the context of the Roman Empire, including such topics as persecution and
martyrdom, the development of the
creeds, Christianity i n conflict with
Gnosticisms and mystery religions, monasticism and mysticism, early Christian
worship; also including the theology of
several early Christian leaders and a
special unit on the life and thought of
Augustine.
362 THEOLOGY O F THE REFORMERS
355 THE STUDY O F RELIGION IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The history of studying religion in public
schools, the problems associated with
such efforts, the resources available to the
An introduction to the theological
thought of the Protestant reformers of the
sixteenth century. Special attention to the
writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Fall)
363 RELIGION I N AMERICA
475 JUDAISM
A study of the development of religion in
America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, d e n o m i nations and the responses of religion t o
the challenges of its environing culture.
A survey of the history of Judaism from
the end of the O l d Testament period t o
modern times, with emphasis placed upon
the religious development. A special
interest in such modern Jewishthinkers as
Buber and Heschel. TheJewishChatauqua
Society annually makes a grant to Augsburg College in support of this course in
Judaism offered in the religion department. (Fall)
380 MUSIC OF THE WESTERN CHURCH
(See under Department of Music)
481 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY
471 JESUS A N D HIS INTERPRETERS
Consideration of the New Testament
Documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, .literary structure and relationships. Attention t o the
variety of interpretations given the person
of Jesus, including the "quest for the
historical Jesus." (Fall)
472 THEOLOGY O F PAUL
A study of the Apostle Paul including his
historical background, his relationship t o
the early church, and some of the themes
to be found in his writings. (Offered
7 979-80)
473 THE MESSAGE O F THE O L D
TESTAMENT
An introduction to some representative
trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian Church.
(Spring)
482 CONTEMPORARY R O M A N
CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
New trends of Roman Catholic theology
as expressed i n the writings of some of its
representatives. Relation of new theological and biblical insights t o the dogmatic
definitions of the church. (Fall)
483 CHRISTIAN ETHICS
The bases of Christian social responsibility,
in terms of theological and sociological
dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection
upon moral action.
495 SEMINAR
The various types of O l d Testament literature. The distinctive ideas of Hebrew
thought with emphasis on the message of
the prophets. (Offered 7980-87)
Selected topics. Required of majors in the
junior or senior year. Others by permission of instructor. (Fall)
-.
Russian Area Studies
Coordinator: Norma C. Noonan
The major i n Russian Area Studies i s a
cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). It
seeks t o give the student the broadest
possible exposure t o Russian and Soviet
life, history, politics, literature, tradition,
and philosophy. I n addition t o providinga
good liberal education, the program can
enable students to prepare for graduate
study, or careers i n areas such as government, international business, or teaching.
The Major consists of 11 courses:
4 courses (2 years) of basic college Russian
(or equivalent competencies)
2 courses i n Russian history
1 course in Marxist theory
1 course in Russian literature
1 course in Soviet politics
2 other courses of approved electives
Each student's major program must be
approved by the Coordinator.
A minor is presently under consideration.
F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e see t h e
coordinator.
Scandinavian Area Studies
Director: Mildred )oel
255,355 O I L A N D NORWAY: M U T U A L
IMPACT
MAJOR: 8 upper division courses.
M I N O R : 4 upper division courses.
All programs must contain four courses
listed i n the Augsburg College catalog or
transferred t o Augsburg as upper division
Scandinavian Language courses, i.e.,
courses t a u g h t by a Scandinavian
Language Department or subdepartment
regardless of their content which may be
linguistic, literary or cultural. Students
graduating with a major or minor must
also present the equivalent of intermediate level study of a Scandinavian
language. See, Norwegian courses listed
under Department of Foreign Languages.
An inquiry into the early impact of the
emerging Norwegian petroleum industry
upon the politics and economy of Norway
and, conversely,- of Norwegian political
perspectives and institutions, upon the
development and use of this recently
discovered resource. (Interim, 7980)
331 TOPICS: NORWEGIAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE
The O l d World background and use of
"America Fever," adaptation t o the New
Land; aspects of Norwegian-American
culture.
331 TOPICS: THE IMMIGRANT I N
AMERICAN HISTORY
How did the O l d Stock American host
society receive the waves of newcomers
to the U.S. i n the 19th and 20th centuries?
How did the immigrants respond t o the
reception? Through case studies, selected
readings, class lecture, and discussions,
this course examines the encounter of the
new American culture with the older
European cultures.
345 THE UPPER MIDWEST
SCANDINAVIAN EXPERIENCE
Concentrates on the immigrant experience
i n the Midwest with emphasis on M i n nesota, especially among Norwegians,
Swedes, and Finns. Some attention also
given t o the Danish and Icelandic communities i n Minnesota. ( O f f e r e d o n
demand)
351 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN
NOVEL
Lectures provide a survey of the Scandinavian novel. Class discussion based on
assigned reading of selected novels by
Jonas Lie, Sigrid Undset, Selma Lagerlof,
Par Lagerkvist, Knut Hamsun, Halldor
Laxness and others. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language desirable. Language
majors and minors will be required to do
assigned readings and written work i n a
Scandinavian language. (Offered alternate
years. Spring, 7981)
352 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN
DRAMA
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen,
Bjornson, Strindberg, Lagerkvist, Munk
and other twentieth century dramatists.
Lectures provide a survey of Scandinavian
drama with emphasis on lbsen and Strindberg. Knowledge o f a Scandinavian
language desirable.
Language majors and minors will be req u i r e d t o d o assigned readings and
written work i n a Scandinavian language.
(Offered alternate years. Fall, 1980)
360 EDDA AND SAGA
A study of the major poetic and prose
eddas of early Scandinavia, including
Snorre's Heimskringla and the Vinland
sagas. Comparative study of Beowulf, the
Niebelungenlied, and the Chanson de
Roland. Guest lectures in O l d Norse,
Norse mythology and other topics. Taught
in English. Counts toward Scandinavian
Area Studies major when readings and
papers are d o n e i n a Scandinavian
language. (Offered on demand)
364 NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN
CHURCH LIFE
Offered under Department of Religion.
(1980-81)
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. See MetroUrban Studies.
373 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. See MetroUrban Studies.
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
See description under Department of Art.
396 URBAN PLANNING IN
SCANDINAVIA
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. See MetroUrban Studies.
482 SCANDINAVIAN M U S I C
See description under Department of
Music.
495 SEMINAR: ETHNIC/IMMIGRATION
EXPERIENCE
Offered under Department of History.
450 NINETEENTH CENTURY
SCANDINAVIA
Offered under Department of History.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with a faculty member,
student selects a specific topic for study.
Social Science
Adviser: Orloue N. Gisselquist
MAJOR: 14 courses. Particularly designed
for those preparing for secondary school
teaching in social studies. The requirements for licensure are in the process of
being changed. For those graduating after
July 1, 1979 a new "competency based"
program will be in effect. See Department
of Education for further details. The Social
Science major i s also recommended for
others, such as pre-law students, who
desire a broad major in this area. This
major may be earned in any one of four
distributions. A student may not list a
double major in Social Science and one of
the several component disciplines unless
the distribution selected in the Social
Science major i s significantly different
from the other major.
social sciences selected from the following: Bus. Adm. (Econ.) 379 Quantitative Methods for Economics
and Business Psych. 264 - Experimental Psychology I
Soc. 362 - Statistical Analysis
Soc. 365 - Quantitative Analysis and
Program Evaluation.
4 courses from any 4 of these disciplines: geography, anthropology,
economics, sociology, psychology.
B. Behavioral Science Emphasis
14 courses from the following disciplines: economics, history, political
science, psychology, sociology (including anthropology); at least 5
courses must be upper division. Included in this requirement are the
following:
(1) at lea~t2coursesfrom
each of the 5
disciplines; 5 courses from a 4th discipline excluding history.
(2) 1course in the methodology of the
social sciences selected from the following: Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362,
365.
(3) 1 course in American history.
\
A. History Emphasis
7 courses in history: 2 in American, 2 in
Ancient-Medieval-Modern Europe, 2
in Non-Western, and 1 seminar; at
least 4 of these courses must be upper
division. 2 courses in political science,
1 course in the methodology of the
,
C. Non-Western Studies Emphasis
Hist. 103 - The Modern World
1 course in the methodology of the
social sciences selected from the following: Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362,
365
12 courses in non-western studies;
selected from the following, with at
least four disciplines represented.
Hist. 104, 440, 463, 465, 474; history
seminar, independent study, or interim course on a relevant topic.
Pol. Sci. 351, 363, 382, 461; political
science seminar, independent study,
or interim course on a relevant topic.
Econ. 122, 258
Sociology 241
Religion 356
Philosophy 355
D. International Relations Emphasis
(1) Required: lower division
Pol. Sci. 158 or 160; Hist. 103 or 104;
Econ. 122
4th term of college work in a modern foreign language.
(2) Required: upper division
Pol. Sci. 363, 461; Hist. 332.
(3) Electives: 7 courses selected from
this list. No more than five from any
one discipline.
Pol. Sci. 351,351,380,381,382; political
science seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant topic.
Hist. 416,440,463,564,465,474;
history
seminar, independent study, or interim
course on a relevant topic.
Sociology 241
4th term of college work i n a second
modern foreign language.
Social Science Minor: 5 courses, one from
each of five disciplines, selected from the
f o l l o w i n g : anthropology, economics,
geography, history, political science,
psychology, and sociology. The selection
of courses must be approved by one of
the faculty supervising the social science
major.
Social Work
Chairperson: Edwina Hertzberg
The core program of Social Work begins
i n the junior year, but all students are
advised to take Social Work 257 as freshmen or sophomores unless exempted by
the faculty, and should seek advisement
from faculty as t o sequence of requisite
courses from other departments.
MAJOR LEADING TO A BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE DECREE: The approved program for students preparing for social
work practice is the Bachelor of Science
program. The Bachelor of Arts degree
should be chosen only if the student does
not plan t o pursue a professional social
work career. Core program consists of
Psych. 105*, Psych. 351* and 352*, Soc.
121*, 231*, 365,375*, and 383*; and Social
Work 257, 361, 363, 461, 462, 463, 464,
466, and 467. Recommended courses are:
one CHR, Soc. 111, Econ. 723, Pol.Sci.727,
325,326, Biology 707 or 105, Psych.367 and
362, Speech 354 and/or 355.
*These courses are t o be completed before the beginning of the senior year.
M A J O R LEADING T O A BACHELOR O F
ARTS DEGREE: Students are not advised
to choose the B.A. program unless the
student does not plan to enter social work
practice after graduation. The core program consists of the same program as
specified for the B.S. except that Social
Work 461, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467, are not
required.
S P E C I A L I Z A T I O N S : Specializations i n
Aging, C h e m i c a l D e p e n d e n c y ( b y
arrangement with Metropolitan Community College), Crime and Corrections
and Youth are possible. Specialization
consists of courses descriptive of functional, disfunctional and programmatic
aspects of the special area, plus field work
assignments in the senior year. A Human
Services Management specialization is
also available. Completion of a specialization sequence will be noted on the student's transcript.
257 P R A C T I C U M IN THE H U M A N
SERVICES
With faculty approval, student selects a
placement for 30 hours per week as a
volunteer in a social agency or institution.
Opportunity to know social work professionals, social service delivery systems,
and career aspects of the helping vocations. Independent study with a term
paper report and weekly review conferences. Especially recommended for freshmen and sophomores. Open t o all students. (Interim)
340 POLICIES, PROGRAM A N D
SKILLS FOR THE A G I N G
This course will include the study of the
impact of social policy on the older population, older population impact on social
policy, services planned t o address needs
of olde,r population and skills needed t o
work with this population. Class conducted i n Senior. Citizen Residence.
(Prereq.: Course work i n Human Development, Systems o f Social Welfare, experience i n work with the aged, #.)
361 SYSTEMS O F SOCIAL WELFARE
An examination of fundamental aspects
of the various systems of social welfare i n
the U.S. and the role of social work i n
them. Special emphasis on analysis of the
major assumptions and movements contributory t o the rise of the welfare state;
description of a selection of modern service systems, the profession of social
work, i t s ethics, values, and historical
development. Three class periods per
week; guest lectures, research paper.
(Prereq.: lunior, o r #. Fall)
363 METHODS A N D SKILLS O F
SOCIAL WORK
Basic features of the helping process;
theoretical foundations, principles and
techniques of social work interventive
methods, and practical experience necessary for social Work practice with indi-
viduals and small groups; development of
the student's repertoire of relationship
building skills. Two class periods of lecture-discussion sessions and/or laboratory
exercises per week. (Prereq.: 361, lunior.
Spring)
364 FIELD WORK I
Beginning supervised professional experience i n a social work agency focusing on
interviewing experience and relationship
building. Ten hours per week, plus one
small group supportive/discussion seminar per week. (Prereq.: 361, Junior, concurrent with 363. Spring)
461 ADVANCED METHODS A N D SKILLS
IN SOCIAL WORK
Enlargement and refinement of practice
skills through lecture, classroom exercise
and regular class work. Enlargement of
social group work skills, emphasis o n
development of generalist practice skills
and eclectic approaches. Two two-hour
class lectures, and/or laboratory exercises
per week. (Prereq.: 2.0 i n 363 and364, or#.
Fa11)
463 C O M M U N I T Y DEVELOPMENT A N D
ORGANIZATION
Locality development and social change
through community organization, social
planning, and social action. Emphasis on:
1)surveyance of historical forms of social
change, 2 ) understanding the basic issues
and strategies relevant t o social protest
and change, 3) examination of the structure, function and dysfunction of various
community organizations and other corporate and political systems, and 4)
knowledge of the essential principles and
techniques of organizing. (Prereq.: senior
or #. Fall)
462, 464, FIELD W O R K II A N D IV:
Ten hours per week in a Social Service
agency. Progressively responsible supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families,
groups and/or communities. Ten hours
per week, plus one supportive/discussion
seminar per week. (Prereq: completion
and 2.0 i n 367, 362; concurrent with 467
and 467; Fall and Spring)
465 SOCIAL POLICY: ANALYSIS A N D
DEVELOPMENT
This course will include the study of
theories of Social Policy formulation and
methods of analysis associated with needs
and services and analysis of the impact of
policy on social work practice. Development and implementation will be viewed
first hand through work with a public
policy maker, 4 hours per week. One class
period per week, readings, analytical
paper integrating class concepts with
practical experience. (Prereq.: 367, 463,
and senior or #. Spring)
466 FIELD W O R K Ill
Continuation of 462 conducted during
Interim. (1/2 course. Interim.)
467 THE SOCIAL WORKER AS
PROFESSIONAL
Ethical practice, bureaucratic survival,
professional job attainment, personnel
policies and practices, organizational
theory, and resourcedevelopmentwill be
studied i n the course. The field work
practice becomes the laboratory for class
exercises. (Prereq.: 467, 462, 463, 464;
Spring)
468 SPECIAL TOPICS
Current issues in social work theory or
practice. To be announced. (# half or full
credit. Interim)
Sociology
Chairperson: C. Nelson
M A J O R IN SOCIOLOGY: 10 courses including 121,362,363,375 and 485. (Highly
recommended: a CHR course, internship,
independent study or upper division interim course i n sociology.) This recommendation i s made i n the hope that the
student will take advantage of the variety
o f learning models offered through the
department. Consult department chairperson concerning areas of concentration.
M I N O R : 5 courses including 121 and two
upper division courses (i.e., 300 and
above.)
H O N O R S M A J O R : The student must
have a minimum GPA of 3.5 i n the major
and 3.0 overall. Application for honors i n
sociology candidacy shall consist of submission of thesis proposal t o Department
Chairperson before April 1 of the junior
year. Candidacy i s contingent upon departmental approval of proposal by April
30 of junior year. After acceptance as a
candidate, the student will register for
"Independent Study" (Sociology 499)
through which work on thesis will be
completed. Honors degree i n sociology
will be granted t o a candidate if he/she
successfully defends the thesis before
March 31 of senior year and maintains
GPA through graduation.
111 H U M A N COMMUNITY AND THE
MODERN METROPOLIS
The cultural and structural dynamics of
the modern world viewed from the perspective of the metropolitan situation,
with a focus on the possibilities of human
community i n the context of urban institutions and processes. (Fall, Spring)
121 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology as a mode of analysis or way of
knowing. I t s applications to an understanding of basic aspects of society;
socialization, family life, social inequalities, large-scale institutions, etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and profession. (Fall, Spring)
231 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
An examination of the family as a social
institution. The process of dating, mate
selection, marital adjustment and divorce.
The relationship of the family to i t s institutional and cultural context. (Fall, Spring)
241 INTRODUCTION T O CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
An examination of the idea of culture; the
person's relation to culture; language as a
major organizing element i n the way we
see the world. An examination of the
ideas of "primitive", "civilized", and
"progress"; a comparison of alternate
realities as found in different cultures and
varying social contexts. An analysis of
selected aspects of U.S. culture. (Fall,
Spring)
300,301,302,303,304
SPECIAL TOPICS
I N SOCIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus in such places as institutions for adult
felons, physically handicapped, emotionally disturbed, and senior citizens.
Residents and staff of these institutions
take the course together with college
students in a co-learning model. Topics
will vary depending upon needs and
interest.
360 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms and sociological
analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research i n religious movements and institutions i n
American society.
362 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
The first course in a two-course sequence.
Analysis of attempts t o build a body of
k n o w l e d g e b y way o f a s c i e n t i f i c
approach. Tools and approaches used to
evaluate ideas and describe social life
through the use of quantitative information. Use of data processing equipment
and computers for statistical analysis.
Designed especially for political science
and sociology majors. Sociology majors
should take Soc. 363 the following term.
(Prereq.: high school algebra. Fall)
363 RESEARCH METHODS
The second course in a two-course sequence. Overview of commonly-used research designs and measurement techniques. Applications for program evaluations. Practice doing research by way of
class activities and individual projects. To
be taken immediately after Soc. 362.
(Prereq.: Soc. 362 or #. Spring)
365 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS A N D
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Consumer overview o f methods o f
organizing, comparing and interpreting
quantitative information. Use of dataprocessing e q u i p m e n t f o r statistical
analysis. Overview of commonly-used research methods, especially experimental
designs and applications to program
evaluations. Designed for social work
majors. (Prereq.: high school algebra.
Spring)
orientation i n social psychology, will be
used as a way of dealing with the major
issues i n the course. (Prereq.: 727 and
Psych. 705. Fall, Spring)
381 THE CITY A N D METRO-URBAN
PLANNING
The changing city in history and various
cultures; major theoretical perspectives
in urban sociology; the metropolis as an
eco-system; metro-urban planning and
policy systems; major issues related t o
shaping the future metropolis. The Twin
Cities metropolitan area i s utilized as an
important learning laboratory. (Prereq.:
711 or 121 or #. Spring)
383 RACIAL A N D MINORITY CROUP
RELATIONS
373 CRIME A N D CORRECTIONS
An examination of the criminal and juven i l e justice systems and t h e various
theoretical components of criminology
and corrections. M a j o r attention i s
focused on the causation and prevention
of crime and delinquency, and the various
modes of treatment. (Prereq.: 127, Fall)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
An examination of the idea of "group", its
relationship to individual behavior and
society. An analysis of the ideas of "self"
and "identity" and what part they play i n
understanding interpersonal relations
and human behavior. A sociological view
of mental health. A look at the major
assumptions and processes underlying
our everyday life - a look at the trivial,
the ordinary and the taken-for-granted.
"Symbolic interaction", an important
The dimensions of racial and minority
g r o u p relations. M a j o r attention i s
focused upon prejudice, racism, and the
role of self-understanding. (Fall, Spring.
P/N grading only)
388 SOCIAL INEQUALITY
Analysis of inequality i n regard t o wealth,
status and power i n the U.S. and other
selected countries. Causes and ramifications of the amount and type of inequality.
Detailed analysis of current issues and
policies concerning inequality i n the U.S.
(Prereq.: Soc. 121. Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult the Department Chairperson or
Internship Director for details. (Prereq.: #.
Fall, Interim, Spring)
485 M O D E R N SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An examination of the major theoretical
traditions within sociology, tracing the
course of their development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Prereq.:
2 courses i n sociology including 727 or #.
Fall)
Student must present written proposal
containing rationale, objectives and
methodology of the proposed study
according t o department guidelines.
(Prereq.: 727 and permission o f instructor.
Fall, Interim, Spring)
Speech, Communication and Theater A r t s
Chairperson: Raymond Anderson
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: GPA of 3.25
in the major, 3.0 overall, two independent study projects of honors quality,
distinguished performance in at least one
of the communication arts, comprehensive examination in field of concentration.
Application to be made early i n the,senior
year.
Courses 116 and 476 are strongly recommended for all students in elementary
education.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N ARTS
C O M M U N I C A T I O N MAJOR: 10 courses,
including: 342, 351 or 352, 354, 399 and
English 225, or 226, or 227. Supporting
courses required but not counting toward
the major: Speech 111; Philosophy 130;
Psychology 105; Sociology 111 or 241,
375. Typing ability required.
The communication major is a flexible
interdisciplinary program which allows
for different emphases - journalism, advertising and public relations, radio-television-film, human relations, and supervisory management. Program guides for
each area are available from the Department Chairperson o r t h e O f f i c e o f
Admissions.
Prospective majors should contact the
department as early as possible to work
out a plan for the major and a personal
career action plan. Freshmen should take
Speech I l l , Psychology 105, Sociology I21
or 241, and Philosophy 130.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N M I N O R : 5 courses.
MAJORS FOR TEACHING: Students preparing to teach speech in secondary
schools may specialize in any of three
majors: speech, theater arts, and speechtheater arts. Any of these must be combined with at least an English minor,
preferably a major. The communications
major or minor does not qualify one for
teaching speech.
SPEECH M A J O R FOR TEACHING: 10
courses, including 111, 241 or 243,351 or
355, 352, 354, 360, 476. Participation i n
forensics, and a minor in English.
SPEECH M I N O R FORTEACHING: Course
111 and six of the following: 241 or 243,
351 or 355, 352, 354, 360, 476 and participation i n forensics.
111 BEGINNING SPEECH
Basic problems of effective speaking and
critical listening. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
353 ADVERTISING
See under Department of Art
An introduction to print and broadcast
advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and communications. (Prereq.: ]r., Sr., Communication major or #. Spring)
227 ADVANCED WRITING:
JOURNALISM
See under Department of English
225,230 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
I, I1
See under Department of Art
241 INTRODUCTION T O CINEMA ART
354 INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build
relationships and help to overcome communication barriers. (Spring)
See under Department of English
242 FILM-MAKING
See under Department of Art.
243 TELEVISION PRODUCTION
An introduction to commercial television
with an emphasis on the director's role;
some emphasis on producing, programming, writing, acting, casting, and lighting.
(Laboratory fee: $70. Fall)
355 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
A study of group dynamics and leadership
with emphasis on factors involved in effective functioning within small groups
and organizations. (Spring)
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Psychology.
399 INTERNSHIP
342 MASS COMMUNICATIONS I N
SOCIETY
Consult the Department Chairperson for
details.
See under Department of Political Science.
476 SPEECH PATHOLOGY
351 ARGUMENTATION
Application of logic in public speaking,
discussion, and debates. (Fall)
Physical and psychologicalfactors underlying normal and abnormal speech. An
introduction to principles and methods of
speech correction. (Spring)
352 PERSUASION
480 SEMINAR I N COMMUNICATION
Theory of persuasion and propaganda,
practical work in speech and promotional
projects. (Spring)
Cooperative investigation of topics i n
speech and communication. (Fall)
495 INDEPENDENT STUDY I N
COMMUNICATION
Selected topics in speech and communication, with emphasis on the use
of primary sources and methodology of
research. (Fall, Spring)
THEATER ARTS
THEATER ARTS MAJOR: 10 courses, plus
Beginning Speech. This major should be
supported by an English minor or at least
by several courses in literature including
Shakespeare and Modern Drama or
Scandinavian Drama.
Majors should take part in dramatic productions every year. Freshmen planning
to major in theater arts should begin with
courses 111, 116, and 228.
A. Acting Emphasis: 111, 116, 228, 229,
232, 360, 361, 362, 366, plus a course in
advanced acting and the children's
theater interim. Strongly recommended:
courses in voice and movement, dance,
cinema, art, and dramatic literature. Performance requirements for the acting
emphasis include 6 units of acting, 4 of
crew work, and 1 internship.
0. Directing Emphasis: 111,116,228,229,
232, 360, 361, 362, 366, 367, plus the
children's theater interim. Strongly
recommended: courses in voice and
movement, cinema art, and dramatic
literature. Performance requirements for
the directing emphasis include 4 units of
crew work, 3 unitsof acting, 2of directing,
1 in stage management, and 1 internship.
C. Design Emphasis: 111, 228, 229, 361,
362,366,428,429, plus courses 225 and 290
in Art. Strongly recommended: courses in
cinema art, art, and dramatic literature.
Performance requirements for the design
emphasis include 5 units in crew work, 2
in technical supervision, 1 in acting, 1 in
assistant design, 1 in design, and 1 internship.
THEATER ARTS MAJORFORTEACHING:
10 courses, including 111, 116, 228, 229,
232,241 or 243,360,361,366,467, or a voice
and diction course, the experience requirement specified above for theater arts
majors, and a minor in English.
THEATER ARTS MINOR FORTEACHING:
courses 111,228,232,361,366, one of the
following: 241,243,476, and participation
in dramatic productions.
THEATER ARTS MINOR: 5 courses including: 228, 232, 360, 361, 365.
SPEECH-THEATER ARTS MAJOR FOR
TEACHING: 12 courses, 111,228,229,232,
241 or 243, 351 or 355,352, 354, 360, 361,
366,476 or a voice and diction course, and
participation in two activities (forensics,
interpretation, theater broadcasting), and
a minor in English.
116 CREATIVE DRAMATICS
A study of creative improvisation using
stories, poetry, nature, concepts, the self,
human relations, etc. Uses of creative
dramatics in theater, school, church, recreation, therapy, and other settings. (Fall)
228 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION I
An introduction to the backstage world of
the theater: its organization, crafts, magic,
and art. Practical craft projects, theater
tours, and production experience. Open
to all students. Should be taken in freshmen or sophomore years. Lab fee.
(Offered alternate years.)
229 STAGE DESIGN I
366 STAGE DIRECTION I
lntroduction to scenery and lighting
design; basic tools of the designer (drafting, drawing, painting, theory); practical
studio projects. (Open to all students.
Should be taken in freshmen and sophomore years. Offered alternate years.)
Basic directorial process: choice of plays,
casting, organizing rehearsals and technical production; application of play
analysis, blocking, and characterizationto
a specific play chosen by the class. Term
project: direct a one-act play. Upper
division students only. Offered alternate
years.)
232 ACTING
An introduction to the art of acting.
Practical work in pantomime and improvisation; participation in dramatic presentations. (Spring)
360 INTERPRETATIVE READING
Basic principles of oral interpretation of
literature. Practice in reading prose,
poetry, and drama. (Fall)
367 STAGE DIRECTION II
In-depth analysis
and practice in directingtypes of plays:
serious, comic, experimental, musical. Term project: direct a
one-act or exerpt from a longer play.
(Prereq.: 366 or consent of instructor.
Offered alternate years.)
399
Consult faculty in area of emphasis.
361 THEATER HISTORY
428 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION II
Overview of theater history; examination
of plays from various periods. Attendance
at local theater productions. Introduction
to theories of drama and dramatic production. (Offered alternate years.)
Advanced construction and problemsolving techniques in costume, scenery,
and/or lighting. (Prereq.: 228 or consent
of instructor. Lab fee. Offered alternate
years.)
429 STAGE DESIGN I1
362 THEATER CRITICISM
A study of forms and ideas as they are
expressed through the art of drama.
Attendance at local theater productions;
classical, experimental, and new plays.
Lectures and discussions on theory and
criticism using theater productions as
focus for discussion. (Offered alternate
years.)
Advanced design projects based on Stage
Design I course material. Introduction to
costume design. (Prereq.: 229 or consent
of instructor. Offered alternate years.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY I N DRAMA
Individual projects in oral interpretation
and theater. (Fall, Spring)
Transdisciplinary Major
Students wishing t o develop their own
major by combining appropriate portions
of two majors may consider the Transdisciplinary Major. The Transdisciplinary
Major enables students t o respond t o a
particular career interest. While such an
individually developed major may satisfy
the particular interests of a student, broad
majors may not be suitable for those
wishing t o pursue graduate study or preprofessional programs i n some academic
fields. Students wishing t o develop a
Transdisciplinary Major are to observe the
following:
a. The major program should include at
least two-thirds of the courses required
in the normal major programs of two
major fields offered at the college;
b. The student should design and sign a
contract for such a major prior t o the
end of his or her sophomore year
(contract forms are available i n the
Office of the Registrar)
c. The contract must be approved by the
student's adviser and by the Faculty
Committee on Admissions and Student Standing.
BOARDOFREGENTS*
Mr. Ernest A. Alne
C.P.A.
Pasadena, California
Mr. Charles W. Arnason
Senior Vice President and
Secretary
Minneapolis Star and Tribune
Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Norman R. Carpenter
Attorney
Faegre & Benson
Mr. Lawrence 0. Hauge
Chairman of the Board
Citizens State Bank of St. Louis
Park
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Mrs. Norma Knutson
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Paul W. Kraemer
President and Chief Executive
Officer
Minnesota Gas Comaanv
,
,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rev. Harris W. Lee
Pastor
Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Clayton L. LeFevere
Attorney
LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson,
O'Brien & Drawz
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Chairman
Mr. john Lienemann
President
Estate and Business Planning
Consultants
Edina, Minnesota
Mr. James C. Lindell
Treasurer
West Publishing Company
St. Paul, Minnesota
Treasurer
Chairman, Finance and Management Committee
*as of September, 1978
Dr. Harold I.Lunde
Vice President, Planning and
Research
The May Department Stores
Company
St. Louis, Missouri
Dr. Arthur Naftalin
Professor, Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. William A. Nelson, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
Nelson Resource Corp.
Secaucus, New Jersey
Mr. Donald C. Padilla
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
Padilla and Speer, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. George T. Pennock
Chairman of the Board
Tennant Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Oliver H. Peterson, Jr.
Minneapolis Ob-Gyn Associates, Limited
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Secretary
Chairman, Facilities Development Committee
Dr. Carl N. Platou
President
Fairview Community
Hospitals
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Chairman, Nominating Committee
Mr. Martin 0. Sabo
Speaker, Minnesota House of
Representatives
St. Paul, Minnesota
Mr. Bertil Sandberg
President
N.H. Sandberg Erection Company
St. Paul, Minnesota
Rev. Paul C. Sonnack
Professor, Church History
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul, Minnesota
Mr. N. Stanley Stake
Vice President and General
Manager
Commercial Division
Honeywell, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Clair E. Strommen
General Agent
Strommen & Associates, Inc.
of Central Life Assurance Co.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Vice Chairman
Mrs. Mary Lou Williams
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. John R. Winsor
Executive Vice President
Piper, Jaffray & H o p w o o d
Incorporated
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Augsburg College Faculty
R U T H L. AASKOV, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1970, University of
Wisconsin (French)
COURTLAND ACRE, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1937, University of Minnesota
EARL R. ALTON, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1961, University of Michigan, Department Chairperson
LYLA M A E ANDEREGG, Associate Professor of Psychology, M.A. 1947, Northwestern
University
BARBARA L. ANDERSEN, Associate Professor of English, M.A. 1954, Northwestern
University
CHARLES S. ANDERSON, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College,
Ph.D. 1962, Union Theological Seminary
ERNEST W. ANDERSON, Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1947,
University of Minnesota, Department Chairperson
MARGARET J. ANDERSON, Head Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1970, University
of Minnesota
OSCAR A. ANDERSON, President of the College, B.D. 1942, Luther Theological
Seminary, L.L.D. 1963, Concordia College
R A Y M O N D E. ANDERSON, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1959, University of Minnesota
(Communications), Department Chairperson
K E N N n H C. BAILEY, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1960, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairperson
VALERIA BALTINA, Assistant Professor Emeritus, Magester der Philologie 1933,
University of Latvia
*RABBI STEPHAN F. BARACK, Visiting Professor of Religion, Ph.D.
*MICHAEL BEERY, lnstructor in Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1975, University of Minnesota
*ALLEN C. BENSON, Artist i n Residence in Music (Percussion)
JOHNE. BENSON, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1967, Columbia University
*ROBERT E. BEVERLEY, Artist in Residence i n Music (Woodwinds), M.M. 1948,
Northwestern University
*JAMES BILLINGS, Lecturer in Economics, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
VERNON BLOOM, Director of the Conservation of Human Resources Program, M.S.W.
1959, University of Minnesota
RICHARD BORSTAD, lnstructor i n Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1969, University
of Minnesota
*MARGARET SMITH BRAND, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice)
*MICHAEL BRAND, Artist i n Residence i n Music (Trumpet)
LOWELL BRANDT, College Pastor, M.Div. 1970, Luther Theological Seminary
*WAYNE CARROLL, lnstructor i n Economics, M.S. University of Minnesota
CARL H. CHRISLOCK, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1955, University of Minnesota
BERNHARD M. CHRISTENSEN, President Emeritus, Ph.D. 1929, The Hartford Seminary
Foundation
T O N I CLARK, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1973, University o f California Santa Barbara
ROBERT W. CLYDE, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1964, University of Iowa (Director of the
Social Science Research Center)
AlLENE COLE, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota (Theater Arts)
BENJAMING. COOPER, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1971, Yale University
*LIV DAHL, Instructor i n Foreign Language, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota
(Norwegian)
K. BERNER DAHLEN, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1940, University of Minnesota
*C. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, Director of Augsburg College Orchestra, M.M. 1965,
Northwestern University
*JULIE H. DRIVER, lnstructor i n Speech and Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
BEVERLY C. DURKEE, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1972, Arizona State
University, Department Chairperson
GRACE B. DYRUD, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1963, University of Minnesota
*EDGAR E. EKLOF, Artist i n Residence i n Music (Voice), M.M. 1956, Manhattan School of
Music
M A R K J. ENGEBRETSON, Assistant Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1976, University of
Minnesota
*ROBERT A. ENCELSON, Director of Augsburg Chorale, B.A. 1972, Augsburg College
*KENNETH N. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1970, Colorado State
University, Department Chairperson
*ROLF ERIKSEN, Soccer Coach
*DANIEL ESTREM, Artist i n Residence i n Music (Guitar)
SHELDON FARDIC, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1966, Northwestern
University
N O R M A N B. 1. FERGUSON, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1972, University o f
Wisconsin, Department Chairperson
HENRY C. FOLLINCSTAD, Associate Professor of Mathematics, M.A. 1971, Northwestern University
*MICHAEL H. FOOTE, lnstructor i n English, Ph.D. 1977, University of California - Santa
Barbara
BURTON P. FOSSE, Director of Facility Development, B.B.A., B.M.E. 1949, University of
Minnesota
*FABIOLA FRANCO-STEINMETZ, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1970,
University of Minnesota (Spanish)
BARRY M. FRANKLIN, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1974, University of
Wisconsin
*ROBERT FRIEDERICHSEN, lnstructor i n Art, M.A. 1970, Pennsylvania State University
M A R K 1. FUEHRER, Assistant Professor o f Philosophy, Ph.D. 1974, University of
Minnesota
STEPHEN M. CABRIELSEN, Assistant Professor of Music, M.A. 1966, University of
Minnesota (Organ)
JERRY CERASIMO, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1966, University of Chicago
ORLOUE CISSELQUIST, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1968, University of
Minnesota
*BONNIE Z. GOLDSMITH, Lecturer i n English, Ph.D. 1978, O h i o State University
*STEPHEN 1. C O R D O N , Lecturer i n Speech and Communications
ROBERTCRAMS, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1975, University of Minnesota
*BRIAN CRIVNA, Artist i n Residence i n Music (Saxophone)
* J O H N GRYCELKO, Wrestling Coach
SATYA P. CUPTA, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. 1975, Southern Illinois
University
D O N A L D R. CUSTAFSON, Associate Professor of History and Director of Interim, Ph.D.
1969, University of Wisconsin
ARLlN E. GYBERC, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1969, University o f
Minnesota
LElF E. HANSEN, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1950, University o f
Minnesota (Norwegian)
THEODORE J. HANWICK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1950, New York University
M l L D A K. HEDBLOM, Associate Professor o f Political Science, Ph.D. 1973, University
of Minnesota
*DOUGLAS HEIDENREICH, Lecturer i n Business Law, L.L.B. 1961, William Mitchell
College of Law
MELVIN HELLAND, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1930, The Hartford Seminary Foundation
KATHERINE HENNIC, Artist in Residence Emeritus, M.A. 1956, University of Minnesota
ROBERT S. HERFORTH, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of
Nebraska
EDWINA 1. HERTZBERC, Assistant Professor of Social Work, M.S.W. 1972, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairperson'
CARRY W. HESSER, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1972, University of
Notre Dame
CAROL HOFFMAN, Instructor in Nursing, M.S.N. 1976, University of Minnesota
NORMAN D. HOLEN, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1962, University of Iowa
(Sculpture)
JOHNR. HOLUM, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1954, University of Minnesota, O n
Leave 1978-79
I. KHlN KHlN JENSEN, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1956, University of Wisconsin
MILDRED V. JOEL,Professor Emeritus, and Director of Scandinavian Area Studies, M.A.
1947, University of Minnesota
DUANE E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1967, University of
Minnesota
ElNAR 0. JOHNSON, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1961, University of Washington
GLEN W. JOHNSON, Vice President for Development, B.S.E. 1952, University of
Nebraska, and B.D. 1959, Luther Theological Seminary
JAMESD. JOHNSON,Assistant Professor of Music, M.S. 1958,Juilliard School of Music
(Piano)
JAMES LEE JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and computer Science,
Ph.D. 1973, University of Minnesota
*LUCIE R. JOHNSON, Lecturer in Pyschology, Ph.D. 1970, University of Minnesota
MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON, Associate Professor in Foreign Language, M.A. 1950,
University of Minnesota, M.A. 1950, Columbia University (French)
REES M. JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.S. 1971,
Winona State University, Head Basketball Coach
AMlN KADER, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965, University
of Michigan
ROBERT KARLEN, Associate Professor of Music, M.A. 1959, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairperson
*JOANNEKARVONEN, Lecturer i n English, M.A. 1962, University of Georgia
MARY MARIE KINCSLEY, ASsistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1964,Middlebury College (Spanish)
BERNHARDT J. KLEVEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1941, University of Minnesota
ALVIN L. KLOPPEN, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1970
University of South Dakota (Head Football Coach)
* N O R M A KNUTSON, lnstructor i n Religion, M.A. Columbia University
*ERIK KODNER, Artist i n Residence i n Music (French Horn)
BOYD N. KOEHLER, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
*ANITA SUE KOLMAN, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1977, University of
Minnesota
*ROY H. LAFAYETTE, Lecturer i n Business Administration, B.S.B. 1965, University of
Minnesota
ROBERTA LAMMERS, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1976, University o f
Minnesota
*GREGORY LEWIS, Artist i n Residence i n Music, B.A. 1971, Augsburg College (Brass)
*JAY G. LINDGREN, Visiting Lecturer i n Sociology, M.S.W. 1967, University of Minnesota
LORRAINE K. LIVINGSTON, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1932, University of
Minnesota
GERTRUDE S. LUND, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1951, University of Minnesota
NANCY S. MALCOLM, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.P.H. 1969, University of
Minnesota
RICHARD MARKEN, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1973, University of
California - Santa Barbara
KElSHlRO M A T S U M O T O , Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965,
University of Michigan
M A R T H A M. MATTSON, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1932, University of
Minnesota
*MARIE MCNEFF, Associate Professor of Education, Ed.D. 1967,Universityof Nebraska
ROBERTA K. METZLER, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M.Ed. 1971, University of
Kansas (Music Therapy)
ERWIN D. MICKELBERG, Associate Professor of Biology, M.A. 1964, University of
Minnesota
JOHNR. MITCHELL, Assistant Professor of English, M.A. 1971, University of Tennessee
*AUGUST MOLDER, Artist i n Residence i n Art, L.L.D. 1944, University of Tartu, Estonia
(Stained Glass)
1. ELIZABnH MOORE, Assistant Professor of Social Work, M.S.W. 1975, University
of Minnesota
JOEL MUGGE, lnstructor i n Speech and Communications, M.A. 1976, University of
Minnesota
WILLIAM PAUL M U L D O O N , lnstructor in Chemistry, B.S. 1972, Massachusetts School
of Pharmacy
SUSAN K. NASH, lnstructor in Nursing, M.S. 1974, University of Minnesota
*DOUGLAS NELSON, Athletic Trainer - Manager
EDOR C. NELSON, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.Ed. 1947, University of Minnesota
Head Baseball Coach
G O R D O N 1. NELSON, Associate Professor of Sociology, PI1.D. 1972, University of
Chicago, Department Chairperson
RICHARD C. NELSON, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1975, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairperson
*CATHERINE C. NICHOLL, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1971, University of
Minnesota, Department Co-Chairperson
*CRIER NICHOLL, Professor of English, Ph.D. 1964, University of Minnesota, (American
Studies)
BEVERLY NILSSON, Associate Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1973, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairperson
N O R M A C. N O O N A N , Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965, Indiana University,
Department Chairperson
*CELESTE O'BRIEN, Artist in Residence in Music, B.A. Hamline University (Piano)
RICHARD D. OLMSTED, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1974, University of
Wisconsin
ESTHER OLSON, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1956, University of Minnesota
JAMES F. OLSON, Librarian I, M.A. 1977, University of Minnesota
*JACK OSBERG, Assistant Football Coach
*WILLIAM OYLER, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1963, University of
Minnesota (German)
RONALD G. PALOSAARI, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. 1970, University of
Minnesota
PATRICIA PARKER, Associate Dean of the College and Director of Special Programs,
Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota
KERMIT E. PAULSON, Associate Professor of Physics, M.S. 1963, University of Wisconsin
*PAMELA PAULSON, Instructor in Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1974, University
of Illinois - Urbana
ANNE PEDERSON, Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1945, University of Minnesota
WAYNE D. PEDERSON, Vice President for Finance and Management, B.S. 1963,
Concordia College
LAURElTA E. PELTON, Assistant Professor of Education, M.Ed. 1966, Marquette
University, Department Chairperson
DOUGLAS D. PERRY, lnstructor i n Social Work, M.S.W. 1977, University of Minnesota
LAVONNE J. PETERSON, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A.
1953, Montana State University
JOYCE PFAFF, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1969,
University of Minnesota
*GEORGE 1. POWELL, lnstructor in Business Administration and Economics, M.B.A.
1960, Dartmouth College
*ALICE PREVES, Artist i n Residence i n Music, M.S. 1964, University of Illinois - Urbana
(Strings)
Q
MARTIN QUANBECK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1952, University of Minnesota
PHILIP A. QUANBECK, Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1958, Princeton Theological
Seminary
BRUCE R. REICHENBACH, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1968, Northwestern
University
STEVEN F. REUTER, lnstructor i n Education, M.Ed. 1972, University of Nebraska
*JOHN F. RILEY, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1964, Catholic University of
America
GUNTA ROZENTALS, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1968, University
of Minnesota (Spanish), Department Chairperson
*PAUL RUSTEN, Adjunct lnstructor i n Art (Film Making)
EDWARD M. SABELLA, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics,
Ph.D. 1971, University of Minnesota, Department Chairperson
MARIANNE SANDER, Vice President for Student Affairs, M.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
RICHARD B. SARGENT, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1974, University of Exeter
(England), Department Co-Chairperson
LELAND B. SATEREN, Professor Emeritus and Director of the Augsburg Choir, L.H.D.
1965, Gettysburg College, D. Mus. 1965, Lakeland College
EDWlN J. SAUCESTAD, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A.
1964, University of Minnesota (Head Hockey Coach)
A. M A Y 0 SAVOLD, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.Mus. Ed. 1963, MacPhail School of
Music
IRENE SCHILLING, Librarian I, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota
MARJORIE H. SIBLEY, Librarian, Associate Professor, M.A. 1943, University of Illinois,
M.A. 1961, University of Minnesota
*R. J O H N SINGH, lnstructor i n Philosophy, Ph.D. 1972, University of Oklahoma
EUGENE M. SKIBBE, Professor of Religion, D.Th. 1962, University of Heidelberg
(Germany), Department Chairperson
* D A N A SKOGLUND, Artist in Residence in Music, B.M. 1975,Augsburg College (Piano)
* E M M A SMALL, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice)
* H O W A R D D. SMALL, Artist in Residence in Music (Organ)
*GEORGE STAHL, Artist in Residence in Music (Contrabass)
*SOTERIOS STAVROU, lnstructor in Foreign Language (Greek), B.A. 1966, Augsburg
College
PAUL T. STEEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1962, University of Minnesota
D O N A L D B. STEINMETZ, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1973,
University of Minnesota (German, Linguistics)
MYLES C. STENSHOEL, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965,University of Colorado
*LORI STURDEVANT, Lecturer in English
GRACE KEMMER SULERUD, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1968, M.A. 1970,
University of Minnesota
RALPH L. SULERUD, Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of ~ebraska,Department Chairperson
*MARY T. SWANSON, lnstructor in Art, Ph.D. 1978, University of Minnesota
LARRY TALLMAN, lnstructor in Music, M.S. 1978,Michigan State University, Director of
the Augsburg Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble
*PAUL THOMAS, Artist in Residence in Music (Cello)
PHILIP J. THOMPSON, Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1958, University of Iowa (Painting)
Department Chairperson
NEAL 0. THORPE, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1965, University of Wisconsin
J O H N THUT, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.Mus. 1934, American Conservatory of
Music
VERA THUT, lnstructor Emeritus, B.Mus. 1927, American Conservatory of Music
*MARY T I M M , Women's Volleyball and Softball Coach
JOEL S. TORSTENSON, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.1959, University of Minnesota
*PAUL WALTON, Artist in Residence i n Music (Tuba)
*MARY JOWAMMER, Lecturer in Business Education, B.A. 1968, Concordia College
BEVERLY A. WEGGE, Registrar, M.A. 1974, University of Minnesota
*DOROTHY WILLIAMSON, Lecturer in Art, M.A. 1963, University of Minnesota
*MARY WILSON, Artist in Residence in Music, B.A. 1938, Macalester College (Flute)
HELEN A. WOELFEL, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1962, Marquette University
DAVID C. WOOD, Professor of English, Ph.D. 1969, Bowling Green State University
Administrative Personnel
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
President ..............................................Oscar A. Anderson
Director of Facility Development ....................... .Burton P. Fosse
College Pastor ........................................ .Lowell Brandt
Secretary and Executive Assistant to the President.. ...... .Avalon Okerson
FINANCE A N D MANAGEMENT
Vice President for Finance and Management .............Wayne Pederson
Director of Plant Services and Purchasing ............... .Eugene Ecklund
Director of Food Services .............................. .Carl Stromer
Director of Auxiliary Services.. ..........................Douglas P. Wasko
Manager, Book Store and Vending ......................Robert Gores
Director of Student Financial Services ....................Herald Johnson
Director of Personnel. ................................. .Charles Gerster
Manager, Ice Arena ................................... .James Carey
Custodial Supervisor.. ................................. .Joseph Roberts
Maintenance Supervisor
.Alfred Sandau
Grounds Supervisor ................................... .Dennis Easley
Chief Accountant ..................................... .Ronald Scherman
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
of the College ......................................Charles S. Anderson
Associate Academic Dean .............................. .Pat Parker
Registrar ............................................. .Beverly Wegge
Head Librarian ........................................ .Margaret Anderson
Director of Audio Visual Services ....................... .James Olson
Coordinator, New Dimensions Program ..................Louise McColl
Coordinator of Black Student Affairs.. ...................Ralph Crowder
Counselor/Advocate, Native American Studies ...........Bonnie Wallace
Recorder ..............................................Elizabeth DeaKyne
Assistant Registrar ......................................Pamela Louisa
Executive Secretary to the Dean ........................ .Roberta Henke
DEVELOPMENT
.Glen W. Johnson
Vice President for Development
.Sigvald Hjelmeland
Director of Deferred Giving..
Director of Annual Fund..
.Michael Walgren
Asst. to the Vice-president ............................. .A. B. Batalden.
Director of Alumni and Parents Program
.Jeroy Carlson
Executive Secretary .....................................Irene Steenson
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
Director of Public Relations .............................Anthony C. Boatman
Coordinator of Parent/Alumni Programs ................ .Janice Rykken
Coordinator of News Bureau and Sports Information ..... .Patricia G. Mattos
Fine Arts Coordinator ..................................Monica Maye
Manager, Graphic Center .............................. .Therese Morrison
ADMISSIONS
Director of Admissions ................................
Assistant Director
Director of Transfer Programs
Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor .................................
Admissions Counselor .................................
.David Benzel
..................................... Kathryn Lange
......................... .Jennifer Edwins
................................. .William Ross
.Anthony Harris
.Susan M. Bonner
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Vice President for Student Affairs.. ..................... .Marianne Sander
Associate Dean of Students ............................ .Rick Thoni
Director of Student Life.. .............................. .Linda Schrempp
Director of Career Planning and Placement
.Patricia M. Olsson
Director of Student Activities.. ......................... .Joan Slater
Head Resident, Mortensen ............................. .Cindi Anderson
Director of Human Development.. ..................... .Judy Essman
Coordinator, Academic Enrichment ..................... .Don Warren
Head Resident, Urness.. ............................... .Cindy Ragan
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Index
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Academic Administration
45
Academic Life
14
Accreditation
7
Administration
151
Admission t o the College
29
Advanced Placement
32
Advanced Standing
32
American Studies
54
Anthropology ..............................
133
Art, Department of
55
Biology. Department of
58
Board of Regents
141
Business Administration
61
Calendar
155
Campus Map ........................................................................
70
Chemistry, Department of
66
Chinese
82
Classification ........................................................................52
Communications
736
Computer Science
96
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
19
Continuing Education
21
Corrective Therapy ..............................................................
19. 710
Costs ............................................................................... 42
Course Descriptions
54
Course Value
52
Credit by Examination ................................................................
52
Dean's List
50
Degrees
22
Divisional Organization
45
Costs
42
East Asian Studies
70
Economics
61
Education, Department of
73
Engineering
19, 77
English, Department of
77
Enrollment ..........................................................................
53
Expenses ..........................................................................
42
Faculty ............................................................................. 142
Financial Aid
27,33
Five College Cooperative .............................................................
18
Food Service
28
French ............................................................................... 62
Foreign Language, Department of
81
Full-Time Student Defined ............................................................
52
General Education Requirements
15.46
Geography
94
German
85
Glossary of terms .....................................................................
4
Grading
48
Graduates, Summary of
53
Graduation Requirements
46
Graduation With Distinction ..........................................................
50
Greek
87
Health Education
110
Health Service .......................................................................
27
History of Augsburg College ...........................................................
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H.istory. Department of
91
Honors Program
22
25
Housing
50
Independent Study
18
Inter-Institutional Programs
24
Intercollegiate Athletics
22
Internship Program
87
Japanese
136
Journalism .........................................................................
76
Library Science ...................
6
Location
Majors
15
94
Mathematics, Department of
19, 96
Medical Technology ..............................................................
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97
Metro-Urban Studies .............
99
Music, Department of
103
MusicTherapy .....................................................................
6
Nature and Objectives of Augsburg
104
Natural Science .....................................................................
22
New Dimensions Program
7
Non-Discrimination Statement
88
Norwegian
53
Numbering of Courses
106
Nursing ............................................................................
151
Personnel of the College
15
Pre-Professional Training .............................................................
108
Philosophy, Department of
110
Physical Education
12
Physical Plant
115
Physics, Department of
117
Political Science, Department of
47
Probation and Dismissal
Psychology, Department of .......................................................... 121
43
Refunds
47
Registration
124
Religion, Department of
23
Religious Life
127
Russian Area Studies
127
Scandinavian Area Studies
129
Social Science Majors ...............................................................
130
Social Work, Department of .........................................................
133
Sociology, Department of
89
Spanish ......................................................................
136
Speech, .Department of
23
Student Life .........................................................................
28
Student Rights
24
Student Services
21
Summer School
20
Study Abroad
Symbol (#)
53
136
Theater Arts
140
Transdisciplinary Major
30
Transferto Augsburg
42
Tuition and Fees .....................................................................
50
Veterans
7
Visting the Campus
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Academic Calendar For 1979-80
(Tentative: Subject t o Change)
Fall Semester 1979
Sept. 4-5
Sept. 6
Sept. 19
Oct. 22
Nov. 21
Nov. 21
NOV.22-25
Nov. 26
Dec. 12
Dec. 14-18
Dec. 19-Jan. 2
Registration and Welcome days
Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Mid-term Break
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Thanksgiving Holidays
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Christmas Holidays
Interim 1980
Jan. 3
Jan. 30
Feb. 6
lnterim Begins
lnterim Ends
Confirmation of Spring Registration
Spring Semester 1980
Feb. 7
Feb. 20
Mar. 28
Mar. 29-Apr. 6
Apr. 7
Apr. 25
May 16
May 19-22
May 25
Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Easter Holidays
Classes Resume
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes End
Final Examinations
Baccalaureate and Commencement
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This publication is designed to answer most of the questions which might be asked
about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although information was current at the
time of publication, it is subject to change wlthout notice.
It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements, and academic
policies contained in this publication. If questions arise concerning any matter
published herein, the student should consult with a faculty adviser, the dean of the
college, or the registrar.
Table of Contents
PAGE 5, INTRODUCTION
PAGE 6, THE COLLEGE
PAGE 8, CAMPUS MAP
THE PHYSICAL PLANT
PAGE 1I,
PAGE 12, ACADEMIC LlFE
PAGE 18, STUDENT LlFE
PAGE 22, ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
PAGE 25, FINANCIAL AID
PAGE 32, EXPENSES
PAGE 34, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
PAGE 38, GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 39, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERINGS
PAGE 101, ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATES
PAGE 102, FACULTY
PAGE 110, ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
PAGE 112, INDEX
PAGE I 13, ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Glossary of Terms
This Augsburg College catalog is designed to give you the information you need to know as a
student or prospective student. In it you will find most of the answers to questions you may have
about Augsburg. If you have others, please feel free to write or phone the Office of Admissions at
the College.
Certain terms used in this catalog may be unfamiliar to you. We hope the following brief definitions
will be helpful.
ACADEMIC. . . . . . . . . . . .The practices, principles, regulations, and customs which characterize
school and college.
COURSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A subject studied during one semester or an interim such as
"Community Development and Organization." In general, four courses
are taken each semester at Augsburg and one during the interim in
January. Thirty-five courses are required for graduation.
MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A concentration of study in one area. Augsburg offers majors in 20
departments.
MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A concentration in a field of study in less depth than the major.
ELECTIVE.
. . . . . . . . . . . . A course not required for
the major or minor but taken by the student
from any college department as his or her interests dictate.
FEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charges made by the College for special services such as laboratory
equipment or locker rental.
LOAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Money a student borrows for college expenses and later repays. See
"Financial Aid."
SCHOLARSHIP. . . . . . . . . Financial assistance received by a student based on high school
performance in and out of the classroom, college standing, or the result
of special tests such as the SAT or ACT. Scholarships vary in amounts
and length of duration. The amount generally depends upon the financial
need of the student. There is no obligation to repay. The same criteria
are used for Grants-ln-Aid.
SEMESTER.
. . . . . . . . . . . The College operates on a 4-1-4 calendar. Each semester is 15 weeks
in length and the interim is 4 weeks.
PREREQUISITE . . . . . . . . A course which a student is required to complete before another one
may be taken. The prerequisite course may be either in the same or
another department.
Introduction
Few liberal arts colleges combine the excitement and vitality of a metropolitan center
with the smallness and intimacy of the rural setting. Augsburg is one of the few, very special
Christian colleges which can offer you both.
The small college atmosphere enables you to
be a participant or a spectator at a variety of
events and activities. Exhibitions, concerts,
films, and lectures are regularly available to you
on campus. Through the intercollegiate or intramural athletic programs you may choose participation in athletics.
Religious activities are a vital part of the campus. The Religious Life Commission has been
established by the Student Government to
oversee, stimulate and perpetuate religious life
on the Augsburg campus. Its primary purpose
and goal is neither self-serving nor selfsustaining, but rather furthering the ministry of
Christ on the Augsburg campus.
You, the student, are an individual at Augsburg.
You design your own learning experience.
While distributional and major requirements act
as guidelines, there is latitude to design a
portion of your own education.
At Augsburg, the innovative and experimental
as well as the individual are central. The
college follows the calendar known as the "41-4."
In the study of the liberal arts, you will encounter ideas and experiences from the whole
range of human knowledge. The liberal arts
education, however, is more than an accumulation of knowledge from a number of
fields. Augsburg recognizes that concentration
is necessary in your chosen field. You may
choose from a variety of majors for hundreds of
career possibilities.
Augsburg Is in the center of the Twin Cities of
Mlnneapol~sand St. Paul. In thls rnetrapolitan
setting, a rich kaleidoscope of resources and
activities are available to enrich your education,
if you choose. You may select an evening at
the Guthrie Theater, the Brave New Workshop,
or at any of the many galleries or coffee
houses. You might spend an afternoon touring
the M~nneapolisInstitute of Arts. You may
choose a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra
or one by the many professional touring groups
that appear in the Twin Cities. There are
numerous opportunities for individual and team
sports. Professional sports are also available the Twins, the Vikings, the North Stars, the
Fighting Saints, and the Kicks.
Thus, we feel Augsburg is a distinctive
combination: a strong academic program, a
capable and dedicated staff, an eager student
body and a remarkable location.
The College
Identification
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college
affiliated with the American Lutheran Church
(ALC). Founded more than 1 0 0 years ago,
Augsburg celebrated its centennial in 1 9 6 9 and
is in its second century of Christian higher
education.
The current student body of over 1 7 0 0 is
largely of Lutheran background though many
denominations are represented on campus.
About 65% are resident students, while others
commute daily from the surrounding
metropolitan area.
Location
You and your education will have the option of
benefiting from Augsburg's location in the Twin
Cities. Excellent art collections are available to
you in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the
Walker Art Center, and many other galleries.
The Minnesota Orchestra and other area performing organizations afford rich opportunities
for the enjoyment of music of many types. The
Twin Cities also appear regularly on the
itineraries of major performing artists.
A variety of dramatic and musical presentations
is provided by several theaters in the area such
as the nationally known Guthrie Theater,
Theater-in-the Round, the Old Log Theater, the
St. Paul Opera, Chimera Theater and the
Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
Recreational activities abound. You can play
tennis at parks near the campus or swim In one
of the many area lakes. In the winter you may
join other students on skiing trips. Professional
sports are available the year around.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Several major
airlines provide daily service to Minneapolis-St.
Paul International Airport, including United,
Northwest Orient, Eastern, Braniff, North
Central, Ozark and Allegheny. Bus or train
connections can be made from all areas of the
United States.
The Augsburg campus is just five minutes east
of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 9 4
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (Directions are given in the map
section of this catalog.)
History
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in America. Minneapolis
replaced Marshall, Wisconsin, as Augsburg's
home in 1 8 7 2 . The first college students were
enrolled in 1 8 7 4 and the first college
graduation was held in 1 8 7 9 .
The school was officially named Augsburg
College in 1 9 6 3 when its former sponsor, the
Lutheran Free Church, merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Augsburg Seminary
joined with Luther Theological Seminary in St.
Paul that same year.
Nature and Objectives
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college of
the American Lutheran Church. It is committed
to an open, honest, competent inquiry into the
sciences, arts, and humanities in the context of
the Christian faith.
Augsburg emphasizes the following primary
objectives:
To expose students to a wide variety o f
ideas and disciplines, while assisting them to
become proficient in one area or major
to help students understand the Christian
faith in relation to the contemporary world
to develop students' love of learning and
their faculties of reason, criticism, curiosity
and imagination by encouraging and maintaining academic excellence
to increase students' understanding of the
urban environment and culture, and to
enable them to gain the skills needed to
respond creatively to the problems and
potentialities of the modern city
to encourage students to ascertain their
interests and abilities, and to aid them in
discovering the occupatio~~al
opportunities
which exist for them
to assist students in their intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual growth; to
encourage them to develop attitudes and
qualities of character compatible with the
Christian faith.
Policies
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex
or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its
admissions policies, educational programs,
activities and employment practices. Inquiries
regarding compliance with Title IX may be
directed to Charles Gerster, Science Hall,
Room 139, or Marianne Sander, Memorial Hall,
(332-5181), or to the Director of the Office for
Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education
and Welfare, Washington, D.C.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the
Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
as promulgated by the American Association of
University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
The Campus
Augsburg's compact campus is located in the
heart of Minneapolis surrounding Murphy
Square, the first of the 1 5 5 parks in the "City
of Lakes." The College currently has 1 5 major
buildings with a number of cottage housing
units that are very popular with the students.
The University of Minnesota and two of the
city's largest hospitals, Fairview and St. Mary's,
are adjacent to the campus.
Accreditation
Augsburg has achieved full accreditation in the
following associations that set standards by
which excellence is judged:
North Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools
The National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary)
The American Chemical Society
Visiting the Campus
The purpose of the campus visit is to permit
students to learn, first-hand, about the College
program, facilities, and admissions requirements. A personal interview affords candidates,
parents, and the admissions counselor the opportunity to exchange information vital in the
process of selecting a college and in making
admissions decisions. A campus tour and an interview with an admissions officer are strongly
recommended but are not mandatory.
Students who wish to arrange for a tour and an
interview are asked to write for an appointment
or call the office (332-5181 ). Preferred times
for campus visits are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. Arrangements may also be made to meet
with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes, Monday through Friday, when school
is in session.
School, church, and other groups are welcome
to visit the College. Arrangements may be
made by writing the Office of Admissions,
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55454.
Memorial Hall
Art Studio and Art Annex
Music Hall
Si Melby Hall
Augsburg College Ice Arena
Little Theatre (Speech and Drama)
East Hall
Fairview-St. Mary's Medical Center
Olivet Hall (notshown; located south
of the campus on Franklin Avenue)
Admissions Parking
Student Parking
Murphy Square
Faculty-Staff Parking
Fairview-St. Mary's Parking Ramp
Alumni Programs (Memorial 2nd floor)
Audio-Visual (Memorial ground floor)
Augsburgian (College Center ground floor)
Auxiliary Program (Memorial 1st floor)
Bookstore (College Center 1st floor)
Business Affairs (Science 139)
Career Planning and Placement (Memorial 1 st floor)
Center for Student Development (Memorial 1st floor)
C.H R . (Memorial ground floor)
Data Processing (Science 32)
Dean of the College (Science 1 35)
Development Office (Memorial 2nd floor)
ECHO (College Center ground floor)
Financial Services (Science 156)
Housing (Memorial 1 st floor)
Interim Director (Science 135)
Internship Office (Science 135)
Little Theatre (Speech Building)
News Bureau (Memorial 2nd floor)
Personnel Office (Science 139)
Plant Services (Science 156)
President's Office (Memorial 1st floor)
Printing and Mailing (Science 9)
Public Relations (Memorial 2nd floor)
Publications (Memorial 2nd floor)
Residence Programs (Memorial 1st floor)
Registrar (Science 1 14)
S.O.S. (College Center Office)
Special Programs (Science 135)
Student Government (College Center Office)
Student Programs (College Center Office)
Study Abroad (Memorial 1st floor)
Summer School Office (Science 135)
Treasurer's Office (Science 147)
DRIVING TO THE CAMPUS. Augsburg is easily reached by Interstate 94. If you are coming east
from Minneapolis, take the 25th Avenue exit, turn left to Riverside Avenue, and left again to 21 st
Avenue South. (You'll see the Augsburg sign.)
If you are coming west from St. Paul, take the Riverside Avenue exit (right after you cross the
Mississippi River) and then turn right onto Riverside. Watch for the Augsburg sign and turn left at
2 1st Avenue South.
The Physical Plant
Instructional facilities and student housing at
Augsburg are conveniently located in relation to
each other.
Following is a brief description of each building.
A new music/classroom building is designed
and scheduled for completion in 1978.
Old Maln, erected in 1900, contains a large
number of classrooms and offices.
Sclence Hall, erected in 1948-49, includes
general administration offices; the Computer
Center; well-equipped laboratories for
chemistry, physics, and biology; a mediumsized auditorium; and several classrooms and
faculty offices. The Lisa Odland Observatory
on the roof of Science Hall, was complefed in
the summer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library, named in honor
of Augsburg's fourth president, was erected
and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent to Science
Hall and of similar contemporary architectural
design, it provides excellent resources for
research and study. It contains reading rooms,
seminars, work rooms, a visual-education
center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms,
and a number of faculty offices.
Melby Hall, the auditorium-gymnasium, was
completed in 1961. This building named in
honor of Professor J. S. Melby, dean of men
from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach and head
of the Christianity department, provides
excellent facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate athletics,
chapel services, and general auditorium
purposes.
East Hall, purchased in 1966, houses the pipe
organs and equipment for class-piano
instruction.
The Music Bullding, acquired by purchase in
1947, has been remodeled to provide vocal,
string and piano studios as well as a rehearsal
room for large groups.
dining rooms and a coffee shop. Student
government and student publications have
quarters in this building. The bookstore is also
located here. Spacious lounges and
recreational areas are provided in this threestory building containing 55,000 square feet of
space.
Urness Tower, completed in 1967, is an
eleven-story building providing living quarters
for 324 students. The building was named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness who
have given several generous gifts to the
college. A unique feature of the building is that
each floor is considered a "house unit"
providing the 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study and utility
areas.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, erected in
1938, was named in honor of Augsburg's
second and third presidents. The building
houses about 60 students and provides space
for several faculty and administrative offices.
Mortensen Tower, erected in 1973, named in
honor of Miss Gerda Mortensen, dean of
women at Augsburg from 1923 to 1964,
contains 104 one and two-bedroom apartments
providing housing for 31 2 upperclass students.
A spacious lounge area as well as conference
rooms are located in this building.
The Art Studio Building, dedicated in 1964,
houses the Department of Art on its two floors.
West Hall is an apartment building purchased
in 1966 shortly after it was constructed. It
provides excellent housing for married students.
Annex Houses, located in the campus area
provide accommodations for students, faculty,
and staff members.
The Admissions House, located at 628 21 st
Avenue South, provides offices for the
admissions staff and a reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired
in 1959 and remodeled for dramatic and other
speech activities.
The Ice Arena, built in 1974, provides two
large skating areas for Augsburg and the
metropolitan community. It is used for hockey,
recreational skating, and figure skating.
The Augsburg College Center, completed in
1967, is a center of non-academic activity on
campus. The building houses the Commons,
which is the main dining area, plus private
Ollvet Hall, a gift to Augsburg from the
congregation of Olivet Lutheran Church, is used
as a practice room for the band and other
instrumentalists.
Academic Life
Augsburg is a modern well-equipped college
which aims to provide its students with a broad
liberal arts education as well as prepare them
for a career. A strong academic program in the
arts and sciences and in theology is available.
Pre-professional preparation for such fields as
engineering, medicine, law and the Christian
ministry is offered. The College prepares
students for graduate study in several
disciplines. Preparation for careers in business,
communications, medical technology, music,
nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and
teaching is available.
Augsburg seeks to assist its students through
their academic experience to better understand
themselves and the world and to equip them to
serve according to their individual interests and
abilities.
The Student As Learner
A great deal has been written during the last
few years describing the responsibilities of a
college to its students. Augsburg recognizes its
task to provide consistently high quality
opportunities for learning along with support
systems which enhance the teaching-learning
process.
Learning is not, however, a commodity which
can be purchased. It is not equal to simply
buying so many courses and being exposed to
the activities of professors. Learning involves
the solitary inner struggle of the student who
investigates, analyzes and synthesizes the
materials and insights offered. When these
have become one's own and when the learner
moves on to new personal insights, then
learning has taken place.
Both the school and the student have
responsibilities in this process. Neither party
can elude its basic task.
problems. They often join students in
discussing the political climate, comparing
notes on a visiting speaker, or talking over the
latest Viking victory while having coffee.
Library Services
Augsburg has a well-equipped library.
A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff and
friendly student library assistants make the
library a favorite place to study. The main
library, centrally located next to the Science
Hall, houses over 150,000 volumes including
books, periodicals, records and various other
media. The Music and Chemistry libraries are
located within the departmental areas.
Access to over a million volumes is available
via daily interloan and courier service among
the seven private liberal arts colleges and the
Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the
statewide network, the additional resources of
Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are
accessible to the Augsburg faculty and
students.
A service-dedicated staff provides students with
assistance to meet diverse information needs
including instruction in the use of the library,
standard reference service, guidance in
pursuing term paper topics, and directions to
other local sources of information.
The AV Center of the Library provides facilities
for classes in broadcasting and audio-visual
materials. Assistance with the production of
slides, transparencies, filmstrips and
audiolvideo tape recordings are available for
both faculty and students. Equipment such as
movie and slide projectors and tape recorders
may be borrowed for limited periods; film
bibliographies and other advice on materials
selection are also available.
Faculty
The 4-1-4 Calendar
Augsburg has an able faculty who try to take a
personal interest in their students. The studentfaculty ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1, with
class size averaging 25 or less.
Augsburg follows the 4-1 -4 calendar. Two 15week semesters are separated by a 4-week
interim in January. During each semester the
student generally enrolls in four courses; during
the interim concentration is on one subject.
Augsburg faculty members serve as academic
advisers and are available for help on individual
The interim period is an especially exciting
time. The whole world becomes an arena of
learning. Creative energies and individual
interests determine the course of study.
Innovation and experimentation are encouraged
in this change from the general academic
schedule. Interest in music may take form in
the study and presentation of a concert
program. Interest in people may find form in the
study and participation in activities of a social
agency. Newspapers and advertising agencies
provide opportunities for those interested in
communications. Whether your interests are
sedate or spectacular the interim will afford the
opportunity to experience and experiment while
learning.
General Education Requirements
Distribution requirements for graduation are
minimal, affording the student considerable
freedom in the choice of courses. A student
seeking a liberal arts education would probably
choose many of them even if they were not
required.
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In the humanities area, students may select
courses in literature, philosophy, art, music,
foreign languages, speech, drama, and religion.
Science courses may be chosen from biology,
chemistry, mathematics, or physics. Courses in
social and behavioral sciences are offered in
the departments of economics, history, political
science, psychology and sociology. Proficiency
in English writing must be demonstrated. One
course from an approved list of courses
containing an emphasis on urban concerns is
required as is also proficiency in two lifetime
sports. For details on general education
requirements see under Academic
Administration.
Majors
Augsburg offers the following majors:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Economics
Economics/Business
Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
French
German
Health Education
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Therapy
Natural Science
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Scandinavian Area
Studies
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theater Arts
Transdisciplinary
Majors in East Asian Studies and Russian Area
Studies are available through cooperative
programs with the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC). Consult directors of these
programs for further information. It is possible
for students to complete other majors also
through ACTC. Make application for such
majors through the Registrar.
Pre-Professional Training
Students who plan to enter the fields of law,
medicine, dentistry, the ministry, and
engineering, can profit from a liberal arts
education at Augsburg. It is suggested that
requirements for admission to graduate schools
or seminaries be reviewed and then the course
of study at Augsburg be planned accordingly.
Augsburg offers a wide scope of courses in the
natural and social sciences, in the humanities,
and in religion and philosophy which will
provide the necessary preparation for future
professional study.
Pre-Dentistry at Augsburg
Pre-Pharmacy at Augsburg
English, 2 courses; Biology 11 1, 11 2; Physics
121, 122; Chemistry 115, 116 (or 105, 106),
351, 352; Mathematics 124; Psychology, 1
course.
Biology 1 11 , 1 12; Chemistry 1 15, 1 16, 351 ,
352; Economics 122, 123; English 11 1, and a
second course; Health Ed. 1 10; Mathematics
124; Physics 121, 122. Electives to fulfill the 60
semester-hour requirements should be chosen
from humanities, literature, and the arts. Please
refer to the bulletins published by the College
of Pharmacy of your choice.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Requirements have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the School of
Dentistry at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering at Augsburg
Augsburg offers a dual-degree program of
liberal arts and engineering in cooperation with
the Washington University School of
Engineering and Applied Science and the
Michigan Technological University. See under
Engineering for information on the course
requirements in this Three-Two Plan of studies.
Pre-Law at Augsburg
Students planning to pursue a career in law
should consult the handbook published by The
Association of American Law Schools. Early
consultation with the pre-law adviser, Dr. Myles
Stenshoel, is strongly suggested. Students may
wish to take the Political Science course, Law
in the United States, to help determine whether
they possess an interest in law. Since law
schools encourage students to maintain a high
grade point average, the pre-law student should
be aware that many graduate schools consider
the grade PIN given for a course as a "C". This
information may help students in planning their
class schedules.
Pre-Medicine at Augsburg
Biology 11 1 , 112, 355; Chemistry 11 5, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352, 353; English 11 1, and one
or more writing and literature courses;
Mathematics 124, 125; Physics 121, 122;
Biochemistry 367; sociology, behavioral
sciences and humanities, 5 courses.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the Medical School of
the University of Minnesota. Requirements at
other universities may vary.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
This two-year program has been designed to
fulfill minimum requirements of the College of
Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary at Augsburg
One may enter a theological seminary with any
of several different majors, e.g., history,
philosophy, English, psychology, sociology,
religion. The student planning to enter seminary
should include Religion 11 1, 221 among the
courses selected. A pre-seminary curriculum
should include at least two semesters of history
(Western Civilization) and one or more courses
in the history of philosophy. It should also
include Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Augsburg
English, 2 courses: Mathematics 124; Public
Speaking, 1 course; Chemistry 11 5, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352, 353; Biology 11 1, 112;
Physics 121, 122; Economics, 1 course; artistic
expression, 2 courses (art, literature, music,
humanities, theater, and upper division foreign
languages); anthropology, economics,
geography, history, political science,
psychology, and sociology courses to fulfill the
remainder of the distribution requirements.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities
may vary.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and
institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
Through C.L.I.C., the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, and Minitex, the
statewide library network, the Augsburg
community has access to over 5,000,000
volumes. Augsburg's library works with a
collection of educational materials including
approximately 150,000 books, periodicals,
records, tapes, scores and films.
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF TH6 TWIN
CITIES. Full-time students at Augsburg and the
St. Paul colleges of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine and St. Thomas may elect a course
each semester at another campus. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange,
except for private instruction in music and
some independent studies. See under
"Independent Study" for further details.
Students may elect to participate in the
cooperative program to gain new perspectives,
to get better acquainted with the other schools,
or to undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. The colleges
have coordinated calendars. The interim term
may also be taken on another campus. A
regularly scheduled bus shuttles students free
between the campuses.
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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM. A
cooperative effort between Augsburg College
and Metropolitan Community College in
downtown Minneapolis has resulted in the
establishment of a four-year program in
social work, sociology or psychology with a
chemical dependency specialty. The program is
designed to train specialists to help professional
people in dealing with chemical dependency
problems. Courses are taken both on the
Augsburg and the Metropolitan campuses.
CONSERVATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(CHR). These co-learning classes bring together
Augsburg students, prison inmates, mental
hospital patients, guards, and students at
rehabilitation centers. Classes are held at such
places as the Shakopee Institution for Women,
Stillwater State Prison, Trevilla of Robbinsdale
(a center for the severely physically
handicapped), or on the Augsburg campus. The
classes offered through several departments
give students first-hand views of the prisons,
hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. The
response of students involved in the courses,
both from Augsburg and the institutions, has
been extremely favorable.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Augsburg and
Control Data Institute have an arrangement
whereby students may transfer the equivalent
of three courses in computer programming
taken at CDI to Augsburg College.
Augsburg College also cooperates with other
colleges in planning study opportunities for the
January interim. For example, Augsburg and St.
Olaf jointly plan a number of foreign study
opportunities for the interim. Since the interim
program is new each year, the Interim Director
should be consulted regarding planned
programs.
AFFILIATION WITH SCHOOL OF NURSING.
Nursing students in the school of nursing at
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital receive
instruction in biology, chemistry, and other
basic courses at Augsburg. Applications for
admission to the school of nursing should be
made directly to the hospital.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM. This
group is composed of colleges and universities
in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. Planned
activities include innovative curricular programs
for students, interchange and sharing of
academic personnel and other college
resources, cooperative research projects,
foreign study, joint sponsorship of a metrourban affairs conference, and development of
programs consistent with the needs and
resources of the community organizations of
the Upper Midwest.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. In cooperation with
Hennepin County General, Metropolitan Medical
Center, and Northwestern hospitals, Augsburg
offers work which enables qualified students to
receive a college degree with a major in
Medical Technology. The first three years of
this work are taken at Augsburg, and a final
twelve-month program is completed at one of
the three hospitals when the student is
accepted by the participating hospital for its
program. Augsburg College does not guarantee
acceptance by the hospitals.
ENGINEERING. Affiliation with Washington
University School of Engineering and Applied
Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and Michigan
Technological University in Houghton,
Michigan, enables a student to receive the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College
and an engineering baccalaureate degree from
Washington University or Michigan
Technological University, in a five-year
program. The first three years are spent at
Augsburg and the last two at the affiliated
university.
CORRECTIVE THERAPY. A program in
Corrective Therapy worked out in cooperation
with the Veterans Administration Hospital,
Fairview Hospital, and Cambridge State
Hospital, is available to students who complete
a major in physical education with specialization
in Corrective Therapy.
Admission to this program requires an
application to be approved by the director of
the program. Application should be made
during the spring semester of the sophomore
year. Candidates are required to have a 2.5
grade-point average in work completed in the
major and a 2.0 grade-point average over-all.
All candidates should, as soon as possible,
consult with the Director regarding proper
sequence of courses.
ANTIOCH-MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNIVERSITY.
Students at Augsburg College and AntiochMinneapolis Communiversity, a metropolitan
school emphasizing experiential-based learning,
may take classes at each other's campuses
under certain mutually satisfactory
arrangements. Interested persons should
contact the Academic Dean.
ROTC. While Augsburg does not offer Reserved
Officers Training programs for the various
armed services of the United States, such
programs are available in the metropolitan area
and may be pursued by Augsburg students. For
information, confer with the Dean of the
College.
Opportunities for Study Abroad
Several types of international experience are
available to Augsburg students. Some of them
are briefly described below. For application
procedures and further information, request the
special brochure on lnternational Study at
Augsburg from the Director of lnternational
Programs. Since there is a limit on the number
of students who may study abroad each year it
is wise to apply in the fall prior to the year one
wishes to participate in an international
program.
STUDENT PROJECT FOR AMITY AMONG
NATIONS (SPAN). Augsburg participates in the
SPAN program. This is a joint venture of the
University of Minnesota and several colleges in
the state. Each year three or four countries are
selected, and qualified students are granted
partial scholarships to enable them to spend a
summer in informal study in one of the
countries chosen. Applications to the program
are made in the spring of the freshman or
sophomore year. The SPAN program consists
of three stages: language study and group
meetings during the school year before
departure, independent study abroad on a topic
of one's choice during the following summer,
and the writing of a paper upon return.
SEMESTER OR YEAR ABROAD. Arrangements
have been made under which Augsburg
students may spend their sophomore or junior
year in study at a number of foreign
educational institutions. These institutions are
the University of Oslo, Norway; Schiller College
in London and Heidelberg; Warnborough House
College at Oxford, England; the lnstituto
Allende at San Miguel de Allende in Mexico;
the Institute for American Universities at Aix-enProvence and Avignon in France; The Goethe
Institute in Germany; the University of
Hamburg, Germany; the University of Seville,
Spain; and the University of Laval in Quebec. In
addition, through the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs, Augsburg students
may take part in the Scandinavian Urban
Studies Term, and through the Experiment in
lnternational Living, Augsburg students are
offered study programs in Columbia, Denmark,
England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece,
Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nepal,
Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. This
type of study must be approved before
departure by the Director of lnternational
Programs, one's faculty adviser, and the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing. Credit earned through foreign study
may be applied to the student's graduation
requirements as electives, as elements of the
major sequence, or to satisfy some of the
general education requirements.
SUMMER SCHOOL. Again there is a wide
variety of possibilities for those who wish to
spend a summer studying abroad. Recently
Augsburg students have spent summers in
Norway, Spain, Mexico, France, Greece,
Germany, and England. Those interested in
further information should contact the Director
of International Programs.
INTERIM. Study abroad during the interim is
planned for each year. See listings under the
Augsburg Interim Catalog and in the brochure
on Interims Abroad issued each spring for the
following January.
both credit and non-credit, through its
Continuing Education Program. Classes are
generally in the evening. Since continuing
education courses are offered on a semesterhour basis, the courses vary in length from four
weeks to fourteen weeks. Students wishing to
know more about Augsburg's continuing
education offerings should call or write the
Office of the Associate Dean of the Faculty.
New Dimensions Program
The New Dimensions Program is for adults who
have not attended or who have not graduated
from college. The program provides admissions
counseling, career guidance and planning, a
simplified time-saving registration procedure,
on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and,
for those who desire it, a special course to
ease the transition to academic life.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at Augsburg is designed
to provide opportunities for qualified students to
pursue an enriched and sometimes accelerated
course of study. Special seminars, colloquia,
honors student forums and options in
completing the general education requirements
are all parts of the Honors Program. Inquiries
should be addressed to Dr. Milda Hedblom,
Honors Director.
lnternship Program
The lnternship Program is a college-wide
program. It provides students in almost all fields
of study an opportunity to gain practical on-thejob experience that can be related to their
academic program or personal interests.
Internships are available with a variety of
companies, agencies and community
organizations.
Continuing Education Program
Augsburg College offers a number of courses,
The transitional course, "The Adult Student:
Issues and Challenges," is offered several
times a year. It includes self-assessment,
testing, counseling, training and practice in
study skills, career exploration, and discussion
of personal and family problems arising from
the return to school. The course enables
returning adults to get to know each other
through sharing experiences, problems, hopes
and aspirations.
For further information, contact the New
Dimensions Office at Augsburg.
Degrees
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts,
the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of
Science degrees. The degree, Bachelor of
Science, is awarded to graduates with majors in
Medical Technology, Music Therapy, Nursing,
and Social Work. Majors in Music may select
the program for either the Bachelor of Arts or
the Bachelor of Music degree. Graduates with
majors in other fields receive the Bachelor of
Arts degree.
Student Life
Your experiences in the classroom are a major
aspect of your college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and informal
activities and opportunities of the college and
metropolitan area. Whether you are a resident
or commuter student, you'll find that the climate
for learning and living at Augsburg can add
dimension to your education.
Religious Life
An important part of daily life at Augsburg is
religious activity. The Religious Life
Commission, chaired by students and
composed of students and faculty, sees its
major responsibility in relation to worship,
devotional life and the stimulation of faith.
Chapel services are held three times a week
and are both experimental and traditional in
character. The Wednesday evening Eucharist
service in the College Center is a valued
worship experience for many students. Students,
faculty and staff participate voluntarily. Special
events are sponsored throughout the year and
a number of groups having a religious
emphasis meet regularly. The Campus Pastor
has an office in the College Center where you
can contact him for counseling, consultation or
ways to get more involved.
Social and Cultural
Throughout the year, a variety of social and
cultural activities takes place on campus as
well as in the Twin Cities. These activities
include dances, special dinners, name
entertainment, and visiting personalities in
various fields.
The College Center is the focus of leisure-time
activity on campus. Offices for the College
newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and the
yearbook, the Augsburgian, are on the lower
level. Many of the clubs that unite classroom or
non-classroom related interests meet in the
Center.
There are several opportunities for participation
in music and drama. In addition to performing
on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir,
Concert Band, and Orchestra tour. The String
Ensemble, the Chorale, the Jazz Ensemble and
several student-organized groups such as the
Cabaret Singers also perform on and off
campus. Several plays are given on campus
each year under the direction of the theater arts
department.
Recreation
Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for his or her own recreation and
relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well
as individual performance activities. Broomball
has been an especially popular coed sport.
Climaxing the intramural program is the
Extramural Meet, a tournament for intramural
winners at various colleges. Check schedules
for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and the ice arena.
lntercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota
lntercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and
is a member of the National Association of
lntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The College
annually competes in ten sports, including
football, soccer, cross-country, basketball,
hockey, wrestling, baseball, track, tennis, and
golf. Augsburg is also a member of the
Minnesota Women's lntercollegiate Athletic
Association (MWIAA) and the Association for
lntercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW).
The women annually compete in volleyball,
gymnastics, basketball, badminton, golf, tennis,
and track.
Student Services
Augsburg College is concerned with educating
the whole person and recognizes that the
context in which learning takes place is a
critical factor in achieving optimal growth.
Knowledge grows from more than intellectual
endeavors. Expanding relationships, exploring
values, identifying life styles, developing
autonomy and interdependence, finding
purpose and commitment - all combine with
intellectual content and skills to produce the
desired educational impact of the college on its
students.
The Division of Student Affairs has been
created to support this task. During the summer
before your freshman year, or at the time of
transfer, you will receive a copy of
SEMAPHORE: Student Guide to a College
Education. This book will help you assess the
possibilities in your education, choices i o make,
directions to consider and different destinations
for which to plan. SEMAPHORE was designed
to act as a sort of road map for you.
The Center for Student Development provides a
variety of services to help make your journey
as rich and meaningful as possible. Some of
the opportunities you may wish to participate in
are listed below.
Summer Orientation. You can plan your first
academic year and register for classes. You
and your parents get acquainted with
classmates, faculty, and staff as well as with
the campus. You stay in the dormitory, attend
events in the metropolitan area and seek
answers to the many questions you have about
college life.
Career Planning and Placement. You may be
uncertain about where you want to be when
you finish your undergraduate experience,
whether your life style will be a balanced one,
how work will provide opportunity for service
and fulfillment. Augsburg has a four-year career
development plan to help you assess yourself,
explore possibilities, test realities and prepare
for entry into the next phase of your life. All
new students will have a chance to review their
interests with a counselor.
Human Development Seminars. A series of
informal "mini-courses" are offered each year to
help you grow in understanding of yourself and
your relationship to others. Such topics as
PEER (Positive Educational Experiences in
Relationships), Issues in Men's and Women's
Identity, Assertiveness, Job Seeking, and
Sexuality are available. Information on current
offerings and opportunity to register are
provided several times during the year.
Academic Enrichment. You may want to
improve your skills in such areas as reading,
studying, note-taking, and testing by attending
one or more of the workshops offered. You
also will have an opportunity to meet with a
counselor to diagnose your needs. If a
particular course proves difficult, you can
arrange for tutoring through the Center.
Counseling and Guidance. Situations occur for
all of us where we can handle challenges more
effectively by finding and discussing things with
someone who has more expertise. Counselors
are available to help you think through how you
can handle major or minor problems in a
constructive way. Consultation is provided on
questions of policy and procedure.
Minority Concerns. If you have some special
needs or simply want to expand your crosscultural awareness, you can contact a staff
member to help you find out which resources
and programs will help meet your needs.
Residence Life
Because Augsburg recognizes that a student's
ability to respond to the learning environment
depends, in part, upon his or her living
conditions, a variety of housing alternatives is
provided. The residence hall program is
designed to promote student growth through
relationships with other students and being an
active participant in group decision making.
Each residence unit has one or more Resident
Staff who are able to facilitate the process of
group living as well as discuss personal
concerns with individual students.
All new freshmen and some upperclass
students live in Urness Tower. This elevenstory high-rise houses 324. Each floor is
considered a house unit providing 36 students,
two to a room, with their own lounge, study
and utility area.
Mortensen Tower, the newest residence hall, is
an alternative to traditional residence-hall living.
It contains 104 one and two-bedroom
apartments to accommodate 31 2 upperclass
students.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall houses about
60 upperclass men and women. Memorial's
special advantage is that it is large enough to
meet new people, but small enough to retain a
friendly, close atmosphere.
Another alternative option is Annex Housing
which provides a unique opportunity to try
group living. Groups of upperclass men or
women share living space, house
responsibilities, and cooking. Houses are
located in the campus area. One way to
maximize the living-learning aspects of your
housing situation is to avail yourself of the
opportunity to bid for a house as a Special
Interest House. Groups of students have
created exciting projects by writing and
implementing educational impact proposals on
such topics as Environmental Concerns, Men's
and Women's Awareness, International Living,
Simplified Life Styles, and Scandinavian
Studies.
the basis of academic interests, and students
are encouraged to establish close working
relationships with their adviser. Secondary
Education students have available a second
adviser; one in the major and one in the area of
education. Freshmen also have an upperclass
adviser.
Married student housing is available in annex
housing, Mortensen Tower and West Hall. All
freshmen and sophomores not living at home
are required to live In college-operated
houslng.
You may wish to contact this office for
information on types of assistance available and
for answers to questions about deadlines and
procedures. Work opportunities both on and off
campus are also recorded. If you have financial
problems, this is a good place to work them
out.
Mortensen Tower is carpeted, air conditioned,
and contains kitchen units. It is otherwise
unfurnished. In other residence halls or houses,
rooms are furnished except for bed linens,
towels, blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry
facilities are available in each residence.
Students engage a room at the beginning of the
fall term for the entire school year. New
students receive room assignments during the
summer before they enroll at Augsburg.
Upperclass students make housing
arrangements in the spring. All resident
students must sign housing contracts.
Freshmen and transfer students are urged to
make the tuition deposit by June 1 in order to
secure housing. Students who deposit after
June 1 will be provided housing only if space is
available.
All students living on campus are required to
pay a $50 advanced payment when they sign
the housing contract. The fee is credited to the
students' account when they move into the
residence.
Student Activities
A variety of interests are served by groups and
clubs and by events sponsored by the student
government. If you need information or wish to
initiate a new group or activity, contact the
Student Activities Director.
Advising
All members of the Augsburg faculty serve as
academic advisers. Advisers are assigned on
Student Financial Services
Health Service
Your health needs will be met by the staff of
Smiley's Point Clinic located on Riverside
Avenue across the street from the campus.
Vkfts are free except for special testing or
service, and prescriptions are available through
the Fairview Pharmacy at cost. Be sure to
check your family health coverage to determine
if you are included; if not, a student health
insurance plan is available.
Food Service
The Commons, situated on the top floor of the
College Center is the main food-service facility.
This pleasant room features small table units for
easy conversation and overlooks the College
Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The portions
are generous and modestly priced. Students on
board plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
The Chinwag, located on the ground floor of
the Center, features short orders and is open
through the noon hour and in the evenings.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan
options for those living in College houses or
nearby apartments.
Student Government
Student government is the vehicle through
which students can secure a closer relationship
and better understanding with the
administration and faculty, and provide better
input into the decision-making process at
Augsburg. Student government also sponsors
and directs student activities, protects student
rights, and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student
life at Augsburg. Student government is
organized into three branches: the executive
branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial
branch. Student-government elections are held
in the spring except for freshmen who elect
their representatives in the fall of their first year,
Many kinds of involvement are possible from
program planning to writing or editing to service
opportunities. If you want to get involved,
contact the President or Vice President in their
offices in the College Center.
International Students
If you are a student from a foreign country or
would like to be part of the activities of this
group, contact the faculty member who is
appointed as adviser.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and has
provided for due process in matters of
disciplinary action and grade appeal. The
Judicial Council is elected by student and
faculty and serves to conduct hearings and
review matters of concern. Any student who
wishes to identify appropriate procedures for
complaint should contact the Vice President for
Student Affairs if the concern is related to
student life and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs if the concern is related to
academic matters.
The College operates in compliance with the
Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX.
Students have the right to inspect all official
records, files and data which pertain to them
and which are maintained in the office of the
registrar and the placement office and to
challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Exceptions are parents' financial records and
confidential letters and statements placed in the
record before January 1 , 1975, or placed under
conditions where students have signed a
waiver of right of access. Students have the
right to experience education free from
discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic, or
cultural background, creed, marital status or
age.
Persons seeking additional information on these
topics should contact the Center for Student
Development.
Admission to the College
Applying for admission to Augsburg College is
a simple procedure. Each application is
reviewed by the Admissions Office and
students are accepted on the basis of high
school performance, promise of success in
college as shown by college entrance
examination scores, other motivational factors,
and personal recommendations.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex
or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its
admission policies, educational programs,
activities and employment practices.
A visit to the campus is highly recommended:
admissions counselors are available to help
you, answer your questions, and arrange for
you to see the campus.
The Application Process
For Freshmen
1 . From the Admissions Office secure an
official application for admission and complete
it.
2. Hand the completed application to your high
school counselor, along with the $1 0.00
application fee, and ask that these be sent with
your official high school transcript to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
3. Submit scores from the SAT or ACT or
PSAT. The College recommends that
candidates sit for the examination as early as
possible during the senior year. Your high
school counselor can tell you when these tests
are scheduled in your area.
4. Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is required by April 15 after
acceptance has been made andlor financial aid
(if applied for) has been awarded.
5. After the deposit has been made, the
student must complete a medical data form,
which will be sent by the College.
6. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus, and matriculation
information will be mailed to the student during
the summer.
Transfer
Students are accepted by transfer from other
colleges and universities on the basis of their
academic record. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed at
accredited institutions. The College reserves
the right not to grant credit for courses where it
considers the work unsatisfactory, and to grant
provisional credit for work taken at
unaccredited institutions.
The grade average for graduation is based on
work taken at Augsburg only.
Transfer students with the A.A. degree are
considered as having met all general education
requirements at Augsburg except for two
courses in religious studies.
The Application Process For
Transfer Students
1. From the Admissions Office, secure and
complete, an official application for admission.
This should be sent to the Admissions Office
with a $1 0.00 application fee.
2. Request official transcripts from all colleges
or universities attended to be sent directly to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
3. Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is requested within one month
after acceptance has been made and/or
financial aid (if applied for) has been awarded.
4. After a deposit has been made, the student
will be requested to complete a medical data
form, which will be sent by the College.
5. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus and matriculation
information will be mailed during the summer.
The Application Process For
Returning and Special (Non-degree)
Students
1 . Obtain an application form from the Office of
the Registrar.
2. Request that official transcripts from all
colleges or universities attended be sent
directly to:
Registrar's Office
731 21 st Ave. South
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
(Returning students need to have sent only the
transcripts of colleges attended since the last
enrollment at Augsburg.)
3. Special students will submit a $1 0.00
matriculation fee with their application form.
4. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus will be made in
the housing office.
Foreign Student Admission
Citizens of other countries are welcomed at
Augsburg College. A foreign student adviser is
available to help them in the transition to
college and ta the United States. Admission Is
based upon performance in secondary school
and previous college work, If any. EvIdence of
proficiency in English and satisfactory financial
sponsorship Is required, A very llmlted number
of scholarships is available.
'
Medical insurance is required of all nonimmigrant foreign students attending Augsburg.
If they have an internationally valid health
insurance policy, a copy of the policy is
required.
For application forms and further information,
write to the Office of Admissions.
Early Decision
An Early Decision Program is offered for
students who select Augsburg as their first
college choice and who will accept an offer of
admission if it is extended. An Early Decision
candidate must apply by December 10 of the
senior year and will receive the admission
decision about January 1. After notification of
admission and financial aid, if needed, the
student is encouraged to withdraw applications
made to other colleges. The admissions
decision is based upon the academic record
through the junior year, test scores, and
recommendations. A $50.00 tuition deposit
which is non-refundable is required by February
1
Early Admission
An Early Admission Program is offered for a
few high school juniors. To apply for Early
Admission, a student must have a high
academic record and test scores,
recommendation from the high school and the
maturity to cope with a college course after the
junior year in high school. Also, it is
recommended that the student complete the
requirements for a high school diploma during
the summer or during the first year of college.
A student applying for Early Admission can
take the Scholastic Aptitude Test in January or
March of the junior year.
Project Ahead
A cooperative program between Augsburg
College and the United States Army makes
provision for an individualized plan of
education. A prospective student who qualifies
for the program may choose Augsburg as a
home school and carry on a pre-planned course
of study at other colleges while in the Army. An
adviser at Augsburg assists the student in the
selection of courses which will transfer and
apply toward graduation when the student
matriculates at Augsburg. A registration fee of
$1 00 is charged. This fee will apply toward the
student's tuition, provided he or she
matriculates as a full-time student at Augsburg
College within five years from initial registration
with the college in Project Ahead.
The Army provides up to 75% of the tuition for
courses under Project Ahead. After enlistment,
when the student enrolls at Augsburg, the
Army provides 36 months of financial
assistance under the G.I. Bill.
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement is granted to students
who qualify, on the basis of work taken in high
school or elsewhere, to enroll in courses
beyond the beginning level. Placement may be
determined by tests, or by the level and length
of the study previously completed.
Advanced Standing
College credit is granted to high school
students who have successfully completed a
college level course and who have scored high
on the Advanced Placement Examinations.
Augsburg will also award credit on the basis of
scores received on the College Level
Exmination Program (CLEP) offered by the
College Entrance Examination Board. Requests
for detailed information may be addressed to
the Registrar at Augsburg.
Financial Aid
About 82% of all Augsburg students receive
financial assistance from the college through
some form of scholarships, grants, loans,
campus employment, or a combination of
these. Assistance is awarded on the basis of
financial need and academic record.
Application for aid is made by completing the
Family Financial Statement (FFS) of the
American College Testing Program. While
Augsburg College prefers the FFS, which is
required for students applying to the Minnesota
State Scholarship and Grant Program, students
may instead submit the Financial Aid Form
(FAF) of the College Scholarship Service.
Upperclass students must also complete the
Augsburg Application for Financial Aid.
For the academic year 1976-77, approximately
82% of the students at Augsburg received
scholarships, grants, or loans totaling
$2,802,788 from Augsburg and all other
sources.
Augsburg participates in the Minnesota State
Scholarship and Grant Program to which all
Minnesota residents are expected to apply, and
the following federal programs: Supplementary
Educational Opportunity Grant, Basic
Opportunity Grant, National Direct Student Loan
(formerly National Defense Student Loan),
College Work-Study, Federally Insured Student
Loan, and Minnesota State Student Loan. Both
on-campus and off-campus work opportunities
are also available.
Applications for financial aid received by April 1
will be considered first. For further information,
contact the Office of Student Financial Services
at Augsburg.
Other college-related expenses are those for
transportation to and from the campus.
Estimates should be based on nine months.
Personal maintenance costs vary, but amounts
should be budgeted for:
Clothing, cleaning
Recreation, entertainment
Personal spending, cosmetics, incidentals
Medical (doctors, dentists, eyeglasses, etc.)
After you have written down estimates of your
expenses, make a list of all possible sources of
income, such as: contributions from parents'
earnings; personal and family savings; personal
earnings during vacation periods; earnings from
part-time jobs during academic year; benefits
from Social Security and/or Veteran's
Administration; aids or loans from other
relatives or friends; aid or loans from sources
other than family, friends or Augsburg (i.e.
scholarships from state, church, civic and
school).
Students should check with their employers,
their parents' employers and any union to
which a family member belongs for possible
scholarship programs. High school guidance
counselors may have information about student
aid offered by church, civic, professional, or
fraternal organizations in a given locality.
Following you will find a summary of financial
aid programs.
Information on a deferred payment plan is
available from the Augsburg College Office of
Student Financial Services.
OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
PREPARING A BUDGET
Writing down realistic estimates of all expenses
and of all potential financial resources is the
best way to do your financial planning. Both
your own financial ability and that of your family
are considered in evaluating your need for
financial aid. Your budget should include
amounts for tuition and fees and for books and
supplies. Tuition and fees for 1978-79 are
$31 00 per year. Books and supplies may be
estimated at $200 per year. Room and board is
$1 500 per year.
Baslc Educational Opportunity Grant (BEOG)
For students with proven financial need.
Available to full-time and part-time students.
Up to $1 400 per year depending on the
institutional costs and the student's eligibility.
Obtain application from high school guidance
office or college financial aid office.
Veteran's Adrnlnistratlon Benefits1G.I. Bill
Veterans, widows of veterans, and children
of disabled or deceased veterans may
qualify for special benefits. Amount is
dependent upon eligibility as determined by
the Veteran's Administration. To apply,
contact the Federal Veteran's Administration
Office in your area.
Loan applications are available at the
College, at some banks, and from Minnesota
State Student Loan Office.
Social Security Benefits
For unmarried full-time students if one parent
(covered by Social Security) is retired,
deceased or disabled. Amount is dependent
upon eligibility as determined by the Social
Security Administration. To apply, contact
the Federal Social Security Administration
Office in your area.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Students with certain physical or emotional
disabilities may qualify for special
assistance. Amount is dependent upon
eligibility as determined by the Vocational
Rehabilitation Office. To apply, contact your
local Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
National Scholarship and Grant Program for
Minority Students (sponsored by the
American Lutheran Church)
For members of American racial and ethnic
minorities and other eligible groups who are
either seeking admission to an American
Lutheran Church (ALC) college or are
members of an ALC congregation.
Up of $1 000 per year. Renewable. Obtain an
application from the American
Lutheran Church, Division of College and
University Services, 422 South Fifth Street,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5541 5. Application
deadline is April 1.
Federally insured Student LoanslMinnesota
State Student Loan
For students carrying at least one-half the
normal full-time academic load.
If the adjusted family income of the student
is less than $25,000 per year or if financial
need is established for those not in this
category, the Federal Government pays the
full interest on the loan while the student is
in college. When repayment begins, the
student pays the full 7 % interest on the loan.
Maximum loan is $2500 per year or the cost
of education whichever is less and the
aggregate maximum is $7500. Freshmen are
limited to $1 500. in the Minnesota State
Student Loan.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION
COORDINATING BOARD
Minnesota State Scholarship
Awarded to Minnesota residents on the
basis of scholastic achievement and need.
High School seniors who are Minnesota
residents are expected to apply.
Range: $1 00 to $1 100; but shall not exceed
one half of the applicant's demonstrated
financial need.
Minnesota State Grant-in-Aid
Awarded to Minnesota residents on the basis of
evident need. High school seniors and
community I junior college transfer students
who are Minnesota residents are expected to
apply.
In addition, persons who have not attended
a post-secondary institution for twelve
months prior to the deadline date may apply.
Applications for the Minnesota State
ScholarshipIGrant will be mailed to all
Minnesota high school seniors. If you do not
receive an application by December 1, contact
your high school guidance counselor or the
college financial aid office.
Return completed application and FFS to The
American College Testing Program, Financial
Aid Operations, P.O. Box 1000, lowa City, lowa
52240.
Be sure to list Augsburg College (Code 2080)
and the Minnesota State ScholarshipIGrant
Program (Code 6500) to receive the FFS
analysis.
NOTE: Unsuccessful Scholarship applications
are automatically considered for the State
Grant.
DEADLINE: March 1.
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED
THROUGH THE COLLEGE
How To Apply
Honor Scholarships
For entering freshman students ranking in
the top 15% of their high school class with
above average aptitude test scores.
Up to full tuition per year. Available for a
maximum of 4 years based on 2.5
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Academic Grants
For entering freshman students who have
shown academic potential and have financial
need.
Up to full tuition per year. Available for a
maximum of 4 years based on 2.0
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Federal Supplementary
Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Range $1 00 to $1 000. Renewable for a
second year.
Educational
For students having exceptional financial
need who could not otherwise attend
college, and who carry at least one-half the
normal academic load.
Range $200 to $1 500 per year. Renewable
for 3 years. Will be matched by other
financial assistance such as loans,
scholarships, employment.
1. Apply for admission; for new students
this application is also the financial aid
application.
2. Obtain a Family Financial Statement (FFS)
from high school counselor or Augsburg
College Financial Aid Office*
3. Complete and return the FFS to:
American College Testing Program
Financial Aid Operations
P.O. Box 1000
lowa City, lowa 52240
Request that a copy be sent to Augsburg
College. Augsburg's ACT code number is
2080. Financial statements received by April
1 will be considered first.
*Although Augsburg prefers the FFS, the
College will accept the Financial Aid Form
(FAF) of the College Scholarship Service.
Augsburg's CSS code number is 601 4.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE TO UPPERCLASSMEN (Soph, Jr, Sr,
next year). Descrlptlons of awards are copied
verbatlm from statements of the donors' wlshes.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
National Direct Student Loans (NDSL)
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
For students with proven financial need and
who carry at least one-half the normal
academic load.
1. The Alma Jensen Dlckerson Memorlal
Scholarship
awarded annually to able and
Averages approximately $1 000 per year.
Can be reapplied for each year although
renewal is not guaranteed.
2. The Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dlckerson
Memorlal Scholarshlp awarded annually to
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deserving juniorlsenior students as recommended
by the committee.
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two deserving juniorlsenior students.
College Work Study Program
For students with proven financial need and
who carry at least one-half the normal
academic load.
A maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
Augsburg Opportunity Grant
For any graduate of a Minnesota Junior
College entering Augsburg for further fulltime study and with proven financial need.
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annually to a worthy student of the College
selected by the scholarship committee.
3. The M. J. Estrem Scholarshlp
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awarded annually to an
able and deserving upperclass student as
recommended by the scholarship committee.
4. Memorial Scholarship
5. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Scholarships
established in 1972 to be
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distributed by the scholarship committee to needy
students
6. The Reader's Dlgest Endowed Scholarshlpsawarded to able and deserving upperclassmen.
7. The Tozer Foundatlon Scholarships-up to
$1 000 each - awarded on the basis of
scholarship, achievement, character, leadership,
industry, personality, and need. Winners must be
junior or senior students who are residents of the
State of Minnesota but not residents of Pine,
Kanabec or Washington Counties. Separate
appllcatlon requlred of semi-finalists selected by
the scholarship committee. FFS must be sent to
Tozer Foundation (code 6577)
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8. The Edward Yokle Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded to an able and deserving junior or senior
student.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
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1. Ald Assoclatlon for Lutherans
awarded to
able and deserving upperclass students who are
policy holders with Aid Association for Lutherans
Insurance Company.
2. Mlldred Ryan Cleveland Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded annually to able and deserving
students, who have physical disabilities and have
demonstrated financial need.
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MINORITY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
1 . Ald Assoclatlon for Lutherans Mlnorlty
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awarded annually to
Scholarshlp Program
Lutheran American minority students who show
financial need.
2. Minnesota Mlnlng & Manufacturlng Mlnorlty
Student Scholarshl~ established in 1973 to be
awarded to a Black student.
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3. The Marlys Johnson Slmengaard Memorlal
Scholarshlp
Awarded periodically to an
American Negro student.
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4, Natlonal Scholarshlp & Grant Program for
Mlnorlty Students
sponsored by the American
Lutheran Church (ALC). Awarded annually to
members of racial and ethnic minorities. Separate
applications required. FFS must be sent to ALC
(Code 6591).
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RELIGION & CHRISTIAN SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
t , The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorlal
Scholarship-awarded annually to a student(s) in
the senior class who is preparing for the ministry.
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2. The lver and Marle lverson Scholarshlp
awarded on the basis of need, character and
interest in Christian service.
3. The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded on the basis of need, scholarship and
interest in Christian Service.
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4. The Morrls G.C. and Hanna Vaagenes
awarded to a
Mlsslonary Scholarshlp Fund
Juniorlsenior student preparing for service as a
missionary through the World Missions
Department of the American Lutheran Church.
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5. Oneslmus Scholarshlp
awarded periodically to
students preparing for the Christian ministry.
6. The Marguerlte Hamllton Storley Memorlal
Scholarshlp
awarded annually to an able and
deserving juniorlsenior student recommended by
the scholarship committee. Semi-finalists are
interviewed and selected by donor.
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7. Gerda Mortensen Memorlal Scholarshlp
Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship,
characteristics of service and devotion to the
Christian faith.
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ATHLETIC - winners recommended by Physical
Education faculty to the Student Personnel
Committee.
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1 . The Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
awarded annually to an able and deserving male
student on basis of Christian purpose, athletic and
academic achievement.
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2. The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship
awarded annually to a male student on basis of
achievement, personal character, and promise in
field of physical education.
3. The James Wlnkler Memorlal Scholarship awarded annually to a male student on basis of
personality, character, athletic ability and
academic achievement.
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4. Women's Physical Education Scholarship
awarded to able and deserving women students
showing ability in women's athletics.
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5. The Peterson Football Scholarship awarded
to a freshman football player on basis of financial
need.
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6. The Sandbo Football Scholarship awarded to
a football player on basis of financial need.
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7 Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
awarded to a student because of his academic
achievement, personal character, and ability in field
of athletics.
8. David Gronner Memorlal Scholarship Fund
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awarded to two or more students participating in
athletics or music. The award is "made to
students who have demonstrated financial need"
andlor "of high Christian character". The athletic
scholarship is for male candidate only, with a
preference for basketball.
BIOLOGY - Winners selected by the Biology
Department faculty.
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Blology Scholarships
established in 1972 by the
faculty of the Biology Department to honor
outstanding students who intend to major in Biology,
Natural Science or Medical Technology.
BUSINESS - Winners recommended by the
Business Administration faculty to the Student
Personnel Committee.
t . The GambleSkogmo Foundatlon Scholarship
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interested in the field of business.
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2. The Reld Scholarshlp awarded to one or more
upperclass students who are interested in
business andlor education.
CHEMISTRY - Winners selected by the Chemistry
faculty,
Awarded to students whose academic record
indicates promise of achievement in the field of
Chemistry.
1. The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
2. The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
3. The Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen
Chemistry Scholarship.
4. The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry
Scholarship.
5, The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial
Chemistry Scholarship.
6, The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
7, The Covey Hendrickson Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
EDUCATION - Winners selected by Education faculty
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awarded to
The Davld Mathre Scholarshlp
qualified full-time students in need of financial
assistance during the term in which they are
student teaching.
ENGLISH - Winners selected by English faculty
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1. Anne Pederson English Scholarshlp
awarded
annually to juniorlsenior students who
are majoring in English with preference given to
those who plan to teach English as a career.
2. Professor P. A. Sveeggen Memorlal Scholarshlp
-awarded to an outstanding student in the field
of English.
HISTORY - Winners selected by History faculty
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The H. N. Hendrlckson Hlstory Scholarshlp
awarded annually to students majoring in history
with preference given to those who plan a career
in the field.
LIBRARY SCIENCE - Winners selected by Library
staff.
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1. The Llbrary Sclence Scholarshlp
established
in 1971 to honor one or more outstanding
juniorlsenior student@) choosing librarianship as a
career.
MATHEMATICS - Winners recommended by
Mathematics faculty to the Student Personnel
Committee.
1. Mlnneapolls Gas Company Scholarshlp
generally awarded to able and deserving
juniorlsenior students majoring in mathematics or
the sciences on basis of need and academic
ability.
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2. Davld and Mlchelle Chrlstianson Mathematics
Scholarshlp awarded to an able and deserving
student in the field of mathematics.
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MODERN LANGUAGE - Winners selected by Modern
Language faculty.
The Miml Baez Klngsley Modern Language
Scholarshlp
awarded annually to juniorlsenior
students who are majoring in a modern language
with preference given to those who plan to teach
language as a career.
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MUSIC
- Winners
selected by Music faculty.
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1 . 0. T. Hertsgaard Scholarshlp
awarded
annually to juniorlsenior students who have
demonstrated proficiency in choral andlor
instrumental music, who show interest or potential
in conducting and who show promise of over-all
academic success.
2. The Henry P. Opseth Muslc Scholarshlp
awarded to a sophornoreljunior student of
outstanding promise in the field of music.
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3. The Marllyn Solberg Volca Scholarshlp
awarded to an Augsburg student who has music
as a majorlminor and who shows outstanding
promise for achievement in the art of singing.
acquire musical and performance skills in
instrumental music with preference given to those
candidates who have shown proficiency in keyboard instruments.
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6. David Gronner Mernorlal Scholarship Fund
awarded i o two or more students participating in
athletics or music. The award is "made to
students who have demonstrated financial need"
andlor "of high Christian character."
7. Peggy Chrlstensen Benson Mernorlal
Scholarshlp awarded annually to a student
studying choral music.
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4. The lngaborg C. Chrlstenson Scholarshlp
awarded to a student on the basis of skilled
performance or aptitude in stringed instruments.
5. The Leonard and Sylvla Kuschel Scholarshlp
awarded to upperclass students seeking to
SOCIOLOGY
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Adolph Paulson Mernorlal Prlze awarded
annually to a student in the general field of
Christian Sociology.
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Expenses
The costs expressed herein are subject to
change without notice.
TUITION
- $3,100
Film Making, $70
Life Drawing, $1 0
Stagecraft, $20
Study Abroad - See Study Abroad Adviser
This full-time rate applies to new freshmen,
transfer or returning students (not on a prior
year guarantee plan) entering the academic
year beginning September, 1978. Students are
considered full-time when they take three or
more courses during the semester terms for a
total of seven courses in the year.
Under the 4-1 -4 calendar, the student must
register for the semester periods. If the student
elects to omit an interim or to graduate in
December, a refund is not authorized.
Music lessons in addition to tuition are $1 20 a
semester (1 4 lessons), or $8.60 per lesson
during the interim.
Practice Studio rental for each semester for one
hour a day: organ, $25.00 ($1 0.00 an interim);
piano or voice, $1 0.00 ($4.00 an interim).
Band-Orchestra instrument rental: $20.00 a
semester.
OTHER COSTS
A part-time rate of $425 per course is charged
the student taking less than three courses in a
semester or registering for an interim course
only.
Transcript fee: first copy free; additional copy,
$1 .oo.
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. For part-time students, the charge for
auditing is one half the part-time rate per
course. Part-time students who take Lifetime
Sports are charged the audit rate for that
course.
Arrangements for special examinations are
made in the Registrar's Office with charges
according to the schedule on file.
SPECIAL FEES
- NOT REFUNDABLE
An application fee of $1 0.00 is required from all
new students.
A registration fee for students studying abroad
on approved non-Augsburg programs is
$1 25.00.
Seniors enrolled in the Medical Technology
program at one of the hospitals must register at
Augsburg. The charge is $250.00.
Fee for change in registration after the first
three days of classes is $2.00 for each course
cancelled or added. Late registration fee after
classes begin is $5.00 per day.
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
REFUNDABLE
Locker rental for commuter students: $5.00
Books and supplies are available from the
Bookstore on a cash or charge account basis.
BOARD AND ROOM
Full Board and Room - $1,500
Other plans are available as defined in the
Room and Board Contract Booklet at the Office
of Auxiliary Services.
In the event of excessive increases in the cost
of operation, these board rates may be
increased at any time before or during the
contract year.
Linen service is available in residence halls on
a direct contract basis from a local linen supply
company.
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Cinema Arts, $25
Computer Science, $30 per course
Student Teaching, $35
1978-79 COST SUMMARY
Application Fee - $1 0.00
Tuition - $3,100
account for a preceding term has not been paid
in full.
Board and Room - $1,500
Breakage and Fine Deposit - $25.00
(Refunded on termination of studies at
Augsburg)
Deposits
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TUITION DEPOSIT
New students, $50.00
(not refundable). Required of students whose
application for admission has been accepted; to
be paid by April 15, 1978. (Payment is due
February 1 under Early Decision Program). The
deposit is applied to the tuition charge.
ROOM RESERVATION DEPOSIT - All
resident students: $1 00.00 advanced deposit.
Required at the time of signing a contract, to
reserve a housing assignment for the term
beginning September. Applied to the room
charge.
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BREAKAGE AND FINE DEPOSIT
All
students at registration: $25.00. Refundable
upon graduation, transfer to another institution,
or discontinuing educational program at
Augsburg.
Settlement of Account
A statement of estimated charges for the year
will be prepared and forwarded to the student
early in August. Payment of the first half-year
billing period is due August 20, and the second
half-year is due January 20. Variation from this
schedule must be arranged with the Office of
Student Financial Services prior to August 20.
No student is permitted to register if his or her
Refunds
A student cancelling part or all of hislher
registration andlor being released from hislher
housing contract will be refunded charges for
tuition and room except for the minimum
deduction of $1 00 of fees to cover
administrative costs according to the following
schedule:
through the first five days of classes.
from the sixth day through the tenth
day of classes.
from the eleventh day through the
fifteenth day of classes.
from the sixteenth day through the
twentieth day of classes.
from the twenty-first day through the
twenty-fifth day of classes.
from the twenty-sixth day to the
middle of the term.
No ref1und will be made after the middle of the
term.
Should a student be forced to cancel hislher
registration during the first one-half of the term
due to illness or accident, upon submission of a
report from the attending physician stating the
inability or inadvisability of continued
matriculation, the charges will be reduced by
one-half.
In all cases board refunds are made on a
proportionate basis.
All refunds of charges will be applied back to
the account of the student and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc, shall be
gathered in the student's account before
eligibility for a cash refund shall be determined.
Academic Administration
Students who enroll at Augsburg College are
encouraged to plan their own course of study
with the help of faculty advisers who are readily
available for consultation and guidance. A wellplanned program of liberal arts studies will
include courses in the humanities, the natural
sciences, and the social sciences.
Augsburg graduates are expected to be able to
write effectively; they are also expected to be
knowledgeable about urban concerns and have
some understanding of cultures outside the
United States.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Chairman: Duane Johnson
Department of Business Administration,
Business Education, and Economics
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Chairman: Einar 0.Johnson
The general recreational activities courses at
Augsburg are designed to acquaint students
with and to equip students for lifetime sports,
Courses in religion are intended to assist
students in their reflection on the meaning of
the Christian Church through the study of its
beliefs, its scripture, and its mission.
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts
degree, the degree of Bachelor of Music, and
the Bachelor of Science degree. The degree,
Bachelor of Science, is awarded to graduates
with majors in Medical Technology, Music
Therapy, Nursing and Social Work. Majors in
Music may select the program for either the
Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Music
degree. Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Divisional Organization
The college curriculum is organized into four
divisions in order to make interdepartmental
coordination more convenient and cooperative
aims more easily achieved. A chairman for
each division is elected for a two-year term.
Major and minor requirements are indicated in
the departmental statements in the course
listing section.
NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Chairman: Earl R. Alton
Department
Department
Department
Department
of
of
of
of
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Education: Elementary
Education, Geography, Library Science,
Secondary Education
Department of Physical Education and Health
Education
Department of Music
Department of Nursing
Department of Social Work
HUMANITIES
Chairman: Eugene Skibbe
Department of Art
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages: Chinese,
French, German, Greek, Linguistics,
Norwegian, Spanish
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
Department of Speech, Communication, and
Theater Arts
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Include the Following:
1. A total of 35 courses of which 11 must be
upper division (numbered in the 300's and
400's) and not more than 13 in one
department, except 17 for Bachelor of
Science in Music Therapy and Bachelor of
Music degrees and 18 for the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing. A maximum of 4 C.H.R.
courses, 2 courses by independent study or
directed study or a combination of directed
and independent study, 4 courses of
internship and 8 courses with a grade of P
(two in the major except Elementary
Education and one in the minor if approved
by the department chairman) may apply
toward the 35 total courses required.
2. Completion of a major. Requirements for
each major are listed under departmental
headings.
3. A grade point average of 2.0 in all courses
taken and in courses which apply toward the
major.
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in
order to receive credit for it.
A normal load is four courses per semester and
one course in the interim. Students registered
for three or more courses in a semester are
classified as full-time students. Students must
petition and receive permission to register for
more than 4.5 courses.
4. The last year of study at Augsburg College.
5. Three interim courses. For transfer students,
the number of interim courses is one less
than the number of years at Augsburg.
6. Satisfactory completion of distribution
requirements as follows:
A. A course in writing (English I 1 I ) or
certification of demonstrated proficiency
by the Department of English. Exemption
tests are administered during the summer
and fall orientation periods.
B. A course from each of the following eight
areas (One course may fulfill the
requirement in one area, only):
Mathematics - Physics
Chemistry - Biology
Psychology - Sociology
Economics - Political Science
History - Philosophy
English - Speech, Communications
& Theater Arts
Foreign Language
Art - Music
C. Three courses in religious studies of
which not more than one may be an
interim course. For transfer students, the
number required is one for each year of
study (or equivalent) at Augsburg.
D. A course related to urban concerns.
Courses approved to meet this
requirement are published each term.
E. Two lifetime sports or demonstrated
proficiency in two lifetime sports.
Although a student may register up to two
weeks after the semester begins, it is
advantageous to register at the regularly
scheduled time. A fee is charged for late
registration. A fee is also charged for changing
registration, i.e., cancelling or adding courses
after the first five days of the semester.
Students are urged not to abandon courses for
which they are registered. Abandoned courses
result in a failing grade. Cancellation of courses
or cancellation from College must be done in
the Registrar's Office. Cancellations from
college and resulting adjustments in accounts
are effective as of the date the completed
Cancel From College form is returned to the
Office of the Registrar.
Students who have completed at least seven
courses with a 2 . 0 average are classified as
sophomores, 16 as juniors, and 2 5 as seniors.
Probation and Dismissal
A student may be placed on scholastic
probation at the end of a term if his or her
achievement is unsatisfactory.
FRESHMAN,
SOPHOMORE,
JUNIOR,
SENIOR,
below 1.6 or 2 zero grades
having taken 6 or fewer
courses
below 1.7 or 3 zero grades
having taken 7-1 5 courses
below 1.9 having taken 16-24
courses
below 2.0 having taken 25 or
more courses
If a student has been on probation two or more
semesters consecutively, helshe is subject to
dismissal at the end of the following spring
term. A student who has a poor academic
record may be strongly advised to withdraw
before the end of spring term.
Dismissal from the College will not be
automatic. Each case will be reviewed by the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing.
A student who has been on probation for two
terms and withdraws from the College
voluntarily must have special permission to reenroll.
Evaluation and Grading
Student achievement in courses is measured,
primarily, by means of final examinations.
Shorter examinations or tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation are
also used.
Most courses are graded on a scale of 4.0 to 0
with definitions as follows:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of
excellence.
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards.
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course.
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course
standards.
.5
0. Unacceptable performance (no credit for
the course).
Most courses are also offered on a PassINo
Credit system, with P meaning a grade of 2.0
or better and N meaning no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0. On the PIN grading system the
grade is recorded but not computed in the
grade point average.
the PIN grading system. Some education
courses are graded only on the PIN system;
some others are graded only P, 1.0, N.
Students may select the traditional grading
system in most other courses. Students are
cautioned to use the PIN grade option with care
since some graduate and professional schools
do not look favorably on a large number of Pgraded courses.
Students must indicate on their registration card
those courses which they wish to take on the
PIN grading system. Any changes in choice of
grading system must be made during the first
two weeks of the semester. A fee is charged
after the first five days of classes.
Music organizations and performance studies,
Chemistry Seminar and Lifetime Sports are
graded P1O.O.
An incomplete grade (I) may be given only in
the case of extreme emergency. To receive an
I grade, a student must file a petition with the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing stating the reasons for requesting it,
the plan and date for removing it, and
comments from the instructor of the course. If
permission to receive an I grade is granted, it
must be removed during the following
semester. If the incomplete is not removed
during the following semester, it becomes the
grade submitted by the teacher along with the
incomplete.
A grade of X may be given for an Independent
Study or Directed Study course that is to be
spread over more than one semester. Such a
course must be completed during the second
semester or the grade of X will remain on the
record.
A student may count a maximum of eight
courses of P toward graduation. For transfer
students the maximum is an average of two
courses per year. Two courses in the major
(except Elementary Education) and one in the
minor may be on PIN grading system if
approved by the department chairman.
A course in which a grade of 0, 1 .O, 1.5, N, I,
or X has been received may be repeated for
credit. All courses taken remain on the
academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned the second time are counted toward
graduation and in the grade point average.
Courses in which higher grades have been
earned may not be repeated for credit; they
may, however, be audited.
Sociology 383, Nursing 301, 302, 401, 402,
and several interim courses are graded only on
Students who wish to take courses without
credit or grade may do so by registering for
Audit (V). Such students should confer with the
professor within two weeks of the beginning of
the term to determine expectations, attendance
requirements, etc. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the student's
transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W (withdrawn).
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. The charge for part-time students is
listed under Expenses.
A maximum of two courses in lndependent
Study and/or Directed Study may count toward
the 35 courses required for the degree.
In the Five College Cooperative Program,
students may cross-register for independent
studies only when the major field in which the
independent study is proposed is not available
on their home campus. Requests for exceptions
to this policy should be made directly to their
own academic dean. The student will be
charged for any special costs attached to
independent study by the host campus.
Graduation With Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined as
follows:
Summa cum laude
Magna cum laude
Cum laude
3.8 - 4.0 grade average
3.6 - 3.79 grade average
3.3 - 3.59 grade average
In order to qualify for graduation with distinction
transfer students must have completed two
years (fourteen graded courses) of work at
Augsburg College.
lndependent Study
Veterans
Augsburg College is approved by the State
Approving Agency for Veterans Training.
Veterans should consult with the Office of the
Registrar regarding completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding of
other information to the Veterans
Administration.
Students registered for three or more courses
are classified as full-time students. It is the
responsibility of each veteran to report any
change in registration andlor academic load to
the Office of the Registrar.
lndependent study programs are offered by
many departments in the College. These
programs are often available to conscientious
students who can demonstrate sufficient
background and preparation in a given field to
carry out work on an independent basis.
Students interested in registering for
independent study must first secure permission
from the faculty member who will direct the
study as well as from the department involved.
Veterans will be referred to the State Approving
Agency after any period of two consecutive
terms in which they did not earn a minimum of
three courses per term. An incomplete grade (I)
may b e given only in the case of extreme
emergency. See section on Grading.
A student who registers for independent study
should normally expect to complete it in one
semester but may extend it into the next term
by permission of the instructor. In such cases, a
grade of X is given at the end of the first term,
and the student will register again for the
course in order to receive the final grade.
A non-punitive grade which brings a veteran's
academic load for the term below three courses
will be reported to the Veterans Administration.
Veterans will need to meet the requirements of
the Veterans Administration regarding
repayment of educational assistance funds
received.
General Information
Credit by Examination
Students who are interested in earning credit by
examinations should consult with department
chairmen or with the Registrar. Credit may be
earned through the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP) or by comprehensive
examinations.
Classification
..
Sophomore . . 7 courses. . .
I 4 grade points
Junior. . . . . . . 16 courses. . . . . 32 grade points
Senior . . . . . 25 courses. . . . 50 grade points
.
.
To be considered full time for the year, a
student must register for at least three courses
each of the two semesters and one course
during the interim (for a total of seven courses).
To be considered full time for a semester, a
student must register for at least three courses.
Courses
A full course is offered for one course credit.
A few fractional courses (one-half course credit)
are offered in the Division of Professional
Studies.
A full course has the approximate value of 4
semester credits. A total of 35 courses is
required for graduation.
Most courses meet for three sixty-minute
periods of two ninety-minute periods a week in
addition to laboratories. Each semester is
approximately 1 5 weeks in length.
Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate
making changes in course offerings. Courses
with inadequate registration may be cancelled.
Students should consult the schedule of classes
to determine definitely the current course
offerings.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses; those numbered 300 and
above are classified as upper division. In
general, courses numbered in the 100's are
primarily for freshmen; 200's for sophomores;
300's for juniors; and 400's for seniors. In some
departments course numbers also designate
areas within the department.
Symbol
#Consent of instructor
Course Descriptions
The description of courses listed in the
following pages are to be understood as
general characterizations of topics to be
Eonsidered For a more ~ r e c i s edescription and
clarification of content and requirements for
individual courses, please consult the
respective instructors of the courses.
Courses and terms listed are subject to change.
Consult Schedule of Classes for precise
offerings each term.
See preceding pages for information on
numbering and credit value.
The symbol # indicates "by consent of
instructor".
American Studies
Director: Grief Nicholl
MAJOR: 13 courses including 295 or 495 and
399 or 499, plus 11 courses in U.S. History,
Literature and the Fine Arts in the U.S., and
Social Sciences in the U.S. (5 courses in one of
these areas and 3 in each of the others):*
Hlstory of the United States
American Studies, 23 1, 260
History 221, 222, 331, 332, 353, 495
(American Emphasis)
Religion 353, 363
MINOR: 7 courses including 295 or 495 plus 2
courses in each of the above groupings under
MAJOR.
231 RELIGION IN AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY
An examination of selected topics related to the
black experience, e.g. African backgrounds,
religion under slavery, evangelicalism. Course
content subject to change from year to year.
Meets one religion requirement. (Fall)
232 AFRO-AMERICAN HUMANITIES
Humanities in the United States
American Studies 232, 265
Art 102, 389
English 24 1 (also Speech 24 I), 250, 351,
490 and 49 1 (American emphasis)
Philosophy 344
Focuses on a significant period of the black
experience in urban America, e.g. Harlem
Renaissance, post-World War II, with emphasis
upon the contributions of literature, art and
music of the period. Course content subject to
change from year to year. (Spring)
Social Sciences in the United States
Economics 120, 122, 123, 251
Education 4 78#
Political Science 121, 122, 170, 325, 326,
260 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN INDIANS
370, 371, 421
Psychology 48 1 #; Sociology 1 1 1, 3 73,
381,383
Social Work 361, 463
*American area oriented courses taken during
the Interim, Summer School and at other
colleges should be approved by the director for
inclusion in the major.
TEACHING MAJOR: 16 courses. Same as
above, plus 3 courses in foreign civilization to
be approved by director.
The situation of Indians in the United States
since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934) with
an emphasis upon current issues, e.g. tribal
sovereignty, treaty rights, and education.
Examples of the persistence of religious/cultural
traditions among selected Indian tribes today.
265 WOMEN IN AMERICAN CULTURE
Through a discussion of works by women
historians and selections from women's
journals, speeches, articles, short stories,
poems, plays, and other aesthetic creations, the
class will collectively assess the position of
black and white women in American culture
from the founding of the colonies to the
present. (Fall)
area of student's choice. Consult director to
determine conditions of contract, Intended for
majors only. Others #. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
295 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
495 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
Focuses on a significant problem or
phenomenon in American life. Includes a study
of the approaches of several disciplines to the
topic and practice in the integration of primary
source materials. Occasional use of Twin Cities
resource persons and the co-learning model
when appropriate to topic. Open to freshmen
and sophomores. (Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
A field project of an interdisciplinary nature in
For description, see course 295. Open to
juniors and seniors who will do a different level
of work. (Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
A research project of an interdisciplinary nature
in area of student's choice. Consult with
director to determine conditions of contract.
Intended for majors only. Others #. (Fall,
Interim, Spring)
Department of Art
Chairman: Philip Thompson
STUDIO ART MAJOR: 9 studio courses
including 107, and 3 art history courses.
TEACHING MAJOR: Same as studio art major
but 250 required and 132 recommended.
STUDIO ART MINOR: 4 studio courses
including 107; two from 118, 221, 223, 225,
and 250.
118 PAINTING I
Introduction to painting media and technique in
acrylic and oil. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity
and expression with attention given to black
and white, color and photographic processes.
ART HISTORY MINOR: 5 art history courses
including 386, 387, 388.
150 JEWELRY
102 ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS
An introduction to the making of jewelry in
copper, brass, pewter, and silver. (Spring)
Fine arts in the urban and world setting.
Concern for the visual content of experience in
the environment leading toward appreciation
and criticism. (Spring)
221 SCULPTURE l
STUDIO ART
107 DRAWING
Drawing in pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastels.
Subjects include still-life, figures, building
interiors and exteriors, and experimental work.
(Fall, Spring)
An introduction to sculpture. Choice of media:
clay, welded steel and bronze, plaster, and
stone. (Fall, Spring)
223 PRINT MAKING I
Principles and methods of print making in a
variety of media including etching, silk-screen
and woodcut. (Fall, Spring)
225 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I
399 INTERNSHIP
The theory and practice of visual perception
and communication using elements such as
color, line, shape, texture, and pictorial images.(Fall, Spring)
Consult chairman or internship director to
determine project.
242 FILM MAKING
Advanced work in sculpture. Choice of media:
clay, welded steel and bronze, plaster, and
stone. (Prereq.: 2 2 1. Fall, Spring)
Film making through practical laboratory
experience. Discussion and observation of the
expressive and structural elements of film.
(Summer, Interim)
250 CERAMICS l
An introduction to the making of pottery with an
emphasis on handbuilding and glazing. (Fall,
Sprin g)
478 SCULPTURE II
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Advanced study in area of the student's choice.
Intended for senior art majors. (Fall, Spring)
ART HISTORY
290 ART HISTORY SURVEY
330 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II
A study of visual communications in
magazines, television, film, advertising symbols,
and other mass media. Practice in areas of
photography, typography, and illustration.
(Prereq.: 225. Fall, Spring)
351 CERAMICS II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis
on throwing or handbuilding and a continuation
of glazing. (Prereq.: 250. Fall, Spring)
355 PAINTING II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: 118.
Fall, Spring)
A survey of art from prehistoric to modern
times. Includes reading, research, viewing of
slides, visits to museums. (Offered summer,
1977)
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
Survey of the visual arts in Scandinavia from
pre-history to modern times. (Spring, 1978,
Alternate years)
385 PREHISTORIC AND ANCIENT ART
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman
period to the 4th century A.D. (Offered 1 9 8 0 8 1)
386 MEDIEVAL ART
360 DRAWING AND WATER-COLOR
PAINTING
Early Christian through late Gothic and protoRenaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Offered 1979-80)
Seven weeks of descriptive and experimental
drawing followed by seven weeks of watercolor painting with emphasis on the landscape.
The functions of perception, structure, and
gesture in drawing and transparent water-color
(Prereq.: 1 0 7. Offered alternate years. Fall,
1978)
European painting, sculpture, and architecture
from the early Renaissance through the 18th
century. (Offered 1 9 78-79)
368 PRINT MAKING II
388 19th AND 20th CENTURY ART
Advanced work in various media, including silkscreen, etching, and engraving. (Prereq.: 223.
Fall, Spring)
European painting, sculpture, and architecture
from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Offered 1 9 78- 79)
387 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART
389 AMERICAN ART
A study of early colonial art through
contemporary American art, with specific
emphasis on 19th and 20th century art and its
relationship to European art as well as
indigenous movements. (Offered Fall 1 9 7 7 and
alternate years.)
Department of Biology
Chairman: Ralph Sulerud
MAJOR: Option One: 7 courses, including 11 1,
112, 491 and at least one course from each of
the following three groups: 351, 353, 361
(Group I); 355, 473, 474 (Group 11); 440, 471,
476 (Group Ill); Chemistry 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351, 352; Mathematics 124, 125 (or 121,
122); Physics 1 21 , 122 also required. Students
intending to enter graduate school should
ordinarily choose this major.
MAJOR: Option Two: 9 courses, including 111,
112, 491 and at least one course from each of
the following five groups: 351, 353 (Group I);
355, 474 (Group 11); 361, 481 (Group 111); 471,
473 (Group IV); 440, 476, (Group V); Chemistry
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 223 (or 351, 352) also
required. Students who plan to teach in
secondary schools often select this major.
Licensure for teaching after July, 1979, also
requires three courses in earth and life
sciences. Students are advised to consult with
the Education Department early in their
planning.
anthropocentric point of view. An attempt to
answer such questions as: What makes man
just another member of the biotic fold? Does
man have a niche in the ecosystem? What
iniluence does man have on the environment?
What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on
man? (3 hours lecture, 1 1/2 hours laboratory.
A student may not receive credit for both
Biology 10 1 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor).
103 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
A professional course in the structure and
function of the human body. Lecture and
laboratory. (Fall for nursing and certain other
paramedical students, or #; Spring for Physical
Education, Music Therapy and other interested
students. A student may not receive credit for
both Biology 1 0 1 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor).
108 MICROBIOLOGY
MINOR: 5 courses, including 11 1, 112 and
three upper division courses. Chemistry 115,
116 (or 105, 106) also required.
PRE-MEDICAL BIOLOGY MAJOR: The same
as Option I major. In addition, medical schools
usually require Chemistry 353 (Quantitative
Analytical Chemistry).
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in biology and
3.0 overall; active participation in seminar; one
course of approved independent study with an
oral defense of the research report. Application
for the honors major should be made no later
than the first term of the senior year.
101 HUMAN BIOLOGY
Basic biological concepts from an
Basic microbial features are considered as well
as applications of microbiology to the fields of
medicine and sanitation. (3 hours lecture, 3
hours laboratory. For student nurses, health
majors, or #. Prereq.: Chemistry 103. Spring.
Does not apply to the major or minor).
109 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus with
community people taking the course together
with college students in a co-learning model.
Topics will vary depending upon needs and
interest. Applies towards the Natural Science
requirement.
111 , 1 1 2 GENERAL BIOLOGY
440 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
A comprehensive introduction to biological
science. For biology and other science majors.
The course includes an introduction to
molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics,
developmental biology, evolutionary
mechanisms, anatomy, physiology, ecology,
and phylogenetic relationships of organisms.
Must be taken in sequence except by
permission of instructor. (3 hours lecture; 4
hours laboratory. 1 1 1, Fall; 1 12, Spring)
A consideration of the chemical and physical
mechanisms involved in photosynthesis,
respiration, growth and development, and water
relations in vascular and nonvascular plants.
The relationships of these processes to plant
structures. (3 hours class, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 1 12. Fall, 1 9 79. Offered alternate
years).
351 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A study correlating cell function with
ultrastructure. Laboratory work includes microtechnique, cytological studies, cell physiology
and tissue culture. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12, 3 6 7 or #; Physics
1 0 3 or 1 2 2 or #. Spring)
A study of the invertebrate groups stressing
classification, morphology, behavior, life history,
and evolutionary relationships. (3 hours lecture,
4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 11 2. Fall, 1 9 7 8 .
Offered alternate years).
471 CELLULAR BIOLOGY
473 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
353 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A comparative study dealing with the
classification, morphology, distribution,
evolution, behavior and population dynamics of
the vertebrates. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 11 2. Spring)
A study of animal function with emphasis on
the vertebrates. Wherever possible, functions
are explained on the basis of physical and
chemical principles. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 1 2 ; Chemistry 1 0 6 or
1 16; Physics 1 0 3 or 1 2 2 or #. Fall)
355 GENETICS
474 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
The principles of heredity with emphasis on
recent advances in human genetics. Laboratory
work stressing Drosphila and certain microorganisms. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12. Spring)
A consideration of the physiological and
morphological changes which occur during the
development of organisms with emphasis on
the vertebrate animals. Experimental as well as
descriptive studies are included in the
laboratory work. In addition to embryonic
development, the topics of malignancy, aging,
and regeneration are discussed. (3 hours class,
4 hours lab. Prereq.: 112. Spring)
361 PLANT BIOLOGY
A survey of the major divisions of the plant
kingdom including the study of anatomy,
physiology, life histories, taxonomy and
ecology. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 112. Fall)
367 BIOCHEMISTRY
An introductory consideration of the chemistry
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids including intermediary metabolism. (3
hours lecture. Prereq.: 11 2; Chemistry 2 2 3 or
3 5 2 or #. Fall; this course is prereq. to 4 71
and 4 76).
476 MICROBIOLOGY
An introduction to the study of micro-organisms
with emphasis on bacteria and viruses.
Microbial taxonomy, morphology, physiology,
genetics, and pathogenicity are considered as
well as certain methods. (3 hours class, 4
hours laboratory. Prereq.: 112, 3 6 7 or #. Fall)
481 ECOLOGY
A survey of representative biological
communities; the study of reciprocal
relationships between organisms and their
environments. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.;
1 12, 3 6 1, or #. Spring)
491 SEMINAR
Oral presentations and written papers relating
to recent biological literature and research. (For
seniors majoring in bklogy)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual laboratory, field, or library research
under the direction of an instructor. Intended for
biology majors who are juniors or seniors.
(Prereq.: 1 12, and previous arrangement with
instructor. Fall, Interim, Spring, Summer)
Department of Business
Administration, Business
Education, and Economics
Chairman: Edward M. Sabella
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
Business Administration
C.P.A. CERTIFICATION: Graduates who wish
to take the Certified Public Accountants
(C.P.A.) examination prior to fulfilling the
experience requirement must have completed
the major in Business AdministrationAccounting, taken all accounting and businesslaw courses offered, fulfilled the MathematicsPhysics general college requirement by taking
mathematics, and completed at least 5 courses
but not more than 12 courses of related
business subjects (Economics, Finance and
Mathematics). Students who have completed
the above requirements are qualified under the
rules of the Minnesota State Board of
Accountancy to sit for the examination
immediately after graduation.
MAJOR WlTH ACCOUNTING
SPECIALIZATION: Business Administration
101, 102, 131, 261, 262, 263, 379, 381, and
either 483 or 484. Economics 122, 123, 251
and one additional course selected from 258 or
391 or 392 are also required. At least three
upper division courses are required. For those
planning on careers in accounting, completion
of the two remaining courses in the sequence
381, 382, 483, 484 is recommended. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
MAJOR WlTH FINANCE SPECIALIZATION:
Business Administration 101, 102, 131, 261,
262, 373, 379, 478, and one other course from
the sequence 381, 382, 483. Economics 122,
123, 251 and one additional course selected
from 258 or 391 or 392 are also required. At
least five upper division courses are required.
(392 is strongly recommended.) In addition,
courses in data processing and computer
programming are strongly recommended.
MINOR: 6 courses, including Business
Administration 101 , 102, and one of 261 , 373,
379, 478; and one of 262, 379, 381 ; and
Economics 122 and 123.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the major,
with average of 3.0 over-all; a senior thesis and
Students who plan to major in the department
are strongly encouraged to select a department
adviser as soon as possible, in order to plan
well their program of study.
101 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
Introduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle and preparation of financial
statements. (Fall, Spring)
102 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL
ACCOUNTING
lntroduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial
accounting. Planning and controlling processes,
decision making and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq: 10 1. Fall, Spring)
131 BUSINESS LAW
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency,
negotiable instruments, property and business
organizations under the Uniform Commercial
Code, (Spring)
250 DATA PROCESSING
An introduction to COBOL and other nonscientific programming languages. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in economics.(fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fee).
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
An introduction to quantitative reasoning,
descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, inference and estimation with
emphasis on their use in applied problems in
business and economics. (Prereq.: High School
Algebra. Fall)
381 MANAGERIAL COST ACCOUNTING
Accounting tools for planning and control of
economic activities. Planning, budgeting,
standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq:
101, 102. Spring)
382 TAX ACCOUNTING
261 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Theory of acquisition, allocation, and
management of funds within the firm: sources
and uses of long and short term funds, cost of
capital, capital budgeting, leverage, dividend
policy, and related topics. (Prereq.: 101, 102.
Fall)
262 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
I
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, capital
stock and surplus accounts, current and longterm assets. (Prereq.: 10 1, 102, Fall)
263 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
investments, tangible and intangible fixed
assets, liabilities and reserves, actuarial topics.
Additional emphasis on income determination
considering price level changes. (Prereq.: 262.
Spring)
373 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY
AND CASES
Advanced financial theory: a systems approach
to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on
decision-making, presentation through literature,
readings, lectures and case material. (Prereq.:
261, Spring)
The more common and important provisions of
federal income taxes for individuals and various
forms of business enterprises. (Prereq.: 1 0 1,
102. Spring. Offered alternate years)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation, but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
one full term working with some industrial
organization. In addition the student will write a
report on his or her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall,
Interim, Spring, Summer. Cannot be taken in
Interim only).
478 INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
Appraisal of the risklreturn relationships of
various types of securities from the viewpoint of
both individual and institutional investors.
Extensive coverage of capital markets and
portfolio management. (Prereq.: 2 6 1.
Economics 392 is strongly recommended. Fall)
483 AUDITING
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on internal checks and controls for
accounting systems. (Prereq: 263. Fall)
484 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: Core plus 5 other
courses including Business Education 108, 121,
350 and 353.
Accounting for business combinations,
governmental accounting, partnership
accounting and fund accounting. (Prereq.: 263. Fa//) TWO-YEAR SECRETARIAL PROGRAM
Spring. Offered alternate years)
If a student desires a two-year secretarial
program, a certificate will be awarded upon
295, 495 TOPICS
completion of the following: Business Education
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
108, 110, 221, 350, 353, 364, 460 and
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
Business Administration 101, 102, 131 and
methodology and readings in the areas of
Economics 120. A student in the two-year
program must select six courses from the
Accounting, Finance or General Business.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Spring: On Demand)
general education requirements.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised projects
designed to afford him or her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.:
#. Fall, Spring)
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the major,
with average of 3.0 over-all; a senior thesis and
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
101 ELEMENTARY TYPEWRITING (No Credit)
Business Education
NOTE: The major in Business Education is
being phased out, effective 1979-80. A limited
number of courses will be offered in 1978-79.
See class schedule for courses offered.
MAJOR: 1 2-1 4 Courses.
CORE PROGRAM: Business Administration
101, 102, 131 ; Business Education 110, 364,
460, 465; Economics 122, 123; high school
typewriting or equivalent required. In addition,
courses in data processing and computer
programming are recommended.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Administration 262, 263, and
Business Education 108.
ECONOMICS SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Economics 251, 258, 391 or 392.
SECRETARIAL SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Education 221, 350, and 353.
OFFICE SPECIALIZATION: Core plus Business
Education 108, 350, and English 21 9.
MINOR: Five courses in Business Education.
The fundamental skills of typewriting. Emphasis
on personal use. Not available to students who
have had one year of high school typewriting.
108 CALCULATING MACHINES
Operation of ten-key adding machine; rotary,
printing and electronic calculators.
110 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Operation of transcription machines, filing and
records management, introduction to data
processing, and efficient handling of office
duties.
221 ELEMENTARY SHORTHAND
Fundamentals of Gregg Shorthand (Diamond
Jubilee) with emphasis on theory, reading, and
writing shorthand. Introduction to transcription.
Development of speed in transcribing material
dictated at minimum speed of 80 words a
minute. (Not open to students who have had
one year of shorthand in high school.)
350 ADVANCED TYPEWRITING
Development of typewriting technique in
business letter arrangement, billing, tabulating,
manuscripts, legal documents, and duplicating.
(Prereq.: High school typewriting or equivalent.)
379. In addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
353 ADVANCED SHORTHAND
Students of Gregg, Forkner, or other shorthand
systems may enroll for rapid dictation and
transcription of material dictated at speeds of
80-1 20 words a minute. (Prereq.: 221 or
equivalent.)
364 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Communication in the office through use of
telephone, telegram, and writing of business
letters, memorandums, manuals and reports.
COMBINED MAJOR IN ECONOMICSBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Economics 122, 123, 251, and 258 and one
other course from economics offerings.
Business Administration 101, 102, 261, 373,
379 and one other course from business
administration offerings also required. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are highly
recommended.
MINOR:
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #.)
460 OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Problems relating to supervision and
management in the business office, selection
and training of employees; and human relations
within the office.
465 BUSINESS SEMINAR-MARKETING
Principles of marketing with emphasis on
distribution and the role of the consumer in the
marketing process. Materials and methods in
teaching of basic business subjects and
projects in marketing.
Economics
MAJOR IN ECONOMICS:
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258, 454 and three
other courses of economics offerings. Business
Administration 101, 102, 379, also required.
The complete calculus sequence is very
strongly recommended for those planning
graduate study in economics. Mathematics 373
may be substituted for Business Administration
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258 and one
other course from economics offerings.
HONORS MAJOR:
GPA of 3.50 in the major, with average of 3.0
over-all; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Economics 120, 122 and 123 will satisfy general
education requirements.
Economics 120 will satisfy the urban concerns
requirement.
Students who plan to major in the department
are strongly encouraged to select a department
adviser as soon as possible, in order to plan well
their program of study.
120 ECONOMICS OF URBAN ISSUES
Study of economic implications of many
problems facing a metro-urban environment.
Some of the topics to be discussed are:
Population "Crisis"; Draft versus an All-Volunteer
Army; Ecology and Income Distribution;
Distributing Free Bread; Mass Transit Systems,
etc, Fundamental microeconomic tools
introduced to facilitate discussion of the abovementioned topics. NOTE: Economics 120 is a
basic course designed for those students who
do not plan to major in either Economics,
Business Administration or Business Education.
Students who plan to major in the above three
areas should enroll in 122 and 123 rather than
120. 122 and 123 are also open to non-majors.
(Fall, Spring)
122 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
An introduction to macro-economics; national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade, economic growth. Application
of elementary economic theory to current
economic problems. May be taken independently
of Economics 123 or 120. Economics 122 and
123 may be taken in either order, or may be
taken in the same term in order for the student to
progress more rapidly to other courses. (Fall,
Spring)
123 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
An introduction to micro-economics, the theory
of the household, firm, market structures and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be taken
independently of Economics 122 or 120.
Economics 122 and 123 may be taken in either
order, or may be taken in the same term in order
for the student to progress more rapidly to other
courses. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on
economic activity; debt policy and its economic
implications. (Prereq.: 122, 123. Fall)
392 MONEY AND BANKING
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks, the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to
aggregate economic activity. Emphasis placed on
monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: 122.
Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through an
internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring,
Summer. Cannot be taken in Interim only)
250 DATA PROCESSING
453 ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND POVERTY
An introduction to COBOL and other nonscientific programming languages. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in economics.(Fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fee).
251 INTERMEDIATE MICRO-ECONOMICS
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of
consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing
of factors of production and income distribution;
introduction to welfare economics.
(Prereq.: 123. Fall, Spring)
258 INTERMEDIATE MACRO-ECONOMICS
Determinants of national income, employment
and price level analyzed via macro-models.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy,
growth and the business cycle. (Prereq.: 122.
Fa4
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
Analysis of labor markets; determination of
wages, collective bargaining. Particular attention
paid to the economic problems of minority
groups and poverty areas. (Prereq.: 251 or #.
Spring)
454 WELFARE ECONOMICS
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto
optimality, economic efficiency of alternative
market structures; social welfare functions;
normative concepts of economic theory.
(Prereq.: 2 5 1 or #. Spring, alternate years)
295, 495 TOPICS
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of
the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and
international economic problems and policies.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring. On Demand)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See under Department of Business
Administration.
391 PUBLIC FINANCE
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
The student may earn independent study credits
through individually supervised projects designed
to afford him or her the opportunity to analyze
some topic or issue in depth.(Prereq.:#. Fall,
Spring)
Department of Chemistry
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Chairman: Earl Alton
approved research; participation in seminar.
GRADUATION MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY: 115,
116 (or 105, 106) 351, 352, 353, 361 and one
advanced course which may include
Biochemistry; participation in seminar. Physics
121, 122, and Mathematics 124, 125 also
required. Since upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites,
students should plan to take Mathematics 124,
125 in the freshman year; and Physics 121,
122 in the sophomore year.
Credit will not be granted for both 105 and 115;
106 and 1 16; 223 and 351, 352.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY APPROVED
MAJOR: 11 courses including 11 5, 116 (or 105,
106) and all chemistry courses above 350.
Chemistry seminar participation; Mathematics
124, 125 (which should be taken during the
freshman year); Mathematics 224; and Physics
121, 122 (which should be taken during the
sophomore year). Reading ability in German
equivalent to one semester also required.
MINOR: 5 courses which must include 11 5,
116 (or 105, 106) and 3 additional courses in
chemistry. Chemistry 223, 353, and 361 are
recommended; biochemistry may be
substituted for 361.
103 ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
Designed for nurses at Lutheran Deaconess
Hospital. Selected elements of general, organic,
and biological chemistry around the theme: the
molecular basis of life. Does not apply toward
the major. (3 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry
within last 3 years or #. Fall)
105,106 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
Somewhat less rigorous than 115, 1 16;
designed especially for students who will not
major in chemistry, although students may go
from 106 into 351, 353. Concepts and laws
underlying chemistry illustrated by a variety of
examples including organic and environmental
systems. (3 one-hour lectures, 3 hours of
laboratory. 105, Fall; 106, Spring)
115, 116 GENERAL AND QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the
graduation major except that it is suggested
that Advanced Inorganic be taken as the
advanced course. Licensure after July, 1979,
also requires three courses in earth and life
sciences. Students are advised to consult with
the Education Department early in their
planning.
An intensive course for pre-medical students
and future chemists. First semester devoted to
fundamental principles; and second to inorganic
chemistry, qualitative analysis, and a brief
introduction to organic chemistry. (3 one-hour
lectures, 3 hours of laboratory. Prereq: high
school chemistry, algebra, plane geometry.
1 15, Fall; 1 16, Spring)
PRE-MEDICAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR: The same
as the graduation major. In addition, medical
schools expect at least two courses (and
usually more) in biology. Students should
consult members of the chemistry department
for assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
223 ELEMENTARY ORGANIC AND
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
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DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: Full ACS major;
average of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics, and
physics; 3.0 over-all; one summer or course of
Designed for nurses in the degree program,
medical technologists and others in allied health
science programs whose professional goals do
not require either of two-term organic course or
the one-term biochemistry course. The organic
chemistry most relevant to a survey of
biochemistry is studied followed by the
structures and metabolic reactions of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids,
enzymes and certain hormones. (3 one-hour
bctures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 105
or 1 15. Spring)
351, 352 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Important classes of organic compounds with
special emphasis on mechanisms and multistep synthesis. Descriptive material is
correlated by means of modern theories of
chemical bonds, energy-relations, and reactior
mechanism; many applications of organic
chemistry to biological, environmental and
industrial fields. (3 one-hour lectures, one 4 hour laboratory. Prereq.: 106 or 1 16. 3 5 1,
Fall; 3 5 2 , Spring)
353 QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and
solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to spectrophotometric techniques
of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative
analysis of a variety of samples, and includes
trace analysis. (Prereq.: 106 or 1 16. Spring)
361, 362 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
The basic theoretical concepts of chemistry:
thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum theory, and
states of matter are studied in the first
semester. Applications of these concepts to
areas of molecular structure, equilibria and
electrochemistry in the second semester. (3
one-hour lectures, one 4 %-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: 353; Physics 12 1, 122; Mathematics
124, 125. 361, Fall; 362, Spring)
481 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Emphasis upon advanced equilibrium theory
and principles of atomic and molecular
spectroscopy as applied to analytical methods
as well as chromatographic and electroanalytical techniques of analysis. (3 hours
lecture, one 4 %-hour laboratory. Prereq: 353,
362, or #. Fall)
482 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the
electrostatic, valence bond, and molecular
orbital models. Coordination chemistry is
discussed in terms of ligand field theory. The
laboratory involves preparations of inorganic
compounds using a variety of techniques. (3
one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prereq: 362 or #. Spring)
483 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Presents quantum theory in terms of
Schrodinger's wave equation and uses the
equation to solve the problems of the harmonic
oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Approximate
solutions are introduced and used to develop
molecular orbital theory for molecules, Includes
commutators, electron spin, angular momentum
and group theory. (3 one-hour lectures. Prereq:
361 or #. Fall)
491 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a
weekly meeting of chemistry majors under the
direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate,
with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors
are occasionally invited to participate.
464 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Organized around the problems of identifying
organic compounds in the laboratory. Lecture
topics include structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of
the literature (including Beilstein); and further
study of organic reactions. Infrared, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and ultraviolet spectra
routinely used. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 352, 353, 361 or #; some
reading knowledge of German. Spring)
497 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH
Chemistry majors planning research careers
need research experience before graduation.
Such experience may be obtained by working
on a summer research project in the
department (not counted as a course) or by
research participation during the academic year
(which may be counted as a course). (Junior
standing)
East Asian Studies
Adviser: Khin Khin Jensen
MAJOR CONCENTRATION: A major
concentration plan is constructed for each
student with the advice and assistance of his or
her adviser. A major plan normally consists of
ten to twelve courses distributed under one of
the following general categories:
East Asian Culture
Two language courses including one year of
Chinese or Japanese; two introductory history
courses; four to six courses in cultural
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specialization andlor comparative studies; two
or more independent study andlor seminar
courses.
East Aslan Language and Culture
At least four language courses (a two-year
concentration in either Chinese or Japanese is
encouraged; however, one year of each
language is acceptable); two introductory
history courses; two to four courses in cultural
specialization andlor comparative studies; and
two or more independent study andlor seminar
courses.
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Department of Education
Chairman: Lauretta E. Pelton
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Augsburg College offers programs leading to
licensure in Education at these levels:
Elementary Education, Kindergarten, Early
Childhood, and Secondary Education.
Licensure programs for secondary education
are offered in the following areas: American
Studies, Art, Biology, Chemistry, EnglishLanguage Arts, French, German, Health,
History, Mathematics, Music, Physical
Education, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish,
Speech, and Theater Arts.
Students wishing to become licensed teachers
are advised to consult with the Education
Department for licensure requirements.
The courses, Orientation to Education, both
elementary and secondary, are open to all
students of sophomore standing or above. To
enroll in other education courses, a student
must first apply and be admitted to the teachereducation program. Students are advised to
apply for admission in the spring semester of
the sophomore year, during or after the
Orientation course. Students who are
transferring from an education program at
another college must be re-admissable to that
program.
Elementary Education
Marie McNeff, Coordinator
Requirements for the major and for licensure in
Elementary Education:
1. A minimum of 8 education courses to
include 255, 351, and two professional
semesters: 361, 362, 371, 372; and 481,
482 and electives.
2. Health Education 1 14 and 1 15.
3. Library Science 358.
4. An academic minor. An academic major is
recommended.
5. GPA of 2.0 overall and maintain a 2.5 in the
major.
6. Fulfill State Department of Education's EDU
521 Regulation in Human Relations
(successful completion of Augsburg
Education program meets requirement.)
Requirements for Kindergarten License are the
same as those for elementary education plus
Education 375 and 483.
351 TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING READING
The study and utilization of a variety of
techniques and resources in the teaching of
reading at both secondary and elementary
level. (Fall)
First Professional Semester (for juniors):
Courses 361, 362, 371, 372.
Early Childhood Education
Steve Reuter. Coordinator
Requirements for license in Early Childhood
Education are the same as those for elementary
education plus the following courses:
SOC.231
Psych. 351
Ed. 325
Ed. 425
Ed. 484
Sociology of the Family
Developmental Psychology:
Child
Contemporary Influences in
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Curriculum
Student Teaching (160 hours)
For an Early Childhood License with other than
an education major, consult with the Early
Childhood Education Coordinator.
255 ORIENTATION TO EDUCATION IN
URBAN SETTING (Elementary)
362, 362 TEACHER COMPETENCIES
Identification and mastery of competencies
necessary for teaching in the elementary
school. Laboratory experiences in classrooms
(Prereq.: 2 5 5 . Admission to elementary
education. Spring)
372, 372 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for each of the subject areas taught
at the elementary level. Application of teacher
competencies to various subject areas of the
elementary curriculum. Laboratory experiences
in classrooms. (Prereq.: 2 5 5 , concurrent
registration in 3 6 1 , 3 6 2 . Spring)
375 DISCOVERY IN THE WORLD OF
KINDERGARTEN
Investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession and opportunity for in-school work.
Open to all students. (Prereq: sophomore
standing or above. Fall, Spring)
A study of the kindergarten curriculum,
exploration of materials, and review of teaching
approaches. The course requires laboratory
experience. Required for Kindergarten
licensure. (Prereq.: Orientation to Ed. and
acceptance into the Dept. of Ed.)
325 CONTEMPORARY INFLUENCES IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING
PROBLEMS
Focus is upon the young child as a person and
the importance of the early years of hislher life
in relation to the effects of present-day society
and culture upon the child. Current
developments include innovations, Head Start,
implementation of planned variations, and other
interventions and compensatory programs.
Class sessions and two hours per week of lab.
experience in a day care center andlor nursery
school. (Prereq.: 255 and/or #. Fall)
(See Secondary Education)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
(See Library Science)
425 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM
Learning about and demonstrating knowledge
and skills of teaching the young child. The
course concentrates on details essential to the
organization of a good program for children:
records, reports, physical facilities, equipment,
parental involvement, and working with children
who have uniquely different needs. Class
sessions, and two hours per week of lab
experience in a day care center and/or nursery
school. (Prereq.: Acceptance into the
Department of Education and/or #. Spring)
Requirements of the Augsburg College
Licensure Program for Secondary Education:
Second Professional Semester: Student
Teaching and Electives
1. Application for admittance and acceptance
into the Department of Education. This may
be made before, concurrently with, or after
the Orientation course. Application forms are
available in the Education Department office.
Before applying for admission students
should receive approval from the department
or division of their declared major. A student
may take education courses after the
Orientation course only if he or she has
been admitted into the program of the
Department of Education.
2. Grade point average - minimum of 2.5 in
the student's academic major and 2.0
overall.
3. Application for admittance and acceptance
into student teaching.
4. Completion of the State Department of
Education's EDU 521 Regulation in Human
Relations (successful completion of
Augsburg's Education program meets this
requirement).
5. Successful completion of the required
courses of the education program: Psych.
105; Health Educ. 1 15; Educ. 265, 359,
478; a minimum of one-half course in
special methods in the area of the student's
major, and a minimum of two courses in
Student Teaching.
481. 482 STUDENT TEACHING I
Experience in observing and directing learning
experiences in elementary schools under
supervision of college and elementary school
personnel. (Prereq.: 255, 351, 3 6 1 , 3 6 2 , 371,
372. Fall, Spring)
Electives
483 STUDENT TEACHING II
Refinement of teaching skills at elementary
level. Additional teaching experience in the
classroom. (Prereq.: 48 1, 482. Fall, Spring)
484 STUDENT TEACHING II
Refinement of teaching skills at elementary
level. Additional teaching experience in the
classroom. (Prereq.: 481, 4 8 2 and 483.
Offered on demand)
478 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
(See Secondary Education)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study and research on a topic of
interest in the field of education, worked out in
consultation with a faculty member. (Open to
juniors and seniors. Fall, Spring)
Secondary Education
(teacher licensure program)
Einar Johnson, Coordinator
It is the responsibility of each student to meet
all specific requirements of the Education
Department. Secondary Education students are
advised to consult with Education faculty
regarding state requirements for teacher
licensure. This consultation is recommended in
addition to conferring with the student's major
field adviser.
Majors in Art, Music, and Physical Education
will take one full course in special methods and
three courses in Student Teaching.
Requirements for State of Minnesota
Licensure for teaching in Secondary Schools
(Through the Augsburg College Education
Department Program)
1. B.A. or B.S. degree
2. College major in a teaching area
3. Fulfill State Department of Education EDU
521 Regulation in Human Relations
(Successful completion of Augsburg
Education program meets requirement)
4. Drug Education requirement (Augsburg
courses H.Ed. 115.)
5. Successful completion of Augsburg
Education Department Licensure Program
courses.
General Information:
1 . For Art, Music and Physical Education
Licensure: Persons with teaching majors in
Art, Music and Physical Education receive a
special license which allows them to teach
in their area in all grades from Kindergarten
through twelve (K-12). A person preparing
for licensure in one of these areas follows
the secondary education program even
though he or she plans to teach at the
elementary school level. A person with a
major in one of these special areas will take
three courses in student teaching and do
some student teaching at both the
secondary and elementary levels. In addition
to Educ. 359, the major in art will register for
Educ. 361 ; the major in P.E. for Educ. 365;
and the major in Music for Educ. 373.
2. For social studies licensure: The program
leading to licensure in this area is being
revised to conform to new state guidelines.
See Einar Johnson for further information.
3. The professional term: Student Teaching is
taken concurrently with School and Society
in one full-time term in professional
education. Special afternoon and/or evening
seminars are held during the term as part of
the professional work. A student taking two
courses in student teaching may elect to
take one course in Independent Study. All
students are expected to be involved full
time in the activities of the professional term.
265 ORIENTATION TO EDUCATION IN
AN URBAN SETTING (Secondary)
Investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession and opportunity for in-school work.
Human Relations Laboratory. Open to all
students. (Prereq.: sophomore standing. Fall,
Spring)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
(See Library Science)
351 TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING READING
(See Elementary Education)
359 COMPETENCIES: SECONDARY
EDUCATION (1/2 course)
Teaching procedures, materials and projects.
With this general methodology course, must be
taken one or more of the following education
courses in special methods from the
department of the major field. (Prereq.: Psych.
105, Educ. 265 and admission into the
secondary education program)
Special Methods Courses (1/2 to 1 course)
Methods and materials in teaching special areas
360 American Studies Methods
l/2 course (Spring)
361 Art Methods (Elementary
and junior high school)
1 course (Fall)
362 Art Methods (Senior high school)
% course (Fall)
363 Business Methods
% course (Spring)
364 English Methods
% course (Spring)
365 Physical Education Methods (K-12)
1 course (Fall)
366 Foreign Language Methods
(Consult with Language Department)
l/2 course
373 Music Methods (K-12)
1 course (Spring)
374 Natural Science Methods
% course (Spring)
375 Social Studies Methods
% course (Spring)
376 Speech and Theater Arts Methods
l/2 course (Spring)
377 Mathematics Methods
% course (Spring)
41 0 Health Methods (See Health Ed. 41 0,
Adm. and Superv. of School Health
Program)
1 course
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING
PROBLEMS
This course will examine characteristics of
different kinds of learning problems found in
regular classroom environment. The primary
focus of the course will be on teaching
strategies, but attention also will be given to
procedures for the identification of different
kinds of learning problems, prescriptive
procedures, referral processes, and alternatives
for programming "mainstreamed" students.
(Fall)
media center and methods of evaluation. (Fall)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
% course
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult the
Department Chairman or the Internship
Director.
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production
and evaluation of effective audio visual
materials for teachingllearning situations. (Fall)
478 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
The emphasis in this course is on the school in
relation to society with particular attention to
urban education. Introduced by a study of
educational philosophy and the development of
American education, current major issues in
education will be studied. (Prereq.: senior
standing. Fall, Spring)
358 THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY:
MATERIALS SELECTION AND
GUIDANCE
Characteristics and purposes of an elementary
school library. Extensive study of evaluation
sources, book talks, storytelling, curriculum
needs. Concentration on guidance in use of
print and non-print materials. (Fall, Spring)
480, 481, 482 STUDENT TEACHING
Students will be placed in a classroom for full
days. Opportunities are provided for experience
in observing and directing learning experiences
on the secondary school level under the
supervision of college and htgh school
personnel. Seminars are held on a regular basis
dur~ngthe student teaching experience (Pmreq:
senior standing and completion of teacher aide
work and human relations elements of
Education courses 2 6 5 , 3 5 9 . Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
lndependent study and research on a topic of
interest in the field of education worked out in
consultation with a faculty member. (Open to
juniors and seniors. Fall, Spring)
Library Science
Patricia Parker, Coordinator
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MINOR: Minimum of 4 courses, including 245,
358, 359, 475
245 THE MEDIA CENTER: ORGANIZATION
AND ADMINISTRATION
Organization of materials, including acquisition,
processing and circulation. Services of the
359 REFERENCE SERVICES IN THE
LIBRARY
Study of basic information sources most
frequently used by students and librarians.
Includes preparation of bibliographies and
library instruction. (Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Open to juniors and seniors. An opportunity to
do field work in a variety of library situations in
the metropolitan area.
475 THE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY:
MATERIALS SELECTION AND
GUIDANCE
Survey and evaluation of library materials on
the secondary school level, with attention to
their use in relation to curricula as well as for
personal interest and needs of adolescents.
(Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
lndependent study and research on some topic
of interest in the field of school library service,
worked out in consultation with a faculty
adviser. Open to juniors and seniors, with
department approval.
Engineering
Earl Alton: Adviser
Augsburg College is cooperating with the
Washington University School of Engineering
and Applied Science (St. Louis, Missouri) and
Michigan Technological University (Houghton,
Michigan), in a Three-Two Plan of studies
which will enable a student to earn the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College
and an engineering baccalaureate degree from
Washington University or Michigan
Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg
followed by two years at the affiliated
university. Students accepted into the program
are guaranteed admission to the engineering
school, provided they have met course
requirements, have a B average, and are
recommended by a designated representative
of Augsburg College. Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in the ThreeTwo Plan will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for
continuing support. Their applications will be
evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria. Minimum course
requirements for admission to the Three-Two
Plan are: Math 124, 125, 224, 226; Physics
121, 122; Chemistry 11 5, 116; Computer
Science 245; English 11 1 ; additional courses to
meet general education requirements and a
total of 27 courses at Augsburg. Normally Math
124, 125 and Physics 121, 122 are taken in the
freshman year. Students are encouraged to
apply for admission to the program during their
sophomore year. Early consultation with the
adviser, Earl Alton, is encouraged.
Department of English
Chairmen: Catherine Nicholl, Richard Sargent
MAJOR: 9 courses (above 11 I ) , including one
course in American literature, one course in the
Western literary tradition (271 or 272) and three
courses in British literature. Of the British
literature courses, one must concentrate on
literature before 1660 (for example, 331 or 438)
and one must survey a number of writers (for
example, 336, 337, or 423). All majors must
take Advanced Writing: Expository. Majors are
encouraged to take, early in their college work,
course 245, Introduction to Literature. Majors
are strongly urged to consult their departmental
adviser regularly. A student with a double major
or special program that involves considerable
work in the English department should also
work closely with an adviser in the English
department.
MAJOR FOR SECONDARY TEACHING:
Engllsh: 1 0 courses, including those listed for
the major and 320. Courses in early American
literature, Shakespeare, and film are
recommended.
Speech: (1) a course in public speaking:
Beginning Speech, Small Group
Communication, Interpersonal Communication,
Argumentation, Persuasion. ( 2 ) Interpretative
Reading or Stage Direction
Library Science: 475, The High School Library:
Materials Selection and Guidance
In addition to field experience and student
teaching, as required by the Department of
Education, English Education majors will be
required to gain practical experience in the
teaching of writing, to be arranged through the
department chairman.
Students interested in a teaching major are
encouraged to take courses toward their major
during the freshman and sophomore years,
enroll in Orientation to Education in the fall term
of the sophomore year and apply for teacher
education not later than the fall of their junior
year. In addition to planning their courses of
study with the department chairman, students
should consult an adviser in the Department of
Education.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in the major and
3.0 over-all; submit program to department
chairman early in senior year; defend honors
thesis before faculty committee in senior year.
Honors thesis may be an independent study
program.
A student electing a concentration should work
closely with his or her adviser. Interim courses,
special courses, and courses given at the other
cooperating colleges will often fit well into a
concentration.
English 11 1 is strongly recommended but not a
prerequisite for a lower division literature
course. Prerequisite for an upper division
course is successful completion of a lower
division literature course or consent of the
instructors.
111 EFFECTIVE WRITING
MINOR: 5 courses (above 11 I ) , including one
course in British literature, and either 21 9 or
320. Teaching minors must include both 21 9
and 320.
The English Department recommends but does
not require that English majors consider
developing an area of emphasis broader than
the major as listed above. The three most likely
areas would be a British concentration, an
American concentration, and a world literature
concentration. A student arranges a
concentration by careful selection of electives
in the major, by the design of an
independent study course that applies to the
concentration, and by the selection of some
related courses outside the English department.
BRITISH LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 41 2, 41 6; English 271,
331, 332, 336, 337, 367, 368, 423, 438 and
sometimes 282, 490, 491.
AMERICAN LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 221, 222; American
Studies 232; English 241, 250, 351, 367, 368,
and sometimes 282, 490, 491. A student with
an American literature concentration should
take some of the courses listed under the
American Studies major which are selected
from the offerings of several departments at
Augsburg.
The study of composition with emphasis upon
expository writing. Attention to correct usage,
logical organization and the research paper.
(Fall, Spring)
21 9 ADVANCED WRITING
A course designed to develop advanced skills
in a variety of writing specializations. The focus
of each course will shift from term to term, e.g.,
Advanced Writing: Expository; Advanced
Writing: Creative; Advanced Writing:
Journalism; Advanced Writing: Business and
Technical. (Fall, Spring)
241 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA ART
An investigation of the artistic qualities and the
historical development of the film media. The
course includes the viewing and discussing of
both feature length and short films. See also
description under Speech, Communications and
Theater Arts.
245 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
An introduction to the study of fiction, drama,
and poetry. Particular attention will be devoted
to developing critical and analytical skills in
reading and writing about literature. Strongly
recommended for English majors.
250 AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1920
WORLD LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 102, 360, 361 ; Philosophy
110 , 242, 343, 370; German 244; French 243;
Spanish 249; Scandinavian Studies 351, 352;
English 241, 261, 271, 272, 423, and
sometimes 282, 490, 491.
Reading and analysis of some significant works
of selected American writers from colonial
times to the emergence of literary naturalism.
Attention is also given to the writer's
contribution to the historical development of
American literature. (Fall, Spring)
261 MODERN FICTION
Significant works of selected prose writers,
chiefly European, of the twentieth century. (Fall,
Spring)
271 EUROPEAN LITERATURE:
HOMER TO DANTE
336 BRITISH LITERATURE, FROM DONNE TO
BLAKE
Reading, analysis and discussion of works of
selected writers from the metaphysical poets
through Blake, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences and the major
literary movements. (Fall)
A study of major works of Greek and Roman
literature, for example the epics of Homer and
Virgil, the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles,
and Euripides, the comedies of Aristophanes
and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Dante's Inferno
will be studied as a work in which the Christian
and the classical traditions are combined.
These works will be studied with reference to
their mythological foundations, their cultural
background, their influence on later literature,
and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
A study of major writers of the nineteenth
century, emphasizing Romantic poetry,
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose and two or
three novels of the period. Relationships among
these writers and their influence on one another
will be emphasized as well as their relationship
to their own age and their lasting contribution to
the forms of poetry and prose. (Spring)
272 EUROPEAN LITERATURE: FROM THE
RENAISSANCE TO MODERN PERIOD
351 AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1920
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly
European, from the medieval to the modern
period. (Spring)
320 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
A study of modern English viewed from a
historical perspective, with reading in recent
linguistic studies. Designed to give the student
an introduction to structural linguistics and a
view of the development of the English
language. (Offered on demand)
331 CHAUCER AND HIS AGE
While the primary study of the course will be the
writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, considerable
attention will be given to the medieval literary
milieu out of which Chaucer wrote. Medieval
poetry, romance, and drama will be examined.
(Alternate years, 1 9 78-79)
337 BRITISH LITERATURE, THE ROMANTICS
AND THE VICTORIANS
A study of some recent and contemporary
writers and literary movements. Attention is
given to the dynamics of American society and
its intricate relationship to the literature. Special
emphasis is given to the city as setting and
symbol in modern American literature. (Fall,
Spring)
367 MODERN POETRY
Study of major modern and contemporary poets
and schools of criticism. Discussion may
include the poetry and aesthetics of the
Imagists, French Symbolists, New Critics,
Harlem Renaissance, Modern Romantics, Black
Mountain Poets, Beat Poets, Confessional
Poets, and other contemporary movements.
368 MODERN DRAMA
Significant works of American, British, and
continental dramatists of the twentieth century.
(Alternate years, 1 9 78- 7 9 )
332 MILTON AND HIS AGE
388 LITERARY CRITICISM
A study of Milton's major poems and selected
prose. In addition the Renaissance literary
tradition out of which Milton created his works
will be examined. (Alternate years, 19 79-80)
A course designed to introduce students to the
various ways in which modern literary critics
have approached the problem of analyzing and
evaluating literature. Students wil study the
works of historical, psychological, textual, and
archetypal critics, and then attempt to apply
such approaches to selected works of
literature. (Offered on demand)
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult the
Department Chairman or the Internship
Director.
423 STUDIES IN THE BRITISH NOVEL
A survey of the development of the novel in
England from its eighteenth century beginnings
up to the twentieth century. Novels studied will
be selected from the works of such authors as
Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen,
Dickens, Bronte, Thackeray, Eliot, Hardy, and
Butler. Attention will be given to the conditions
contributing to the rise of the novel and its
emergence by the twentieth century .as the
dominant literary form. (Alternate years, 1 9 7 8 79)
438 SHAKESPEARE
Study of ten or twelve major plays comedies, histories, tragedies - with attention
to the development of Shakespeare's dramatic
and poetic art. Additional plays assigned for
reading analysis.
490,491 ENGLISH SEMINAR
Course 490, a theme or movement; course
491, a major writer or a major work. Enrollment
open to juniors and seniors. (Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Open to junior or senior English majors with a
grade of 3.0 or consent of department
chairman. Provides directed independent study
in the area of the student's choice. (Fall,
Spring)
Department of Foreign Languages
Chairman: Gunta Rozentals
Students with previous foreign language study
should register in courses suited to their level
of preparation. Basically, placement in foreign
language courses follows the formula: 1 year of
high school foreign language equals 1 course
of college foreign language. However, final
placement is made according to the results of a
placement test which may be taken at preregistration time after consultation with the
department. Students who register below their
level may do so, but only for a grade of PIN.
Course 112 completes basic elements of the
language. Courses numbered 21 1, 21 2 meet
useable skill levels.
Course 31 1 is prerequisite to all upper division
courses.
See department faculty for career information
Language majors must consult with department
for mid-point evaluation after third postintermediate course.
Teaching majors and minors must consult with
the Department of Education for program.
Methods courses by language are joint fivecollege offerings and should be taken in the fall
of the senior year. A 3.0 average in Advanced
Conversation and Composition is a
departmental requirement for teaching majors.
MLA Competency Exam needed for licensure.
Departmental Honors: Majors seeking
departmental honors must apply no later than
early in the senior year. Requirements: 3.3
GPA in the major, 3.0 GPA overall, and honors
thesis demonstrating ability in independent
study for one course credit. Consult department
chairman for details.
Chinese
21 2 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Several modern literary works are explored with
the goals of communicating ideas and building
sufficient reading skills to pursue general
reading in French. Completes the review of
basic structures and more complex forms.
Laboratory work. (Spring)
French
MAJOR: 8 courses above 21 2, including two in
conversation-composition, one in civilization,
and three in literature, of which one should be
course 352. Study in France strongly
recommended.
MINOR: 4 courses above 21 2, including one in
conversation-composition, one in civilization,
and one in literature. Interim or summer of
study in France strongly recommended.
243 FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Major representative works of French literature
read in English translation. Through
individualized background reading and class
discussion, students become acquainted with
artistic qualities and cultural-historical
significance of these works. Sophomore
standing. Does not count toward a French
major or minor.
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING COURSES:
31 1 CONVERSATION-COMPOSITION
European History, a second language,
philosophy, linguistics, English literature, Study
Abroad. Also see Interim catalog.
111 BEGINNING FRENCH
Designed to introduce the student with no
previous background in French to the language
and to French culture. The pronunciation
system and basic sentence structures are
taught to enable understanding and expression
on a rudimentary level. Two hours laboratory
work. See above on placement. (Fall, Spring)
112 BEGINNING FRENCH
For those who have had 11 1 or equivalent.
Through conversations, sentence practice, and
readings, the study of tenses and forms is
completed to make possible basic
communication, beginning reading skills, and
acquaintance with French culture and way of
life. Two hours laboratory work. See above on
placement. (Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Through a core of twentieth century French
literary readings and a grammar review, this
course moves toward expressing opinions and
greater ease in reading. For those who have
studied most of the basic structures. Two hours
of laboratory work. (Fall)
Explores topics of current interest in both oral
and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and
facility of expression. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective
organization of ideas. Laboratory assignments.
Post-intermediate level. A prerequisite to other
upper division courses. (Fall 1978)
31 2 FRENCH EXPRESSION
A two-pronged approach to coherent and
correct expression. Attention to grammatical
structures, French turns of phrase and
elementary stylistics. French phonology and
speech groups practiced to overcome
inadequacies and incorrect speech habits.
(Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #. On demand)
331 FRENCH CIVILIZATION: HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVE
A study of the diversified development of the
French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural
manifestations of their intellectual, political,
social and artistic self-awareness. Readings,
reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials
In French. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Spring 1979)
332 FRENCH CIVILIZATION TODAY
Topics in twentieth-century problems, ideas,
cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French people and their
contribution to the contemporary scene.
Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual
materials and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. Alternate years. Spring 1 9 79)
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of French
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
31 1 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
352 CREATIVITY AND RESTRAINT
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A survey of the major literary creators of the
Renaissance and Classical periods, and the
French intellectual, social and ethical currents
reflected in their works. Poetry and the essay,
theater, early novel, letters and other prose
forms. Classes, oral and written reports, and
laboratory work in French. Required of all
majors. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. On demand)
41 1 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONCOMPOSITION
By means of reading, speaking and writing on
topics of intellectual, social, or political interest
the student acquires extensive training in the
four skills at an advanced level. Attention to
accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic
levels of expression, refinements in style and
organization as individual needs indicate.
Provides for self-improvement and selfevaluation. Laboratory assignments. Required
for all majors. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Alternate
years)
451 THE FRENCH NOVEL
A study of major authors (LaFayette, Proust,
Balzac, Gide, Flaubert, Zola, Mauriac, Malraux,
Sartre, Camus, etc.) that shows the evolution of
this genre in theme and form. Analyses,
discussion, and papers in French. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. On demand)
452 FRENCH DRAMA
A study of French plays that shows the
evolution of this genre from classical forms to
Theatre of the Absurd and anti-theatre. Group
and individualized study of major works.
Analyses, discussion, and papers in French.
(Prereq. : 3 1 1 or #. Recommended 3 3 1. On
demand)
354 REALITIES: INNER AND OUTER WORLDS
495 FRENCH SEMINAR
A survey of the romantics, major novelists,
Baudelaire and his successors in poetry, and
the literature of ideas that led to new forms and
emphases with the turn of the century (Proust,
Gide, Claudel, Apollinaire, etc.) Classes, oral
and written reports, and laboratory texts in
French. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Offered alternate
years)
Study in depth of an author, topic or genre in
French literature (i.e., 18th Century, poetry,
medieval works, Romanticism). Student
presentations in French. For advanced
students. (See also Interim offerings. Prereq:
352, 3 5 4 or 355. Offered on demand)
355 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE
A survey of the major French literary
movements since World War I, including the
novel, the theatre, poetry, the essay, and
criticism. Classes, oral and written reports, and
laboratory texts in French. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #.
alternate years. Prereq: 3 1 1 or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual pursuit of a topic, movement, or
genre at an advanced level. Designed to
complete a balanced program, enhance
research, or meet individual interests. In
literature a major paper and its defense are
included. (Consultations with French teachers
required. Junior standing. Fall, Interim, Spring.
Subject and plan to be clarified early with study
adviser)
German
MAJOR: 8 upper division courses, including
31 1 and 41 1. Interim and/or summer in
Germany strongly recommended.
MINOR: 4 upper division courses, including 31 1
and 41 1. interim and/or summer in Germany
strongly recommended.
31 1 GERMAN CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Aims at developing facility in the use of
grammatical structures, vocabulary and
idiomatic expressions most common in
colloquial German. lntenslve practice in
speaking is supplemented with exercises in
written composition, (Fall)
331 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE I
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING COURSES:
Methods in Modern Languages for teachers;
European History, a second language,
linguistics, English literature.
111,112, BEGINNING GERMAN
Course 11 1 is for students with no previous
background; 112 is for students who have had
11 1 or equivalent or less than two years of high
school German. Aims at developing basic skills.
Classroom practice in speaking, understanding
and reading basic German. Goals: Ability to
read extended narratives in simple German,
insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. Laboratory materials
available. (1 11, Fall; 11 2, Spring)
21 1,212 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
For students with two terms (or two years high
school) of previous German. Aims at
developing basic skills into working knowledge
of German. Review of basic structures with
emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and
idiomatic expression through reading and
discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (21 1,
Fall; 2 12, Spring)
244 GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Principal works of German literature
representing various periods and movements
are read and discussed in English. The
readings are considered not only in the
particular context of German cultural history,
but also discussed in terms of their relevance
to perennial human problems. Credit for this
course does not apply to the major or minor in
German.
The Early Background. Follows the cultural and
social development of the German-speaking
peoples from the prehistoric Indo-European
origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty Years War
(1 643), with emphasis on the impact of Roman
civilization, the re-emergence of German
cultural self-awareness during the Middle Ages,
and the intellectual and religious upheavals of
the Reformation. In German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or
#. Spring 1 9 79 and alternate years)
332 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE II
Survey of significant currents of development
which have shaped present-day Germany,
Austria and Switzerland since the Age of
Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is
considered in view of its roots in the
intellectual, geopolitical, artistic and scientific
history of the German-speaking peoples. In
.
Spring 19 78)
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or I
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of German
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
311 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
351 GERMAN LITERATURE THROUGH 18th
CENTURY
Brief survey of heroic, courtly, Reformation,
Baroque, Aufklarung and Sturm und Drang
literature. Extensive readings and discussions in
Classic and Romantic periods. Readings in
German, supplemented by lectures on the
history of German literature in its cultural and
geopolitical context. Class discussions help to
improve students' ability to express ideas in
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #. On demand)
352 GERMAN LITERATURE: THE 19th
CENTURY
Includes later Romanticism, Jung-Deutschland,
poetic realism, Naturalism and Impressionism.
The literary reaction to the decline of idealistic
philosophy and the importance of the individual
and the rise of materialism, technology and
mass man. Readings in German. Class
discussions help to improve students' ability to
deal with concepts and express themselves in
German. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. On demand)
353 GERMAN LITERATURE: THE 20th
CENTURY
Literary responses to the crises and upheavals
of our time. Writers of international stature are
discussed: Kafka, Hesse, Mann, Brecht.
Readings in German with class discussions are
designed to aid students' self-expression in
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 Or #.)
41 1 ADVANCED GERMAN COMPOSITION
AND CONVERSATION
Aims at developing and refining the student's
use of German as a vehicle for expressing his
own ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written
composition including control of style. Oral
practice through use of German as classroom
language. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Alternate years)
451 GERMAN PROSE
Reading and discussion of German prose
masterpieces from Goethe to the present.
Lectures treat the development of the epic
genre as a mirror of cultural and geopolitical
history. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or I.)
452 GERMAN DRAMA
Representative dramatic works from late 18th
century to the present are discussed and read
as symptomatic of perennial human concerns.
Lectures treat the historical development of the
drama. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Greek
See instructor for supporting courses at
Augsburg in history, philosophy, art, literature,
linguistics, which can apply toward classics
concentration in cooperation with Macalester
College.
111,112 BEGINNING GREEK
Theoretical and practical study of Greek
grammar, with special emphasis on
morphology. Translation exercises from and
into Greek. (1 11, Fall; 112, Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE GREEK
Review of basic structures of Greek, expansion
of vocabulary and development of reading skills
through selections from the New Testament
and other Hellenistic writings (early fathers,
historians, etc.). Special emphasis on parsing
and syntax of the Greek text. (Prereq.: 112 or
#. Fall)
Japanese
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Linguistics
289 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
An introduction to linguistic analysis and
general linguistic principles, with focus on
linguistic universals (organizational principles
and features common to all languages) and
psycholinguistics (inquiry into the mechanics of
language learning and the structure of the mind
as revealed in language). Theoretical questions
will be approached by studying samples of
various languages. No prerequisite.
Recommended for all language majors and
minors. (Fall)
Norwegian
MINOR: 4 upper division courses including 31 1 ,
and two of 331, 350, 353, 41 1 ; plus one course
under Scandinavian Area Studies.
For the teaching minor: 31 1, 331, 353, 41 1 plus
required education courses, including special
methods.
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Recommended supporting preparation: Study in
Norway, a second foreign language, linguistics,
additional courses under Scandinavian Area
Studies.
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of Norwegian
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
31 1 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
11 1, 112 BEGINNING NORWEGIAN
Introduction of the four basic language skills:
speaking, listening, reading .and writing. Stress
on spoken rather than literary Norwegian.
Laboratory work expected. (1 1 1, Fall; 1 12,
Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE NORWEGIAN
Continued conversation and composition to
improve comprehension and facility of
expression. Selected readings in Norwegian
used as basis for class discussion and
exercises. Laboratory work and some field
experience expected. (Prereq.: 11 2 or
equivalent. Fall)
311 NORWEGIAN CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Intensive practice in spoken Norwegian with
emphasis on pronunciation and original
composition. Some attention given to regional
variations in spoken Norwegian and to
differences between the two official languages
of Norway. Some laboratory work and field
experience required. (Prereq.: 21 1 or
equivalent. Spring)
353 SURVEY OF NORWEGIAN LITERATURE
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian
literature provide a base for the study of
original works from earlier periods extending
back to Old Norse literature. All genres are
examined, and considerable attention is given
to writings in the Nynorsk language, particularly
poetry. Lectures, readings, oral and written
reports are in the Norwegian language. (Prereq.:
2 1 1 or equivalent. Spring, 1 9 79. Alternate
years)
41 1 ADVANCED NORWEGIAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
Further intensive practice in spoken and written
Norwegian. Attention given to the other
Scandinavian languages and to the historical
development of the Norwegian language.
Laboratory work and field experience required.
(Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
331 NORWEGIAN CIVILIZATION AND
CULTURE
This study of Norwegian cultural history will
include significant aspects of the contemporary
Norwegian society. Through extensive readings
(in Norwegian as far as possible), the domestic
and foreign influences at work in the
comparatively homogenous population of
Norway will be examined. Written and oral
reports in the Norwegian language will be
required along with some field work. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. Spring 1 9 78 and alternate years.)
Russian
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Spanish
MAJOR: 8 courses above 21 2, including 31 1,
41 1 , 456 or 457, two of 352, 353, 354. (Study
in Spain or Latin America is strongly
recommended)
MINOR: 4 courses above 21 2, including 31 1,
331 or 332, and one course in literature. (Study
in Spain or Latin America is strongly
recommended)
Recommended Supporting Courses: Linguistics,
another language, Pre-Colombian civilization,
Latin-American Area Studies. Consult
department for other supporting courses in
humanities.
11 1, 112 BEGINNING SPANISH
Aims to develop the four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
Spanish-speaking world. Laboratory work is an
integral part of the course. (1 11, Fall; 112,
Spring)
31 2 SPANISH EXPRESSION
Intended for students who have a basic
command of writing and speaking skills in
Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive
practice to improve oral and written expression
with emphasis on conversational facility,
stressing idiomatic usage and the finer points of
grammar. Readings to stimulate discussion and
broaden cultural background from
contemporary literary texts and magazine
articles. Conducted in Spanish. (On demand)
331 SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish
contribution to world civilization through
historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic
movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #.
Spring 1 9 78 and alternate years)
21 1, 21 2 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
A thorough review of grammar with emphasis
on active use of the language, supplemented
by readings in culture and literature. (Prereq.:
1 1 2 or 2 years of high school Spanish. 2 1 1,
Fall; 2 12, Spring)
332 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
AND CULTURE
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the Pre-Colombian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or 2 12, with #. Spring 1 9 79)
249 SELECTED WORKS OF SPANISH AND
LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Major works of Spanish and Latin American
literature representing various periods and
movements are read in English translation.
Through background reading and class
discussion in English the student is acquainted
with the salient artistic qualities and culturalhistorical significance of the readings. Credit in
this course does not count toward a major or
minor in Spanish. Sophomore standing
preferred.
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the theory
through reading, analyzing, and discussing
selected works of literature in Spanish.
Recommended for majors and minors. Open to
all qualified students. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #.
Offered 1 9 76-77 and 1 9 77-78)
31 1 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
352, 353 SURVEY OF SPANISH
LITERATURE I, II
Thorough oral and written practice in correct
expression with the aims of fluency and facility.
Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work.
This course is a prerequisite for all upperdivision courses. (Prereq.: 2 12 or equivalent.
Fall)
A study of representative authors in Spanish
literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of
Spanish literature. Lectures, discussion, written
and oral reports in the language. (Prereq.: 3 11
or 1.352, Fall, 1978; 353, Fall, 1 9 79)
354 REPRESENTATIVE HISPANIC AMERICAN
AUTHORS
An introduction to Spanish-American literature.
Lectures, discussions, written and oral reports
in the language. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Offered
1 9 7 7 and on demand)
41 1 ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness
of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates,
and written compositions and grammatical
exercises. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Alternate years)
456 SPANISH DRAMA
Study of the masterpieces of dramatic literature
in Spain. Oral and written reports in the
language. Emphasis on the Golden Age and the
Modern Period. (Prereq.: One survey course.
On demand)
457 SPANISH NOVEL
Study of the outstanding novelists of the
nineteenth and twentieth century in Spain. Oral
and written reports in the language. (Prereq.:
One survey course. Alternate years)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department of History
Chairman: Richard Nelson
MAJOR: 8 courses plus 1 seminar. At least four
of these courses must be upper division. A
major must have at least one course (either
survey or upper level) from each of the four
areas: Ancient and Medieval; Modern Europe;
U.S.; and non-Western.
MAJOR FOR TEACHING: In addition to the
regular history major a social science major
with history emphasis is also available. See
"Social Science" in this catalog. Students
wishing to become licensed teachers see
"Education Department" in this catalog and
consult with Education Department faculty for
requirements.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.6 in the major and
3.0 overall; except in special instances,
application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be
defended before a faculty committee.
MINOR: 5 courses, at least three of which must
be upper division.
101 THE BEGINNINGS OF THE WESTERN
CULTURE
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the
Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the middle ages of Europe to the
1200s. (Fall, Spring)
102 THE SHAPING OF WESTERN CULTURE
A consideration of European institutions and
values from the waning of the middle ages
through the remodeling of Europe by
Napoleon. (Fall, Spring)
103 THE MODERN WORLD
A study of the main currents in western
civilization from the time of Napoleon to the
present. (Fall, Spring)
104 THE MODERN NON-WESTERN WORLD
An introduction to various centers of cultural
and political power in Asia and Africa of the
last 200 years. (Fall, Spring)
221 U.S. HISTORY TO 1877
Students are required to take at least one
survey course (numbered below 300) before
registering for an upper level course. Lower
level courses need not be taken in seauence.
A survey of Americans from Jamestown
through the efforts to reconstruct a nation torn
apart by The Civil War. (Fall)
222 U.S. HISTORY SINCE 1877
An assessment of the century which precedes
our modern day. (Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
An opportunity for a student to do readings or
study on topics not covered in the scheduled
courses. The proposed study must be
approved by the directing faculty member and
the chairman of the department before
registration. A maximum of one course in
directed study may be applied to the major.
331 TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY
Exploration in depth of selected topics in U.S.
history (excluding foreign policy; see History
332). The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration. (Fall)
332 HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN
POLICY
The relationship of foreign policy to general
American development is stressed as is the
period of the Cold War. (Fall 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
353 SELECT TOPICS IN MINNESOTA
HISTORY
I
A survey of topics relating to the emergence of
modern Minnesota: Indian-white relations;
immigration and ethnic adjustments; rise of the
Twin Cities; economic and political
development. Primary emphasis will be on the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Spring)
I
360 THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND
GREECE TO 338 B.C.
I
I
The development of civilization in the Near East
from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed
on the development of writing, achievement in
the arts and sciences and political institutions.
(Spring 1978-79)
361 HELLENISTIC GREECE AND ROME TO
330 A.D.
A study of the development of Alexander's
Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms and the rise of
Rome as the world's greatest power. Emphasis
is placed on personalities, the arts and sciences
and Rome's contributions in law and the
political process. (Fall, 1 9 7 9 - 8 0 )
370 THE LATE MIDDLE AGES TO 1560
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role
of the Church and state through the changes
forced on these institutions during the Italian
Renaissance and the early years of the
Reformation. (Spring, 1980-8 1)
399 INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY
A limited number of internships may be
available for qualified upper-division students
majoring in history. See department chairman
41 2 ENGLAND TO 1714
A study of English history from Roman Britain
through the Stuart period. An attempt is made
to structure the course so that it may serve the
needs of those majoring in a pre-law program,
in English literature or in history. (Fall)
416 EUROPE IN THE SEVENTEENTH
CENTURY
The study of this century as the most critical
period in the rise of the modern state.
Emphasis is also placed on the emergence of
modern science and its effect on intellectual
history. The chronological boundaries may be
listed as 1 560-1 71 4. (Fall 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
431 EUROPEAN URBAN HISTORY
A history of the dynamics of urban growth, the
distinctive institutions, and the culture of cities
in Europe from the Roman Empire to the 20th
century, with focus on specific historic cities as
examples. The course is designed for history
students, urban study majors, and those who
desire a background to enrich future travel.
(Spring)
440 TWENTIETH CENTURY TOPICS IN
WORLD HISTORY
This course emphasizes such topics as Hitler's
fascism, the collapse of colonial empires and
the rise of the third world. The emphasis will be
on Western Asia, Europe, and Africa in the last
fifty years. (Spring 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
463 MODERN SOUTHEAST ASIA
A study of the major historical events,
personalities and political developments in this
area. A comparative analysis of the nationalist
movements and the process of decolonization
will especially focus on Indonesia, the
Philippines, Burma and Vietnam. (Spring 1 9 7 9 80)
464 MODERN CHINA
A selective treatment of Chinese history since
the Opium War of 1839. The erosion of China's
isolationism and collapse of the imperial
system. The Nationalist and Communist
revolutions of the 20th century. (Fall)
465 MODERN JAPAN
An examination of the emergence of Japan as
a major world power in the 20th century.
Components of the course will include a study
of the distinctive features of the pre-Meiji era,
modernization factors since 1868, interaction
and encounter with China, urban development,
ecological problems, role of women and
Japan's trade in Asia and Africa. (Spring 1 9 7 8 79)
474 THE WORLD AND THE WEST
This course begins with Europe's discovery of
the rest of the world, considers cultural
interaction and conflict, and the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas,
and concludes with the breakdown of these
imperial systems at the end of the 18th
Century. (Spring 1 9 79-80)
495 SEMINAR
Selected topics. Admission by permission of
the instructor. (Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Majors with an average of 3.5 or above in
history courses are encouraged to apply to
individual instructors for permission to register
for directed independent study. A maximum of
one course in independent study may be
applied toward the major.
Geography
114 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
An introduction to the basic concepts and tools
of geography followed by a survey of the
distribution patterns to be found in our physical
and human environment. (Fall 1 9 7 8 and
alternate years)
Department of Mathematics
Chairman: Beverly Durkee
MAJOR: 9 courses including 124, 125, 21 5,
224, 31 4, 324. Also required: Computer
Science 245. For teacher licensure, courses
351, 373, 441 must be included. Students
wishing to become licensed teachers are
advised to consult with the Education
Department for requirements.
MINOR: 5 courses including 124, 125, 224.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in mathematics;
3.1 over-all. Comprehensive oral examination.
Program must be submitted to department
during first term of junior year, and must
include advanced study in areas of Analysis,
Algebra, Topology, and Mathematics-Education.
114 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
Fundamental operations, factoring, fractions,
functions and graphs, linear equations,
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations,
ratio and variation, progressions, binomial
theorem, logarithms, and trigonometric
functions. Does not apply toward a major or
minor in mathematics. Students who have
completed 124 may register for credit only with
consent of instructor. (Fall)
121 FINITE MATHEMATICS
Topics of linearity and probability with
applications to the social and behavioral
sciences. Does not apply toward a major or
minor in mathematics. (Fall)
122 CALCULUS FOR THE SOCIAL
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Differential and integral calculus of a single
variable with applications to the social and
behavioral sciences. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. Students who
have completed 1 2 4 may not register for
credit. (Spring)
226 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Solutions of ordinary differential equations with
applications; solutions by special integral
transforms; systems of differential equations
with matrix algebra techniques; series
solutions. (Prereq: 224. Spring)
242 BASIC CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS
The structure of mathematics underlying
arithmetic and geometry. Emphasis is placed on
the inductive techniques of discovery. Includes
the ideas of modern elementary school
mathematics curricula. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. (Prereq:
Admission to Elementary Education Program)
31 4 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA
A rigorous investigation of the basic structures
of algebra including groups, rings, integral
domains and fields. (Prereq: 2 15. Fall)
124, 125, 224 CALCULUS I, 11, 111
Topics of the elements of plane and solid
analytic geometry integrated with differential
and integral calculus including calculus of
several variables and series with applications
primarily from the physical sciences. Primarily
for students in the natural sciences. (1 24, Fall;
125, Spring; 2 2 4 , Fall)
131 MATHEMATICS FOR THE ARTS
324,325 ADVANCED CALCULUS I, II
A study of the fundamental concepts of
calculus for functions of several variables,
including the topology of Euclidean spaces,
transformations, sequences and series of
functions, improper integrals, differential forms
and manifolds, and vector analysis. (Prereq:
224. 3 2 4 , Spring; 325, Fall)
An introduction to the structure of mathematical
systems and mathematical models which have
had a primary historical impact on the other
liberal arts. Primarily for students not intending
further study of mathematics. Does not apply
toward a major or minor in mathematics. (Fall)
351 MODERN GEOMETRY
21 1 NUMBER THEORY
373 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
A transitional course from computational to
abstract mathematics. A study of the integers
and their properties. (Prereq: #)
An analytic study of probability and statistics,
including probability distributions and densities,
expectation, sampling distributions, central limit
theorem, estimation, correlation and tests of
hypotheses. (Prereq: 224. Fall)
21 5 ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA
A study of systems of linear equations,
determinants, vector spaces, linear
transformations, and matrices. (Prereq: 224.
Spring)
A study of Euclidean and other geometries by
synthetic, coordinate, vector and transformation
methods. (Prereq: 122 or 125. Spring, 1980.
Offered alternate years)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Chairman or Internship Director to
determine project.
441 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS
Does not apply toward a major or minor in
mathematics. (Spring. Computer fee)
Set theory, logic, axiomatic method, and
development of number systems. (Prereq: 3 14,
324, concurrent registration, or #. Spring,
19 79. Offered alternate years)
245 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
481 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS
Study of advanced topics selected from real or
complex analysis, abstract algebra, topology,
probability, statistics, or computer science.
(Prereq: 3 14, 324, or #. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Topics defined through consultation between
student and department.
Computer Science
145 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
An introduction to computer methods including
flowcharts, algorithms, and data representation.
Extensive programming in a non-scientific
higher level language, such as COBOL.
Primarily for students in non-science areas.
An introduction to computer languages and
methods. Techniques studied include flowcharts, algorithms, data representation and
manipulation, hardware register operations, and
computer organization. Programming in
machine language, assembly language, and
FORTRAN. Examples and applications primarily
from science areas. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. (Prereq: Math
125 or #. Fall. Computer fee)
355 COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
NUMERICAL METHODS
A study of methods used to solve problems on
computers. Analysis of computational problems
and development of algorithms for their
solutions, application of a procedure-oriented
programming language in numerical analysis.
Topics include the general concept of iterative
formulas, solution of equations, Newton's
method, linear systems, interpolation, numerical
differentiation and integration. Credit may be
granted toward a mathematics major or minor.
(Prereq: C.S. 2 4 5 and Math. 224 or
concurrent registration. Fall)
Medical Technology
This major involves the completion of three
years of academic work at Augsburg College
and twelve months of internship at Hennepin
County Medical Center, Metropolitan Medical
Center or Northwestern Hospital. Specific
recommended courses vary to some extent
depending on the hospital with which the
students plan to affiliate. It is important to work
closely with the Medical Technology adviser.
Augsburg College does not guarantee that all
students will be accepted by the hospitals for
the 12-month internship. Students must
negotiate directly with the hospitals involved.
Required science courses: 1) Biology: 1 11, 112
and two additional upper division (usually 367
and 476); 2) Chemistry: 105, 106 (or 115, 116),
223 (or 351, 352), 353; 3) Physics: 103 (or
121, 122); one math course.
Students transferring to Augsburg College with
an Associate of Arts degree or its equivalent
should expect to spend two years at Augsburg
before participating in the internship year. The
Medical Technology major is not designed for
persons who already have the baccalaureate
degree from another institution.
Metro-Urban Studies (Interdisciplinary)
Director: Joel S. Torstenson
MAJOR: 1 5 courses including the following
core requirements: Economics 120; Political
Science 122; Psychology 373; Sociology 11 1 ,
362, 363, 381, and 383; plus a minimum of one
course of internship or independent study.
visit agencies, talk with specialists in various
fields, and investigate current issues in the
Twin Cities area. Topics include: geography,
government, economics, historic preservation,
populations, ethnic communities, transportation,
planning and social services.
399 INTERNSHIP
The following electives are suggested for
completing the major: Art 102; Biology I01 ;
Computer Science 245; Education 478; English
351 ; History 431 ; Religion 360; Speech 342;
others, including interims, internships, and
independent studies, and urban courses at
other ACTC colleges by approval of the
director and the Urban Studies faculty.
Each student's major program must be
approved by the director.
MINOR: To be linked with appropriate majors
(such as business administration, history,
political science, psychology, religion,
sociology, speech). The following core courses
are required for the Concentration: Economics
120; Political Science 122; Sociology 11 1 ;
Sociology 381 ; an approved Social Science
Research course; an approved internship andlor
independent study.
Students are placed in a variety of public and
private agencies for work experience. A
learning contract is developed with MUST
faculty approval. Students may choose an
internship of one or two courses.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Optional)
Independent Study is done in conjunction with
a one-course internship. In consultation with
MUST faculty, student selects a specific topic
for library andlor field research related to
subjects of seminars andlor major academic
interests.
B. Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)
This program is located at the University of
Oslo and focuses upon Scandinavian
urbanization and city planning.
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Other Urban Studies options available through
the Higher Educational Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA):
A. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
This program focuses upon the Twin City
metropolitan area.
Students are placed in beginning, intermediate
or advanced study depending on proficiency.
Instruction emphasizes conversational
vocabulary to support student course work and
daily living in Oslo. An orientation to current
issues in Norwegian life and society is
coordinated with the language instruction.
358 READINGS SEMINAR: URBAN ISSUES
Reading materials are assigned to complement
morning field seminar topics. Included are
government and institution publications, journal
articles and books.
359 FIELD SEMINAR: TWIN CITIES
METROPOLITAN AREA
Using the community as a classroom, students
373 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
Themes on the growth, function, distribution,
and social organization of Scandinavian cities
are approached through a combination of
lectures, guest speakers, and field work.
Emphasis is placed on Norwegian urban
development with comparative analysis of other
Scandinavian countries.
396 URBAN PLANNING IN SCANDINAVIA
Theory and practice of Scandinavian
approaches to urban development are viewed
through a series of topical lectures, field trips,
and guest speakers. Course focus is on the
Norwegian planning system with comparative
analysis of other Scandinavian countries.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with SUST faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and field
research related to subjects of seminar and/or
major academic interests.
C. South American Urban Semester
(SAUS)
This "semester in the city" program is
located in Bogota, Colombia. It focuses upon
urbanization and development in the Third
World.
261 SPANISH LANGUAGE
Spanish instruction at intermediate or advanced
levels.
362 PROSEMINAR: URBANIZATION IN
LATIN AMERICA
Readings, discussions, and lectures in both
English and Spanish, with aid of SAUS staff and
visiting Colombian urbanists.
363 FIELD SEMINAR: WEALTH, POVERTY,
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IN THE LATIN AMERICAN CITY
Structured field course focusing on plight and
prospects of the urban poor in Bogota, with
field trips to other Colombian and foreign cities
for comparison. Visits to various types of
barrios and to public and private agencies
dealing with urban problems.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with SAUS faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and/or field
research related to subjects of seminar and/or
major academic interests.
Department of Music
Chairman: Robed Karle'n
Students wishing to major in Music at Augsburg
College must make application to the Music
Faculty for acceptance into the programs. Such
application should be made no later than the
beginning of the sophomore year. (See Music
Department handbook for further details.)
CORE CURRICULUM: All music majors must
take the Core Curriculum of 6 music courses:
101, 102, 223, 224, 260, 261, pass a piano
proficiency test, perform in a music
organization for 2 years, participate in
Performance Workshop, and pass 3 music
re~ertoiretests.
MAJOR: 1 2 courses including Core Curriculum
described above, plus 350 or 476; 354 or 355;
365 or 375; 457, 458; and 4 years of
Performance Studies.
TEACHING MAJOR: 11 courses including Core
Curriculum plus 350 or 476; 457, 458; two of
354, 355, 365, 375; 3 years of Performance
Studies; and education courses. Consult with
Department of Education for requirements in
education.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE: 1 3 courses
including Core Curriculum plus 350, two of
354, 355, 365, 375; 457, 458, 476; 499 or
other elective; and 4 years of Performance
Studies with double periods in the last two
years.
MAJOR IN MUSIC THERAPY (Bachelor of
Science Degree): Core Curriculum plus 350 or
476; 354; 355 or 365; 457 or 458; 3 years of
Performance Studies including at least one term
of voice; Music Therapy 360, 382, 383, 395,
399, 435, 495; Psych. 105, 362, and one of
264, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357; Soc. 241 and
one of 11 1, 121, 231, 232, 375; elective in
physical education (232 recommended);
elective in speech (1 16 recommended). A
maximum of 17 courses in Music and Music
Therapy may be applied toward the 35 courses
required for graduation.
Students need to apply for internship sites nine
months in advance of starting date. Since the
number of sites in Minnesota is limited,
students may need to seek out-of-state
internship placements.
This major normally requires four and one-half
years for completion Upon satisfactory
completion of the program, the student is
eligible to apply for certificationlregistration with
the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc.
MINOR: 5 courses: 101, 102, 260 or 261, 458
and elective; plus 1 year of Performance
Studies and 1 year in a music organization;
piano proficiency; and 2 music repertoire tests.
Attendance at all Performance Workshops
during the year of Performance Studies and 8
campus recitals also required.
Those wishing to minor in Music must declare
their intent not later than the end of their
sophomore year, or at the completion of
Theory 102.
I
HONORS MAJOR: Students may qualify for
graduation honors in music if they (1) provide
leadership in: the promotion of higher music
performance standards within the Department
of Music; breadth of musical interests by
attendance at concerts both on and off campus;
the performing organizations; the creation
andlor promotion of smaller performing
ensembles; (2) have earned a GPA of at least
3.0 in music courses; and (3) apply for the
Honors Program at the beginning of the second
term of the junior year.
Honors may be achieved by any one of the
following ways: (1) two solo recitals of graduate
quality; (2) a musical composition for vocal
andlor instrumental ensemble of not less than
15 minutes duration and either a senior thesis
and its defense before a faculty committee or a
solo recital of graduate quality; (3) a senior
thesis and its defense before a faculty
committee and a solo recital of graduate
quality.
Performance Workshop and Recital
Requirements: Attendance at Performance
Workshop and 1 4 campus faculty and student
recitals is required of sophomore, junior and
senior music majors. Music minors must attend
8 faculty and student recitals as well as all
Performance Workshops during the year of
their Performance Studies. All music majors
and minors must register for Performance
Workshop at no credit. A recital in their area of
Performance Studies concentration is required
of majors during either the junior or senior year,
except Music Therapy majors. A recital in their
area of Performance Studies concentration is
required of Bachelors of Music in both their
junior and senior years.
Piano Proficiency Requirement: All majors
and minors are required to pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of the
sophomore year. Confer with department
regarding specific requirements.
During the junior and senior years, a student
who has been certified by the Department of
Music as a major for the Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Music degree, is given required
lessons in the area of his concentration without
extra cost. The total of Performance Studies
credits earned under this provision may not
exceed four semesters of weekly half-hour
lessons.
TRANSFER STUDENTS IN MUSIC: A junior or
senior student transferring to Augsburg College
as a Music major must, before registration and
acceptance into the major program, ( I ) take a
placement test in music theory, and (2) sing or
play representative pieces recently studied in
his or her area of applied music concentration.
This may be done immediately before
registration or earlier when convenient. Transfer
students must pass the Piano Proficiency test
by the end of their first semester at Augsburg.
101,102, 223, 224 THEORY
Music Theory is an integrated course extending
over four terms. Taught by a team of
instructors, the various aspects of musical
theory (i.e., ear training, harmony, counterpoint, and analysis) are presented in parallel,
rather than sequentially. (10 1 , 223, Fall. 102,
224, Spring)
230 INTRODUCTION TO THE FINE ARTS
The development of music through the study of
selected works of great composers from each
period. Emphasis is placed upon relationships
between music and the other fine arts. For the
non-music major. (Fall, Spring)
260 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC
Music of the Baroque and Classical eras. (Fall)
261 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSlC
Music of the Romantic and Modern eras,
(Spring)
Works of 20th Century composers will be
chosen according to instrumentation and
abilities represented by the class, so that indepth analysis can prepare for performance.
An evaluation will be made of each
composition studied with regard to its
significance and relationship to the total output
of that composer. (Prereq: 224. Spring.
Alternate years)
457 CONDUCTING
Techniques of conducting, preparation of and
conducting choral scores, organization of choral
ensembles. (Fall)
350 CHORAL TECHNIQUE AND ARRANGING
458
Fundamentals of voice culture as related to
choral ensemble; methods, materials,
techniques and arranging. (Spring)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental
scores, organization of instrumental
ensembles. (Spring)
354 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
476 ORCHESTRATION
The technique of playing and teaching brass
and percussion instruments. (Fall)
The craft of orchestrating and arranging music
for instrumental ensembles of varying sizes and
types. (Alternate years)
355 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
The technique of playing and teaching
woodwind instruments. (Spring)
365 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
Elementary technique in the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Fall)
375 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
Advanced technique in the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Spring)
380 MUSlC OF THE WESTERN CHURCH
482 SCANDINAVIAN MUSlC
The music of Scandinavia since 1700.
(Alternate years)
488, 489 PIANO TEACHING METHODS
Instruction in the principles, methods, and
techniaues for teachina ~ i a n oStudents
.
will
give individual lessons-to children under the
supervision of the instructor. No course credit.
(Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Development and influence of the music of the
Christian church. Designed for the general
student as well as for organists, choir directors,
and pre-theological students. (Fall)
Permits advanced and specialized studies and
projects not otherwise provided for in the
departmental curriculum. Open only to
advanced students up0n
Of a member
of the faculty. (Fall, Spring)
440 ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP
Music Therapy
Offers an opportunity to apply information and
techniques acquired in music theory and history
classes to the study of the music of our time.
110 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY
A survey of the music therapy programs in the
surrounding area, with field trips to various
institutions. This will be an introductory course
for the freshmen and sophomores who may be
considering music therapy as a major. This
course will give the students a broad
background in the many and varied ways in
which music is used as a therapy. (Interim)
with the emotionally ill, mentally retarded, and
physically handicapped. (Prereq: 3 9 5 )
495 PRACTICUM IN MUSlC THERAPY
Volunteer work in a clinical setting, two hours a
week, six terms. No credit.
Recitals, Lessons, Organizations
360 THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL MUSlC
Study of guitar and other non-symphonic
instruments; basic understanding of OrffSchulwerk; applications to clinical settings.
(Fall)
382 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
MUSlC I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and
response, with an emphasis on the sociopsychological aspects of music. An
understanding of the research process and
development of an experimental research
project.
383 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
MUSlC II
Implementation of group and individual
research projects, emphasis on music in a
clinical setting. Various theories of learning
music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq: 3 8 2 )
395 INFLUENCE OF MUSlC ON BEHAVIOR
A study of man as he relates to music, with
emphasis on psychological, cultural, and
biological aspects of musical behavior.
399 MUSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL
INTERNSHIP
Full-time placement in an internship setting
approved by the National Association for Music
Therapy for six months. This is started after
completion of the senior year and is necessary
for registration by the NAMT. Applications for
internship sites must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited.
435 MUSlC IN THERAPY
The study and application of the uses of music
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
Student recitals affording opportunity for public
performance. Acquaints students with a
repertoire of musical excellence. No course
credit. (Fall, Spring)
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Vocal and instrumental instruction is available
to all students. For statement of fees, see under
Financial Information. No course credit. (Fall,
Spring)
Piano
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance, accompanying. Only those
lessons in piano taken after the piano
proficiency examination has been passed
may be applied toward the music major or
minor.
Organ
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance, hymn-playing, accompanying.
Voice
Correct habits of pronunciation and
articulation, breath control, flexibility, ear
training as needed, interpretation of songs.
Woodwind Instruments, Brass
Instruments, String Instruments,
Percussion Instruments
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance.
MUSlC ORGANIZATIONS
The musical organizations exist not only for the
benefit of the music student, but for any
student of the college who wishes to participate
in groups affording opportunity for musical
expression. Membership for the full year
required of participants. No course credit. (Fall,
Spring)
Choir
Membership by audition and restricted to 65
singers.
Concert Band
Membership by audition.
Orchestra
Membership by audition.
Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Repertoire Band,
Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble,
Woodwlnd Ensemble.
Membership by audition or consent of
director.
Natural Science
NATURAL SCIENCE MAJOR for teaching in
Secondary Schools. (Valid until July 1, 1 9 79.
Students now entering college should be alert
for changes in requirements after July 1,
19 79).
MAJOR: A total of 12 courses in science and
mathematics with at least 5 courses in each of
two of the areas of biology, chemistry or
physics.
In biology, the required courses are 11 1, 112.
The additional 3 courses are to be chosen from
the upper division offerings.
In chemistry, 105, 106, or (1 15, 11 6), and 353
are required. In order to complete the total of 5
courses, two courses may be chosen as
follows: 223 and 361 ; or 351 and 352; or 351
and 361.
In mathematics, Calculus I and Calculus II are
required; and any 3 additional courses may be
selected.
In physics, courses 121, 122, 245 are required;
two additional courses to be chosen after
consultation with a member of the Physics
Department.
Early consultation with adviser is
recommended.
NATURAL SCIENCE MAJOR for Premedical
Students.
This major is presented as an option for premedical students who wish to take a major
which provides the science courses necessary
and recommended for admission to most
medical schools (including the University of
Minnesota Medical School), and also permits a
number of electives. The student should
choose electives carefully keeping in mind the
specific requirements of the medical schools to
which he or she intends to apply. Early
consultation with a premedical adviser is
recommended.
MAJOR: 13 courses including Biology 11 1,
112, 491 or 492, and 2 upper division biology
courses; Chemistry 115, 116 or (1 05, 106),
351, 352, and Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 124
and 125; and Physics 121, 122.
Department of Nursing
Chairman: Donna Peterson
Augsburg offers a second-step program in
nursing leading to a Bachelor of Science
degree with a major in nursing.
Requirements for admission to the major are:
completion of an associate degree or a diploma
program in nursing with a minimum overall
grade point average of 2.5; a current license to
practice as an R.N. in the state of Minnesota;
and completion of inorganic chemistry, anatomy
and physiology, and microbiology at accredited
institutions of higher education. These courses
may be taken at Augsburg prior to admission
into the nursing program.
Nurses who have not been actively engaged in
the practice of nursing for five years must take
a refresher course prior to acceptance into the
program.
Courses in introductory psychology,
introductory sociology, English composition,
and organic chemistry are also required for the
major. Students may take these courses at
Augsburg during their first year in the program
or they may take CLEP examinations to validate
credits.
MAJOR: 8 courses in nursing including 301,
302, 310, 31 1, 320, 325, 350, 401, 402, and
two of the following: 420, 421 ; or 425, 426.
Speech 354, Interpersonal Communication is
highly recommended. The required courses in
sociology, psychology, English, chemistry, and
biology listed above may apply toward
distribution requirements as well as toward the
major.
311 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II
Lecture, laboratory course which is an
extension of Nursing 31 0.
320 TRENDS, ISSUES, AND LEADERSHIP
IN NURSING
A course designed to investigate the current
leadership responsibilities of the professional
nurse and the trends and issues evolving in
contemporary nursing practice.
325 NURSING ASSESSMENT
Lecturellaboratory course focusing on the
development of skills in comprehensive history
taking and physical examination which assist
the professional nurse in completing healthillness assessments of individuals and families.
350 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
RESEARCH
Emphasis is on investigative skills and basic
research as applied to nursing. Students are
involved in designing, implementing, and
evaluating research projects.
301, 302, 401, 402 NURSING
SEMINAR I, 11, Ill, IV
420, 421 PRECEPTORSHIPS IN EPISODIC
NURSING
Discussions designed to facilitate the student's
progress throughout the nursing program and to
assist in career-goal attainment. One course
credit granted on completion of all four
seminars. PIN grading only.
Seminarllaboratory courses in which the
student explores in depth a chosen area of
study and develops expertise in the selected
area of practice. Opportunities are available
which allow the student to practice selfassessment, identify individual needs, develop
behavioral objectives, select learning
experiences, and work cooperatively and
collaboratively with preceptor, instructor,
agencies and clientslfamilies in initiating
complex nursing care. (Prereq: 3 10, 3 1 1 ,
320, and 325).
310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I
Lecture courses which focus on the
investigation and application of the concepts
and principles of health promotion, health
maintenance, disease-illness prevention, and
rehabilitation to nurse-ciientlfamily relationships
in the community setting. Emphasis is placed
on involving the student in health teaching and
counseling activities with individuals and
families.
425, 426 PRECEPTORSHIPS IN
DISTRIBUTIVE NURSING
For course description see 420, 421.
Department of Philosophy
Chairman: Kenneth Bailey
130 LOGIC
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 130, 241, 242,
343. and 344.
Suppose someone gives you reasons, and then
says you must accept a particular conclusion.
Do you? When does a conclusion follow from
premises? Here we examine the rules which
govern valid arguments and work to develop
your ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments. (Fall, Spring)
MINOR: 5 courses, including two courses from
241, 242, 343, and 344.
HONORS MAJOR: Admission to the Philosophy
Honors program is by recommendation of the
philosophy faculty. Such recommendations will
be made at the end of the junior year. The
program will consist of an honors thesis on an
approved topic of the student's choice,
involving research above the course level, and
a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Courses 110, 120, and 130 are recommended
for fulfilling the general education requirement.
110 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY:
IDEAS AND METHOD
Though each person has his own set of ideas
and beliefs, rarely have they been critically
analyzed or evaluated for their consistency,
adequacy or truth. The reason for this is that
individuals lack the needed skills. The major
function of the course is to enable you to
develop the critical and analytical skills required
to evaluate and construct a system of ideas and
beliefs. (Fall, Spring)
120 ETHICS
Sometimes you say that a certain action is right
or condemn it as wrong. Why do you think it is
right? Because you like it? Are there better
reasons for thinking something right or wrong?
This course takes a long, hard look at possible
grounds for making moral decisions, and at the
moral judgments about personal and social
issues resulting from them. (Fall, Spring)
241 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I: PLAT0
AND ARISTOTLE
How, when and why did philosophy begin?
Who were Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and the
Stoics; what did they believe? Why did Plato
think that the physical world was not overly
important, and what did he value? How did
Aristotle, the scientist, respond to this? The
answers to these and other questions will be
considered so as to reveal what these great
philosophers can contribute to our
contemporary problems and ideas. (Fall)
242 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II: MEDIEVAL
AND RENAISSANCE PHILOSOPHY
The Middle Ages are often regarded as a
period of darkness, whereas the Renaissance
was a time of rediscovery and enlightenment.
How dark were the Middle Ages; how
enlightened the Renaissance? We shall attempt
to discover the grandeur of the Medieval
philosophers, learn how the Christian tradition
was carried forward in the Age of Faith, explore
the worship of the world and the individual in
the Renaissance and the new methodology of
the 17th Century rationalists. (Spring)
343 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY Ill:
ENLIGHTENMENT AND 19TH CENTURY
PHILOSOPHY
Where does knowledge begin? In innate ideas
or with experience? What can we really know
about the world? What impact did Romanticism
have on philosophy? This course studies the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke,
Berkeley, Hume), Kant's synthesis of
philosophy, 19th century idealism, and the
reaction to Idealism in men such as Marx,
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. (Fall)
344 HI,STORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV:
CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY
What lies behind 20th century philosophy's love
affair with language? Is truth that which works?
Can we remake philosophy as a rigorous
science? These and other issues are dealt with
in a study of the major representatives of
linguistic analysis, pragmatism, existentialism,
and phenomenology. (Spring)
constitutes scientific knowledge? Are there
certain real questions which science cannot
answer? How certain are the methods used by
the scientist to recover knowledge? In addition
to dealing with these questions, students will
work in researching and developing
philosophical problems in the special sciences.
(Fall, 1 9 78)
370 EXISTENTIALISM
Studies in the writings - both philosophical
and literary - of prominent Existentialist
authors. We will examine what it means to be a
being-in-the-world, and explore such themes as
absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair and paradox.
(Suggested: One prior course in philosophy)
350 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
380 MEDICAL ETHICS
What is the relation between faith and reason?
Does God exist, and what can be said about
him if he does? Can we reconcile the goodness
of God with human and animal suffering? Is
man really immortal? Are miracles possible?
We intend to conduct a systematic inquiry into
these questions which form the basis of
religious beliefs. (Spring, 19 79)
Application of ethical principles to problems
which arise in the areas of medical care and
delivery, abortion, human engineering, care for
the dying and euthanasia.
430 STUDIES IN INDIVIDUAL
PHILOSOPHERS
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies
which underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism and Taoism. (Spring, 1978)
Advanced studies in the philosophy of
particular philosophers, e.g., Plato, Descartes,
Marx, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, etc.
Seminar format. (Suggested prior courses:
24 1, 242, 3 4 3 , or #.)
360 PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
440 THEORY OF BEING
Every day we use language to buy and sell,
praise and berate, communicate with friends.
What is language? Could an ir~dividualbe fully
human without it? How does language relate to
the world - can we really learn about the
nature of things from words? Do the
mathematician and the scientist have a
language? Is it possible to have a language
which only one individual can understand? We
shall explore how philosophers have responded
to these and other important questions about
language. (Fall, 1 9 78)
Being is the most important concept which
philosophy investigates. This course studies
some of the perennial theories of metaphysics
along with some modern applications of these
theories. Students will have the opportunity to
read and discuss primary texts as well as
contemporary articles dealing with
metaphysics. (Prereq: one prior course in
philosophy)
355 ORIENTAL PHILOSOPHY
365 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
The scientist's knowledge of the world is
purported to be profoundly different and better
than that of the non-scientist. Is this true? What
450 INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES
Studies in such areas as the philosophy of art,
philosophy of literature, philosophy of history,
philosophical psychology, philosophy of culture,
political and legal philosophy, etc. Seminar
format. (Suggested prior courses: 2 4 1, 242,
343, or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual study and research on some
philosophical topic of interest to the student,
worked out in consultation with the faculty
adviser.
Department of Physical Education and Health Education
Chairman: Ernest Anderson
Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR: H.Ed. 11 4,
115, 354, 355; P.E. 223, 231, 232, 350, 351,
471, 472, 475; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR:
H.Ed. 114, 115, 354, 355; P.E. 223, 231, 232,
243, 350, 351, 365, 471, 472; Biol. 103.
Students wishing to become licensed teachers
are advised to consult with the Education
Department for requirements.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR WlTH
SPECIALIZATION IN CORRECTIVE
THERAPY: H.Ed. 114, 1 15, 354, 355; P.E. 223,
231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 471, 472, 485, 491,
495; Biol. 103; Psychology 105, 355, 362.
Approval for admission to Corrective Therapy
Major must be secured from the Coordinator of
Corrective Therapy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR WlTH
SPECIALIZATION IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL
EDUCATION: H.Ed. 114, 115, 354, 355; P.E.
223, 231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 365, 471, 472,
485, 491 ; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR: H.Ed. 114,
115; P.E. 223, 231, 232 or 472, and 243.
COACHING ENDORSEMENT: H.Ed. 11 4, 115;
P.E. 243, 350, 351, 475, one of 476-480, and
practicum in coaching (Practicum requires
registration for Independent Study 499).
Coaches entering their first head-coaching
assignment in Minnesota high schools are
required to have at least a coaching
endorsement in the field of physical education
and athletics.
102,103 LIFETIME SPORTS
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports
meet the general education requirement. No
course credit. (Fall, Spring)
223 TEAM SPORTS
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and
officiating team sports. (Spring)
231 INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and
officiating individual and dual sports. (Fall)
232 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AND RHYTHMS
Theory and practice in teaching recreational
activities, social recreation, quiet games, low
organized games, noon-hour activities, camp
nights, modified games, simple rhythmic
games, folk and square dancing. (Interim)
243 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
History, principles, and philosophy of physical
education. (Spring)
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis
upon the action of the muscular system.
(Prereq: Biology 103; Fall)
351 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
coaching football. (Fall, 1st half of term)
The major effects of exercise upon the systems
of the body and physiological principles applied
fo exercise programs and motor training.
(Prereq.: Biol. 103. Spring)
477 COACHING OF BASKETBALL
'12 course
365 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
METHODS (K-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching
physical education at the elementary and
secondary levels. (Fall)
373 MODERN DANCE
An introductory course in modern dance
technique and creative composition. Exploration
of movement, energy, form, and design. No
previous dance experience necessary.
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult department chairman
471 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
'
Curriculum analysis and preparation.
Administrative techniques and procedures.
(Prereq: 243. Fall)
472 GYMNASTICS AND SWIMMING
Theory and techniques of teaching gymnastics,
stunts, tumbling, and special fitness activities.
Theory and practice in teaching swimming, lifesaving, and water safety. Open only to junior
and senior P.E. majors and minors. (Prereq:
Swimming competence as determined by pretest or satisfactory completion of Lifetime
Sports, Swimming. Fall)
475 PREVENTION AND CARE OF
ATHLETIC INJURIES
% course
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries.
Treatment of common athletic injuries. Practical
experience in taping and training-room
procedures. (Prereq: 350. Spring, 1st half of
term)
476 COACHING OF FOOTBALL
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching basketball. (Fall, 2nd half of term)
478 COACHING OF HOCKEY
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching hockey. (Fall, 2nd half of term)
479 COACHING OF TRACK AND FIELD
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching track and field. (Spring, 2nd half of
term)
480 COACHING OF BASEBALLISOFTBALL
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching baseball and softball. (Spring, 2nd
half of term)
485 APPLIED ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
Course includes consideration of ambulation,
self care, adapted sports and games, and
swimming for the handicapped. (Prereq: 350,
35 1; H. Ed. 355. Summer School only)
491 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
A study of the treatment of disease and injury.
Includes general principles and administration
of neuro-muscular re-education. (Prereq: 350,
351; H.Ed. 354. Summer school only)
495 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Four-hundred hours of hospital affiliation
required. Includes actual hospital experience in
the following four areas of corrective therapy:
(1) Psychiatry, (2) Orthopedics, (3) Neurology,
(4) Rehabilitation. (Prereq: 485, 491, and
approval of department)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Directed intensive study in an area of physical
education. Open only to junior or senior majors.
C
.
Health Education
320 SCHOOL HEALTH CURRICULUM
HEALTH EDUCATION MAJOR: I 10, 1 1 4 , 1 1 5 ,
320, 354, 355, 41 0; Biol. 103, 108, 11 1 ; Chem.
105; Psych. 105; Soc. 231, 241.
Techniques for developing a course of study
based upon growth and development for
grades K-12. Special work units in nutrition and
diseases. (Prereq: All courses in the major
sequence numbered in the 100 and 200
series; also #.)
HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR:
11 0 , 11 4, 11 5, 320, 354, 355, 41 0; Biol. 103,
108, 11 1 ; Chem. 105; Psych. 105; Soc. 231,
241 ; Educ. 265, 478, 480, 481, 482.
HEALTH EDUCATION MINOR: 11 0 , 11 4, 11 5;
Biol. 103, 11 I .
110 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Modern concepts and practices of health and
healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Fall)
354 TEACHING THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD
% course
Education of the exceptional child with special
reference to the analysis of functional and
organic abnormalities and the role of school
health and physical education programs.
(Prereq.: P. E. 350. Spring)
355 TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
% course
114 SAFETY EDUCATION
% course
Survey of basic statistical procedures and
evaluation of tests in health and physical
education. (Spring)
Principles and practices of safety education in
school and community life. Includes American
Red Cross First Aid course. (Fall, Spring)
41 0 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
115 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATION
% course
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be
done for the abused. (Fall, Spring)
Historical background, legal bases, school
health services, and relationship to community
health program and resources. Methods and
materials in health education with laboratory
experience in classroom and community.
(Prereq: 320.)
Department of Physics
Chairman: Kenneth Erickson
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 121, 122, 245,
351, 362 and 395 plus three courses above
122. In planning their courses of study,
students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have Mathematics 124, 125,
and Physics 121, 122 the freshman year, and
Mathematics 224 and 226 the sophomore year.
MINOR: 5 courses, including 121, 122, and
three courses above 122.
HONORS MAJOR: A GPA of 3.6 in physics
and 3.0 overall. An independent investigation of
a physics topic with an oral defense of the
written research report. Application for the
honors major should be made no later than the
first term of the senior year.
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the major.
Students are advised to refer to the Education
Department section of the catalog and consult
with the Education Department early in their
planning.
SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS: The
Augsburg chapter of Society of Physics
Students provides students the opportunities of
membership in a national physics society and
of participating in the physics community on a
professional basis. Membership in SPS is open
to all students interested in physics.
SIGMA PI SIGMA: Membership in the
Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor
society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics
and have a GPA of 3.0 in physics and 3.0
overall.
101 ASTRONOMY
A descriptive course requiring elementary
algebra. Our solar system, stars and galaxies.
The necessary optical instruments are
explained and use is made of a 12-inch
reflecting telescope, an eight-inch Celestron, as
well as a 3-inch Questar. Occasional night
viewing. (3 one-hour lectures. Fall, Spring)
103 PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES
An introductory course in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are
selected not only to illustrate fundamental
principles, but also to demonstrate the
relevance of physics to the life sciences. The
course is designed to serve students in biology,
psychology, physical education (therapy
programs), medical technology and other health
science programs. The course is also a very
suitable elective or distribution requirement for
the liberal arts student. (3 one-hour lectures, 2 hour laboratory. Prereq: Elem. algebra. Fali)
121,122 GENERAL PHYSICS I, II
A rigorous study of the concepts of mechanics,
fluids, heat, sound, optics, electricity and
magnetism, and some aspects of modern
physics. For majors in physics and other
specified majors. Must be taken in sequence.
(4 one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq:
Mathematics 124 or concurrent registration.
12 1, Fall; 122, Spring)
245 MODERN PHYSICS
An introduction to modern physics from an
historical and experimental basis. Relativity,
quantum effects, atomic and molecular physics,
nuclear and solid state physics. This course
indicates the need for, and develops the
experimental basis of quantum mechanics. (3
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 122. Fall)
261 ELECTRONICS
The emphasis is on basic electronic principles
and instrumentation. A review of D.C, and A.C.
circuits before introducing the electron tube and
some circuit applications. The study of solid
state diodes, transistors and integrated circuits
with applications. (3 one-hour lectures, 3-hour
laboratory. Prereq: 122 or 103 plus
Mathematics 1 2 2 or 125 and consent of
instructor. Spring)
270 OPTICAL PHYSICS
The emphasis is on physical optics, using the
complex expression for a wave throughout.
Interference, diffraction, polarization, and an
introduction to the electromagnetic theory. (3
one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
122. Fall)
351, 352 MECHANICS I, II
A careful study of classical mechanics in terms
of Newton's laws of motion and the Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include
conservation principles, single particle motion,
systems of particles, oscillatory systems,
central-force motion, dynamics of rigid bodies,
gravitation, kinematics of two-particle systems
and noninertial reference frames. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: 122; Mathematics 226.
35 1, Fall; 352, Spring)
362, 363 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS I, II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using the vector calculus throughout.
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, solution of
Laplace's and Poisson's equations, electric and
magnetic properties of materials, and the theory
of electromagnetic radiation based on
Maxwell's equations. (3 one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: 122; Mathematics 226. 362, Fall;
363, Spring)
395 COMPREHENSIVE LABORATORY
An emphasis on independent laboratory
investigations, including participation in physics
seminars. Experiments in the areas of
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and modern physics. (2 three-hour
laboratory and 1 seminar hour per week.
Prereq: Junior standing. Spring)
481 THERMAL PHYSICS
The study of properties of systems and
processes for which temperature is an
important variable. The subject is developed
from two independent yet complementary
viewpoints; the experimental, macroscopic
classical thermodynamics and the theoretical,
microscopic statistical mechanics. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq. : 3 5 1 . Spring)
486 QUANTUM MECHANICS
A development from first principles, including
de Broglie's postulates, the Schroedinger
equation, operators, wavefunctions, expectation
values, angular momentum, and approximation
methods. Specific problems studied include
potential wells and potential barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (3
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 245, 3 5 1, 352.
Fall)
488 TOPICS IN MODERN PHYSICS
The application of quantum mechanics to
specific topics chosen from the areas of solid
state physics, atomic and molecular physics,
nuclear physics, and particle physics. (3 onehour lectures, three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
486. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An opportunity for students to explore
systematically a problem in experimental or
theoretical physics, worked out in consultation
with a faculty adviser. Open to juniors and
seniors with departmental approval.
Department of Political Science
Chairman: Norma Noonan
MAJOR: 9 courses, plus Statistical Analysis
(Soc. 362). Required are 121 or 122 or 170;
158; 384; and at least 5 other upper division
courses in 4 out of 5 areas.* A seminar in one
of the five areas may be counted for that area.
MINOR: 5 courses, including: 121 or 122 or
170; 158; and at least 3 upper division courses
in 3 out of 5 areas*.
HONORS MAJOR: The Honors Major in
Political Science includes the requirements
listed above, plus the following: The student's
grade-point average must be 3.5 in the major
and 3.0 over-all. The student must take an
Honors lndependent Study and a seminar, and
must submit, not later than March 1 of the
senior year, an Honors Thesis to be defended
before a faculty committee. Students may work
with any member of the Department on their
Honors Thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the Honors Adviser, Dr. Noonan.
Students should apply for the Honors Major no
later than the first term of the junior year.
* The five areas are American Government
and Politics, Comparative Politics and Analysis,
International Politics, Public Law, and Political
Theory and Analysis. (Any course listed in
more than one area may be counted in only
one area toward major or minor requirements.)
General Education
Any course may be taken to fulfill the general
education requirements but especially
appropriate are Political Science 121, 122, 158,
160 or 170.
The Urban requirement may be filled by
Political Science 122, 342 or by an Internship,
Interim, lndependent Study, or Seminar on an
urban-related topic.
Students interested in secondary education
may take a political science major in
combination with specified social science
courses, in compliance with state requirements.
For more information, see the department
chairman or the Social Studies Education
adviser.
opinion research and political public relations.
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV for
description)
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
For precise listing of terms in which courses
are offered, see the Class Schedule
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV for
description)
I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
421 TOPICS IN AMERICAN POLITICS
121 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
The politics of American government including
the pattern of participation; the dynamics of
congressional, executive, and bureaucratic
policymaking; the contemporary structure of
federalism; and current issues in American
society.
122 METROPOLITAN COMPLEX
Selected themes, including legislative,
executive or judicial process, and policy
process in American politics; national, urban or
state focus; topic to be included in subtitle.
(Prereq: Two courses in Political Science or #.
Offered on demand.)
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
158 POLITICAL PATTERNS AND
PROCESSES
I
Politics in the urban setting, including important
issues, actors, and structures influencing public
policy in the modern urban complex.
Discussion-lecture, simulation, and meetings
with political experts and activists.
An analysis of basic patterns in the political
system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and
discussion of contemporary issues.
1
325 AMERICAN POSITIVE STATE
350 COMPARATIVE DEMOCRACIES
The politics of public administration and
bureaucratic policy-making in the American
welfare-warfare state; governmental regulation.
promotion and management, emphasizing
political and economic interaction. (Prereq: 1
course in Political Science or #)
The emergence, maintenance and decline of
selected democracies, focusing on political
behavior, institutions, and processes. (Prereq:
One course in Political Science or #. Offered
alternate years).
I
I
351 COMMUNIST POLITICAL SYSTEMS
326 POLITICAL PARTIES AND BEHAVIOR
A comparative analysis of the Soviet Union and
other communist states in terms of political
behavior, institutions, processes and politics.
(Prereq: One course in Political Science or #)
The political behavior of the electorate
emphasizing public opinion and political parties
in the lectoral process. Field work with political
parties and interest groups and media in
presidential election years (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: 121 or #.
Fall term of election years.)
(See Section V for description)
342 MASS COMMUNICATIONS IN SOCIETY
459 TOPICS IN ELITE AND MASS BEHAVIOR
Effects of mass communications on individual
behavior; the uses and control of mass media
for political and social purposes including public
Indepth study of elite andlor mass participation
in the political system. (Offered on demand.
Prereq: One course in Political Science or I.)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
160 ISSUES IN WORLD POLITICS
158 POLITICAL PATTERNS AND
PROCESSES
Contemporary issues and problems in
international politics in the context of
democratic values and processes; moralism,
legalism, and realism in foreign policy.
363 COMMUNIST FOREIGN POLICIES
Analysis of the motivation, formulation, and
implementation of foreign policies of
Commurlist nations, with emphasis upon the
Soviet Union and China. (Prereq: One course in
Political Science or #.)
461 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Selected themes including interpretations of
international politics, foreign policy decisionmaking, simulations of international problems.
Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq: One
course in Political Science or #. Offered
alternate years.)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
170 LAW IN THE UNITED STATES
A survey of American law and legal process.
Theories of law; law and society; roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United
States Constitution as "supreme" law; law as
politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
The legal-political-philosophical role of the
judiciary in the American constitutional system,
emphasizing significant Supreme Court cases
involving the United States government and the
federal system. (Prereq: 170 or #. Offered
alternate years)
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Constitutional limitations of the Bill of Rights
and of the Fourteenth Amendment as applied
by the Supreme Court to the protection of
human rights and civil liberties of individuals.
(Prereq: 1 70 or #. Offered alternate years.)
(See Section I1 for description)
380 WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
A study of influential political philosophers from
Plato through Rawls, emphasizing the values,
goals, and assumptions which continue to
inform and to rationalize human governance.
(Prereq: One course in Political Science or # .)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
A study of democratic theory and public policy
practice with focus on the emergence of
political democracy, capitalism and the welfare
state in comparative perspective. (Prereq: One
course in Political Science or #.)
382 MARXIST VISIONS:
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory and
movements emphasizing Marxism as developed
in Russia and China. Consideration of the
political, social, and economic dimensions of
the theories, with some focus on the preferred
futures envisaged in the doctrine. (Prereq: 158
or #. Offered alternate years.)
384 POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Theory and methods of empirical political
analysis, including communications theory,
simulation, systems' theory, structuralfunctionalism, power concepts, psychological
and economic approaches to political study,
and a survey of the methods common to
empirical social science. (Prereq: Social
Statistics; Political Science 158 and two upper
division courses, or #.)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
INTERNSHIPS
199 INTERNSHIP
Lower division internship. Consult Internship
Supervisor in the department to determine
project.
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295 LOWER DIVISION SEMINAR
determine project. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
Special topics. Consult department chairman
concerning terms and subject matter. (Offered
on demand)
495 SEMINAR
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Selected topics. Consult department chairman
concerning terms and subject matter. (Prereq.
#)
Independent study for lower division students.
(Prereq: #. Fall, Interim, Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Chairman or Internship Director to
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Topics defined through consultation between
instructor and student. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
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Department of Psychology
Chairman: Norman Ferguson
MAJOR: 10 courses. Supporting courses from
other departments will also be required;
Physics 103 is one of the required courses.
The major program is planned in consultation
with an adviser in the psychology department
and approved by the department chairman.
Required courses include 105, 264, 265 and
493. Additional courses to include in
preparation for graduate study are 355, 357,
359, 481, and at least one course in Personality
or Developmental Psychology. The major
program should include 105 in the freshman
year, 264 and 265 in the freshman or
sophomore year, 493 in the junior or senior
year. Beginning the Experimental Psychology
sequence (264-265) in the freshman year is
recommended. The overall plan will be directed
toward a basic understanding of the discipline
of psychology and toward the particular
educational, vocational, and professional
interests and goals of the individual student. A
written plan for the major should be completed
and approved by the beginning of the junior
year. The plan, which may indicate one or
more electives in psychology, should be
completed early in the sequence of psychology
courses. Completion of a written plan later than
the beginning of the junior year may delay
graduation; early planning is recommended.
Not more than a total of two courses from
among 299, 399, and 499 may be counted
toward the minimum ten courses required for a
psychology major. It should be noted that this
restriction applies toward the minimum
requirement; the student may actually take
more such courses.
It is recommended that psychology majors take
additional course work from among the
following departments: Biology, Mathematics,
and Computer Science. It is recommended that
students interested in physiological psychology,
comparative psychology, psychological
measurement, or experimental psychology
include at least three of these courses in their
psychology major program.
MINOR: 5 courses including 105. Not more
than one course in total of 299, 399, 499 may
be counted toward the minor.
HONORS MAJOR: Students may qualify for
honors in psychology with a 3.5 grade point
average in the major, a 3.0 grade point average
over-all, and completion of a high quality
research project culminating the major program.
Application for honors consideration must be
made during the junior year. Please consult the
department chairman for more detailed
requirements.
105 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
355 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Methods and approaches used in psychology
for the purpose of understanding behavior, and
research procedures associated with the study
of behavior. A structure of the field of
psychology including psychological principles in
major sub-areas. (Fall, Spring)
A survey of the physiological and
neuroanatomical mechanisms responsible for
behavior in animals and humans. Lecture and
laboratory regarding the fundamentals of
neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and research
methods. Emphasis will be given to interactions
of the central nervous system with
environmental events including the effects of
drugs on behavior. (Prereq: 105 and one
course in biology; two courses in biology are
recommended. Fall)
264, 265 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I, II
A two-term sequence including experimentation
in human and animal learning, problem solving,
social psychology, and sensation-perception.
Emphasis will be placed on both statistical and
experimental design methodology. Experimental
Psychology I may be taken for credit without
continuing in Experimental Psychology II.
Majors in psychology must take both terms of
the two-term sequence; 264 must precede 265;
265 should be taken in the term immediately
following 264. (Prereq.: 105. 2 6 4 , Fall, Spring;
265, Fall, Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Limited registration by special permission.
Specific planning for the study must be
completed and approved well in advance of the
time of registration.
351 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
CHILD
Emphasis on normal child development and
behavior. Consideration of theoretical systems
used for viewing the developmental sequence
and process. Active inquiry into practical
implications and applications of data and theory
in respect to the development of children.
(Prereq.: 105. Fall)
356 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
A broad-based approach to the study of
behavior emphasizing the comparison of a wide
variety of species from lower animals
(invertebrates) through humans. Stress will be
placed upon studying animals in their natural
habitat and the adaptive behavior patterns
which have evolved through interacting with the
environment. Major topics will include
behavioral evolution, behavioral development,
and social behavior in both animals and
humans. (Prereq.: 105. Spring)
357 LEARNING
Analysis of behavior and behavioral change
including objectives, evaluation, and
environmental factors in the learning process.
(Prereq.: 1.05. Fall, Spring)
359 MEASUREMENT
Theory and principles of measurement.
Analysis and practicum with achievement,
interest, personality, and intelligence tests.
(Prereq.: 105. Spring)
361 PERSONALITY
352 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
ADOLESCENT AND ADULT
Emphasis on normal development and behavior
of the adolescent and adult. Theoretical bases
used for building understanding of and
appreciation for the developmental process.
Active consideration of the meaning that data
and theory have for the development of
persons in the adolescent and adult periods of
life (Prereq.: 35 1. Spring)
Dynamics of personality with emphasis on
behavior that customarily is included in the
normal range. Includes consideration of theories
of personality. (Prereq.: 105. Fall)
362 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
Sociological, biological, and psychological
factors involved in behavior disorders.
Consideration of diagnostic categories,
treatment, and research. (Prereq.: 3 courses or
3 6 1 . Spring)
371 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE INDIVIDUAL:
FEMALE AND MALE
A study involving knowledge of materials
bearing on the development of sex differences
and roles, the effect of society upon values and
goals, differential legal status and feminist
movement views, and physiological data
bearing on these differences. (Prereq: 105 or
#.)
theoretical positions. Concentration on the
development of American psychology. (Prereq:
2 courses. Offered alternate years)
485 COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in
the counseling process. Consideration given to
goals and ethical guidelines for a counseling
relationship. (Prereq: 5 courses and senior
standing. Spring)
490 CURRENT TOPICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Dynamics of organizing large groups of
individuals into efficient goal-oriented teams.
Study of policies and procedures aimed at
utilizing and perpetrating individuality;
exploration of approaches to selecting and
developing the human resource. (Prereq.: 105.
Fall)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Sociology.
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult with the
departmental internship coordinator regarding
requirements and permission to register.
481 HISTORY AND THEORY
History of psychological viewpoints and
Study of selected areas and topics within
psychology that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics
will be published prior to registration. (Prereq:
105 and #. Fall, Spring)
493 SEMINAR: CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES
Points of view within behavioral science on
contemporary professional and societal issues.
Consideration of the approaches and methods
of behavioral science in relation to the study of
such issues. (Prereq: 5 courses. Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Limited registration by special permission for
advanced students in psychology. Student must
present a written plan prior to registration
including carefully considered rationale and
purpose for the proposed study.
Department of Religion
Religion 1 1 1 or 221 are prerequisite to all other
courses.
major. One upper division New Testament
Greek course may be applied to the major. One
course required from those numbered 361-363
and one from those numbered 471 -475.
MAJOR: 8 courses, including 1 1 1 , 221, 356,
481 and also including a seminar especially for
majors to be taken in the junior or senior year.
Only one interim course may be applied to the
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.3 in the major and
3.0 over-all; research project approved by the
department and a colloquium with the
department.
Chairman: Philip A. Quanbeck
MINOR: 5 courses. Not more than one interim
course may be counted to the minor. In order
to prepare for teaching about religion in public
schools the student should work closely with
the Religion Department in designing a program
which includes: (a) a major in an academic field
which is certifiable for elementary or secondary
school teaching, and (b) a Religion major with
courses 356, 360, 363, 471, and 355. The
Minnesota State Department of Education does
not at this time grant licensure for a Religion
major or minor.
111 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
An introduction to the academic discipline of
theology and to the dialogue between the
church and the world which concerns Christian
doctrine. (Fall, Spring)
356 HISTORY OF RELIGIONS
An introductory survey of some of the major
living religions of the world, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and
Islam. Lectures plus some discussion of
primary documents from these religious
communities.
360 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
An examination of the social sources and
structure of religious beliefs and practices.
Particular emphasis is given to the study of
bureaucracy and its relation to religious
systems, and to an exploration of the changing
patterns of society and the relationship of these
changes to the institutional church.
361 CHURCH FATHERS
221 BIBLICAL STUDIES
See under Department of Philosophy.
A study of the early Christian Church in the
context of the Roman Empire, including such
topics as persecution and martyrdom, the
development of the creeds, Christianity in
conflict with Gnosticisms and mystery religions,
monasticism and mysticism, early Christian
worship; also including the theology of several
early Christian leaders and a special unit on the
life and thought of Augustine.
353 DENOMINATIONS AND SECTS
IN AMERICA
362 THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMERS
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of
the major denominations and sects. Some
contemporary cultic movements will also be
considered.
An introduction to the theological thought of the
Protestant reformers of the sixteenth century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin
Luther and other representative figures. (Fall)
354 LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH
Congregational life in its varied character with
attention directed to Christian education and
curriculum, youth work and parish work.
(Offered 1 9 7 7-78)
363 RELIGION IN AMERICA
The origin, literary character, and transmission
of the biblical documents. The task of biblical
interpretation. The history of Israel and the
emergence of the church. (Fall, Spring)
350 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
355 THE STUDY OF RELIGION IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A study of the development of religion in
America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations and
the responses of religion to the challenges of its
environing culture.
380 MUSIC OF THE WESTERN CHURCH
The history of studying religion in public
schools, the problems associated with such
efforts, the resources available to the teacher
and the actual teaching itself will be examined.
The theological, as well as the legal and
educational implications will be analyzed and
discussed. (Spring, 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
(See under Department of Music)
471 JESUS AND HIS INTERPRETERS
Consideration of the New Testament
Documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing
with their content, literary structure and
relationships. Attention to the variety of
interpretations given the person of Jesus,
including the "quest for the historical Jesus."
(Fall)
472 THEOLOGY OF PAUL
A study of the Apostle Paul including his
historical background, his relationship to the
early church, and some of the themes to be
found in his writings. (Spring)
473 THE MESSAGE OF THE OLD
TESTAMENT
The various types of Old Testament literature.
The distinctive ideas of Hebrew thought with
emphasis on the message of the prophets.
475 JUDAISM
A survey of the history of Judaism from the
end of the Old Testament period to modern
times, with emphasis placed upon the religious
development. A special interest in such modern
Jewish thinkers as Buber and Heschel. The
Jewish Chatauqua Society annually makes a
grant to Augsburg College in support of this
course in Judaism offered in the religion
department. (Fall)
481 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY
An introduction to some representative trends
in Christian theological thought today, as seen
from the systematic perspective, in the light of
the continuing theological task of the Christian
Church. (Spring)
482 CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC
THEOLOGY
New trends of Roman Catholic theology as
expressed in the writings of some of its
representatives. Relation of new theological and
biblical insights to the dogmatic definitions of
the church. (Fall)
483 CHRISTIAN ETHICS
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in
terms of theological and sociological dynamics.
Emphasis on developing a constructive
perspective for critical reflection upon moral
action.
495 SEMINAR
Selected topics. Required of majors in the
junior or senior year. Others by permission of
instructor. (Fall)
Russian Area Studies
Coordinator: Norma C. Noonan
The major in Russian Area Studies is a
cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). It seeks to
give the student the broadest possible exposure
to Russian and Soviet life, history, politics,
literature, tradition, and philosophy. In addition
to providing a good liberal education, the
program can enable students to prepare for
graduate study, or careers in areas such as
government, international business, or teaching.
The Major consists of 11 courses:
4 courses (2 years) of basic college Russian
(or equivalent competencies)
2 courses in Russian history
1 course in Marxist theory
1 course in Russian literature
1 course in Soviet politics
2 other courses of approved electives
Each student's major program must be
approved by the Coordinator.
Scmdinavim Area Studies
Director: Mildred Joel
331 TOPICS: THE IMMIGRANT IN
AMERICAN HISTORY
MAJOR: 8 upper division courses.
MINOR: 4 upper division courses.
All programs must contain four courses listed in
the Augsburg College catalog or transferred to
Augsburg as upper division Scandinavian
Language courses, i.e., courses taught by a
Scandinavian Language Department or
subdepartment regardless of their content
which may be linguistic, literary or cultural.
Students graduating with a major or minor must
also present the equivalent of intermediate level
study of a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian courses listed under Department of
Foreign Languages.
255, 355 OIL AND NORWAY:
MUTUAL IMPACT
An inquiry into the early impact of the emerging
Norwegian petroleum industry upon the politics
and economy of Norway and, conversely, of
Norwegian political perspectives and institutions
upon the development and use of this recently
discovered resource. (Interim, 1 9 7 8 )
330 CONTEMPORARY SCANDINAVIA
A broad survey of Scandinavian culture with
special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the twentieth century.
Knowledge of a Scandinavian language
desirable but not required. (Offered Fall 1 9 7 7 78)
331 TOPICS: NORWEGIAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE
The Old World background and use of
"America Fever;" adaptation to the New Land;
aspects of Norwegian-American culture.
(Offered 1 9 7 5 - 7 6 )
How did the Old Stock American host society
receive the waves of new comers to the U.S. in
the 19th and 20th centuries? How did the
immigrants respond to the reception? Through
case studies, selected readings, class lecture,
and discussions, this course examines the
encounter of the new American culture with the
older European cultures. (Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 )
345 THE UPPER MIDWEST SCANDINAVIAN
EXPERIENCE
Concentrates on the immigrant experience in
the Midwest with emphasis on Minnesota,
especially among Norwegians, Swedes, and
Finns. Some attention also given to the Danish
and Icelandic communities in Minnesota.
(Offered 1 9 7 4 - 7 5 , soliciting students from the
community on a non-credit basis, as well as
regular college students either on an audit or
credit basis.)
351 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN NOVEL
Lectures provide a survey of the Scandinavian
novel. Class discussion based on assigned
reading of selected novels by Jonas Lie, Sigrid
Undset, Selma Lagerlof, Par Lagerkvist, Knut
Hamsun, Halldor Laxness and others.
Knowledge of a Scandinavian language
desirable. Language majors and minors will be
required to do assigned readings and written
work in a Scandinavian language. (Offered
alternate years. Fall, 1 9 7 8 )
352 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN DRAMA
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen,
Bjornson, Strindberg, Lagerkvist, Munk and
other twentieth century dramatists. Lectures
provide a survey of Scandinavian drama with
emphasis on lbsen and Strindberg. Knowledge
of a Scandinavian language desirable.
Language majors and minors will be required to
do assigned readings and written work in a
Scandinavian language. (Offered alternate
years. Fall, 1979)
See description under Department of Art.
360 EDDA AND SAGA
396 URBAN PLANNING IN SCANDINAVIA
A study of the major poetic and prose eddas of
early Scandinavia, including Snorre's
Heimskringla and the Vinland sagas.
Comparative study of Beowulf, the
Niebelungenlied, and the Chanson de Roland.
Guest lectures in Old Norse, Norse mythology
and other topics. Taught in English. Counts
toward Scandinavian Area Studies major when
readings and papers are done in a
Scandinavian language. (Offered Spring, 1 9 7 5 )
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
450 NINETEENTH CENTURY
SCANDINAVIA
Offered under Department of History. (1977-78).
482 SCANDINAVIAN MUSIC
See description under Department of Music.
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
495 SEMINAR: ETHNlCllMMlGRATlON
EXPERIENCE
Offered under Department of History. (1 974-75).
373 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
In consultation with a faculty member, student
selects a specific topic for study.
Social Science
Adviser: Orloue N. Gisselquisl
MAJOR: 14 courses. Particularly designed for
those preparing for secondary school teaching
in social studies. The requirements for licensure
are in the process of being changed. For those
graduating after July I , 1979 a new
"competency based" program will be in effect.
See Department of Education for further details.
The Social Science major is also recommended
for others, such as pre-law students, who
desire a broad major in this area. This major
may be earned in any one of four distributions.
A student may not list a double major in Social
Science and one of the several component
disciplines unless the distribution selected in
the Social Science major is significantly
different from the other major.
A. History Emphasis
7 courses in history: 2 in American, 2 in
Ancient-Medieval-Modern Europe, 2 in
Non-Western, and 1 seminar; at least 4 of
these courses must be upper division.
2 courses in political science
1 course in the methodology of the social
sciences selected from the following:
Bus. Adm. (Econ.) 379 - Quantitative
Methods for Economics and Business
Psych. 264 - Experimental Psychology I
Soc. 362 - Statistical Analysis
Soc. 365 - Quantitative Analysis and
Program Evaluation
4 courses from any 4 of these disciplines:
geography, anthropology, economics,
sociology, psychology
B. Behavioral Science Emphasis
14 courses from the following disciplines:
economics, history, political science,
pyschology, sociology (including
anthropology); at least 5 courses must be
upper division.
Included in this requirement are the
following:
( I ) at least 2 courses fr.om each of 3 of
the 5 disciplines; 5 courses from a 4th
discipline excluding history.
(2) 1 course in the methodology of the
social sciences selected from the
following:
Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362, 365
(3) 1 course in American history
C. Non-Western Studies Emphasis
Hist. 103 - The Modern World
1 course in the methodology of the social
sciences selected from the following:
Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362, 365
12 courses in non-Western studies, selected
from the following, with at least four
disciplines represented.
Hist. 104, 440, 463, 464, 465, 474;
history seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant topic.
Pol. Sci. 351, 363, 382, 461; political
science seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant t o ~ i c .
Econ. 122, 258.
Pol. Sci. 158 or 160; Hist. 103 or 104;
Econ. 122
4th term of college work in a modern
foreign language.
2) Required: upper division
Pol. Sci. 363, 461 ; Hist. 332.
3) Electives: 7 courses selected from this
list. No more than five from any one
discipline.
Pol. Sci. 350, 351, 380, 381, 382;
political science seminar, independent
study, or interim course on a relevant
to~ic
Hist. 41 6, 440, 463, 464, 465, 474;
history seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant topic
Econ. 251, 258, 495; economics
independent study or interim course on a
relevant topic
Sociology 241
4th term of college work in a second
modern foreign language.
Sociology 241
Religion 356
Philosophy 355
D. International Relations Emphasis
1) Required: lower division
Social Science Minor: 5 courses, one from
each of five disciplines, selected from the
following: anthropology, economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology, and
sociology. The selection of courses must be
approved by one of the faculty supervising the
social science major.
Department of Sociology
Chairman: G. Nelson
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY: 10 courses including
121, 362, 363, 375 and 485, Completion of
Graduate Record Examination in sociology.
(Highly recommended: a CHR course,
internship, independent study or upper division
interim course in sociology.) This
recommendation is made in the hope that the
student will take advantage of the variety of
learning models offered through the
department. Consult department chairman
concerning areas of concentration.
MINOR: 5 courses including 121 and two upper
division courses (i.e., 300 and above).
HONORS MAJOR: The student must :~ave a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and 2.7
overall. Application for honors in sociology
candidacy shall consist of submission of thesis
proposal to Department Chairman before April
1 of the junior year. Candidacy is contingent
upon departmental approval of proposal by
April 30 of junior year. After acceptance as a
candidate, the student will register for
"Independent Study" (Sociology 499) through
which work on thesis will be completed. Honors
degree in sociology will be granted to a
candidate if helshe successfully defends the
thesis before March 31 of senior year and
maintains GPA through graduation.
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus in
such places as institutions for adult felons,
physically handicapped, emotionally disturbed,
and senior citizens. Residents and staff of these
institutions take the course together with
college students in a co-learning model. Topics
will vary depending upon needs and interest.
11 1 HUMAN COMMUNITY AND THE MODERN
METROPOLIS
See under Department of Religion.
360 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
362 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
The cultural and structural dynamics of the
modern world viewed from the perspective of
the metropolitan situation, with a focus on the
possibilities of human community in the context
of urban institutions and processes. (Fall,
Spring)
121 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology as a mode of analysis or way of
knowing. Its applications to an understanding of
basic aspects of society; socialization, family
life, social inequalities, large-scale institutions,
etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and
profession. (Fall, Spring)
231 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
An examination of the family as a social
institution. The process of dating, mate
selection, marital adjustment and divorce. The
relationship of the family to its institutional and
cultural context. (Fall, Spring)
241 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
An examination of the idea of culture; the
person's relation to culture; language as a
major organizing element in the way we see
the world. An examination of the ideas of
"primitive", "civilized", and "progress"; a
comparison of alternate realities as found in
different cultures and varying social contexts.
An analysis of selected aspects of U.S. culture.
(Fall, Spring)
300, 301, 302, 303, 304 SPECIAL TOPICS
IN SOCIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
The first course in a two-course sequence.
Analysis of attempts to build a body of
knowledge by way of a scientific approach.
Tools and approaches used to evaluate ideas
and describe social life through the use of
quantitative information. Use of data processing
equipment and computers for statistical
analysis. Designed especially for political
science and sociology majors. Sociology
majors should take Soc. 363 the following
term. (Prereq: high school algebra. Fall)
363 RESEARCH METHODS
The second course in a two-course sequence.
Overview of commonly-used research designs
and measurement techniques. Applications for
program evaluations. Practice doing research
by way of class activities and individual
projects. To be taken immediately after Soc.
362. (Prereq: Soc. 362 or #. Spring.)
365 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
Consumer overview of methods of organizing,
comparing and interpreting quantitative
information. Use of data-processing eqiriprnent
for statistical analysis. Overview of commonlyused research methods, especially
.experimental designs and applications to
program evaluations. Designed for social work
majors. (Prereq: high school algebra. Spring)
373 CRIME AND CORRECTIONS
An examination of the criminal and juvenile
justice systems and the various theoretical
components of criminology and corrections.
Major attention is focused on the causation and
prevention of crime and delinquency, and the
various modes of treatment. (Prereq: 1 2 1. Fall)
relations. Major attention is focused upon
prejudice, racism, and the role of selfunderstanding. (Fall, Spring. P/N grading only)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
388 SOCIAL INEQUALITY
An examination of the idea of "group", its
relationship to individual behavior and society.
An analysis of the ideas of "self" and "identity"
and what part they play in understanding
interpersonal relations and human behavior. A
sociological view of mental health. A look at the
major assumptions and processes underlying
our everyday life - a look at the trivial, the
ordinary and the taken-for-granted. "Symbolic
Interaction", an important orientation in social
psychology, will be used as a way of dealing
with the major issues in the course. (Prereq:
121 and Psych 105. Fall, Spring)
381 THE CITY AND METRO-URBAN
PLANNING
The changing city in history and various
cultures; major theoretical perspectives in urban
sociology; the metropolis as an eco-system;
metro-urban planning and policy systems; major
issues related to shaping the future metropolis.
The Twin Cities metropolitan area is utilized as
an important learning laboratory. (Prereq: 11 1
or 1 2 1 or #. Spring)
383 RACIAL AND MINORITY GROUP
RELATIONS
The dimensions of racial and minority group
Analysis of inequality in regard to wealth, status
and power in the U.S. and other selected
countries. Causes and ramifications of the
amount and type of inequality. Detailed analysis
of current issues and policies concerning
inequality in the U.S. (Prereq: Soc. 121.
Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult the Department Chairman or Internship
Director for details. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
485 MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
An examination of the major theoretical
traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. (Prereq: 2 courses in
sociology including 1 2 1 or #. Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Student must present written proposal
containing rationale, objectives and
methodology of the proposed study according
to department guidelines. (Prereq: 1 2 1 and
permission of instructor. Fall, Interim, Spring)
Department of Social Work
Chairman: Edwina Hertzberg
The core program of Social Work begins in the
junior year, but all students are advised to take
Social Work 25 7 as freshmen or sophomores
unless exempted by the faculty.
MAJOR LEADING TO BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE DEGREE: The approved program for
students preparing for social work practice is
the Bachelor of Science program. The Bachelor
of Arts degree should be chosen only if the
student is not interested in a professional social
work position. Core program consists of Psych.
105, and either Psych. 351 and 352, or Soc.
375; Soc. 121, 231, 365, and 383; and Social
Work 257 (optional and if available), 361, 363,
461, 463, 465 and 467. Recommended
courses are: one CHR; Econ. 122; Pol. Sci. 121
or 122 or 325 or 326; Psych. 362.
MAJOR LEADING TO BACHELOR OF ARTS
DEGREE: Students are not advised to choose
the BA program unless there are definite plans
not to enter social work practice after
graduation. The core program consists of the
same courses as specified for the BS except
that Sociology 231 is not required and only one
of Social Work 461 or 463 is required. Students
may take a second major, but cannot take a
Social Work Specialization.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDED
FOR PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY
IN SOCIAL WORK:
Broad preparation in all areas of social science
with at least one course in each social science
is recommended if graduate training in social
work is considered. The following are highly
recommended: Econ. 122; Pol. Sci. (one or
more) 121, 122, 158, 325, and 326; Psych. 361
and 362; and Soc. 241, 373, and 375.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Specialization may be
taken in the BS major. Specializations in Aging,
Chemical Dependency, Crime and Corrections,
and Youth are possible. Specialization consists
of courses descriptive of dysfunctional and
programmatic aspects of the special area, plus
field work assignments in the senior year.
Completion of a specialization sequence will be
noted on the student's transcript.
257 PRACTICUM IN THE HUMAN SERVICES
With faculty approval, student selects a
placement for 30 hours per week as a
volunteer in a social agency or institution.
Opportunity to know social work professionals,
social service delivery systems, and career
aspects of the helping vocations. Independent
study with a term paper report and weekly
review conferences. Especially recommended
for freshmen or sophomores. (Interim)
361 SYSTEMS OF SOCIAL WELFARE
An examination of fundamental aspects of the
various systems of social welfare in the U.S.
and the role of social work in them. Special
emphasis on analysis of the major assumptions
and movements contributory to the rise of the
welfare state; description of the various
programs and services of the welfare system;
the profession of social work; exploration into
the future of welfare. Three class periods per
week plus special assigned work. (Prereq:
Junior, or #. Fall)
363 METHODS AND SKILLS OF SOCIAL WORK
Basic features of the helping process;
theoretical foundations, principles and
techniques of social work interventive methods,
and practical experience necessary for social
work practice with individuals and small groups;
development of the student's repertoire of
relationship building skills. Two class periods of
lecture-discussion sessions or small group
discussions per week plus 10 hours of field
experience per week. (Prereq: 3 6 1 , Junior.
Spring)
461 ADVANCED METHODS AND
SKILLS IN SOCIAL WORK
Refinement of practice skills in direct service
social work through field practice, seminar
analysis, and regular class work. Examination of
the alternatives, modes and submethods in
social work. Some emphasis upon development
of an eclectic practice style. Attention to
professionalism and futurism in social work. 1 0
hours of field experience per week. (Prereq.:
363 or #. Fall)
463 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND ORGANIZATION
Locality development and social change
through community organization, social
planning, and social action. Emphasis on: 1 )
surveyance of historical forms of social change,
2) understanding the basic issues and
strategies relevant to social protest and change,
3) examination of the structure, function and
dysfunction of various community organizations
and other corporate and political systems, and
4) knowledge of the essential principles and
techniques of organizing. (Prereq.: senior or #.
Fall)
465 SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES IN SOCIAL
WELFARE
Seminars consisting of an introduction to social
policy formulation and analysis associated with
the delivery of services in selected areas of
social work practice. Examination of the
development and impact of policy in such areas
as mental retardation, chemical dependency,
youth, aging, and public welfare and social
security. Field experience of 10 hours per
week. (Prereq: 3 6 1 , 4 6 3 , and senior or #.
Interim)
467 THE SOCIAL WORKER
AS A PROFESSIONAL
Futurism in social work; professional education;
application of ethics and all professional
principles to practice. Field assignment of 1 0
hours per week as a professional social
worker. (Prereq.: 461, Spring)
Department of Speech, Communication
and Theater Arts
Chairman: Raymond Anderson
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: GPAof 3.25 in the
major, 3.00 over-all, two independent study
projects of honors quality, distinguished
performance in at least one of the
communication arts, comprehensive
examination in field of concentration.
Application to be made early in the senior year.
Courses 116 and 476 are strongly
recommended for all students in elementary
education.
Communication Arts
COMMUNICATION MAJOR: 1 0 courses,
including: 342, 351 or 352, 354, 399 and
English 21 9. Supporting courses required but
not counting toward the major: Speech 111 ;
Philosophy 130; Psychology 105; Sociology
11 1 or 241, 375. Typing ability required.
The communication major is a flexible
interdisciplinary program which allows for
different emphases - journalism, advertising
and public relations, radio-television-film, human
relations, and supervisory management.
Program guides for each area are available
from the Department Chairman or the Office of
Admissions.
Prospective majors should contact the
department as early as possible to work out a
plan for the major and a personal career action
plan. Freshmen should take Speech 11 1,
Psychology 105, Sociology 11 1, and
Philosophy 130.
MAJORS FOR TEACHING: Students preparing
to teach speech in secondary schools may
specialize in any of three majors: speech,
theater arts, and speech-theater arts. Any of
these must be combined with at least an
English minor, preferably a major. The
communications major or minor does not
qualify one for teaching speech.
SPEECH MAJOR FOR TEACHING: 10 courses,
including 11 1, 241 or 243, 351 or 355, 352,
354, 360, 476. Participation in forensics, and a
minor in English.
SPEECH MINOR FOR TEACHING: Course 11 1
and six of the following: 241 or 243, 351 or
355, 352, 354, 360, 476 and participation in
forensics.
111 BEGINNING SPEECH
Basic problems of effective speaking and
critical listening. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
See under Department of Art.
219 ADVANCED WRITING: JOURNALISM
See under Department of English.
225, 230 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I, II
See under Department of Art.
241 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA ART
See under Department of English
COMMUNICATION MINOR: 5 courses.
242 FILM-MAKING
SPEECH MAJOR: 1 0 courses to be approved
by department.
See under Department of Art.
243 TELEVISION PRODUCTION
480 SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
An introduction to commercial television with
an emphasis on the director:^ role; some
emphasis on producing, programming, writing,
acting, casting, and lighting. (Laboratory fee:
$10. Fall, Spring)
Cooperative investigation of topics in speech
and communication. (Fall)
495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
COMMUNICATION
See under Department of Political Science.
Selected topics in speech and communication,
with emphasis on the use of primary sources
and methodology of research. (Fall, Spring)
351 ARGUMENTATION
Theater Arts
342 MASS COMMUNICATIONS IN SOCIETY
Application of logic in public speaking,
discussion, and debates. (Fall)
352 PERSUASION
Theory of persuasion and propaganda, practical
work in speech and promotional projects.
(Spring)
353 ADVERTISING
An introduction to print and broadcast
advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and
communications. (Prereq: Jr., Sr.,
Communication major or #. Spring)
354 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
A study of the dynamics of human interaction
through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships and
help to overcome communication barriers.
( S ~ r iinns)
355 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
A study of group dynamics and leadership with
emphasis on factors involved in effective
functioning within small groups and
organizations. (Spring)
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Psychology
I
399 INTERNSHIP
THEATER ARTS MAJOR: 10 courses,
including: 11 1, 116, 228, 232, 360, 361, 366,
467. A course in cinema arts and 2 courses in
dramatic literature may be counted toward a
theater arts major. This major should be
supported by an English minor or at least by
several courses in literature including
Shakespeare and Modern Drama or
Scandinavian Drama.
Freshmen planning to major in theater arts
should take courses 111, 1 16, and 228.
Experience requirement for theater arts major:
Experience is required in four out of the five
following areas: acting, set construction and
painting, lighting and sound, costume, house
management. Majors should take part in
dramatic productions during all four years.
THEATER ARTS MAJOR FOR TEACHING: 10
courses, including 11 1, 116, 228, 232, 241 or
243, 360, 361, 366, 467, 476 or a voice and
diction course, the experience requirement
specified above for theater arts majors, and a
minor in English.
THEATER ARTS MINOR FOR TEACHING:
courses 11 1, 228, 232, 361, 366, one of the
following: 241, 243, 476, and participation in
dramatic productions.
THEATER ARTS MINOR: 5 courses including:
228, 232, 360, 361, 366.
Consult the Department Chairman for details.
476 SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Physical and psychological factors underlying
normal and abnormal speech. An introduction
to principles and methods of speech
correction. (Spring)
SPEECH-THEATER ARTS MAJOR FOR
TEACHING: 12 courses. 11 1, 228, 232, 241 or
243, 351 or 355, 352, 354, 360, 361, 366,
467, 476 or a voice and diction course, and
participation in two activities (forensics,
interpretation, theater broadcasting), and a
minor in English.
116 CREATIVE DRAMATICS
361 THEATER HISTORY
Techniques, observation, and practice in story
telling and creative dramatics. Recommended
for elementary and secondary school teachers
and recreation leaders. (Fall)
An introduction to history of the theater and to
theories of drama and dramatic production.
(Fall)
228 STAGECRAFT
Construction, painting, and other aspects of
scenery preparation. Open to all students.
Should be taken in freshman or sophomore
year. (Laboratory fee $20. Fall)
232 ACTING
An introduction to the art of acting. Practical
work in pantomime and improvisation;
participation in dramatic presentations. (Spring)
366 STAGE DIRECTION
Theory and practice of stage direction with
laboratory exercises in planning productions
and conducting rehearsals. Open to upperdivision students only. (Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Department Chairman for details.
467 LIGHTING AND SCENE DESIGN
History, theory, and practice of stage lighting
and scene design. (Prereq: 228 or #. Spring)
360 INTERPRETATIVE READING
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DRAMA
Basic principles of oral interpretation of
literature. Practice in reading prose, poetry, and
drama. (fall)
Individual projects in oral interpretation and
theater. (Fall, Spring)
Transdisciplinary Major
Students wishing to develop their own major by
combining appropriate portions of two majors
may consider the Transdisciplinary Major. The
Transdisciplinary Major enables students to
respond to a particular career interest. While
such an individually developed major may
satisfy the particular interests of a student,
broad majors may not be suitable for those
wishing to pursue graduate study or preprofessional programs in some academic fields.
Students wishing to develop a Transdisciplinary
Major are to observe the following:
a. The major program should include at least
two-thirds of the courses required in the
normal major programs of two major fields
offered at the college;
b. The student should design and sign a
contract for such a major prior to the end of
his or her sophomore year (contract
forms are available in the Office of the
Registrar);
c. The contract must be approved by the
student's adviser and by the Faculty
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing.
Total Student Enrollment
Academic Year, 1976-77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,821
Summer Session, 1977. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,314
Summary of Graduates
Graduates,1870-1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,675
Graduates, 1977 (August 31,1976-May 22,1977). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6
Faculty
RUTH L. AASKOV, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1970, University of Wisconsin
(French)
COURTLAND AGRE, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1937, University of Minnesota
EARL R. ALTON, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1961, University of Michigan, Department
Chairman
LYLA MAE ANDEREGG, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Speech, M.A. 1947, Northwestern
University
BARBARA L. ANDERSEN, Assistant Professor of English, M.A. 1954, Northwestern University
CHARLES S. ANDERSON, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Ph.D.
1962, Union Theological Seminary
ERNEST W. ANDERSON, Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1947, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairman
MARGARET ANDERSON, Acting Head Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1970, University of
Minnesota.
OSCAR A. ANDERSON, President of the College, B.D. 1942, Luther Theological Seminary; L.L.D.
1963, Concordia College
RAYMOND E. ANDERSON, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1959, University of Minnesota
(Communications), Department Chairman
*JOSEPH AVENT, Adjunct Faculty, American Studies, B.A. 1972, University of Minnesota
KENNETH C. BAILEY, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1960, University of Minnesota, Department
Chairman
VALERIA BALTINA, Assistant Professor Emeritus, Magester der Philologie 1933, University of
Latvia
*RABBI STEPHAN BARACK, Visiting Professor of Religion
*MICHAEL BEERY, Adjunct lnstructor in Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1975, University of Minnesota
'ALLEN C. BENSON, Artist in Residence in Music (Percussion)
JOHN E. BENSON, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1967, Columbia University
*ROBERT E. BEVERLEY, Artist in Residence in Music (Woodwinds), M.M. 1948, Northwestern
University
*JAMES BILLINGS, Lecturer in Economics, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
VERNON BLOOM, Director of the Conservation of Human Resources Program, M.S.W. 1959,
University of Minnesota
*ANNE BOLLATI, lnstructor in Foreign Language, M.A. 1976, University of Minnesota (Spanish)
*RICHARD BORSTAD, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
LOWELL BRANDT, College Pastor, M.Div. 1970, Luther Theological Seminary
*DANIEL G. BRICK, lnstructor in Business Administration
JAMES CARLSON, Assistant Professor of Music, Ph.D. 1972, Indiana University (Director of the
Augsburg Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble)
CARL H. CHRISLOCK, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1955, University of Minnesota
BERNHARD M. CHRISTENSEN, President Emeritus, Ph.D. 1929, The Hartford Seminary
TONI CLARK, Assistant Professor of English and Director of Summer School, Ph.D. 1973,
University of California - Santa Barbara
ROBERT W. CLYDE, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1964, University of Iowa (Director of the Social
Science Research Center)
AILENE COLE, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota (Theater Arts)
BENJAMIN G. COOPER, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1971, Yale University
*LIV DAHL, Adjunct lnstructor in Foreign Language, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota (Norwegian)
K. BERNER DAHLEN, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1940, University of Minnesota
F. MARK DAVIS, Associate Dean of the College and Director of Special Programs, Ph.D. 1966,
Duke University
*DAVID DOMAAS, Teaching Assistant in Chemistry, B.S. 1977, Augsburg College
*C. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, Director of Augsburg Orchestra, M.M. 1965, Northwestern University
*JULIE H. DRIVER, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech & Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
BEVERLY C. DURKEE, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1972, Arizona State
University, Department Chairman
GRACE B. DYRUD, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1963, University of Minnesota
*EDGAR EKLOF, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice), M.M. 1956, Manhattan School of Music
MARK J. ENGEBRETSON, Assistant Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1976, University of Minnesota
*ROBERT A. ENGELSON, Director of Augsburg Chorale, B.A. 1972, Augsburg College
'KENNETH N. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1970, Colorado State University,
Department Chairman
*ROLF ERIKSEN, Soccer Coach
*DANIEL ESTREM, Artist in Residence in Music (Guitar)
SHELDON FARDIG, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1966, Northwestern University
NORMAN B.L. FERGUSON, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1972, University of
Wisconsin, Department Chairman
HENRY G. FOLLINGSTAD, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, M.A. 1971, University of
Minnesota
BURTON P. FOSSE, Director of Planning and Facility Development, B.B.A., B.M.E. 1949, University
Minnesota
*ROBERT FRIEDERICHSEN, Lecturer in Art, M.A. 1970, Pennsylvania State University
MARK L. FUEHRER, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota
STEPHEN M. GABRIELSEN, Assistant Professor of Music, M.A. 1966, University of Minnesota
(Organ)
JERRY GERASIMO, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1966, University of Chicago
ORLOUE GISSELQUIST, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1968, University of Minnesota
*STEPHEN L. GORDON, Lecturer in Speech and Communications
*ANNE GREEN, Basketball Coach for Women
"JOHN GRYGELKO, Wrestling Coach
SATYA P. GUPTA, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. 1975, Southern Illinois University
DONALD R. GUSTAFSON, Associate Professor of History and Director of Interim, Ph.D. 1969,
University of Wisconsin
ARLlN E. GYBERG, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1969, University of Minnesota
LElF HANSEN, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1950, University of Minnesota
(Norwegian)
THEODORE J. HANWICK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1950, New York University
MlLDA K. HEDBLOM, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1973, University of
Minnesota
*DOUGLAS HEIDENREICH, Lecturer in Business Law, L.L.B. 1961, William Mitchell College of
Law
MELVIN HELLAND, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1930, The Hartford Seminary
*KATHERINE HENNIG, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice), M.A. 1956, University of Minnesota
ROBERT S. HERFORTH, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of Nebraska
EDWINA L. HERTZBERG, Assistant Professor of Social Work, M.S.W. 1972, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairman
GARRY W. HESSER, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1972, University of Notre Dame
NORMAN D. HOLEN, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1962, University of Iowa (Sculpture)
*KENNETH HOLMEN, Instructor in Biology, B.A. 1974, Augsburg College
JOHN R. HOLUM, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1954, University of Minnesota
*WILLIAM IACONO, Lecturer in Psychology, B.S. 1972, Carnegie-Mellon University
ERVIN INNIGER, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education and Director of Intramural Activities,
M.S. 1975, St. Cloud State University (Head Basketball Coach)
*I. KHlN KHlN JENSEN, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1956, University of Wisconsin
MILDRED V. JOEL, Professor Emeritus and Director of Scandinavian Area Studies Program, M.A.
1947, University of Minnesota
DUANE E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1967, University of Minnesota
ElNAR 0 . JOHNSON, Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1961, University of Washington
GLEN W. JOHNSON, Vice President for Development, B.S.E. 1952, University of Nebraska, and
B.D. 1959, Luther Theological Seminary
JAMES D. JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Music, M.S. 1958, Juilliard School of Music (Piano)
JAMES LEE JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Ph.D. 1973,
University of Minnesota
*JAMES ROBERT JOHNSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech and Theater Arts, B.A. 1974,
University of Minnesota
*LUCIE R. JOHNSON, Lecturer in Psychology, Ph.D. 1970, University of Minnesota
MARY E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1950, University of
Minnesota, M.A. 1950, Columbia University (French)
AMlN KADER, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965, University of
Michigan
ROBERT KARLEN, Associate Professor of Music, M.A. 1959, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairman
MARY MARIE KINGSLEY, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1964, Middlebury
College (Spanish)
BERNHARDT J. KLEVEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1941, University of Minnesota
ALVIN L. KLOPPEN, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1970, University
of South Dakota (Head Football Coach)
*NORMA KNUTSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Religion, M.A. Columbia University
*ERIK KODNER, Artist in Residence in Music (French Horn)
BOYD N. KOEHLER, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
*ANITA SUE KOLMAN, Assistant Professor of Sociology, M.A. 1974, University of Minnesota
*ROY H. LaFAYETTE, Lecturer in Business Administration, B.S.B. 1965, University of Minnesota
Minnesota
ROBERTA LAMMERS, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1976, University0 f Minnesota
PAMELA S. LARSON, lnstructor in Nursing, M.S. 1973, University of Minnesota
*GREGORY LEWIS, Artist in Residence in Music (Brass), B.A. 1971, Augsburg College
LORRAINE K. LIVINGSTON, Associate Professor of English, M.A. 1932, University of Minnesota
GERTRUDE S. LUND, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1951, University of Minnesota
RICHARD MARKEN, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1973, University of California
- Santa Barbara
KElSHlRO MATSUMOTO, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965,
University of Michigan
MARTHA M. MATTSON, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1932, University of Minnesota
*EDWARD McGAA, Adjunct lnstructor in American Studies
*MARIE McNEFF, Associate Professor of Education, E.D. 1967, University of Nebraska
DIANA LEE METZKER, Assistant Professor of Music, M.A. 1969, University of Minnesota (Organ,
Piano)
ROBERTA K. METZLER, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M.Ed. 1971, University of Kansas
(Music Therapy)
ERWIN D. MICKELBERG, Associate Professor of Biology, M.A. 1964, University of Minnesota
*HERMAN J. MILLIGAN, JR., Adjunct lnstructor in Sociology, B.A. 1971, University of Wisconsin
JOHN R. MITCHELL, Assistant Professor of English, M.A. 1971, University of Tennessee
*AUGUST MOLDER, Artist in Residence in Art, L.L.D. 1944, University of Tartu, Estonia (Stained
Glass)
JOEL MUGGE, lnstructor in Speech and Communications, M.A. 1976, University of Minnesota
SUSAN K. NASH, lnstructor in Nursing, M.S. 1974, University of Minnesota
*R. OWEN NELSEN, Lecturer in Psychology, Ph.D. 1973, University of Minnesota
EDOR C. NELSON, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1947, University
of Minnesota (Head Baseball Coach)
GORDON L. NELSON, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1972, University of Chicago,
Department Chairman
RICHARD C. NELSON, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1975, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairman
*CATHERINE NICHOLL, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1971, University of Minnesota,
Department Co-chairman
*GRIEF4 NICHOLL, Professor of English, Ph.D. 1964, Yniversity of Minnesota (American Studies)
BEVERLY NILSSON, Associate Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1973, University of Minnesota
NORMA C. NOONAN, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965, Indiana University, Department
Chairman
*CELESTE O'BRIEN, Artist in Residence in Music (Piano), B.A. Hamline University
PATRICIA O'KANE, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1971, Emory University
DOUGLAS J. OLLILA, Professor of Religion, Th.D. 1963, Boston University
RICHARD D. OLMSTED, lnstructor in Chemistry, Ph.D. 1974, University of Wisconsin
ESTHER OLSON, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1956, University of Minnesota
JAMES OLSON, Librarian I, M.A. 1977, University of Minnesota
'WILLIAM OYLER, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1963, University of Minnesota
(German)
RONALD G. PALOSAARI, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. 1970, University of Minnesota
*PATRICIA PARKER, Associate Professor of Library Science, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota
KERMIT E. PAULSON, Associate Professor of Physics, M.S. 1963, University of Wisconsin, On
Leave 1977-78
*PAMELA PAULSON, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1974, University of Illinois
- Urbana
ANNE PEDERSON, Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1945, University of Minnesota
LAURETTA PELTON, Assistant Professor of Education, M.Ed. 1966, Marquette University,
Department Chairman
*DOUGLAS PERRY, lnstructor in Social Work, M.S.W. 1977, University of Minnesota
DANIEL W. PETERSON, lnstructor in Physics, B.A. 1973, Augsburg College
*DONNA PETERSON, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. 1968, University of Cincinnati,
Department Chairman
LAVONNE J. PETERSON, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1953,
Montana State University
JOYCE PFAFF, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1969, University of
Minnesota
*GEORGE L. POWELL, lnstructor in Business Administration and Economics, M.B.A. 1960,
Dartmouth College
*ALICE PREVES, Artist in Residence in Music (Strings), M.S. 1964, University of Illinois - Urbana
MARTIN QUANBECK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1952, University of Minnesota
PHILIP QUANBECK, Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1958, Princeton Theological Seminary,
Department Chairman
R
BRUCE R. REICHENBACH, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1968, Northwestern University
STEVEN REUTER, lnstructor in Education, M.Ed. 1972, University of Nebraska
*JOHN F. RILEY, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1964, Catholic University of America
GUNTA ROZENTALS, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1968, University of
Minnesota (Spanish), Department Chairman
*PAUL RUSTEN, Adjunct lnstructor in Art (Film Making)
EDWARD M. SABELLA, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics, Ph.D
1971, University of Minnesota, Department Chairman
MARIANNE SANDER, Vice President for Student Affairs, M.A. 1969, University of Minnesota
RICHARD B. SARGENT, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1974, University of Exeter (England),
Department Co-chairman
LELAND B. SATEREN, Professor of Music, L.H.D. 1965, Gettysburg College, D.Mus. 1965
Lakeland College (Director of the Augsburg Choir)
EDWlN J. SAUGESTAD, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1964,
University of Minnesota (Head Hockey Coach)
A. M A Y 0 SAVOLD, Associate Professor Emeritus, M. Mus. Ed. 1963, Mac Phail School of Music
IRENE SCHILLING, Librarian I, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota
MARJORIE H. SIBLEY, Head Librarian, Associate Professor, M.A. 1943, University of Illinois, M.A.
1961, University of Minnesota, On Leave 1977-78
DANIEL SILVERMAN, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech
*R. JOHN SINGH, lnstructor in Religion, Ph.D. 1972, University of Oklahoma
DENNIS SJOGREN, Teaching Assistant in Biology, B.A. 1972, Augsburg College
EUGENE SKIBBE, Professor of Religion, D.Th. 1962, University of Heidelberg (Germany)
*DANA SKOGLUND, Artist in Residence in Music (Piano), 6. M. 1975, Augsburg College
*EMMA SMALL, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice)
*GEORGE STAHL, Artist in Residence in Music (Contrabass)
*SOTERIOS STAVROU, lnstructor in Greek, B.A. 1966, Augsburg College
PAUL T. STEEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1962, University of Minnesota (Social Work)
DONALD B. STEINMETZ, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1973, University of
Minnesota (German, Linguistics)
MYLES C. STENSHOEL, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965, University of Colorado
GRACE KEMMER SULERUD, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1968, M.A. 1970, University of
Minnesota
RALPH L. SULERUD, Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of Nebraska, Department
Chairman
*DEBORAH S. SWANSON, Lecturer in Speech, B.A. 1974, Augustana College
*MARY T. SWANSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Art, M.F.A. 1964, University of Minnesota
*PAUL THOMAS, Artist in Residence in Music (Cello)
PHILIP J. THOMPSON, Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1958, University of Iowa (Painting), Department
Chairman
NEAL 0. THORPE, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1965, University of Wisconsin, On
Leave 1977-78
JOHN THUT, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.Mus. 1934, American Conservatory of Music
VERA THUT, Instructor Emeritus, B.Mus., 1927, American Conservatory of Music
*MARY TIMM, Power Volleyball and Softball Coach
JOEL TORSTENSON, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1959, University of Minnesota (Metro-Urban
Studies)
*GERALD VIZENOR, Instructor in American Studies, B.A. 1960, University of Minnesota
*MARY JO WAMMER, Lecturer in Business Education, B.A. 1968, Concordia College
BEVERLY A. WEGGE, Registrar, M.A. 1974, University of Minnesota
*DOROTHY WILLIAMSON, Lecturer in Art, M.A. 1963, University of Minnesota
*DEBRA A. WILSON, Women's Tennis Coach
*MARY WILSON, Artist in Residence in Music (Flute), B.A. 1938, Macalester College
DAVID C. WOOD, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. 1969, Bowling Green State University
*Indicates part-time
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar A. Anderson
Director of Planning and Facility Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . , . . . . . Burton P. Fosse
College Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . + . . . . . . Lowell Brandt
Secretary and Executive Assistant to the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avalon Okerson
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Acting Vice President for Finance and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Pederson
Director of Plant Services and Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eugene Ecklund
Director of Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Stromer
Director of Auxiliary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas P. Wasko
. . Gores
Manager, Book Store and Vending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert
Director of Student Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herald Johnson
Director of Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Gerster
Manager, College Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mildred Nelson
Manager, Graphic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Therese Morrison
Manager, Ice Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Carey
Custodial Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph Roberts
Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alfred Sandau
Grounds Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Easley
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College . . . . . . . . . . Charles S. Anderson
Associate Dean of the Faculty and Director of Special Programs. . . . . . . . F. Mark Davis
.
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BeverlyWegge
Head Librarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marjorie
.
Sibley
.
Olson
Director of Audio Visual Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James
Coordinator, New Dimensions Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louise McColl
Fine Arts Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia
.
Mandl
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Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Borghild
Estness
Assistant Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela
.
Louisa
Executive Secretary to the Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberta
.
Henke
DEVELOPMENT
Vice President for Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen W. Johnson
Director of Deferred Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sigvald Hjelmeland
Director of Alumni and Parents Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeroy Carlson
Director of Annual Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Walgren
Assistant to Vice President for Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. B. Batalden
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Executive Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene
Steenson
PUBLIC RELATIONS
C. Boatman
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Director of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony
Coordinator of ParentIAlumni Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stella
. Rosenquist
Mattos
Coordinator of News Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia
.
ADMISSIONS
Director of Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Benzel
Director of Transfer Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer
.
Edwins
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,.. . , . . . , . . Kathryn Lange
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Ross
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . , . , . , . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Samuelson Larson
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Vice President for Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marianne Sander
Associate Dean of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Thoni
Dlrector of Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Schrempp
M. Olsson
Director of Career Planning and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia
.
. . Slater
Director of Student Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan
Coordinator of Minority Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Crowder
Head Resident, Mortensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Voelker
Director of Human Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Essman
Director of Academic Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis Miller
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Head Resident, Urness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet
Grant
Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JanSollon
Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoelMugge
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Index
Academic Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
.
AcademicLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. .
.
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Admission to the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-22
.
Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Advanced Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
.
American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
.
Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
..
Art. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
.
Biology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
.
Business Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
.
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
CampusMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. .
Chemistry. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
.
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
..
.
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
.
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR). . . . . . . . . 15
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
.
. 80
Corrective Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
...
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Course Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
..
Credit by Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
..
Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7
Divisional Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
..
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
..
.
East Asian Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
.
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
.
Education. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
. . 56
English. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
..
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10)
.
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
..
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I02
..
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
.
Five College Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
..
Foodservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
French
60
.
Foreign Language. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Full-Time Student Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
.
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. 35
..
Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
..
.
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
.
Graduates. Summary of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
.
Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Graduation With Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
..
Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
..
Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20
History of Augsburg College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
History. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
..
.
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inter-Institutional Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Internship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
..
Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
..
Mathematics. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
.
Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70
Metro-Urban Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
.
Music. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Music Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Nature and Objectives of Augsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
.
Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
New Dimensions Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Norwegian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
..
Numbering of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Personnel of the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 10
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Pre-Professional Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Philosophy. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00
Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Physics. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Political Science. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Probation and Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Psychology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Religion. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Religious Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Russian Area Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Scandinavian Area Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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Social Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Social Work. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
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Sociology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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Speech. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Student Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Symbol(#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Theater Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Transdisciplinary Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Transfer to Augsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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TuitionandFees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Visiting the Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Academic Calendar For 1978-79
(Tentative: Subject to Change)
Fall Semester 1978
Sept. 5-6
Sept. 7
Sept. 20
Oct. 23
Nov. 22
Nov. 22
NOV.23-26
Nov. 27
Dec. 13
Dec. 16-20
Dec. 20-Jan.
Registration and Welcome Days
Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Mid-term Break
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Thanksgiving Holidays
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Christmas Holidays
Interim 1979
Jan, 3
Jan, 26
Jan. 31
lnterim Begins
Interim Ends
Confirmation of Spring Registration
Spring Semester 1979
Feb. 1
Feb. 14
Apr. 6
Apr. 7-1 5
Apr. 16
Apr. 20
May 11
May 14-17
May 20
Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Easter Holidays
Classes Resume
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes End
Final Examinations
Baccalaureate and Commencement
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